Vehicle Fire and Crash Incidents
South Charleston firefighters were injured when their fire engine was involved in a crash with a passenger vehicle
Officials say the firefighters’ vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer in British Columbia as they were travelling home
Smoke began to come from the cab of the Gladwyne tiller during ladder testing
No firefighters were injured and the accident is under investigation
The firefighter was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries that were not considered serious, and the patient was not hurt in the accident
The rig was returning to the station from ladder training when it moved to give another car more room
They were driving behind the bus when it crashed near O’Hare Airport; 4 were seriously injured
Driver fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor to the crash
They have been out of service for three weeks since a semi struck and killed a 24-year-old firefighter on a fire scene
The firefighter was treated for minor injuries and was later released; two other firefighters were shaken but declined treatment
Fire crews worked to free a person who was stuck inside the car; the cause of the crash is under investigation
The crash pushed the chief’s vehicle into the rear of an ambulance parked on the scene
Authorities suspect a medical problem led firefighter Darrell Parker to crash his pickup
The driver of the rig and his four passengers were not injured; the motorcyclist sustained major injuries
Two firefighters in the vehicle suffered minor injuries and an elderly man inside the home was taken to the hospital
One person was reported to be in serious to critical condition, while the other was taken to a hospital in fair condition
Ronald Reed, who was known as “Hollywood,” worked with the department for several years and had recently taken some time off
The catastrophic crash punctured the engine’s fuel tank; Fire Chief Todd Rummel died of smoke inhalation while unconscious
The firefighters were sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the cause of the crash is under investigation
Chief David “Rudy” Gaines, 52, was traveling in the right lane when another driver tried to change lanes and hit him
The firefighter had his lights and sirens on when the crash happened; the driver of the other car was arrested for DUI
The injured were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries; officials said the firefighters all seem to be OK
The company says to park the trucks outside as they can catch fire when left unattended
The fire truck was responding to a medical call when the crash occurred; firefighters said they didn’t see the motorcycle
Joseph Fehl, 36, was arrested and charged with insurance fraud and making false reports
Jonathan French, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene; his mother, Lisa, a seven-year veteran, was airlifted to the hospital
The driver was charged with driving while impaired; none of the injuries were life-threatening
Firefighters used industrial air bags and cribbing to lift the semi off of the 26-year-old man
The truck struck an embankment, overturned and ejected the firefighter; he was not wearing a seatbelt
When firefighters tried to rescue the driver, they were swarmed by bees and had to stay away
It is alleged that during the investigation of the accident both men lied about how the crash occurred
Fire Chief Dave Anderson was listed in critical condition for injuries to his chest
A firefighter riding in the rear of the ladder truck was treated for a shoulder injury