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Burned Pa. Firefighter Leaves Hospital After Three Months

Nearly three months after being severely burned in a fire that killed two in the city, firefighter Lt. Andre Kelley walked out of a rehab hospital Wednesday morning to a hero's welcome. A procession of fire trucks carrying fellow firefighters from as far away as Blue Rock Fire Rescue in Manor Township led the triumphant procession from Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital in East Hempfield Township, through blocked-off city streets and to Kelley's cozy row home, newly spruced up by his...

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Burned Pa. Firefighter Leaves Hospital After Three Months

Nearly three months after being severely burned in a fire that killed two in the city, firefighter Lt. Andre Kelley walked out of a rehab hospital Wednesday morning to a hero's welcome.

News • May 16th, 2013
'Brotherhood Ride' Honors Fallen Emergency Responders

The ride began when a group of North Naples, Fla. firefighters wanted to honor the Charleston 9.

News • May 13th, 2013
Appliance Sparks S.D. Garage Fire, Firefighter Injured

Officials believe the fire was caused by a malfunctioning appliance in the garage and the firefighter suffered an arm injury.

News • May 10th, 2013
Study: Cancer Risk High for Firefighters Exposed to Burning Flame Retardants

PBDEs are used as flame retardants in household furniture, carpets, plastics, computers and foam insulation.

News • May 6th, 2013
Public Extends Support to Calif. Crews on Wildfire Lines

"The folks were very generous. They opened up their homes," Moffett said. "One lady said, 'I made a casserole. Do you want to come in?' "

News • May 5th, 2013
Ala. Firefighter Becomes Ill, Dies Searching For Explosives

A 37-year-old member of the Oak Ridge (Ala.) Volunteer Fire Department became ill while searching for explosives in the woods on Monday, was hospitalized and died a few hours later.

News • May 1st, 2013
Texas Mayor: 'We're Going to Be OK'

West Mayor and Firefighter Tommy Muska said, "we got hit in the face but we're going to be OK."

News • April 20th, 2013
Crew Delivers Wash. Firefighter's Baby Boy at Station

Spokane Valley firefighters were alerted and waiting as the Spokane firefighter and his wife pulled into the station driveway.

News • April 19th, 2013
New Mexico Firefighter Found Dead at Fire Station

A 46-year-old Portales firefighter was found dead at the fire station on Sunday having died from apparently self-inflicted injuries.

News • March 20th, 2013
Philly Firefighters Take Part in Heart Health Program

On average, the Philadelphia firefighters - spouses were also eligible to join - lost 10 pounds, or 5.5 percent of body mass index after they participated in a 10-week on-line health program.

News • March 11th, 2013
Pa. Responders Prepare For Worst With Living Wills

The president of the Pittsburgh paramedics' union often asks whether people have living wills to know what kinds of treatment to give, but he realized he didn't have one of his own.

News • March 10th, 2013
Ga. Firefighter Dies After Collapsing at Wreck Scene

A 49-year-old Marietta firefighter has died after collapsing at the scene of a crash on Thursday afternoon. News reports say the veteran firefighter died of a massive heart attack.

News • March 8th, 2013
Texas Firefighter Cadet, 62, Dies After Training

A 62-year-old Texas firefighter cadet died during a cool down period after training at the League City Volunteer Fire Department’s training facility on Tuesday evening.

News • March 7th, 2013
Fund for Sandy Hook Responders Approved in Conn.

By a unanimous vote, Connecticut lawmakers unanimously passed legislation creating a fund to assist responders emotionally traumatized by the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.

News • March 7th, 2013
N.Y. Firefighter Hospitalized After Falling Ill at Scene

A Pekin firefighter became weak and dizzy while he was in a structure fire in full gear and an airpack. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of an undisclosed condition.

News • March 7th, 2013

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