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After saving his parents and nearly losing his life, former UFC fighter promotes fire safety in Ohio
VIDEOS: Mark Coleman was woken up by his dog around 4 a.m. on March 12 at his parent's house in Fremont, Ohio. The former UFC fighter recalled his room being unusually warm and thought he was hav...
VIDEO: North Carolina updating fire code following deadly 2023 SouthPark fire
It was one of the darkest days in Charlotte’s history when a 5-alarm fire engulfed a SouthPark apartment complex under construction, trapping two workers inside. Ruben Holmes and Demonte Sheril...
Cancer screening partnership saves New York firefighter's life; Program serves as model for other cities
VIDEO: As Captain Mark Egloff approaches 30 years as a Buffalo firefighter, he's made history, receiving the first-ever line-of-duty cancer diagnosis within the department. "You know, you're scar...
Maui Fire Department outlines key areas of improvement identified in ‘after-action’ report on wildfires
VIDEO: The Maui Fire Department on Tuesday presented the results and recommendations from a highly-anticipated “after-action” report on last year’s wildfire devastation, saying changes had ...
Los Angeles firefighter recruit killed in hit-and-run on California's 101 Freeway
VIDEO: The Los Angeles Fire Department is mourning the loss of a recruit firefighter who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the northbound 101 Freeway in Studio City Monday morning. According t...
1930 Mack fire truck returned to original Pennsylvania township home
VIDEO: A piece of firefighting history has returned to the place where it first began its service to the community nearly a century ago. The Exeter Township Fire Department has acquired a 1930 Ma...
New esophageal cancer screening test offered to Alabama firefighters
VIDEO: When we think of dangers to firefighters, it's the flames and burning buildings that come to mind. But there are dangers you don't see like the chemicals that can lead to esophageal and ot...
FDNY marshals make first ever lithium-ion battery violation arrest at Brooklyn storefront
A Brooklyn merchant wound up in fire marshals’ handcuffs for improper storage of highly-flammable lithium-ion batteries inside his business — the first arrest of its kind ever reported in New...
Colorado firefighter travels country to train departments on how to battle electric vehicle fires
VIDEO: When not stationed at the firehouse or battling blazes, one Aurora firefighter dedicates his time to training firefighters and departments nationwide in responding to lithium-ion battery f...
Historic Outlet building in Rhode Island was destroyed in spectacular 1986 fire
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: The closed Outlet store building was just steps away from WJAR's Broadcast House in downtown Providence. So, on Oct. 16, 1986, Frank Coletta and Art Lake were among the first to sm...
Fire Department Instructors Conference returns to Indianapolis
More than 35,000 firefighters from across the world will meet in Indianapolis this week for an almost century-old international conference. The 97th annual Fire Department Instructors Conference ...
VIDEO: Dozens without a home after hot inferno burns at Northeast DC apartment building
Nearly two dozen residents in D.C.’s Eckington neighborhood are without a home after a massive fire engulfed an apartment building in Northeast overnight Monday, authorities said. The flames al...
One Colorado fire department has responded to a fire every 12 hours since April 1
VIDEO: The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has responded to a significant fire every 12 hours since April 1, according to a new video posted by Ashley Franco, the Public Information Offic...
FDNY required to give EMTs bulletproof vests under bill approved by New York City Council
VIDEO: New York City Council approved a bill Thursday requiring the FDNY to give bulletproof vests to EMTs. Supporters say it's necessary as threats against first responders intensify. Natasha Ne...
New fire truck in North Carolina helps fight fires, the cancer-causing chemicals they cause
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Raleigh firefighters are adding a new truck to their fleet to help protect them from cancer-causing soot that can cling to skin and gear. Rehab 12 has several features to help prote...
Medics trapped inside ambulance after flipping, crashing into Texas restaurant
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Two medics were rushed to a hospital Thursday night after their ambulance flipped and crashed into a restaurant in southwest Houston. It happened a little after 10:30 p.m. when the ...
Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but remedy won't fix leaks
Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. But the recall remedy does not include repairi...
