One Hurt in Pontiac (IL) Auto Repair Shop Fire
One person was injured in a Wednesday night fire that destroyed an auto repair shop in Pontiac.
Lead from the Front: Fireground Tactics and Leadership
March 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT / 10:00 AM CDT / 8:00 AM PDT / 3:00 PM GMT
Learn tricks of the trade that “slow the fireground down” and help you stay in control to avoid confusion and chaos at incidents. The instructor presents case studies and leadership lessons from his experiences gained in a 36-year career on the Chicago (IL) Fire Department. Modern tactics are compared to traditional tactics from the perspective of what has changed and why.
A Technology-Based Approach to Preplanning Your Community for the Wildland Event
March 30, 2021 at 1 PM EDT / 12 PM CDT / 10 AM PDT / 5 PM GMT
Preplan your community for a wildland fire: identify target hazards, accurately create an incident action plan, and create an overall strategy for the local fire department and responding agencies to follow, ensuring their involvement with hazard mitigation techniques.
Railroad Worker Crushed to Death Between Two Trains in CA
A railroad worker died early Wednesday after two trains collided and pinned the worker between them, authorities said.
AZ Agency: Air Base Needs Longer Term Water Solution
The head of Arizona's environmental agency called on Luke Air Force Base in metro Phoenix to help stop the spread of a plume of chemicals contaminating the area's drinking water after recent testing discovered high levels of compounds commonly found in a firefighting foam once used there.
Police: Former Chief Targeted Foes in String of MD Arsons
A former Maryland police chief is accused of setting fires to multiple structures that belonged to his adversaries, authorities said.
One Dead after NYC Apartment Building Fire
A fire ripped through the first floor of a Midtown apartment building Wednesday, killing one person, authorities said.
Six Killed in OK Mobile Home Fire
Six people were killed early Wednesday in a mobile home fire in Woodward, Oklahoma, according to reports.
Firefighter, Civilian Injured in IL House Fire
Firefighters were dispatched at about 9:15 p.m. to 1535 E. State St. where smoke and flames were coming from the third floor.