Fire-based EMS
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St. Paul firefighters faced several victims, some needing CPR during the early-morning fire
The victims in the Somers fire were ages 5, 6, 8 and 12
There’s no word on the firefighter’s condition yet; the incident is under investigation
The firefighters suffered serious injuries but are expected to fully recover; a third motorcyclist was hurt as well
The family escaped with no injuries, but the home was completely destroyed
The footage appears to show the firefighters cursing and restraining the man after he hit two firefighters
Newborn baby girl, named Haya, is healthy and doing well
The firefighter working the event jumped on the side of the wagon and fell, landing under one of the tires
They were evaluated for possible exposure to the gas; at least nine others were also hospitalized
Teddy, a golden retriever, awoke one family member by bumping into the bed and running in constant circles in the room
The extent of Chief Drew Stark’s injuries were not reported, but officials said they are not serious
More than 300 firefighters battled the blaze; none of the injuries were life-threatening
Christi Rodgers, 26, fell ill at home after her pager went off for a residential structure fire
Rickety, ill-suited rigs must traverse unforgiving terrain to provide fire and medical services
Chief Bruce Kilmer, 60, was off-duty when he suffered a fatal heart attack at his home
The girl died at a hospital after firefighters found her unresponsive
Five firefighters were in the rig and transported to a hospital for evaluation. They were later released
Police said he was hit by the hose, wrapped up, and thrown to the ground before he could do anything
Firefighters inserted two air bags under the car and inflated them to lift the vehicle off the man and pull him out
The bag is designed to securely store equipment used when reversing an opioid overdose
The firefighter is in stable condition after falling 50 to 60 feet out of the bucket
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with scrapes and a broken leg; the line also hit and damaged three cars near the scene
“It was just an instinct, you know. Instinct, you see someone and help out people,” he said
As with any emergency operations strategy, flexibility and adaptability are essential for an effective response
Three other residents and one firefighter were hurt; the cause remains under investigation
Chief Eddie Johnson was transported by ambulance to a hospital but was later pronounced dead
The man survived because of the firefighter’s quick response and outstanding performance
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All responders were treated at a local hospital and later released
Thomas Filo IV, 27, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of neuro-endocrine cancer; it has a 15 percent five-year survival rate
Deanna Carr was helped to the beach, where she was alert and talking but later lost consciousness and stopped breathing
Once on scene, it took nine units and 23 firefighters 16 minutes to bring the blaze under control