The Arkansas Professional Firefighters Association is shedding light on two new laws in the state looking to meet some of the most essential needs for their responders.
The union recently selected Sen. Clarke Tucker (D-Little Rock) as their legislator of the year after his help with two bills that became law in the recent legislative session. - PUB DATE: 10/26/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KARK-TV NBC 4 Little Rock
PHOTO: Two men have been charged in the stealing of a historic bell that went missing from a South Jersey fire department last week.
The Pleasantville Fire Department in Atlantic County asked for the public’s help in a social media post last Tuesday after discovering that the historic artifact had gone missing. - PUB DATE: 10/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NJ.com
National First Responders Day on October 28 recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes. Not sure what a first responder does? Just think about 9/11 for a moment. Firefighters, police, paramedics, and more — rushing into Lower Manhattan. - PUB DATE: 10/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Today
Over the weekend, a fire involving lithium-ion batteries lit up a warehouse in Brooklyn where hundreds of e-bikes and other mobility devices were being stored.
The New York City Council is now trying to tackle the problem from a different approach - by going after third-party delivery companies. As the crisis from lithium-ion battery fires continues to swell, officials say it's time delivery companies share responsibility. - PUB DATE: 10/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCBS-TV CBS 2 New York
PHOTOS: Portland Fire and Rescue’s training center will receive a customized golf cart in memory of former Training Chief Ron Bender.
The customized golf cart is being given to the training facility by the family of Training Chief Ron Bender.
Officials say Ron loved to golf after his retirement from the Portland Fire Bureau and customized his golf cart to resemble a fire engine, complete with ladders, axes, a siren, a bell, and few other unique elements “only a true firefighter could envision. - PUB DATE: 10/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland
VIDEO: At least seven people were killed Monday in a slew of crashes along Interstate 55 in Louisiana’s St. John the Baptist Parish that involved at least 158 vehicles, state police say.
More than 25 people were taken to hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to critical, Louisiana State Police said in an evening news release. - PUB DATE: 10/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNN
PHOTOS: The old hose reel on its tall, spindly wheels was state-of-the-art fire equipment when it first hit the streets in about 1879.
It responded to its last fire call more than 100 years ago, and largely disappeared from view. Today, following a full restoration job, it occupies a place of honor in the Fort Dodge firehouse. - PUB DATE: 10/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Messenger - Metered Site
VIDEO: By the time the scuba dive boat sank off the Southern California coast after catching fire, 34 people had been killed in the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history.
The Labor Day tragedy in 2019 spurred changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and civil lawsuits. Now four years later, a federal trial for the Conception's captain, Jerry Boylan, is set to begin Tuesday with jury selection in Los Angeles. - PUB DATE: 10/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento
A third person has died after a fiery three-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
It happened late Saturday morning in the northbound lanes of the Northeast Extension (I-476) in Worcester Twp. between the Mid-County and Lansdale exits.
Police say a vehicle was stopped in the right lane of the multi-lane highway due to a flat tire. - PUB DATE: 10/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPVI-TV ABC 6 Philadelphia
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PHOTOS: The history of fire protection in Monroe provides a snapshot of the people, traditions and events that shaped the city beginning in the mid-19th century. As was profiled on the city of Monroe website, fire service began officially in 1837.
"The Pageant of Historic Monroe" talked about some of the early locations, including on the northwest corner of Public Square facing east (near where the current Michigan historic plaque is located at the corner of East 1st Street and Washington Street). - PUB DATE: 10/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Monroe News - Metered Site
Lithium batteries typically aren't allowed in landfills, but many still make it into the garbage stream.
Exploding lithium-ion batteries are leading to more fires in Oregon’s landfills and recycling centers, prompting action from state and local governments.
Deschutes County Solid Waste Director Tim Brownell said his county’s landfill has seen 21 lithium-related fires in the past three months. - PUB DATE: 10/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Jefferson Public Radio
VIDEOS: One firefighter is dead and four others were injured while battling a large rowhome fire in northwest Baltimore Thursday afternoon.
SkyTeam 11 was over the scene in the 5200 block of Linden Heights Avenue. Firefighters responded at around 3:45 p.m., Chief James Wallace said. Crews entered the building to attack the flames when the fire rapidly grew. - PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAL-TV NBC 11 Baltimore
Oklahoma has become the first state in the nation to require a work zone safety and first responder safety course for teen drivers. The law, set to take effect Nov. 1, 2023, will require all Oklahoma teens to complete the free Oklahoma Work Zone Safe and First Responder Safety online education course before applying for their intermediate driver license. - PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Oklahoma Department of Transportation
The American Red Cross North Texas Region marked a milestone on October 3, 2023. The region celebrated the installation of its 50,000th smoke alarm at the home of Lesia Baker during a Sound the Alarm event in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas.
Partnering with Dallas Fire-Rescue, the City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management and other community organizations, Red Cross volunteers installed the ceremonial smoke alarm in Baker’s home, where she proudly showed off her new alarm. - PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: American Red Cross
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Powerful winds blew across the region on Tuesday.
There were sustained winds of more than 30 mph with gusts of more than 50 mph in the Great Falls area.
The powerful winds brought something not very common to a northside neighborhood. Driveways and yards in the Eagles Crossing area just west of Bootlegger Trail were overwhelmed by tumbleweeds, piled several feet high against some houses, with some piles touching the rooftops. - PUB DATE: 10/20/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPAX-TV CBS 8 Missoula
Firefighters with the St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 battled a massive house fire overnight.
The fire broke out at a home on Allen Crawford Road near Pearl River sometime around 10:00 p.m. Wednesday and was under control at about 1:00 a.m. Thursday.
The fire department says everyone inside got out and was safe before the fire consumed the entire house. - PUB DATE: 10/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWL-TV CBS 4 New Orleans
PHOTOS: Bernard Boltz believes Perseverance Fire Company in Jonestown has a long history of using cutting-edge firefighting technology.
“History runs deep with the company, and we’re the second oldest in the county,” said Boltz, noting that Union Fire Company Engine 16 in Lebanon is the oldest, having been founded in the late 1700s. - PUB DATE: 10/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: LebTown
VIDEOS: When a Tesla crashed and burst into flames in Scottsdale, it reignited on the tow truck. On a California highway, it took firefighters three hours and 6,000 gallons of water to stop an Electric Vehicle (EV) from burning. “Electric vehicle fires have become really a pain for us,” said Dave Folio of the Scottsdale Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 10/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVK-TV CBS 3 & KPHO-TV CBS 5 Phoenix (AZ Family)
VIDEO: A South Florida firefighter on a mission in Israel shared his firsthand account after he answered the call for help amid the ongoing conflict.
Just outside of Tel Aviv, firefighters heard sirens in the distance and missiles passing above them.
Among them was Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Capt. - PUB DATE: 10/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSVN-TV FOX 7 Miami
