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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Firefighters ask for support for colleague critically injured in training academy fall

Community support is requested for firefighter Nick Spinale, who sustained serious injuries during training and requires multiple surgeries for recovery.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

Napa nonprofit installing new 'Beacon Boxes' to help guide crews during wildfire emergencies

Firefighters in Napa County are using Beacon Boxes to improve navigation and access to resources during wildfire emergencies.
#avalanche
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

[PHOTOS] Body of Missing Freerider Found in Avalanche Near Obertauern, Austria, After Massive 2-Day Search - SnowBrains

A 40-year-old Slovakian freerider died after being buried in an avalanche near Plattenspitze, despite extensive search efforts by rescuers.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
Skiing

Final report on deadly Castle Peak avalanche details snow conditions and movements of 9 victims

A deadly avalanche in the Sierra killed nine skiers, marking the worst incident in the U.S. in over 40 years.
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

[PHOTOS] Body of Missing Freerider Found in Avalanche Near Obertauern, Austria, After Massive 2-Day Search - SnowBrains

Skiing
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Final report on deadly Castle Peak avalanche details snow conditions and movements of 9 victims

A deadly avalanche in the Sierra killed nine skiers, marking the worst incident in the U.S. in over 40 years.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
#fire
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Dozens of firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke waste disposal plant | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Dozens of firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke waste disposal plant | CBC News

London
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Fire in London apartment building leaves several injured | CBC News

Nine people, including an infant, were hospitalized after a fire in a London apartment building, with multiple rescues and investigations ongoing.
#us-military
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

Motorola and T-Mobile partner to provide satellite connectivity for first responders

"We're proud to work with T-Mobile to seamlessly broaden the reach of first responders' trusted communication lifeline - their radios," said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Motorola Solutions.
Roam Research
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Suspect in fatal arson arrested while setting another residential fire: Durham police | CBC News

Durham Region police reported that the 23-year-old man was arrested while allegedly setting another residential fire, despite being on probation and barred from incendiary devices.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Commuter thanks stranger who restarted his heart

I got to the top of the stairs and felt a bit dizzy. I remember thinking I'm going to fall over. I got onto one knee and then, that was it, I don't remember anything else.
London
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SF Fire Truck Collides With F-Line Streetcar on Embarcadero

A historic streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire truck, causing damage and temporary service delays on the F-Market line.
#fdny
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

FDNY welcomes latest class of new firefighters at Brooklyn graduation ceremony | amNewYork

Hundreds of new FDNY probationary firefighters graduated on Feb. 11, to be assigned across the city, many bringing EMS experience and personal 9/11 connections.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
US news
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Long Island teen, mom credited with saving neighbor from house fire

I heard the sound of the fire. Like, I heard the sound of the cracking of the house and stuff like that, and then I turned and looked and I seen it. The flames coming out of the side of the house.
NYC parents
#rescue
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

San Francisco fire truck crashes with historic Muni streetcar on The Embarcadero

A San Francisco fire truck collided with a historic Muni streetcar, causing delays on the F Market line but no reported injuries.
#wildfire
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse

"There's a lot of distractions when you drive an ambulance. They do serious work - but how could they not stop?"
Brooklyn
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
Pets
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Lucky pup thanks NH firefighters for quick thinking that saved his life

Firefighters saved Ziggy the dog's life by applying a tourniquet after he cut his leg on a solar light.
fromABC7 Chicago
2 days ago

Video shows kids narrowly escape fiery motorcycle crash in Texas

Surveillance video captured a motorcycle entering the frame rapidly, with the driver not far behind, heading towards the intersection of Oakwood Crest and Wooden Fox.
Boston
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Harbinger's next product will be hybrid emergency vehicles | TechCrunch

Harbinger's flexible electric vehicle platform is expanding into emergency vehicles, partnering with Frazer to build ambulances and mobile healthcare units.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Eugene Mirman posts message after fiery NH crash and dramatic rescue

Eugene Mirman was rescued from a burning vehicle after a serious crash in New Hampshire and expressed gratitude to his rescuers on social media.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

