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Whitehall Assistant Fire Chief Jim Brooks Jr. died four months after suffering a ruptured aorta while on duty
FITNESS IN FOCUS
Scott Davidson, 45, is the second Kansas City Fire Department member to die from the virus over the weekend
The fire began at one residence and then spread to another nearby home
Captain Robert “Bobby” Rocha is the second member of the Kansas City Fire Department to die from the virus
Having a counselor on your side can be a big asset when you go through a challenging incident
Officials say the two-alarm blaze began in a locked laundry room
The company has asked the FDA for approval to begin distributing its vaccines as early as next month
The firefighters were attempting to rescue a man at a house fire when the blast occurred
Camdan Carmichael, 18, was selected from among several candidates to work at the Rangeley Fire Rescue Department
Clear communication and printed documentation are key when you cannot be with a loved one
The president-elect stated he would ensure first responders have enough PPE and sick leave, and work to prevent layoffs
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Police reportedly found nearly $20,000 and drugs in the suspect’s vehicle
The firefighters were shocked during “the initial fight” at the four-alarm blaze, officials said
Firefighters long avoided talking about mental health, but could COVID-19 be reversing this trend?
Witnesses in the area reported hearing several explosions at the Manor Chemical Plant in Affton
Four people were transported to the hospital, two of whom were in critical condition
EMTs were checking on the man when he suddenly “punched the gas” and dragged the firefighter with his car, police said
Neighbors rushed to protect the girl from falling debris until first responders arrived
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
Syracuse firefighters rescued an unconscious woman from the burning home
Recovery Centers of America officials say the program is the first of its kind in Indiana