Weird News
The weird news topic covers offbeat news about firefighting – all the quirky, unusual news that everyone in the firehouse is going to be talking about.
Firefighters responding to the Springville Fire on Monday encountered a man with a dog who told them he’d started the blaze
Orange County Battalion Chief Michael Morganstern said crewmembers gave the girl pain medication while disassembling the mechanism
“It may not be what we usually use our cutters for, but we’re always happy to help in any way we can,” said Walton County Fire Rescue
A man with a can of gasoline danced around a burning pickup truck, laughing and taunting firefighters before being subdued
Firefighters later confirmed to the attorney general that the gas leak was severe enough to close the restaurant for the night
Paramedics transported the firefighters to a nearby hospital, where they were being held overnight for observation
Richard Avecedo, 33, has been charged with assault, obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct
The nanny and 3-year-old got out of the septic hole after firefighters arrived and put a ladder into the hole
Capt. Rob Winner nabbed the ball with his left hand while balancing his son during the Giants-Rockies game on Father’s Day
A veterinarian sedated Missy before she was extricated from the mud and placed on stable ground
The fake firefighter told a hotel employee there was a problem with the fire alarm sensor and they needed to break out the windows to turn it off
Firefighters said the woman refused to let them put out the fire; no firefighters were injured in the shooting
Firefighters extinguished the blaze in the aircraft’s left engine; a ramp worker was taken to a hospital
A 21-year-old woman got stuck in a tree as she tried to come down from rescuing a cat
fire crews set the $700,000 retreat ablaze rather than wait for it to crumble into the water as the land faltered around it
Let’s think about the characteristics of different foams and apply them to fire officers
Hazmat crews were called when a woman died in a chair amid debris with a kitten in a carrier on her lap
The impact was so hard, the pickup lost a wheel and spun into the median
The new hydrants were created by retired firefighter George Sigelakis, who said he grew frustrated with hydrants that wouldn’t open or that didn’t have enough water pressure
According to police, firefighter McArdle said he had no financial motive; he just didn’t like the house
The homeowner told crews she and her grandkids were awakened by their family pig named “Lucky” and escaped through a bedroom window
As the bride was walking down the aisle, blaring engines arrived telling the wedding party to evacuate
The lights and sirens allow the 16 officials to quickly respond to events “to assess imminent threats to the public and often help mitigate a crisis situation”
Fire Chief Noel James Fetters was arrested on theft and fraud charges after buying a leather helmet on a city credit card and did not return it when he resigned
The jet exploded into flames and destroyed two homes and heavily damaged a third; the pilot and everyone on the ground were not injured
They don’t know if the attack was linked to the firefighter’s job, a personal dispute or the work of a prankster
He was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, burglary and other crimes
A girl was treated at the scene; a boy was taken to the hospital, but firefighters didn’t report any serious injuries
Departments across the country have been making waves on social media with their viral videos
Another driver intentionally used his truck as a ram rod to stop the fleeing vehicle
Firefighters used a metal bar to pry open the door, releasing the trapped girls
A regular fire station will be built in that area when the population increases and the budget allows it
The volunteer rescue squad member, who also works at Pizza Hut, was charged with unlawful use of emergency signal and reckless driving