Vehicle Fire and Crash Incidents
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
First responders across the state stood in line to pay their respects to Wethersfield Firefighter Robert Sharkevich Sr.
A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District Chief Chester Riley, 57
The grass fire burned about 880 acres and led to near-zero visibility
Police say the man tried to pull the hose away from the firefighters
Firefighters were transported to the hospital for evaluation
The pickup was hanging from the bridge only by a set of “safety chains” attached to a camper trailer
The 71-year-old driver, who is now in custody, was heading through a tunnel when he drove his Volvo station wagon onto the sidewalk
Firefighters struggled to maneuver apparatus and calls were made to deliver sand and kitty litter for the roads
The Monroe Township firefighter and Monroe County sheriff’s deputy were hospitalized after the crash
Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven E. Frischling said was performing his duties and stayed within the law
Some highway travel officials suggested that emptier roads led to more opportunities to abuse speed
The collision occurred right in front of the fire station
Investigators said the apparatus was rear-ended by a vehicle going about 80 miles per hour
City leaders are reflecting on the department’s policies following two incidents of drunk driving while on duty in just over one week
An SUV packed with 25 people pulled in front of an oncoming tractor-trailer on a two-lane highway, killing 13
Officials say the battalion chief was responding to call in a department SUV when the vehicle crashed
The driver of the vehicle was killed and neighboring apartments caught fire after the explosion
Northville Assistant Fire Chief Jason Street, a manager at Omaha Beef Company, leapt into action to prevent the fire from spreading
Firefighters and EMS providers from the Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 106 described the extrication process and lessons learned
More than 100 firefighters and 26 fire engines responded to the blaze in Compton
Three of the firefighters were hurt by falling concrete when a portion of the garage collapsed
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby said Woods was trapped in the car, and fire crews got him out of the car using a tool for prying and an axe
Residents nearby were evacuated as firefighters managed the fiery scene
Crown Point fire officials say Cory Neises, a firefighter-paramedic, is using his paid time off in lieu of forfeiting pay during the investigation
One person suffered possible smoke inhalation in the fire, which officials believe started in the engine compartment of one of the rigs
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
Fire and EMS agencies in central Texas have seen emergency call volumes skyrocket amidst hazardous conditions, road closures and power outages
At least 36 people were transported from the pileup on an icy road near downtown Fort Worth
The other driver was killed when their car crashed into the parked apparatus, pushing it into the firefighters at a crash scene
Some in the Orange County, California public safety community have pushed to change the policy that restricts when a sheriff’s helicopter can be dispatched
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