Fire destroys Rochester store

Rochester firefighters today continue douse the charred and smoldering plaza on North Clinton Avenue in Rochester.
Deputy Chief Scotty Williams of the Rochester Fire Department today said two city fire companies remained at the plaza, 1731 N. Clinton Ave., and doused hot spots throughout the night.
The quick-moving fire that started in the paper goods section of [...]

2 FDNY rigs collide, multi injuries

Engine 236 and Ladder 107 were both enroute to the same call when the collision occurred at the corner of Ashford and Hegeman Avenues.
Reports say that one rig clipped the other. Ladder 107 overturned pinning the driver for over 2.5 hours. He was transported via police escort in serious condition. Engine 236 ended up in [...]

Massive apartment complex burns

Edmond, OK – FF’s may have to remain at the scene of a massive an apartment complex construction site in north Edmond for several days, according to Fire Prevention Chief Tim Wheeler. READ MORE

Six FF’s choke to death during fire

In a Diwali tragedy, six firemen suffocated after successfully battling a fire in a multi-storied building in Thane early on Sunday, a senior officer said.
The victims suffocated due to toxic fumes which engulfed the lift of the 14-storey building in which they were coming down to ground level after successfully battling the blaze on the [...]

Chandler FF’s refuse H1N1 vaccine

About three-quarters of Chandler firefighters eligible to receive doses from an early batch of the H1N1 flu vaccine have refused it, according to fire department officials.  READ MORE

DC gear catches fire during demo

WASHINGTON DC – Chief Dennis Rubin takes full responsibility for sprinkler demo mishap. No briefing or backup line. “The Rube” thought it looked like a comedy act. Click here for more

Paramedic crushed during storm

A Cameron Parish, Louisiana ambulance worker died Friday afternoon, a result of a weather-related accident.
Thomas Widcamp, 38, Grand Lake, died after strong winds knocked a trailer for the Cameron Parish EMS off of its blocks, pinning Widcamp between the building and a car. Read More

3 heroes of 9/11 die in 5 days

A firefighter and two cops who worked at Ground Zero in the days and weeks after September 11th have died of cancer in the past five days, the Daily News has learned.
Family members and advocates are blaming their deaths on toxins released in the air after the twin towers collapsed – and they’re urging Congress [...]

Arsonist Suspected In 8 Overnight Fires

Several Vacant Houses Set Ablaze
Investigators Call Fires ‘Highly Suspicious’
DETROIT, MI – Detroit firefighters said they suspect a serial arsonist is on the loose on the city’s east side.
Since midnight Saturday, eight houses have been set on fire, according to the Detroit Fire Department.
All the houses were vacant and within a one-and a half mile radius [...]