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Syracuse firefighters had to quickly exit the house as the fire worsened; at least two members were injured
A Rapid Intervention Team removed the Bridgeport firefighter from the burning house, and an EMS crew transported him to a hospital
A mayday was called, and the firefighter was transported to an area hospital
In high temperatures, firefighters retreated, and one became disoriented, prompting the mayday call
“I made the promise that I’m not going to come back onto the line until I know I’m ready,” said Manchester Captain Steve DesRuisseaux
The Beardstown firefighters got lost, declared a mayday and exited the building from a second-floor window, falling about 21 feet, the report states
About 30 firefighters from nine departments responded to the blaze
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