Critical firefighter training in Getzville
Training that could one day save their lives. The Getzville Fire Company hosted its annual Rapid Intervention Training weekend on Dodge Road. Firefighters from as far away as Pennsylvania and Virginia …
Public Safety
Firehouses open their doors for RecruitNY weekend
This year’s annual RecruitNY campaign comes at a time when we are in need of volunteer firefighters the most,” said FASNY President Edward Tase, Jr. “We invite all New Yorkers to head down to their …
Local firehouses to open their doors to the public and potential volunteers
Volunteer fire departments across the state will open their doors Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd, as part of the 14th annual RecruitNY weekend.
Former state park office in Northville Township burned after firefighter training
Firefighters from around metro Detroit came to the state park to train with real-life fire before burning the old headquarters building down.
Alpena-area firefighters recall efforts to save dog from house fire
Area firefighters said Thursday they know how important family pets are and they’re willing to put themselves at risk to rescue pets during emergencies. That dedication was on full display on …
Honoring A Brother: USMC Combat Vet, NHFD Firefighter Thomas Shanley
And then came home to bravely fight fires, and save lives, in New Haven … He was a proud member of the New Haven Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters local 825. While active, he …
A Firefighter Picked a Woman Up Off the Street During the Boston Marathon Bombing. It Became a Love Story
When Boston Firefighter Mike Materia first spotted Roseann Sdoia, she was badly hurt from the second blast and was lying in the middle of Boylston Street. But spoiler alert, this is a real-life romanc …
Massive West Milford wildfire burns 972 acres, 95% contained: Officials
Crews have made substantial progress in their efforts to contain a wildfire that has spread across 972 acres in West Milfor. State officials said the fire is 95% contained and that they expect to …
Firefighter: 911 signs save seconds and lives
You may already see these around the county, they are the red or green reflective signs on a mailbox post or a post at the end of a driveway. Get full access to the website and other products.
Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee signs EO to strengthen background checks
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed an executive order to strengthen background checks in the state, while calling on state lawmakers to pass so-called red flag laws.