In 1877, 21 died, but 2 heroes emerged from a six-story hotel fire in Missouri
PHOTOS: In the years after the Civil War, the finest lodging downtown was the six-story Southern Hotel, at Fourth and Walnut streets. It took up most of the block where the Stadium East Garage st...
New York City is trying to stop deadly e-bike fires with these 3 approaches
PHOTOS: New York City is trying to address the deadly threat of e-bike battery fires in various ways. City leaders have passed new laws, increased fines, initiated more aggressive regulation, and...
VIDEO: California pallet yard fire forces school, road closures
A multi-acre pallet yard fire with 20 to 50 foot flames near Tracy lit up the early morning sky on Thursday. Since about 2 a.m., fire crews with the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority and se...
Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600 million for East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment
VIDEO: Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to last year's fiery train derailment that affected East Palestine, Ohio. The company said Tues...
Iowa's newest millionaire: Newton firefighter claims $1 million Powerball prize
An Iowa man who missed a share of Saturday's $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot by just one number has claimed his consolation prize. Trent Baker, a 37-year-old firefighter from Newton, matched the f...
Firefighters in one California county back plans to restore net neutrality following intentional throttling during wildfire
Six years ago, the Santa Clara County Fire Department was battling one of the largest wildfires ever to break out in California, the Mendocino Complex fire. With thousands of firefighters on the ...
Illinois city bands together through 7-hour soybean plant fire
VIDEO: On Monday, a soybean dryer caught fire at Gibson City’s IFF plant. From fearless fire crews to generous community members, all hands were on deck. Firefighters are using some heavy-duty ...
Firefighters in one Nebraska city benefit from health screenings worth $1.1 million
VIDEO: More than 90% of Omaha firefighters are taking part in a comprehensive physical exam aimed at cancer prevention and wellness, thanks to a $1.1 million federal grant just for firefighters. ...
VIDEO: Troopers assist fire crews by battling flames in New York
The New York State Police said its troopers stepped in to assist fire crews with a huge house fire. NYSP said Troop A- Lockport Troopers helped with the devastating house fire on Royal Pkwy North...
Florida governor signs law creating new penalties for exposing first responders to fentanyl
Drug users and dealers who recklessly expose first responders to fentanyl and cause them to overdose will now face additional penalties thanks to a new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis Monday....
Pennies help boost fire, police services in two California cities
Most people don’t view pennies per se as being valuable. But in Manteca and Lathrop pennies have shored up public safety. Measure C — a one cent sales tax on top of the basic one cent local s...
Solar eclipse: Researchers warn about increased risk of deadly crashes during spectacle
The increased traffic and spectacle of the total solar eclipse on Monday could imperil motorists, with researchers warning that fatal collisions increased during previous eclipses and law enforce...
Rare fire truck once used by Minnesota fire department found in New Mexico
VIDEO/PHOTO: A piece of Minnesota firefighting history is sending some retired volunteers down memory lane. A collector from New Mexico posted on Facebook last week that he bought an old fire tru...
VIDEOS: Fire burns through under construction neighborhood in Phoenix
A fire burned through several units of an under construction housing development overnight on Sunday. The Phoenix Fire Department responded to multiple homes burning at 59th Avenue and Baseline R...
Traffic deaths topped 40,000 last year as NHTSA looks to reduce distracted driving
More than 40,000 people were killed last year in traffic crashes, according to preliminary data released Monday, remaining above pre-pandemic levels but slightly down from their peak in 2021. The...
Volunteer fire department in Pennsylvania launches reimbursement program
VIDEO: Most volunteer firefighters have a full-time job that doesn’t involve putting out fires. But when a call comes in, they step away from work to respond. Now, a newly established program w...
VIDEO: Dramatic fire erupts at commercial building in downtown Los Angeles Fashion District
A dramatic and stubborn fire erupted at a commercial building in downtown Los Angeles, prompting an early morning response from firefighters. The blaze began shortly before 5:30 a.m. at a single-...
Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg announces new rule to bolster rail safety nationwide
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new rule on Tuesday requiring two-person crews on railroads in a move to bolster safety as rail regulation has come into the spotlight after th...
VIDEOS: A look back at the massive fire that tore through a Pennsylvania warehouse one year ago
Thursday marks one year since the massive warehouse fire in West Easton. We'd be hard pressed to find someone in the Easton area who doesn't remember this day last year. You either were far enoug...
New York fire department’s antique vehicles treated royally
PHOTOS: Larry Lechmanski opened the door and there the four beauties posed, shining, immaculate, waiting for their next public event. Four Shelter Island Fire Department vehicles, ranging in year...
VIDEO: Crews battle fire at vacant Minnesota apartment building
Minneapolis crews are battling a fire at a vacant apartment building early Thursday morning. The fire started just before midnight at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and 19th Street, just south ...
Ohio volunteer fire station sustains significant damage during storm
VIDEO: The Proctorville Volunteer Fire Department’s station sustained extensive damage in Tuesday’s storms. According to our crew at the scene, a rear block wall collapsed along with part of ...
VIDEO: Three people hospitalized in big Washington house fire
Three people are in the hospital after a massive house fire in Federal Way. Video shot by a KIRO 7 photographer shows the house fully engulfed in flames. South King Fire tells KIRO 7 the fire sta...
‘Yes, There is Hope’: Documentary featuring California firefighters focuses on mental health awareness
“When I started we had a kind of a tradition that you sent the new guy in, or new girl in, to do all the dirty work, or all the unfavorable work, so to speak,” Brian Thompson with the Sutter ...
Illinois fire department recruitment changes pay off with a dozen new hires
VIDEO: Thirteen men and women started a new career in Bloomington on Monday after changes in application requirements allowed them to follow their dreams. In October, the Bloomington Fire Departm...
1 dead, child injured in massive fire in East Boston
VIDEO/PHOTOS: One person died and a child was injured in a massive fire that impacted multiple buildings in East Boston early Tuesday morning. The fire started around 5 a.m. in a multi-family bui...
Officials: Armed man that delayed firefighters taken into custody after massive Ohio house fire
VIDEO: A man has been taken into custody after a massive fire that destroyed a house in Hamilton Township on Friday afternoon. According to the Hamilton Township fire chief, crews were dispatched...
Man charged with DUI after hitting Virginia fire truck, injuring himself and 3 others, including 2 firefighters
PHOTOS: A man has been hit with several charges, including DUI, after crashing into a Chesterfield fire truck that was responding to another emergency on Interstate 95 Saturday night. Four people...
VIDEOS: Massive fire rips through apartment complex in California
PHOTOS: A massive fire ripped through an apartment building in Lomita on Saturday, causing the second floor to collapse as huge flames damaged the entire structure. Firefighters were dispatched t...
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Fire-extinguishing ball fails, but no recall issued
The government is warning people to immediately stop using a fire-extinguishing device shaped like a ball. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Elide fire-extinguishing balls can fail...
This fire department is among the few in Texas with blue trucks and here's why
PHOTOS: Montgomery County ESD 1 firefighters often are asked why their fire trucks are blue. "Our trucks are easy to be spotted," said Fire Chief Jason Oliphant, standing next to the Sierra Blue ...
Former New Jersey fire chief turns 110; He credits his longevity to this beloved sweet drink
Vincent Dransfield turns 110 years old Thursday, but the lifelong Passaic County resident doesn’t seem to be slowing down. He still lives at home, socializes with a wide range of friends and fa...
45 years later: Looking back at the partial meltdown of Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear reactor
PHOTOS: Forty-five years ago, Central Pennsylvania suffered a historic tragedy when one of the nuclear reactors at Three Mile Island experienced a partial meltdown. The accident, which occurred a...
SoyFoam: Firefighters Gather in Georgia to Demo First Soybased Fire Suppressant
VIDEO: This week the United Soybean Board announced the first and only soybased fire suppressant had been certified safe for sale. But what do firefighters think about the new product? Firefighte...