Dual early morning fires break out within minutes in East New York, FDNY responds * Brooklyn Paper

Two early-morning fires in East New York were controlled by FDNY with no reported injuries.
#brooklyn
Boston
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Body Pulled From Water Near Brooklyn Park, NYPD Says

A man's body was found near the water at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, prompting an investigation by the NYPD.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

A small fire in storage containers at San Francisco International Airport caused no injuries and had no impact on flight operations.
NYC LGBT
fromQueens, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

3 Killed In 4-Alarm NYC Building Fire: FDNY

A four-alarm fire in Queens killed three people, injured five firefighters, and hospitalized two others in critical condition on Monday afternoon.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Family grateful as defibrillator saves linesman's life

A 73-year-old assistant referee collapsed twice during a football match and was revived using a defibrillator, highlighting the critical importance of having automated external defibrillators at all sports venues.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Experience: I suffered terrible burns as a child then became a firefighter

A severe burn accident at age six caused third- and fourth-degree burns on 73% of the body, requiring a year of hospitalization and long-term recovery, fundamentally shaping life trajectory and resilience.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

2 rescued after car goes into water at Sausalito Yacht Harbor, officials say

A car went into the water at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor Monday afternoon. Two people were in that car and both were rescued -- a bystander was able to dive in and pull one person out. That person was taken to the hospital. An emergency dive team was deployed to the scene and rescued the second person, who seems OK.
California
Boston
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Firefighter injured battling blaze in vacant Brooklyn home

A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze in a vacant Brighton Beach home that spread to three other homes.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Being an ambulance mechanic helps me give back'

Charlotte Stanford, LAS's first female mechanic, transitioned from corporate PR to apprenticeship, finding purpose in maintaining ambulances that save lives.
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

Citizen video shows FDNY responding to fire on York Street

The FDNY says that the fire was reported on the 12th floor of an apartment building on 190 York St. just after 1:30 a.m. Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded.
New York City
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Safety is paramount' - inside a cliff rescue training exercise with the Coast Guard

I stood on the edge of a cliff in Howth, clipped into a harness, listening as a Coast Guard officer calmly checked the ropes that were about to lower me down. Below, waves broke against the rocks at Whitewater Brook while walkers passed along the paths near us, largely unaware of the training exercise taking place just metres away.
Skiing
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Firefighter suffers cardiac arrest during Hyde Park blaze

A firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a warehouse roof fire in Hyde Park that caused approximately $750,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Massive Midwood Fire Sends Smoke Over Brooklyn

A massive fire in Midwood, Brooklyn, prompted a significant emergency response with thick smoke and ongoing firefighting efforts.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Fire crews attempt to rescue trapped Toronto construction worker in 12-foot hole | CBC News

Fire crews at the scene determined a man was stuck in an excavation hole 12 feet down and was trapped by their foot, Toronto Fire told CBC News. They said crews are setting up a trench rescue, which will secure the walls on either side of the person, before they can pull them out.
Toronto
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Two officers rescue woman found asleep amid house fire in Merrimac

Two police officers rescued a sleeping woman from a burning house in Merrimac after a resident's 911 call alerted them to the fire.
#emergency-response
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Public health

19 "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever, EVER Make, According To First Responders

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Public health

19 "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever, EVER Make, According To First Responders

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
#traffic-accident
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

Victim ID'd in deadly FDNY chain-reaction crash in Brooklyn

A 78-year-old man died in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY ladder truck that ran a red light in Brooklyn, killing him and hospitalizing his wife and multiple others.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

1 killed, a dozen injured in Brooklyn chain-reaction crash involving FDNY firetruck

An FDNY firetruck collided with a van in Brooklyn, triggering a chain-reaction crash that killed one person and injured a dozen others.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Backcountry Rescue Squad at America's Busiest National Park

