BUFFALO, N.Y.—A firefighter died inside a burning commercial building in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, where a fire and sudden blast sent flames and smoke billowing into the street. Video recorded by bystanders showed teams of firefighters outside the building being knocked over and enveloped in a cloud of ash, then flailing to regain…
Hawaii Firefighter Dies After Being Swept Into Storm Drain
WAILUKU, Hawaii—A firefighter who was swept into a storm drain while responding to a storm on the Hawaiian island of Maui died over the weekend, officials said. Treʻ Evans-Dumaran, 24, died Saturday, according to a Maui County news release. He was in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Maui Memorial Medical Center after…
Coroner’s Inquest Hears of Search for Montreal Firefighter Whose Rescue Boat Capsized
A coroner’s inquest into the 2021 drowning of Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix is hearing about the frantic search for him after his boat capsized in the Lachine Rapids during a rescue attempt. But Lt. Sylvain Dominique of the Montreal fire department testified today that despite an extensive effort from the water, shore and air, rescuers…
Coroner’s Inquiry Begins Into Death of Montreal Firefighter During Water Rescue
A coroner’s inquest is underway into the drowning death of Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who perished during a rescue mission in the St. Lawrence River last year. Lacroix died after becoming trapped under a Hammer Head rescue boat that capsized in the Lachine Rapids as he and three colleagues came to the rescue of two…
HK Firefighters Find 13 Cats and 1 Dog in Coma in Village House Fire
A village house in Hong Kong caught fire on Oct. 24. Firefighters arrived at the scene and found 13 cats and 1 dog, all asphyxiated and were confirmed dead despite efforts to resuscitate them. The police said in a report on Oct. 25 that a fire broke out on the ground floor of a village…
Pregnant Firefighter Rescues Woman Trapped Inside Overturned Car Hours Before Giving Birth
A pregnant Maryland firefighter has been hailed a “true public servant” for coming to the aid of a car crash victim mere hours before giving birth to a baby girl. Baltimore County firefighter, Megan Warfield, 30, was just a week shy of her due date when she was a passenger involved in a multi-car collision…
Firefighter and His Sons Fix House for Woman in Her 90s After Life Alert Pendant’s False Alarm
A Washington firefighter came to the rescue when an elderly neighbor’s “life alert” pendant went off. Although it was a false alarm, it turned out she did need a helping hand. Monroe resident Elsie, who’s in her 90s, was mowing her yard when, by accident, she set off her pendant, which she wears in case…
Firefighter Re-creates 23-Year-Old ‘Three Generations’ Family Photo to Welcome His Baby Girl
After the birth of his first child, a Florida firefighter re-created a meaningful, multi-generational family photo with his baby girl and his dad to honor his late grandfather, who was featured in the original picture. Firefighter and paramedic Michael Haworth, 24, was born and raised in Ocala, Florida. He married his wife, Jerrica, in October 2020…
Firefighters Wouldn’t Give Up Saving These Dogs
Salute to all the firefighters who do their best to save all lives! (Video courtesy of LUISCALABOR) …
1 Firefighter Dead After Philadelphia Building Collapse
PHILADELPHIA—One firefighter has died after being trapped in a building that caught fire in Philadelphia and then collapsed early Saturday, fire officials said. The fallen firefighter was not immediately identified, but Deputy Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy said he was a 27-year department veteran. The building had caught fire just before 2 a.m. Saturday, Murphy said….
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