PHOTOS: Water is essential when it comes to fighting fires, but there must be something special in the water in Grand Blanc Township.
Their firefighting family just got a whole lot bigger. Seven of the 39 firefighters in the department became dads this year.
The adorable babies joined their firefighting fathers for a photo on Sunday. - PUB DATE: 12/14/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJRT-TV ABC 12 Flint
VIDEO: A massive warehouse fire in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood Thursday morning drew hundreds of firefighters to fight the massive flames, with smoke visible for miles.
"We couldn't believe it," said Blanca Valderas, witness. "We were like in shock."
The 4-11 alarm fire broke out an auto body supply factory at 4425 W. - PUB DATE: 12/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago
VIDEO: The San Francisco Fire Department is reviving a tradition that began and ended seven decades ago: a competition to determine the best-decorated fire station.
The year was 1948 when San Francisco firehouses began a fierce competition to be named the best-decorated fire station. The grand prize was $1,000. - PUB DATE: 12/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPIX-TV CBS 5 San Francisco
VIDEO: A 118-year-old firetruck was restored by Willard Fire Chief Ken Scott and his firefighters.
The truck, known as Queen City 2, was given to the Willard Fire Protection District from retired assistant chief Bub Herbert who attempted to restore Queen City 2 himself.
Scott said it operated in Springfield during 1902 before rolling over during a fire emergency. - PUB DATE: 12/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Ozarks First
PHOTOS: An evening news broadcast in March sparked an idea for Kolby Kolbet: Could a space-age looking helmet used in Europe play a role in reducing coronavirus risk while transporting patients in the U.S.?
Months and many hours of testing later, the Sea-Long helmet worn by COVID-19-positive patients is now part of medical transport company Life Link III’s standard operating procedure when transporting those requiring oxygen. - PUB DATE: 12/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: West Central Tribune - Metered Site
VIDEO: Delray Beach Fire Chief Keith Tomey said he was grateful for the team of heroes who recently rescued him when was suffering from chest pain at his home in Coral Springs.
Tomey was having a heart attack, he said. He said he was very pale, sweaty, and had shortness of breath. He decided to get inside the house and his wife called 911. - PUB DATE: 12/11/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPLG-TV ABC 10 Miami
VIDEO: Crews spent hours on the scene of a fire in Gates, after an explosion sent flames and debris into the sky Wednesday night. Firefighters say it happened at 6:11 p.m. on Noel Drive off Lyell Road. More than 100 firefighters ultimately from more than 10 are fire districts responded to the scene. "We are happy to report that despite the extensive damage suffered to the three homes and other properties in the area there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. - PUB DATE: 12/10/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Rochester First
Virtual reality has many applications, from video gaming to treating post-traumatic stress disorder to tours of buildings at Missouri S&T and other institutions. Benjamin Kwasa, assistant professor of engineering management and system engineering, is working with the city fire department in Rolla to use virtual reality in another application – firefighter training. - PUB DATE: 12/10/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Missouri University of Science and Technology
VIDEO: The Indianapolis Fire Department is warning people not to follow the dangerous lead of a woman who hitched a ride on the back of a fire truck Tuesday.
A motorist driving behind the truck took a video of the incident, which IFD posted Wednesday to social media. The woman can be seen in the video standing on the truck's rear bumper ledge and holding onto the side with one arm. - PUB DATE: 12/10/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Indianapolis Star
VIDEO: The Cleveland Division of Fire recently helped a local man in trouble. Engine 23 was called to a scene after a man reportedly poured gasoline over himself. Upon arrival, firefighters said the man was holding a lighter and said he was going to light himself on fire.
Calling for backup, firefighters, along with Cleveland police worked together to keep the man from harming himself. - PUB DATE: 12/10/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJW-TV FOX 8 Cleveland
In the coming weeks, thousands of Coloradans will get access to COVID-19 vaccines. Wednesday, state health officials released a 3-phase plan, prioritizing high-exposure health care employees.
“We felt like there was a miss there,” says Don Lombardi. “They didn’t do as much homework as they should have. - PUB DATE: 12/10/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDVR-TV FOX 31 Denver
An EMS unit was robbed in Brooklyn after the suspect apparently made a bogus call to lure them to him.
The incident was reported Monday at 11 p.m. at a location at 365 Sackman Street.
Police say a 45-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, party of a voluntary ambulance squad, responded to that location for reports of a patient experiencing "difficult breathing. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABC-TV ABC 7 New York
VIDEO: "This happens when we all pull together." That's what Jim Graybeal said in a Facebook post after catching something pretty incredible on video.
A fire broke out last week at a place called Wholesale Hardwood Interiors in Campbellsville, Kentucky. That's in Taylor County, just a few counties south of Louisville. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLKY-TV CBS 32 News
A statue of a Naperville firefighter in rescue mode rushing into danger illuminates the night sky along Jefferson Street in a tiny park nestled near the bridge over the west branch of the DuPage River.
“Ladder of Light” created by Naperville artist Paul Kuhn in partnership with Dark Moon Designs and Intelligent Lighting Creations was unveiled Monday just after dusk on the 50th anniversary of the day three Naperville firefighters were killed when their fire truck was struck by another vehicle. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Chicago Tribune - Metered Site
VIDEO: A massive blaze erupted at a vacant commercial building right next to the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, prompting a response from more than 100 firefighters Tuesday evening.
A massive plume of smoke was visible from miles out as the fire raged at the one-story building, located at 651 E. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 News Los Angeles
The pandemic may have changed how first responders answer calls for help, but their focus remains the same – saving lives.
Both firefighters and EMTs face new risks in this time of coronavirus.
“As a manager, it scares me more for the well-being of our employees,” says Jason Flegner, deputy director of operations for Bell Ambulance. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
Just weeks before a COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be made available to U.S. medical workers and first responders, a firefighters' union internal survey taken by members of the country's largest fire department shows that more than 50% say they would not take it, mirroring what appears to be a nationwide hesitancy to get the shot. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ABC News
The Chicago Police Department released stunning surveillance footage Monday showing the moments leading up to and following the fatal shooting of a retired fire lieutenant in the city's Beverly Woods neighborhood.
Dwain Williams, 65, was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking on Thursday after leaving a gourmet popcorn shop in the 11700 block of South Western Avenue. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMAQ-TV NBC 5 Chicago
VIDEO: One person was taken to the hospital after police said someone opened fire Monday morning in southwest Charlotte, hitting a fire truck and two other vehicles.
The shots rang out around 9:20 a.m. close to a 7-Eleven near the intersection of Clanton Road and Barringer Drive. Police said bullets hit a fire truck but no CFD firefighters were injured. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSOC-TV ABC 9 Charlotte
In what has been arguably the toughest year in recent history for first responders, access to care for post-traumatic stress disorder remains out of reach through the state's workers' compensation law.
Back in February, the I-Team reported on a bill in Madison that would include PTSD as a workplace injury for firefighters and police officers. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee
