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Report: No violations found in death of Conn. firefighter struck by valve
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (452+ words) PLAINVILLE, Conn. " The Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Administration concluded there was no violation that led to the death of local volunteer firefighter Ray Moreau, who died after being struck and thrown in air by a fire engine valve that…...
Detroit Firefighter Patrick Trout found dead at home after overnight shift
1+ week, 1+ day ago (233+ words) Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His…...
5-alarm fire rips through Bronx deli and apartments; 3 injured, including 2 firefighters
1+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) NEW YORK " A massive five-alarm fire tore through a Bronx deli and the apartments above it early Monday, drawing Mayor Mamdani to the scene on his fifth day in office. The blaze broke out in the building on Findlay Ave....
'A significant water operation': FDNY responds to 2-alarm fire at Grand Central Madison
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (335+ words) By Evan Simko-BednarskiNew York Daily News NEW YORK " Long Island Rail Road riders had a hectic commute Tuesday morning, with multiple lines rerouted, delayed or canceled as firefighters responded to a transformer room fire at Grand Central Madison in Manhattan....
Chicago firefighter paralyzed after being injured in Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (913+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " One of the nearly 2,000 athletes who participated in the annual Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon last weekend suffered a major injury at the very start of the San Francisco race. "My brother was instantly paralyzed," Samuel Perez told SFGATE....
At least 6 FDs respond to 3-alarm NY house fire
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (302+ words) Neighbors reported hearing an explosion before fire engulfed the Saugerties house SAUGERTIES, N.Y. " At least six fire departments responded, along with Centerville Cedar Grove firefighters, to the scene of a three-alarm house fire that engulfed a Brink Road home Wednesday afternoon....
Deep-seated 3-alarm fire damages 3 homes in NYC
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (361+ words) FDNY fire marshals said the Staten Island three-alarm fire is suspicious and have taken one person in custody By Luke PeteleyStaten Island Advance NEW YORK " A "deep-seated" fire charred one home and spread to two others in West Brighton on…...