The terrain is choked with rhododendron and dog hobble, ground cover that makes it easy to get lost and hard to be found. There are eight hundred and forty-eight miles of trail, and countless manways, which masquerade as trails. The many waterfalls are fed by rain on par with that of the Pacific Northwest. The rivers rise and boil with astonishing speed. There's little to no cell service.
Travel
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Wheelchair user stuck in lift calls fire brigade

A wheelchair user was trapped in a London Bridge lift, faced long staff response time, called the fire brigade who freed him; accessibility issues persist.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

Raging 5-alarm fire destroys Sunset Park warehouse, injures 2 firefighters * Brooklyn Paper

At one point, we were using approximately 15,000 gallons of water a minute on this fire. There is extensive, extensive damage to these buildings, just complete losses. The warehouse at 17 53rd St. was completely destroyed, its roof collapsed, and there was danger that the walls would too.
Brooklyn
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How 911 calls actually work, according to a former emergency dispatcher

Across the country, emergency call centers are short-staffed, underfunded, and losing dispatchers faster than they can replace them. A 2023 survey found that one in four 911 positions nationwide is vacant, and 36% of centers reported having fewer positions filled in 2022 than in 2019. Martinez explains to Business Insider how dispatchers decide who gets help first for police, ambulance, and fire services, why they sometimes have to drop one call to save another, and the "caller hacks" that can literally save your life.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

In case of emergency: The importance of learning CPR, pet first aid

But if we're not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act appropriately when they need us most. The best way to increase your chances of responding quickly and calmly is to familiarize yourself with basic pet first aid techniques. Though never a substitute for veterinary treatment, properly applied first aid can minimize a pet's trauma and even save their life until you are able to transport them to a veterinarian,
Pets
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Firefighters battle three-alarm blaze in San Jose

Three-alarm fire Friday evening at a vacant two-story structure on the 1700 block of Saratoga Avenue in San Jose prompted road closures; no injuries.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Video shows rescue of family from Milpitas apartment fire; toddler and dog thrown from balcony

Milpitas police officers caught a three-year-old child and family dog dropped from a burning second-floor apartment balcony, safely rescuing the family from the fire.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Three police officers and two paramedics hit by van at scene of crash

Five emergency workers—three off-duty officers and two paramedics—were injured when a van struck them while assisting a crashed vehicle on the A130 in Essex.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

FDNY responds to fifthfloor fire at Bushwick Houses

FDNY responded to a fifth-floor fire at Bushwick Houses on Friday afternoon with 120 personnel; no injuries reported and Red Cross assisted two people.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

How Palisades Fire Put New Volunteer Firefighting Force to the Test | KQED

Trained civilian "Community Brigades" partnered with firefighters during the Palisades Fire, offering a first-in-the-nation, potentially replicable model for community wildfire response.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Data centre blaze tackled by 60 firefighters

LFB Dozens of firefighters have extinguished a fire in the basement of a data centre in east London. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines were called to Nutmeg Lane, Blackwall at 04:50 GMT on Saturday. The fire broke out in a battery room containing lead-acid batteries and was brought under control before 07:00. The cause of the blaze has not been determined.
UK news
#fire-engine-crash
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A matter of minutes: How the NYPD Harbor Unit teaches cops to save lives in frozen waters | amNewYork

NYPD trains patrol officers in cold-water rescue techniques, staging, communication, and equipment use to reduce fatalities from icy falls in parks and waterways.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Borough Park fire injures one firefighter, six civilians

BOROUGH PARK - A fire inside a Borough Park building left six civilians and one firefighter injured on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The blaze started at 8:50 a.m. on the second floor of the building. FDNY said 21 units and 79 firefighters and EMS workers were at the scene. The fire was put out at 10:10 a.m. One person is in critical condition while five civilians and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.
New York City
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Watch: Cambridge police rescue injured person on MBTA tracks in the nick of time

Two Cambridge police officers jumped onto MBTA Red Line tracks and pulled an injured person to safety seconds before an oncoming train.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Juvenile dies after suffering cardiac arrest at Boston community center, police say

Juvenile suffered cardiac arrest at a Roxbury community center and died after transport to Boston Children's Hospital; police reported no suspected alcohol or drug use.
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