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.
First responders found the man hanging upside down from the ceiling
The African serval weighing between 60-70 pounds escaped the blaze unharmed
The woman allegedly called her daughter and told her she had been shot
Woodpecker eats beetles from newly-burned forests; feds petitioned to protect areas as a habitat
St. Petersburg fire lieutenant said his department gets about 1 or 2 cat calls per month
Restaurant owner noted that woman was also smoking, drinking margarita
Acting fire chief is also CFO of hydroponics company that targets medical marijuana market
Arlington Police and Fire Departments and ‘A Wish With Wings’ helped Kyle, 7-year-old with leukemia, get his wish
Small-town thrift can have big-time fire consequences
Officials are considering explosives to move cattle stuck inside cabin in Rockies but is concerned about high fire danger
Dry hydrants, unlike ordinary hydrants on most Twin Cities streets, do not hold water under pressure
According to court documents, he told clerk, ‘I hate to do this to you, but I need you to give me all your money’
Bear later wandered into resident’s backyard, where fish and wildlife agents eventually tranquilized it
Weight and condition of middle-aged man, along with large amount of ‘accumulated property’ in 2-story home, prevented ambulance rescue
X-rated photos next to fire truck bearing Albuquerque Fire Department’s logo may have already been distributed to 25,000 affiliates
Man got stuck in roof vent while trying to break into recently closed restaurant where he had once worked
Springs punctured fuel tank and ignited vehicles
Driver and firefighter were in car together when bird crashed through windshield, knocking driver out
When it comes to cutbacks, these cities haven’t gone far enough
Dennis Croft claimed his punishment amounted to gender discrimination
Truck fire breaks out moments before St. Patrick’s Day parade begins
Main said he was happy to be OK: ‘It was scary as hell’
Bikes are equipped with compact water mist generating system and life-saving equipment like first aid kits and gel blankets for burns
2 separate organizations with similar names are both claiming to be local fire department
Woman became trapped trying to retrieve her cell phone, firefighters worked for hours to free her
Man said he believed troopers were impersonating police officers
Not every stupid act is committed by a stupid person, just some of them
50 firefighters lugging nearly 100 pounds of gear each had to use stairs after building elevators malfunctioned
When firefighters and paramedics responding to 911 call arrived, baby had already ‘popped out’
Man driving on freeway saw dog darting into traffic, pulled over to help, causing pile-up
Firefighters had to rescue from stolen fire engine