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Firefighting Pictures: Year in Review 2009
2009 Year in Review

  • Wall Collapse

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    A wall on the south side of the building collapses during a fire at the old Stemilt Growers building in Wenatchee, Wash., on June 20. No one was injured. (AP Photo/The Wenatchee World, Mike Bonnicksen)

    A wall on the south side of the building collapses during a fire at the old Stemilt Growers building in Wenatchee, Wash., Saturday. No one was injured. (AP Photo/The Wenatchee World, Mike Bonnicksen)

  • Houston Apparatus Crash

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    Officials work around two fire trucks that collided, with one overturning on a car and bicycle rider, in Houston on March 30. Eight firefighters and two civilians were taken to the hospital following the crash. Full Story (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

    Officials work around two fire trucks that collided, with one overturning on a car and bicycle rider, in Houston on Monday. Eight firefighters and two civilians were taken to the hospital following the crash. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

  • Buffalo LODDs

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    Buffalo Fire Dept. firefighter Jonathan Croom's coffin is carried outside of St. Joseph's Cathedral in Buffalo, N.Y. on Aug. 28. BFD Croom was one of two firefighters killed in a fire on Aug. 24. Full story (AP Photo/Don Heupel)

    Buffalo Fire Dept. firefighter Jonathan Croom's coffin is carried outside of St. Joseph's Cathedral in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. BFD Croom was one of two firefighters killed in a fire on Monday, Aug. 24. Full story (AP Photo/Don Heupel)

  • Goodwill Fire

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    San Jose, Calif., firefighters attack a three-alarm fire at a Goodwill store Sept. 14. No injuries were reported and firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. (Photo Craig Allyn Rose)

    San Jose, Calif., firefighters attack a three-alarm fire at a Goodwill store Sept. 14, 2009. No injuries were reported and firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.

  • Sinking Fire Truck

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    A Los Angeles fire truck is pulled from a sinkhole in the Valley Village neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sept. 8. Four firefighters escaped injury after their vehicle sunk into a large hole caused by a burst water main. Full Story (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

    A Los Angeles fire truck is pulled from a sinkhole in the Valley Village neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday. Four firefighters escaped injury after their vehicle sunk into a large hole caused by a burst water main.

  • SoCal Wildfire LODDs

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    A memorial display is seen outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 12. Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the memorial for firefighters Capt. Tedmund Hall and Specialist Arnaldo Quinones who were killed Aug. 30 when their truck slid off a road while battling the Station Fire. Full story | Photo slideshow from the wildfire (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

    A memorial display is seen outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Saturday. Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the memorial for firefighters Capt. Tedmund Hall and Specialist Arnaldo Quinones who were killed Aug. 30 when their truck slid off a road while battling the Station Fire. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

  • Boston Apparatus Crash

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    Boston firefighters work to remove the body of a firefighter who died when a ladder truck crashed into an apartment building on Jan. 9. Several other people were injured in the incident. Full Story (AP Photo/John Cetrino)

    Boston firefighters work to remove the body of a firefighter who died when a ladder truck crashed into an apartment building Friday. Several other people were injured in the incident.

  • Detroit Hardware Store

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    Detroit firefighters respond to a vacant hardware store fire on Jan. 6. After arriving on scene, crews made an aggressive interior attack but were forced out due to heavy smoke and fire. The building collapsed shortly after a second alarm was requested. (Photo Jason Frattini)

    Detroit firefighters respond to a vacant hardware store fire on Jan. 6, 2009. After arriving on scene, crews made an aggressive interior attack but were forced out due to heavy smoke and fire. The building collapsed shortly after a second alarm was requested.

  • Cell Photo Flap

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    This Free Press photo shows a firefighter posing as another snaps a cell phone photo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Dec. 3. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is investigating the incident. Full story (Photo Boris Minkevich/Winnipeg Free Press)

    This Free Press photo shows a firefighter posing as another snaps a cell phone photo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is investigating the incident.

  • DC Metro Crash

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    District of Columbia Fire and Emergency workers at the site of a rush-hour collision between two Metro transit trains in northeast Washington, D.C. on June 22. Full story (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

    District of Columbia Fire and Emergency workers at the site of a rush-hour collision between two Metro transit trains in northeast Washington, D.C. Monday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

  • Hudson Emergency Landing

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    A firefighter investigates the damaged right engine of an Airbus A320 that made an emergency landing Thursday in the Hudson River, as the plane sits on a barge after being lifted out of the river on Jan. 18. Firefighter Brian McLaughlin was on scene for the crash landing and later recalled the response. Full story (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

    A firefighter investigates the damaged right engine of an Airbus A320 that made an emergency landing Thursday in the Hudson River, as the plane sits on a barge after being lifted out of the river Sunday. Firefighter Brian McLaughlin was on scene for the crash landing and later recalled the response.

  • 9/11 Eighth Anniversary

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    A photo of firefighter Scott Larsen floats amid roses in the reflecting pool at ground zero during the the eighth anniversary commemoration ceremony of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attack, in New York. 9/11 Eigth Anniversary full coverage | Photo slideshow (AP Photo/Chang W. Lee, Pool)

    A photo of firefighter Scott Larsen floats amid roses in the reflecting pool at ground zero during the the eighth anniversary commemoration ceremony of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attack, in New York, Friday.

  • WTC Drill Invokes Memories

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    Firefighters enter the World Trade Center PATH station during a drill in New York on May 17. The drill simulated an explosion on a commuter train in an underground tunnel and involved more than 800 first responders. Full story (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)

    Firefighters enter the World Trade Center PATH station during a drill in New York, Sunday. The drill simulated an explosion on a commuter train in an underground tunnel and involved more than 800 first responders.