Fake firefighter with a garden hose refuses to leave deadly blaze, North Carolina cops say
A fake firefighter with a garden hose refused to leave the scene of a deadly blaze in North Carolina, officials told news outlets. Early March 27, the Morganton Department of Public Safety said i...
Indiana firefighters find new purposes for old fire hoses that are destined for the dump
PHOTOS: When there's a problem to solve, you can count on first responders to come to the rescue. So when two Fishers firefighters saw some old fire hose on the bay floor, set to travel to a land...
VIDEO: Flames engulf historic Cleveland church
PHOTOS: Massive flames could be seen shooting from an abandoned Cleveland church early Thursday morning. The building was fully engulfed as SkyFOX was over the scene shortly before 7:30 a.m. The ...
‘Black box’ data recorder recovered from ship that stru...ncis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland as recovery efforts continue
A search and recovery effort is underway in Baltimore for six people presumed dead after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday following a major cargo boat collision. The major shi...
Oklahoma State University holds robot, drone demonstration showcasing first responder assistance
VIDEO: In Tulsa, Oklahoma State University held a demonstration to show how they're working to get more drones and robots in the hands of first responders. In the scenario, a drone flew donated b...
San Francisco firefighters rally against chemicals used in uniforms
VIDEO: San Francisco could be the first city in the nation to ban a common type of firefighter uniform found to emit cancer-causing chemicals. Firefighters on Tuesday joined city leaders on the s...
VIDEO: 3-alarm church fire briefly closed runways at Love Field Airport in Texas
PHOTOS: A three-alarm church fire near Love Field Airport temporarily closed runways Tuesday afternoon. Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were called to a fire at Iglesia Adventista Church on Denton Ave. ...
Bill Written in Response to Ship Fire that Claimed Lives of Two New Jersey Firefighters Advances
Federal legislation calling for studies on vessel fires within three nautical miles of the shoreline to reduce vessel and waterfront facility risk to local communities was passed by the House Tra...
Never Forget: 10 years since deadly Back Bay fire took the lives of 2 Boston firefighters
VIDEO: Tuesday marks 10 years since a deadly Back Bay fire claimed the lives of two Boston firefighters. Lt. Edward Walsh and firefighter Michael Kennedy were killed while fighting a wind-fueled,...
VIDEO: Ship collides with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, causing collapse
Six people are missing after a large ship collided with the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to crumble into the Patapsco River. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastr...
More than 72K cars in Massachusetts recalled due to fire risk, report says
VIDEO: Is your car at risk of catching fire just sitting at your home? Auto company Carfax said the number of “park outside” recalls—warnings from federal regulators and automakers to park ...
Man dangling from overhead wire plummets onto fire truck in Washington
VIDEO/PHOTO: An attempt to evade police officers led a man to swing from an overhead cable for more than 45 minutes Saturday afternoon before dropping onto a strategically-stationed fire truck in...
VIDEOS: Woman seriously injured after massive fire burns through two New York homes
A woman was seriously injured after a fire burned through two houses in Brooklyn on Friday. NewsCopter 7 was over the fiery scene at 413 E. Third St. between Beverly Road and Avenue C in Kensingt...
Recharge Room: New space installed for first responders in Arizona to relax, heal
VIDEO: Every day, first responders put their lives on the line serving their communities, which can take a toll on their minds and also their bodies. That’s why the town of Gilbert is trying a ...
VIDEOS: Crews respond to apartment fire in Maryland
PHOTOS: Crews were on the scene of a fire that broke out at an apartment building in Hagerstown Thursday night. The Hagerstown Fire Department said the fire at 673 Oak Hill Ave. started around 6:...
Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for 78K public service workers including firefighters
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the White House has approved the cancellation of nearly $6 billion in federal student debt for thousands of public service workers. The 78,000 eligible...
Never-before-seen images reveal scope of 2014 Oso landslide destruction in Washington state
VIDEO/PHOTOS: For the first time, photographs of the harrowing devastation caused by the landslide in Snohomish County have been unveiled. Ed Hrivnak, the co-pilot of Snohawk-10, the rescue helic...
