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‘We were behind the eight ball from the very beginning': Mo. FFs burned during rescues at fatal fire
Two Independence firefighters suffered third-degree burns in an apartment fire that killed a family of four
Fire from the 164-year-old abandoned St. Louis church extended into four other abandoned structures
A mayday followed by a partial roof collapse left one firefighter dead and at least four others in serious condition
The roof of the warehouse collapsed, making it too dangerous for firefighters to go inside.
Two additional firefighters were injured and treated for burns to their hands and forearms
The firefighter was buried in drywall before being aided by other firefighters and transported to the hospital
The roof of the plastics warehouse collapsed while they were trying to extinguish the blaze
The mayday call was in effect for 35-40 seconds; they were able to get up and walk away without injury
One firefighter had a possible broken ankle and two suffered smoke inhalation
The firefighters were able to escape, were treated at a local hospital and were later released
Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
The firefighter was transported to the hospital for treatment; he is expected to fully recover
Fire chief said there were as many as 300 kids set to be at the rink two hours later
Firefighter John York is recovering well and is grateful for the support he and his family have received from the community
He was conscious and alert when he was taken to the hospital; he was evaluated and later released
The firefighter suffered a neck injury, but was later released from the hospital
No firefighters were injured thanks to the quick actions of the on-scene incident commander
The firefighter fell climbing onto a charred section of the structure; the firefighter was not hurt in the fall
The roof collapsed as firefighters tackled the blaze; about 100 firefighters and paramedics worked the scene
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