Ohio firefighter helped save Maui firefighter’s life
The Maui firefighter injured during a storm remains in critical condition, but officials said he is showing promising signs of progress. We’re also learning more about how Good Samaritans …
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Wehlage named WFD’s Firefighter of the Year
Growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, Scott Wehlage spent hours listening to the chatter on the city’s police and fire scanner, fascinated by how the first responders communicated to one another …
Off-duty Chelmsford firefighter performs CPR to help save man who went into cardiac arrest playing hockey in New Hampshire
Chelmsford firefighter Josh Abbott was playing hockey at Cyclones Arena when another player suffered cardiac arrest, according to a letter from Hudson Fire Captain Kevin W. Grebinar to the Chelmsford …
‘In the right place at a critical time,’ off-duty Chelmsford firefighter helps save hockey player in cardiac arrest
A Chelmsford firefighter is being lauded for his quick actions that helped save a life after a player collapsed during a hockey game.
Parrett Retires After 24 Years As WWFT Firefighter
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighter Fred Parrett retired Monday, Jan. 30, after 24 years, with a party being held for him then at WWFT Station 3. From left: Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer; Parrett; …
Committee OKs ordinance to protect paramedics ‘taking a beating’ from patients
Ald. Matt O’Shea backed the ordinance, which is supported by the firefighters union. If passed by the full City Council, assaulting a paramedic or other first responder would carry a jail term of up …
Chicago City Council committee OKs ordinance to protect paramedics ‘taking a beating’ from patients
Matt O’Shea (19th) at the behest of the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2. It would create a special category … brothers and sisters again — all while you’re just trying to save a life,” Napolitano …
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department hosts 3rd annual women’s Fire Prep Academy
Dozens of women and two men participated in the grueling training that prepared them for the fire academy. SAN DIEGO — It’s an exciting time for 27-year-old Amanda Wineberger, a San Diego resident who …
Tyler resident woke up to fire near candle left burning, firefighter gets 2nd degree burns
Tyler Fire Department responded to a structure fire around 3:26 a.m. off of Ada Avenue on Saturday Jan. 28. Firefighters arrived on the scene and saw smoke and flames emerging from the roof and a rear …
Local firefighters offering emergency lifesaving training
Pelham firefighter Drew Babyak and Homewood firefighter Joseph Patton have been working in the fire service and medical field for years, and they have a new business that will teach you what they know …