Military
Seminole Tribe Fire Chief Donald DiPetrillo, 70, was a Navy veteran and served as fire chief for 12 years
The Air Force and Navy flight demonstration teams performed two flyovers honoring front-line personnel in areas hard-hit by the pandemic
Burlington Fire Protection District Sgt. Andy Kuchar, 43, died at his residence after sustaining an injury while performing station duties in early March
Fire Chief Peter Shedd said that such a fire is particularly upsetting when one of your own is a victim
The medic was among emergency responders attempting to help a man who had fallen down an embankment on a highway
The 300-pound buck was breathing after firefighters rescued it and brought it to an animal welfare van waiting nearby; the animal lost its heartbeat and later died
Victims’ families are calling for privacy, and for people to mark the upcoming school shooting anniversary with acts of kindness or volunteerism
Marcus Kauffman, 25, was returning home from a Thanksgiving trip when he was shot during an apparent confrontation with a burglar
The firefighters forced their way inside his burning home and found him in the thick of the fire using thermal imaging cameras
Four firefighters were injured when the floor gave way; two are in fair condition and two were released from the hospital
Knowing the signs of flashover and backdraft will protect against unnecessary injury and death
Firefighters face a greater risk of cancer, and gene therapy has the potential to reduce death and suffering
The firefighter suffered injuries to his left shoulder and leg and was taken to a hospital for treatment
One firefighter fell on the ice while battling the fatality fire; one suffered bruised ribs and the other broke an ankle
Firefighters used a ladder truck to reach them and carry them to safety; no one was hurt in the crash
The firefighter has returned to work after he was arrested and charged with assaulting his adult daughter’s boyfriend with a tiki torch
One firefighter suffered a mild concussion when he slipped on the ice and hit his head; another suffered from dehydration and smoke inhalation
Fire commanders at the Asiana Airline crash had never taken aircraft disaster training; it is not required by FAA
All five firefighters aboard were released after treatment of minor injuries.
Police say the 14-year firefighter/paramedic stole painkillers from the fire station two separate times in mid-September and early October
Chief Pierson suffered an apparent heart attack; efforts to revive him were unsuccessful
Judge said he made errors by not allowing testimony during three-day trial in Sept.
A power outage disabled the doors and part of the mechanism to manually open them broke
The fire appears to have started in the roof and spread quickly through the rafters
There are a complex set of characteristics that push some into action while others stand by
The shell of the brush truck was found in a field and officials say items were stolen from the station
Battalion Chief Tim Blank returned home to a hero’s welcome of cheers, applause and hugs
The man was strapped into a Stokes basket, which was placed atop the ladder and lowered down
The residents’ dog was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation then taken to a veterinary hospital
The college student live-streamed his apparent suicide attempt online; the video ends nearly 40 minutes in as firefighters enter the smoky room and remove the young man
Consequences for igniting a wildfire, even when accidental, have varied historically and often hinge upon whether the fire-starter was reckless
The damaged 75-foot ladder truck has been checked by mechanics and was in use on Thursday
