Firefighter Close Calls

Two Los Angeles Fire Department vehicles were involved in back-to-back crashes at the same Reseda intersection Wednesday morning – first an ambulance carrying a patient, then a battalion chief’s truck responding to that collision, officials said. The first crash happened around 9:06 a.m. at the intersection of Vanowen Street and Lindley Avenue, where an LAFD […]

DETROIT (FOX 2) – A man died after being pulled from a burning Detroit home late Tuesday, while a firefighter was injured in a floor collapse. Firefighters responded to the home in the 10200 block of McQuade near Dexter just after 11:30 p.m. When they arrived, they saw flames coming from the home and entered the house. A […]

A firefighter was injured Tuesday morning while battling a blaze at a two-story house in Chatsworth, authorities said. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the severe house fire in the 10000 block of Christine Place just after 10:45 a.m, according to a department advisory. All occupants of the home were able to evacuate before responding […]

All, EXPECT IT. This is a similar tractor trailer fire incident to one in 2024 here in Georgia. However this Firefighter was much more fortunate than the late Chief Chris Eddy of Greene County, Georgia — who gave his life in the Line of Duty. This incident occurred last week in São Paulo, Brazil — […]

McKINNEY, Texas – Officials with the McKinney Fire Department say nine firefighters were hospitalized Saturday night for either smoke inhalation or over-exertion. They were fighting a fire in the 7400 block of Joshua Tree Trail just after 9 p.m. Firefighters were dispatched to the home, which is just south of Gabe Nesbitt Park. There was a report […]

QUEENS, NY — Nine firefighters are among 11 people injured after a two-alarm fire at a home in Queens on Friday. The fire broke at 95-36 111th Street around 7:10 a.m., according to the FDNY. Seven firefighters suffered minor injuries, while two others sustained serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries. Two civilians also suffered minor injuries, the […]

Firefighters spent hours battling flames at a Bridgeville auto repair shop late Thursday night, and the aftermath left behind damage, hurt firefighters, and the loss of a pet. The fire broke out at My #1 Mechanic on Baldwin Street, and neighbors who saw the fire said the flames spread quickly. “A friend of mine had […]

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Fire Department shared an update on the firefighter who was injured in an ambush shooting in June. CDAFD says Dave Tysdal was shot in the back, which collapsed his left lung, damaged his clavicle, shattered several ribs, and caused spinal swelling. He is being treated at a specialty hospital […]

Rombout Assistant Fire Chief John Lucariello has returned home after collapsing at the scene of a fire. Lucariello had been in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center after responding to an Aug. 11 fire. The Rombout Fire Company was dispatched to 70 Mountainview Road in Fishkill at 5:19 a.m. that day for a report of a structure […]

Local fire department could face staffing shortage Retirements and smaller recruitment classes could trigger a firefighter shortage in Springfield. By WHIO Staff  News Center 7 July 16, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Retirements and smaller recruitment classes could trigger a firefighter shortage in Springfield. As reported on News Center 7, the Springfield Fire Department is working to get […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two Columbia firefighters have been released from area hospitals after initially being trapped in a partial building collapse while responding to a Thursday morning fire now deemed suspicious. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said deputies originally saw smoke while on patrol along Two Notch Road. An incident report states that the deputies […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – New reports are shedding light on how two Augusta firefighters were hurt last week while responding to a house fire. It happened last Friday on Walker Street, with the fire eventually spreading to two other homes. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says a deceased male was found in the river on […]

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – One day after an explosion at a near-complete vet clinic on New Centre Dr. in Wilmington, the Wilmington Fire Department has released new details. According to WFD Fire Chief Steve Mason, a fifth firefighter is recovering from injuries. WFD had previously reported that only four firefighters were injured. Of the five people injured, […]

All, Two Columbia (South Carolina) Firefighters are recovering after being trapped in a roof collapse during a fire early today, Thursday. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to the fire just after 0220 hours at the Dough Bar & Grill nightclub. Just after members entered the building, a portion of the roof collapsed. Two Firefighters were […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) A Charleston firefighter is speaking out for the first time about his recent cancer diagnosis and how a partnership to screen firefighters helped catch it early. Firefighters are exposed to more cancer-causing chemicals while on the job than many other professions and 9% more likely to develop cancer, according to the Charleston […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Vine Grove fire station caught fire overnight Wednesday, resulting in extensive damage. Vine Grove Fire Chief Matt Haddle said no injuries were reported after station No. 3 at 203 N. North Mill ST. caught fire. Firefighters worked throughout the night to get the flames out. The department lost three trucks […]

By Fox Carolina: The Glassy Mountain Fire Department announced that two firefighters were injured in a motor vehicle accident Sunday evening. According to officials, the firefighters were responding to an emergency. The fire department said that both firefighters and the driver of the other vehicle were transported to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital for evaluation […]

 By WBRC: A firefighter was taken to the hospital after an early morning fire Sunday, August 17. According to Midfield Fire and Rescue, crews were called to a structure fire in the 800 block Alden Avenue after a fire originated from food left unattended on the stove. One firefighter was taken to a local hospital […]

In May of this year, there was an incident involving our Mobile Burn Trailer (MBT). We are a small county-run training academy serving 19 fire departments. During the start of an evolution, there was an unexpected ignition in what we now know was leaking propane within the burn room. There were no injuries. Over two […]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several people were displaced, and three firefighters were injured after a Scranton fire Sunday night. It was a frantic scene on Scranton’s south side. Fire shot through a business and row homes at Pittston Avenue and Orchard Street. Crews were called just before 6:00 p.m. to the 300 block of Pittston […]