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Conn. Firefighters Rescue Two at Dwelling Fire

Battalion Chief Marc Melanson said one person was on the roof and crews forced the front door open to find a man who was conscious, but dazed, on the first floor.

News • May 4th, 2013

Two Los Angeles Firefighters Burned in House Fire

Three firefighters, including a captain, were trapped in the structure and the captain was reported to be unconscious when rescued.

News • May 4th, 2013

Baby Fox Rescued by Md. Firefighters Euthanized

Well intentioned Harford County firefighters who rescued a baby fox may have been exposed to rabies. The animal was euthanized for testing.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Two Die in Fiery N.H. Fuel Tanker, Car Crash

A serious motor vehicle crash in Keene has apparently killed two people, closed roads in the area and sent a plume of heavy black smoke over the city.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Ohio Worker Hurt in Natural Gas Explosion

A gas company worker suffered serious injuries when an underground pipeline caught fire in East Toledo.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Chemicals Reaction Forces N.J. High School Evacuation

Officials at Mainland Regional High School continue to investigate what caused a chemical reaction that required an evacuation of the building.

News • May 3rd, 2013

S.C. Fire Boat Buoy Crash Prompts Review

Charleston's new $850,000 fire boat remains out of service after it crashed into a buoy during a nighttime rescue prompting a review of training and operation procedures.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Fla. Lawmakers Debate Female Firefighters' Weight

When the Florida legislators considered firefighter fitness rules, a couple of reps got into a dust up over a comment that women had a higher body mass index than men.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Vegas Boy Killed After Allegedly Playing With Fire

A young boy was killed when he and three others were playing with fire and fireworks in a vacant home in Las Vegas Thursday afternoon.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Ariz. Firefighters Stung During Battle With Bees

Two Tucson residents were hospitalized after being stung by swarms of bees. Firefighters who were summoned to help battle the bees were also stung several times.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Ga. Chief Takes Heat Over Recertification of Air Tanks

Augusta's fire chief is in hot water with the department's union for allegedly missing the April 30 deadline for having SCBA air tanks recertified.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Ore. Firefighters Investigate Series of Suspicious Fires

So far this year, there have been eight arson fires in Medford and fire officials are trying to determine who is setting them.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Florida Firefighters Extinguish Mitsubishi Plant Fire

Orlando firefighters were confronted by heavy fire and smoke in an early morning fire at the 100,000 square foot Mitsubishi manufacturing plant.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Sun Reflected Off Dog Dish Ignites Calif. House Fire

An empty chrome dog bowl is suspected of starting a fire that damaged a Bennett Valley home on Wednesday.

News • May 3rd, 2013

Maine Dept. Is Selling Its 1955 'Little Red' Jeep

Hampden Fire Department has been using the Jeep as a brush truck since at least the 1970s, but with it's replacement already in house, it's time for it to find a new home.

News • May 3rd, 2013

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