Firefighter Close Calls

Story courtesy of: UPDATE-AUSTIN FIRE STATIONS TARGETED BY DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS /FOUR SHOT IN A DOZEN ATTACKS (3 NOW IN CUSTODY, 1 AT LARGE) | montgomery county police reporter Two suspects are in custody, but a third remains at large Sunday afternoon, following at least 10 shootings across South Austin that left four people injured. […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The sister of a Cleveland Fire Cadet is suing the city, claiming he died as a result of racist and ageist “unlawful hazing at the City of Cleveland Fire Training Academy.” The suit was filed by Terri Simpson, the sister of Symeon Sylvester Williams, Sr., and administratrix of his estate. Williams died […]

A Meridian man has sued the city of Boise, alleging that a fire department boat hit him while he was floating down the river in July 2024. Shawn White “was participating in a peaceful and recreational activity with his nine year-old son on the Boise River,” according to the lawsuit, but that changed at around […]

WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) – The owners of Nottoway Plantation filed a lawsuit against Iberville Parish, the City of Plaquemine, and others, claiming gross negligence caused the total loss of the historic mansion in a fire one year ago. When reached by phone on Friday, Parish President Chris Daigle said the claims in the suit […]

All, We regret to pass on that a Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty and several are in serious and critical condition after that burning silo exploded at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, according to the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office. Here are some related links: One firefighter killed in Searsmont fire […]

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — London Mayor Randall Weddle announced in the early hours of Friday morning that two firefighters had been injured after a wall collapsed during a structure fire response. Just after 3:45 a.m. on May 15, Mayor Randall Weddle posted on Facebook that the two first responders—one with Lily Fire and […]

All, As you know, this morning, there was a fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber mill in Mid-Coastal Maine. Multiple people were injured, including several Firefighters with “severe burns,” after a silo filled with wood shavings exploded shortly after 1000 hours. Fire conditions were still evident at 1300, and fire tanker trucks were refilling from […]

All, Preliminary reports late this morning of an explosion in Searsmont, Maine (NE of Augusta) at a lumber facility. Indications are Firefighters were operating at the scene when the explosion occurred. Medevac and ambulances have been requested. Much more to follow. Below is a link to some audio that starts around the eight minute mark…. […]

An injured firefighter is back home for the first time since a devastating fall during a training exercise at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale spent 33 days in the hospital after the fall in Stow. He’s running out of paid time off, with Chelmsford and the state fighting over who’s going to […]

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) – Beaufort/Port Royal fire crews were attacked by a man with a machete while responding to a call at a hotel. Just after 8 a.m. Monday, the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department was called to a hotel for a fire alarm, which was upgraded to a structure fire according […]

Pending approval by the Buffalo Common Council, the city has reached a settlement with the estate of Jason Arno, a firefighter killed in the line of duty in March 2023. Arno was working at the scene of a four-alarm call on the 700 block of Main Steet March 1, 2023 when he became trapped inside […]

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The York County Department of Emergency Services handles hundreds of calls for help every day, but one of those calls was answered by a brand-new dispatcher who helped save a life on her first day taking calls. First live 911 call becomes a medical emergency Mary Eyler had just finished weeks […]

CATSKILL, NY (WRGB) — Catskill Fire and Ambulance fought a fire on Grandview Avenue Sunday morning, facing some challenges and with one firefighter injured. Right after 7am, Catskill Fire and Ambulance were sent to Grandview Avenue by the traffic circle for a house fire. When the first engine arrived, they stretched a line inside the home. […]

The mass resignations and retirements came after the Danielson borough council opened the fire chief applications to non-department members. By Alison Cross Source The Day, New London, Conn. (TNS) May 7, 2026 Killingly — More than half of the Danielson Fire Department is stepping down in response to the Danielson Borough Council’s decision to seek […]

22:49 May 7 County dispatched the River Box 54-9 for a water rescue. Three individuals were reported stranded on the rocks in the Susquehanna River. Boats from 54, 88, and 71 were dispatched. At first, the victims were thought to be north of the South Gate bridge to Crane Clean Energy(TMI). After communicating with them, […]

MEDINA TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) – A Medina firefighter was trapped when a ceiling collapsed during a house fire Tuesday on Maggie Marie Boulevard. Medina Township fire(MFD) The Medina Fire Department was called about 4:52 p.m. to a house fire in Medina Township. When firefighters arrived, there was fire in the home’s garage that had spread […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Two Elizabethtown firefighters were bitten by brown recluse spiders after the station became infested last week. According to Amy Inman, a spokesperson for the City of Elizabethtown, a spider infestation broke out early last week at Elizabethtown Fire Department Station 3. Officials said firefighters relocated to Station 1 Thursday after they […]

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition and three firefighters were transported for evaluation after a house fire in Prince George’s County. The fire broke out just after 8 a.m. on Winding Brook Court in Lake Arbor. Firefighters said the man was trapped when they arrived and pulled him […]

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — More than 30 years after suffering “catastrophic” injuries at the scene of a fire, New Haven fire officials said Tuesday former firefighter Thomas Kelly has died. Kelly was 33 years old at the time, working as a tillerman with Truck 4 Dixwell for 13 years, according to News 8 archives. […]

Suzanne LaFollette, a member of Austin, TX Local 975, has been fighting for her life – and for workers’ compensation eligibility – for months now. She scored a major victory in the second battle when an administrative law judge ruled on April 21 that she was entitled to the benefit. LaFollette was diagnosed with Stage […]