Birmingham firefighter dies days after getting shot at fire station: Mayor Tuesday, July 18 by ABC News(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) -- One of the firefighters who was shot inside a Birmingham, Alabama, fire station on Wednesday has died, according to Birmingham's mayor.Firefighter Jordan Melton was pronounced dead Monday evening by Birmingham Fire & Rescue.“My heart is hurting today," Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin... Read More.
Firefighter helps deliver granddaughter at his own fire station Monday, March 20 by ABC News(AUSTELL, Ga.) -- A Georgia firefighter helped deliver his first grandchild while on duty at his own fire station last month, and the veteran first responder said although it was unexpected, his family is "over the moon" after welcoming the baby girl, named Adalynn."I've... Read More.
Off-duty firefighter helps rescue skier injured in Utah avalanche: ‘Right place, right time’ Thursday, December 15 by ABC News(NEFFS CANYON, Utah) -- An off-duty Utah firefighter said he was in the right place at the right time when he came upon a skier half-buried in an avalanche this week, aiding in a rescue mission that took nearly eight hours.Tom Elbrecht, a firefighter... Read More.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Firefighter describes destruction after Kharkiv strikes Thursday, August 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered "stiff resistance," according to U.S. officials.The Russian military has... Read More.
Six killed, including firefighter and three kids, in residential fires in two cities Monday, April 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Deadly fires broke out in Philadelphia and New York City on Sunday taking the lives of six people in total.The first blaze was in Philadelphia, on both floors of a two-story row house. It was reported at 2 a.m. Sunday, and... Read More.
Firefighter injured in central Texas as wildfires rage on Monday, March 21 by ABC News(HOOD COUNTY, Texas) -- Extreme weather conditions are causing deadly wildfires across the country.A wildfire in central Texas that started over the weekend has burned over 11,000 acres and injured a firefighter, according to Hood County officials. Officials with the forest service said the... Read More.
Marysville Fire’s first career female firefighter retires after 24 years Saturday, February 15 by Everett PostMarysville, WA -Firefighter Krista Longspaugh, the Marysville Fire District’s first female career firefighter, will retire Friday after 24 years of service.Longspaugh began her career at the district as a part-time firefighter in 1996. She served as a Drive/Operator and was also an integral member... Read More.
Funko Releases Limited Edition Australian Firefighter Pop!, ‘Bushfire Heroes’ Friday, February 7 by Everett PostFunko Releases Limited Edition Australian Firefighter Pop!, ‘Bushfire Heroes’Funko is stepping up to the plate to raise money for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ National Bushfire Appeal. The RSPCA works “alongside government and emergency agencies, veterinarians and local authorities... Read More.
Ragin’ Ray Hancock, Retired M’ville Firefighter, Has Passed Away Thursday, April 12 by Everett PostThe Marysville Fire District is mourning the passing of retired Firefighter Ray Hancock who died April 1, 2018, after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Hancock, known affectionately as “Ragin’ Ray” to... Read More.