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An estimated 2 million gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire in Sterling
Firefighters from 11 departments assisted Norwalk firefighters at a large house fire
Oakland firefighters faced a significant amount of fire showing from a two-story multi-family dwelling
The firefighter left the scene in serious condition, but was later released from the hospital
Since the Dec. 18 fire, more than $50,000 has been raised for the 62-year-old firefighter-medic
There were 17 people living in the rented condo, which had no working smoke alarms
Wildland fire expert will explore ways of selecting proper levels of engagement to increase firefighter safety and set up resources for success
The fire originated in an electrical transformer box on the bowling alley’s second floor
One is in stable condition and the other was treated and released with minor injuries
The fire was brought under control about three hours after it began; some 85 firefighters had to be called in from several jurisdictions
Eight volunteer fire departments battled burning house boats and icy docks
Eleven firefighters were honored for their heroics, one had only been on the job two months at the time
First-arriving firefighters found the prison staff firefighters in SCBA with no PPE and ordered them out
The firefighter was quickly removed from the home, assessed by medics and sent to a hospital for evaluation
Firefighters were back at the site Thursday morning after the blaze reignited; officials don’t yet know how the fire started
The thief stole a laptop from the firefighter’s unlocked car while crews were out battling a structure fire
No injuries were reported to staff or the inmates; it took firefighters more than eight hours to extinguish the blaze
Firefighters left the station on Dec. 31 to respond to a car wreck; when they returned about 45 minutes later, their station was on fire
They were released, but will continue their rehabilitation at home; a third firefighter suffered smoke inhalation
Fire officials say the fire sparked in a temporary wiring area used for lighting for the construction work
The firefighter’s family got out safely; the house was completely destroyed
Chief Walter White spoke to the firefighters before they were taken to the hospital, described them as being in good spirits, though they have a long road toward recovery
Christopher Zaino, 20, pleaded not guilty to third-degree arson; he was released after posting $7,500 cash bail
Another firefighter also suffered smoke inhalation and several others took some nasty falls on the ice
The woman called 911 in a panic and accidentally gave the dispatcher the wrong address, sending firefighters in the wrong direction
Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze in subzero temperatures; the cause remains under investigation
Frozen hydrants delayed the fire attack, there were no injuries reported
The firefighter was treated at the scene; they got a call that someone was trapped but it turned out not to be the case
Intense flames could be seen for miles; efforts to tame the fire was more difficult due to cold weather
Tom Stuart II lost his job as a firefighter for insubordination; he said it had to do with his efforts to drum up support for his family
A firefighter tried to secure himself to a ladder but part of the house gave way, causing the ladder to fall; the firefighters were treated and released
With another severe fire season predicted this year, the meeting was an effort to look for solutions that will help prevent a repeat of last summer