  • Freezing Cold

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    Chicago firefighters work in freezing temperatures on an extra-alarm fire at the Holy Name Cathedral, Feb. 4. No one was injured in the blaze. Full Story (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

    Chicago firefighters work in freezing temperatures on an extra-alarm fire at the Holy Name Cathedral, Wednesday. No one was injured in the blaze.

  • Groun and Air Battle

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    A United States Forest Service air tanker drops fire retardant next to a line of fire as the Station fire burns in the hills above a home in Acton, Calif. on Aug. 30. Two firefighters were killed battling the wildfire. Full story | Photo slideshow from the wildfire (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

    A United States Forest Service air tanker drops fire retardant next to a line of fire as the Station fire burns in the hills above a home in Acton, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

  • NFFF Honors Fallen Firefighters

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    A firefighter displays a ceremonial axe during the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 28th annual Memorial Weekend ceremony on Oct. 1, honoring all fallen firefighters who died during the previous year. NFFF Memorial Weekend photo slideshow (Photo Bill Green/NFFF)

    A firefighter displays a ceremonial axe during the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 28th annual Memorial Weekend ceremony honoring all fallen firefighters who died during the previous year.

  • Chief Kelvin Cochran makes history

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    Chief Kelvin Cochran makes history Aug. 27 at the Dallas Convention Center, becoming the first U.S. Fire Administrator to be sworn into the role at Fire-Rescue International. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano led the ceremony, as Chief Cochran's wife and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate looked on. Fire-Rescue International 2009 full coverage (Photo Jamie Thompson)

    Chief Kelvin Cochran makes history Thursday morning at the Dallas Convention Center, becoming the first U.S. Fire Administrator to be sworn into the role at Fire-Rescue International. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano led the ceremony, as Chief Cochran's wife and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate looked on.

  • Vehicle Stabilization

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    Manchester, Conn., Fire-Rescue-EMS firefighters stabilize two vehicles before extricating an occupant. The victim was eventually removed with minor injuries and transported to a local hospital. (Photo Patrick Dooley)

    Manchester, Conn., Fire-Rescue-EMS firefighters stabilize two vehicles before extricating an occupant. The victim was eventually removed with minor injuries and transported to a local hospital.

  • LAFD Airlift

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    LAFD firefighters raise a patient into a helicopter for transport to a hospital on Nov. 18. The victim had been trapped in a car after the vehicle fell 50 feet down a cliff. She was in serious but stable condition. (Photo Mike Meadows)

    LAFD firefighters raise a patient into a helicopter for transport to a hospital on Wednesday. The victim had been trapped in a car after the vehicle fell 50 feet down a cliff. She was in serious but stable condition.

  • Fuel Storage Facility

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    Firefighters battle a fire at a fuel storage facility in Catano, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 23. An explosion at the facility sent earthquake-force shock waves across Puerto Rico's capital. No deaths were reported. Full story (AP Photo/Primera Hora, Vanessa Serra Diaz)

    Firefighters battle a fire at a fuel storage facility in Catano, Puerto Rico, Friday. An explosion at the facility sent earthquake-force shock waves across Puerto Rico's capital. No deaths were reported. (AP Photo/Primera Hora, Vanessa Serra Diaz)

  • Economy Forces Closures

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    Boston firefighters picket on July 1 at the Neponset Ave. station, one of three firehouses where fire apparatus have been put out of service due to budget shortfalls. Full story (Photo Boston Herald)

    Boston firefighters picket on Wednesday at the Neponset Ave. station, one of three firehouses where fire apparatus have been put out of service due to budget shortfalls.

  • NYC Orders Elephant Bath

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    New York City firefighters spray a circus elephant down on Sept. 3. The Uniformed Firefighters Association says the engine company was ordered by the city to close its firehouse for 30 minutes to bathe the elephant. Full story (AP Photo/Uniformed Firefighters Association)

    New York City firefighters spray a circus elephant down on Thursday. The Uniformed Firefighters Association says the engine company was ordered by the city to close its firehouse for 30 minutes to bathe the elephant.

  • Philly LODDs Memorialized

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    A memorial honoring three Philadelphia firefighters who died while fighting a fire in a 38-story office building is seen on Oct. 21. The memorial was unveiled during a ceremony at the site of the fire. Full story (Photo courtesy of The Memorial Committee)

    A memorial honoring three Philadelphia firefighters who died while fighting a fire in a 38-story office building is seen Wednesday. The memorial was unveiled during a ceremony at the site of the fire.

  • Tire Warehouse Fire

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    Butte-Silver Bow firefighters battle a fire at a tire warehouse on June 11 in Butte, Mont. The Whalen Tire warehouse was fully engulfed. (AP Photo/The Montana Standard, Walter Hinick)

    Butte-Silver Bow firefighters battle a fire at a tire warehouse Thursday in Butte, Mont. The Whalen Tire warehouse was fully engulfed. (AP Photo/The Montana Standard, Walter Hinick)

  • Fallen Firefighters Saluted

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    A member of the Fire Department of New York salutes at the reflecting pool during the eighth anniversary remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington in New York. 9/11 Eigth Anniversary full coverage | Photo slideshow (AP Photo/Chip East, Pool)

    A member of the Fire Department of New York salutes at the reflecting pool during the eighth anniversary remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, Friday in New York. (AP Photo/Chip East, Pool)

 
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