A Senate committee passed a bill Tuesday that would stiffen criminal penalties against those who murder an on-duty firefighter.
Under the proposal (SB 370), the convicted murderer of a firefighter would face the same consequences as a person who killed a police or correctional officer — life in prison without the possibility of parole. - PUB DATE: 11/3/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Florida Politics
A massive four-alarm warehouse fire broke out in Marcus Hook, Delaware County Monday night. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours at the 200 block of East 10th Street. The fire marks the second warehouse fire this week. On Sunday, a warehouse fire occurred in Port Richmond. Although the Marcus Hook fire started Monday evening, crews wrapped up putting out the fire Tuesday morning. - PUB DATE: 11/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYW-TV CBS 3 Philadelphia
The toughest two minutes in sports will kick off in Fort Pierce on Tuesday.
The World Firefighter Combat Challenge Championship is meant to test and showcase the physical demands that comes with being a first responder.
"When you're dealing with life and property, and this is what they do everyday on their job, that's the whole fuction about why the firefighter combat challenge was created," said Chris Dzadovsky, Chairman, St. - PUB DATE: 11/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFLX-TV FOX 29 Palm Beach
Some of Maryland's most decorated first responders past and present were celebrated over the weekend with a permanent place in Maryland Fire history.
The Maryland Fire Chiefs Association held its first Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday for members previously awarded a number of named commendations distinguishing their service to their communities. - PUB DATE: 11/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WUSA-TV CBS 9 Washington, D.C.
VIDEO: For an estimated 30 minutes, the Eastern Guilford High School community went about their days, unaware flames were spreading to their school’s roof, which in turn, started feeding the fire. Not long after, firefighters were swarming the scene only to learn they were way behind.
They never caught up. - PUB DATE: 11/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WGHP-TV FOX 8 High Point
A potentially faster-spreading "sub-lineage" of the coronavirus Delta variant named AY.4.2 has been spotted by labs in at least 8 states, and health authorities in the United Kingdom say they are investigating a growing share of cases from this strain of the virus.
Labs in California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Washington state, plus the District of Columbia, have so far spotted at least one case of AY. - PUB DATE: 11/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CBS News
VIDEOS: Firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section on Sunday night and saved a neighborhood bar from catching fire.
The call came in just before 10 p.m. for a massive fire showing from a vacant three-story warehouse located near the intersection of Melvale and Tioga streets. - PUB DATE: 11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPVI-TV ABC 6 Philadelphia
New York City municipal workers have rushed to get COVID-19 vaccinations in recent days, raising the group’s overall coverage to 91% through Saturday evening.
But progress has stalled among key workforces such as first responders and sanitation workers, and enforcement of the mandate begins on Monday. - PUB DATE: 11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gothamist.com
More than 100 local firefighters and a team of emergency technicians gathered recently at Heiman Holsteins outside Chili for a training exercise tailored to the unique challenges of farm-site rescues.
Organizers described the goal of the training exercise as twofold. The first was to prepare emergency workers for situations that only occur on private farm properties. - PUB DATE: 11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Country Today - Metered Site
PHOTOS: The antique, horse-drawn steam engine inside the Yantic Fire Engine Co.'s headquarters bay can't match its modern counterparts when it comes to mobility or pure gallon-pumping power, but it sure does look pretty.
After a three-year repair and refurbishment process, the department’s 1891 Silsby Steam Engine is back home in all its nickel-plated glory, with fresh paint, newly upholstered seats and modern coils of hose. - PUB DATE: 11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Norwich Bulletin
VIDEO: AIR11 was over the scene as massive flames engulfed a car service center in Linden, New Jersey early Friday morning.
The three-alarm blaze ripped through the Reydel Volkswagen service center on East Elizabeth Avenue, at the corner of Lincoln Street.
Large flames were shooting from the roof and thick, heavy smoke could be seen billowing from the building. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPIX-TV CW 11 New York
Between the COVID-19 pandemic, more intense hurricanes, and ongoing wildfires impacting the western U.S., first responders are being challenged more than ever. While first responders are on the front lines during emergencies and face more danger than most people do in their occupations, they don’t earn much more. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Statesville Record & Landmark
PHOTOS: Prepare to be scared.
Take a walk past the "human sacrifice" and into the "Chop Shop," while the strobe lights, fog and eerie music add to the creepy mood.
These are just two of the chilling attractions at the Palm Coast Fire Department's 20th annual Hall of Terror, and because it’s free, you can go through as many times as you dare. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Daytona Beach News-Journal
George Strait is tipping his hat to first responders in his latest music video.
The country music legend premiered “Weight of the Badge” on Thursday (October 28), marking National First Responders Day. It focuses on first responders — police, fire and others — and their families, sharing their personal stories throughout the video. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRWD-FM 107.3 Highland
VIDEO: New technology will change how the Springfield Fire Department completes its investigations.
It’s called Matterport, and it was donated to the fire department a little less than a year ago. The technology allows fire marshals to go back into a scene through 3D renderings and virtual reality.
Matterport consists of a camera that swivels 360 degrees, taking photos to turn into those 3D renderings of a house. - PUB DATE: 10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYTV NBC 3 Springfield
VIDEO: A massive fire has spread to three homes in Pittsburgh’s Perry South neighborhood.
The fire broke out early on Thursday morning in the 300 block of Kennedy Avenue. Several fire companies are on the scene battling the flames.
According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, the residents of the homes were able to make it out safely. - PUB DATE: 10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDKA-TV CBS 2 Pittsburgh
With a vaccine mandate for FDNY members days away from kicking in, officials warned fire companies across New York City could close and ambulances could be taken off streets because of worker shortages.
Many firefighters and emergency medical workers are still unvaccinated and have no plans of getting the COVID jab. - PUB DATE: 10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPIX-TV CW 11 New York
Is there a haunted fire station in North Charleston? A couple of firefighters seem convinced an entity named "The Hag" is residing in old Station 6.
The city of North Charleston released a video ominously titled "Is this place haunted?" on YouTube today where two fire personnel tell about their encounters with the mysterious spirit. - PUB DATE: 10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCIV-TV ABC 36 Charleston
A Delray Beach firefighter is running in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 7.
He's hoping his run will help bring to light an important issue.
Tyler Adams has been with Delray Beach Fire Rescue for 12 years.
He's been preparing for a big race that is scheduled to occur in less than two weeks.
"I was fortunate enough to be chosen by the "Movember" charity to run the New York Marathon in the 50th anniversary of the marathon," Adams said. - PUB DATE: 10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPTV NBC 5 West Palm Beach
The Springfield Fire Department may begin registering new firefighters into the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program.
In September, Springfield City Council voted to approve an agreement between the Springfield Fire Department and the U.S. Department of Labor. The fire department sought out the program to provide opportunities for firefighters to earn credit while accomplishing their formal fire academy and fire service-related on-the-job training. - PUB DATE: 10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYTV NBC 3 Springfield