1934 Ford fire truck: An effort to preserve firefighting history for one Nebraska fire rescue department
VIDEO/PHOTOS: In about four months, towns across America will hold their very own Fourth of July parades. Local fire and rescue teams often join in the fun, hanging off fire trucks and ambulances...
High-rise roof fire near World Trade Center in New York City unnerves many, prompts counterterrorism response
VIDEO: Because it was on the roof of a skyscraper under construction, a floor-wide fire in Lower Manhattan Wednesday was visible for miles. Hard work by nearly 80 firefighters and EMTs got the bl...
Firefighters in Oklahoma train to battle fires in hoarding conditions at brand new facility
VIDEO: Moore firefighters train to battle not only dangerous fires, but hoarding conditions as well. A brand new training area now gives Moore firefighters first-hand experience when evacuating h...
VIDEOS: Chicago firefighters battle extra-alarm fire at restaurant furniture business
More than 150 Chicago firefighters battled a three-alarm fire at a business in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. The fire broke out at about 10:43 p.m. in the 4200-block of South Ashland Avenue...
Hives for Heroes: Teaching veterans, first responders the art of beekeeping in South Dakota
VIDEO: A national non-profit organization that teaches veterans, first responders, and active military members the art of beekeeping is looking to expand its local operation this year. At Hives f...
Ohio will help fire departments destroy PFAS-laden firefighting foam
Ohio has launched the first program in the country to collect and destroy PFAS-laden firefighting foam. The takeback program is a statewide effort for fire departments to dispose their stores of ...
Massachusetts fire department is now using AI technology during response calls
VIDEO: Foxboro firefighters are now trained on a new tool to help patients while in the back of an ambulance. The ultrasound device is now equipped with artificial intelligence to better pinpoint...
VIDEO: Fire burns through 55-plus community's clubhouse in Pennsylvania
Flames and thick smoke could be seen coming from the clubhouse of a 55-plus community in Montgomery County Wednesday morning, leaving residents without one of the vital places in their lives. Fir...
Firefighters burn large tumbleweed piles after thousands invade Utah neighborhoods
VIDEO/PHOTOS: After thousands of tumbleweeds buried homes in Eagle Mountain, crews have been conducting controlled burns to eliminate piles of them. Unified Fire Authority conducted their second ...
The U.S. Needs Wildland Firefighters More Than Ever, but the Federal Government Is Losing Them
Black Butte is an inactive volcano that rises from the high desert in eastern Oregon. In May 2022, a turboprop plane approached its pine-blanketed slopes, carrying about 10 men wearing bulky Kevl...
VIDEO: Three-alarm fire engulfs historic church in Missouri
A three-alarm fire engulfed a historic vacant church Monday night in St. Louis. The St. Louis Fire Department responded at around 8:45 to a fire at the former St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church,...
New Hampshire firefighters among first in the nation to get PFAS-free gear
When former Concord firefighter Chris Andrews introduced himself to city councilors, he described himself as “a cancer survivor — at least for now.” At the outset of his career, new types o...
Maxim fire engine celebrates 100th birthday at Massachusetts fire station
PHOTOS: The red paint of the 1923 Maxim fire engine glistened in the afternoon sunlight as it stood in front of the Northborough fire station. “It’s more than just a truck. It’s more than j...
Denver metro firefighters hit the bars with bagpipes, drums for St. Patrick's Day fundraiser
VIDEO: The sound of bagpipes and snare drums could be heard up and down Denver’s Market Street throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. "We are raising money for what we do all year long,” sai...
Driver charged with 5 counts of manslaughter in wreck with Oklahoma firetruck
VIDEOS: The driver of the car who wrecked with a Tulsa firetruck on Feb. 26 is facing five counts of manslaughter and one count of driving under the influence, according to court documents. The w...
