Firefighter Close Calls

Firefighter Dies Attempting Rescue of Utility Worker From Underground Sewer Vault – Tarrytown, New York – September 6, 2010 – NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation Report F2010-31 On September 6, 2010, Tarrytown Volunteer Firefighter John Kelly died after being overcome by low oxygen levels and sewer gases while climbing down into a sewer manhole in an […]

Raymond, New Hampshire — It is with profound sadness that Raymond Fire Chief Jason Grant and the members of the Raymond Fire Department announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Firefighter Eric Phillips, 44, following a medical emergency suffered in the line of duty. Firefighter Phillips was a valued member of the Raymond Fire Department […]

Two firefighters were injured early Saturday as fire crews responded to a rowhome where hoarding conditions hampered efforts to extinguish the flames, according to Philadelphia officials. The fire broke out at a three-story rowhome along the 1000 block of Wharton Street just before 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, the Philadelphia Fire Department said. Officials said crews […]

Twelve Firefighters Killed By Collapsing Walls At Theater Fire – Yore Opera House Fire – Benton Harbor, Michigan – September 6, 1896 On September 6, 1896, fifteen firefighters from the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan Fire Departments were trapped when the walls of a burning four-story brick and wood joist theater building in downtown […]

Firefighter Dies While Fighting Warehouse Arson Fire When Parapet Wall Collapses – Lyndonville, Vermont – September 5, 1998 – NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Report F98-20 On September 5, 1998, St. Johnsbury Vermont Firefighter Eugene McDonough was killed while fighting a mutual aid fire in an old warehouse structure in nearby Lyndonville. A total of four area […]

MONTOUR FALLS, New York (WWNY) – 6 students at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls were sent to the hospital this week due to signs of dehydration and illness. A state spokesperson tells 7NEWS the symptoms included cramping, headache/migraine, upper respiratory illness, dizziness and congestion. The cases happened over several days this […]

Five Firefighters Killed in Wall Collapse During Hotel Fire – Grand Central Hotel Fire – Omaha, Nebraska – September 4, 1878 On September 4, 1878, five volunteer firefighters died from injuries they sustained after being caught in a structural collapse following a fire at the Grand Central Hotel located at 14th and Farnum Streets in […]

Battalion Chief Dies in Explosion While Fighting Tractor Trailer Fire – Greene County, Georgia – September 4, 2024 – NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Report F2024-05 On September 4, 2024, Battalion Chief Christopher Eddy of the Greene County Fire Rescue Department was killed while operating at the scene of a tractor trailer fire. Battalion Chief Eddy was […]

DENVER (KDVR) — The West Metro firefighter who was critically injured after falling during a training exercise on July 29 is continuing his recovery journey with a smile on his face. West Metro Fire Rescue posted images of firefighter/paramedic Jarrod Leonard Thursday afternoon, showing him in a neck brace but still smiling as he and […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Fire officials say they’re investigating a blaze in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood that left one cat dead and multiple firefighters injured. It’s unclear what ignited the blaze. The San Francisco Fire Department said the flames erupted just before 6:30 a.m. in the 700 block of Anderson Street. When crews arrived, […]

The Bloomington Fire Department is urging drivers to slow down and move over near crash scenes after a firefighter was struck Thursday by a hit-and-run vehicle at the scene of an earlier crash. Fire Department spokesperson Frank Friend said a driver intentionally drove through a crash scene and struck one of the firefighters near the intersection of […]

Twenty-five years after September 11, we remember the firefighters and first responders who answered the call—and recognize the lasting health consequences so many continue to face.  Cancer remains one of the greatest health threats facing firefighters. On September 1 at 6 AM PST, FCSN launched The Sacrifice Continues, a month-long campaign dedicated to remembering, educating and taking […]

Four Firefighters Burned During Residential Structure Fire – LaGrange, Georgia – September 3, 2018 – Underwriter’s Laboratories Fire Safety Research Institute Report On September 3, 2018, two fire lieutenants and two firefighters suffered significant burn injuries as a result of a residential structure fire. The fire occurred in an approximately 752 square foot single-story Type […]

Firefighter Sustains Serious Burns and Fire Officer Injured in Carport Collapse During Residential Arson Fire – Fort Worth, Texas – September 3, 2025 – NIOSH Firefighter Serious Injury Report F2025-10 On September 3, 2025, Fort Worth Firefighter Caleb Halvorson was seriously injured and Lieutenant Troy Gallagher of Engine 11 received minor injuries while operating at […]

Deputy Fire Chief Killed in Propane Explosion in Hallway of Two-Family Dwelling – New Brunswick, New Jersey – September 3, 2004 – NJ Division of Fire Safety Firefighter Fatality and Serious Injury Report On September 3, 2004, at 0304 hours, the New Brunswick Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in a two-family dwelling. […]

KNOXVILLE, Iowa — One firefighter was hospitalized, and two other firefighters were injured after putting out a burning building on Monday. The Knoxville Fire Department says firefighters were sent out to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of E. Pleasant Street just before 8 p.m. Additional crews were requested after learning people were […]

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Three firefighters are safe, but a family is without a home after a fire in the West Rowan Fire District, according to Rowan County Emergency Services and the China Grove Fire Department. Several agencies responded, including those from outside the district and county. During the response, firefighters made […]

WYOMING, Mich. — One occupant and two firefighters were hospitalized after a house fire Wednesday morning. It was around 10 a.m. when the Wyoming Fire Department responded to reports of a home on fire. When firefighters arrived at the 1400 block of Rathbone St. SW, they were already able to see flames from outside the […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two buildings caught fire in Old Louisville, and at least one firefighter has been injured. The Louisville Fire Department put out a notice on X just after 2 p.m. Wednesday with this photo: The fire is at 2nd and Hill streets, near Manual High School/the Youth Performing Arts School. Firefighters described it […]

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A house fire in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood on Wednesday morning displaced a family and injured three firefighters, authorities said. A cat also died. San Francisco fire crews responded to a fire on Anderson Street at about 6:30 a.m. It was contained at 7:23 a.m. Giselle Basilio said she was inside […]