Law enforcement authorities in three Western Washington counties were searching Wednesday for burglars who have broken into multiple fire stations, stealing valuable and life-saving equipment that could hamper firefighters' effort to save lives and preserve property.
Sheriff's investigators in Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties told KOMO News that they all currently have active investigations within their jurisdictions into the thefts of vital fire department tools that has impacted -- or could impact -- the response to thousands of people served by the fire departments. - PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
The house in the small town of Granville, Ohio, that Lea Ann Parsley-Davenport grew up in was located just a couple of blocks from the fire department, close enough to hear the town’s emergency sirens sound whenever there was a fire. On those occasions, she would hop on her bike and pedal as fast as she could down to the station. - PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: UVA Today
“It’s premature for any country either to surrender, or to declare victory,” said World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus about the fight against Covid yesterday.
“This virus is dangerous, and it continues to evolve before our very eyes,” said Ghebreyesus in opening remarks at the organization’s weekly Covid update. - PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Deadline
Police are searching for the person who lit a suitcase on fire and then rolled it onto a subway train with people on board — the second fire in as many days along the same train line.
The fire onboard a northbound 1 train Friday was captured on video. A witness said he realized something was wrong when he heard someone yell "smoke" just after the train had pulled into the 18th Street station around 10 a. - PUB DATE: 2/2/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNBC-TV NBC 4 New York
With a big winter storm headed our way, and temperatures set to plunge once again, one of Chicago’s favorite winter traditions is well underway.
The Chicago Fire Department’s icebreaking boat made its way down the Chicago River Tuesday afternoon, tearing through thick sheets of ice. It’s one of the most spectacular sights Chicago has to offer. - PUB DATE: 2/2/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLD-TV FOX 32 Chicago
The Los Angeles and Cincinnati fire departments have made a friendly wager on Super Bowl LVI.
LA Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas tweeted a photo of a Matthew Stafford Rams jersey and a Rams hat along with a message saying the losing team's department will raise the winning team's flag at a station and on an engine and the fire chief will wear a jersey along with a congratulations message that gets posted to social media. - PUB DATE: 2/2/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLWT-TV NBC 5 Cincinnati
PHOTO: Firefighters in Fall River are being recognized for their extraordinary work at a Saturday house fire, while facing brutal weather conditions.
In a Facebook post, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan praised the fire crews.
“They battled some really tough conditions at a house fire on Irving St. With lot of elements working against them, including the parking, wind, cold and size of the fire, they really did a tremendous job. - PUB DATE: 2/2/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFXT-TV FOX 25 Boston
VIDEO: Across Wisconsin, firefighters have been particularly susceptible to dying of COVID-19–even moreso than their law enforcement first responder counterparts. In 2021, all six of Wisconsin’s line of duty deaths for firefighters and emergency medical service personnel were a result of COVID-19 complications, according to new data released to News 3 Now. - PUB DATE: 2/2/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison
The city of Winston-Salem is working to evacuate 6,500 people as fears grow a smoldering fertilizer plant might explode near thousands of homes. Fire trucks patrolled the mandatory evacuation area throughout early Feb. 1, blowing their horns and blasting a warning for people to evacuate as quickly as possible. - PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Charlotte Observer
A reward initially offered by federal authorities seeking a “person of interest” in its investigation of a vacant rowhome fire in Baltimore that left three firefighters dead has soared to $100,000 with additional pledges.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced on Friday a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the identification of someone captured on surveillance cameras last Sunday evening around the scene on Monday’s fire. - PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBOC-TV CBS/FOX 16 Salisbury
VIDEO: Another fire station has been hit by thieves. First in Oso and now in Acme.
In both cases the thieves stole the exact same fire equipment. Whatcom County District 16's Chief is warning other fire houses Monday night.
"This is the people's stuff and they took our stuff and it's like when someone comes into your house unwelcomed, you feel violated," said Hank Maleng, Fire Chief for Whatcom County Fire District 16. - PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
VIDEO: In the 2600 block of Avery in Midtown, a two-story building has risen as the Memphis Fire Department took the wraps off of its new $7 million headquarters.
After five years in the making, Fire Chief Gina Sweat along with Mayor Jim Strickland and other top brass cut the ribbon on the new headquarters featuring a bell tower, arched doorways and art. - PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WREG-TV CBS 3 Memphis
VIDEO: They called it “the umbrella of death.” Between December 1951 and February 1952, three planes crashed in Elizabeth a few weeks apart, killing a total of 119 people.
The family of one of the victims is giving back to first responders to commemorate the 70th anniversary of those crashes.
“It took the top of the third floor and landed on our house,” said Augustine Caruso. - PUB DATE: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: News 12 New Jersey
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Celina firefighters managed to contain a large fire before it could spread very far after multiple homes under construction went up in flames on Sunday, January 30. Just after 5:00 p.m., Celina firefighters received a structure fire call from the 2800 block of Field Street in Celina.
Two or three homes under construction had caught on fire. - PUB DATE: 1/31/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVT CBS 11 Fort Worth
Melissa Hilpert, a 22-year firefighting veteran, has become the first female fire chief in the 75-year history of Rural Metro Fire, a private firefighting company founded and based in Scottsdale.
Hilpert assumed her duties of overseeing Rural Metro’s fire stations in the Yuma area of southwestern Arizona this month, the Yuma Sun reported. - PUB DATE: 1/31/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSAZ-TV FOX 10 Phoenix
Hobart “Hobie” Erickson put in 30 years at a fire department in New Jersey and rose to the level of captain. Then, he and his wife, Lois, retired to the Lakelands.
End of story, right? Absolutely not. Erickson kept riding by the Donalds Fire Department, and Lois encouraged him to volunteer. That eventually fueled his internal flame to return to doing what he always loved. - PUB DATE: 1/31/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Index-Journal - Metered Site
A Jacksonville brother and sister duo are using their close relationship to help save lives at UF Health.
When Brian Brown is bringing patients into UF Health Jacksonville, he can call his sister for help.
“Probably about six months ago, and he was like, Oh, I had a patient that had like, These signs and symptoms, and I'm like, Yeah, that's signs of a stroke. - PUB DATE: 1/31/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: First Coast News
VIDEO: There is now more optimism that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be ending -- and as other nations lift certain Covid-19 restrictions, some public health experts question whether US counties and cities should consider easing their guidance on mask-wearing or social distancing, as well. - PUB DATE: 1/31/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNN Health
VIDEO: The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) has a new tool to help with investigations. Through FEMA’s Fire Safety and Prevention grant, AFD received a Matterport 3D imaging camera.
“It allows us to essentially paint a picture of the entire incident,” Bill States, senior deputy fire marshal, said.
The technology lets AFD go inside a fire scene long after the initial investigation has ended. - PUB DATE: 1/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLOS-TV ABC 13 Asheville
The Northwest Fire District put out nearly 100 car fires in 2021, but it’s often unclear whether those fires are mechanical malfunctions or arson.
This week, the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) held the first training of its kind in Southern Arizona, drawing fire investigators from several states and throughout Arizona. - PUB DATE: 1/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGUN-TV ABC 9 Tucson
