Firefighters from a combination department in Michigan used a borrowed boat and Gumby suits to rescue a teen who fell through an ice-covered pond. (Image MLive.com)
A N.J. firefighter had a terrible Thanksgiving when fire broke out in his home. He phoned 911, then went to the station for a truck. (Image CBS New York)
A cat set on fire earlier this month will be going to a loving home with a firefighter in the Philadelphia Fire Department. The cat will join the firefighter after his burns fully heal. (Image CBS Philly)
Firefighters lined the streets of Houston to welcome home Capt. Bill Dowling. Dowling, who lost both legs, has been hospitalized since the 5-alarm fire in May that killed four Houston firefighters. (Image KHOU)
The Knox FDC Protection Program provides fire department control over FDC equipment and long-term FDC protection against vandalism. Locking Knox FDC Plugs prevent foreign matter from entering sprinkler systems and are referenced in the 2009 International Fire and Building Codes. Knox FDC Plugs are quickly removed with a Knox Keywrench.
"There have been times at an emergency scene where I have had to ask a civilian to move or re-locate for safety and/or privacy concerns. The vast majority of times, the civilian complies. However, there have been a few exceptions. There are folks that will test your professionalism on purpose, solely to get a reaction they can exploit."