Wisconsin firefighters compete for $1 million on 'The Amazing Race'
VIDEO: Two first responders from southeast Wisconsin are competing on the 36th season of "The Amazing Race." Sunny Pulver and Bizzy Smith are best friends and firefighters. Pulver works for the M...
Florida fire department introduces unique 107-foot ladder truck
VIDEO: Fort Myers Firefighter Sean McNamara said they're getting used to a special truck that can attack difficult situations unlike any in their fleet. It's been about 100 years since they had t...
Arizona firefighters help driver after he almost ran them over while they played pickleball
VIDEO: Some Tempe firefighters who were enjoying a pickleball game between calls Tuesday had to abruptly end their break when a car almost ran them over in their station’s parking lot. The firs...
VIDEOS: FedEx tractor-trailer removed from bridge in New York hours after going over railing
Crews worked throughout the day Thursday to get a FedEx tractor trailer off I-90 and onto the road below, after a crash in the morning sent the truck over the railing on a bridge, barely hanging ...
16 injured in explosion at FBI training facility in California
VIDEO: Sixteen people were injured during an explosion at an FBI training facility in the Southern California city of Irvine Wednesday, officials said. Orange County Sheriff's Department deputies...
Colonial firefighting focus of exhibit at New York City Fire Museum
VIDEO: It’s a reconstruction of a machine that was key to fighting fires in New York in the 1700s. The Newsham engine was the first fire engine brought here from England in 1731. “It may not ...
Four West Virginia volunteer firefighters hospitalized after fire truck crash, community unites
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Four Green Valley Volunteer firefighters were hospitalized after a fire truck crashed in rural Wayne County Wednesday. One was transported in a helicopter and three others by ambula...
White House launches new effort to prevent opioid overdoses
The White House has launched a nationwide call-to-action to save lives from opioid overdoses -- an election year effort to tackle the opioid crisis. In its Wednesday announcement, the Biden-Harri...
Two Pennsylvania fire departments pursue swapping firetrucks for firefighter training
Two Lehigh Valley fire departments are looking to swap firetrucks for firefighter training. Easton City Council at its meeting Wednesday night was scheduled to consider a resolution to approve se...
Eastern Kentucky first responders grieving death of two colleagues on the same day
First responders in Elliott County are mourning two of their own. In a Facebook Post late Tuesday night Elliott County, Kentucky EMS posted that an EMT and a firefighter both lost their lives on ...
New York City firefighter and cop ready for boxing rematch at International Battle of the Badges
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Big Apple’s Bravest and Finest are about to come to blows. FDNY firefighter Danny Quinn of Ladder 9 and NYPD Sgt. Jesse Peterford, of the 61st precinct, will slug it out Thursday ...
Man and woman killed in Pennsylvania house explosion
VIDEOS: Two people were killed after a house exploded in Crescent Township, Allegheny County. Authorities say the blast was reported shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday. Units from Crescent, Moon and S...
House Approves Oklahoma Bill for Free Cancer Screenings for Firefighters
The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday approved legislation that would offer free cancer screenings to all Oklahoma firefighters. House Bill 3573, authored by Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, ...
Police say 3 children, 2 adults dead after school bus and semitruck collide, catch fire in Illinois
Three children and two adults died after a school bus collided with a semitruck on U.S. Route 24 in Illinois on Monday, authorities said. The fatal collision between the school bus and the semitr...
First female bomb tech makes firefighting history in Ohio
VIDEO: An Ohio firefighter is making history. She’s the first woman of color to be named a bomb technician at the Cincinnati Fire Department. Nykeba Banks is packing on about 70 pounds of gear ...
VIDEO: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Equipment Manufacturer in New York
Fire crews from across Steuben County are on the scene of a major fire in the village of Bath. Officials say the fire was under control as of 12:45 a.m. Tuesday. Emergency calls began coming in a...
VIDEO: Warehouse in California engulfed in flames as crews investigate cause of fire
PHOTOS: Crews responded to a warehouse that was engulfed in flames Sunday afternoon, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced. The warehouse is located at 1200 4th St. where hea...