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| Chicago firefighters battle blaze at commercial building in Auburn Gresham neighborhood VIDEO/PHOTOS: A fire broke out at a vacant commercial building on Chicago's South Side Thursday afternoon. Chopper7 was over the scene around 5 p.m. near W. 79th Place and S. Hoyne Ave. in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. No injuries have been reported. The fire caused the roof to cave in as firefighters continued to battle the flames. So far, there's no word on the cause of the fire. WLS-TV ABC 7 CHICAGO Fire destroys home in Edwards PHOTO: Smoke could be seen for miles as fire destroyed a home in Edwards late Thursday afternoon. There were no injuries. Several fire departments were called to the home on Challacombe Road. "Number one, you're talking about volunteer firefighters, so you don't have firehouses full of people," Dunlap Fire Chief Jim Hanson said. "So they're coming from wherever they're at," He added. "Anytime you have a fire that's in a rural area you're already against odds," said Hanson. "Our first truck had 4000 gallons of water on it, and that will put a lot of fire out. But in this case it was never going to be enough," Hanson said. A Heart of Illinois ABC crew reported no hydrants in the area, so fire departments had to truck in water. When firefighters did pour water the home, it reignited the flames. WHOI-TV ABC 19 PEORIA Downers Grove Man Killed in Grundy County Crash The Grundy County Coroner's Office and Illinois State Police are investigating a traffic crash that claimed the life of a Downers Grove man. Police officials say a vehicle operated by Thomas Piekarczyk was parked on the right shoulder of the southbound lane of Interstate 55 for unknown reasons, when a box truck traveling southbound struck the vehicle from behind. The collision forced the vehicle into the westbound ditch and into a cornfield. Piekarczyk was pronounced dead at 11:39 p.m. The death remains under investigation by Callahan's office and the Illinois State Police. Several area Fire Departments assisted at the scene. WCSJ-FM 103.1 LASALLE-PERU Moment of Remembrance Ceremony to be held this Sunday in Belleville The City of Belleville, Illinois and the September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois Committee invite everyone throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area to attend our annual Moment of Remembrance Ceremony, Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. The location of this Memorial ceremony will be at the September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois in front of Belleville Engine House #4 – 1125 South Illinois Street, Belleville. IL. This annual ceremony honors those who died and those who came to aid and rescue on 9/11/2001. Guest Speaker for this year's event will be Colonel Willie L. Cooper, Commander of the 375th Mission Support Group, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Parking for the general public will be behind Engine House #4. KMOV-TV CBS 4 ST. LOUIS PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: Fiery semi crash kills 2 in Wisconsin A crash involving two semis killed both drivers in Belgium Thursday night, Sept. 8, shutting down I-43 in both directions. All lanes on I-43 have reopened Viewer video showed flames coming from what appeared to be a semi-truck and a large plume of smoke rising into the sky. Sheriff's officials said the crash happened on I-43 southbound south of Sandy Beach Road in Belgium. A northbound semi left the roadway, entered the southbound lanes of I-43 and struck a southbound semi. Both vehicles sustained severe damage. Both drivers died at the scene. Sheriff's officials said I-43 between Port Washington exit 100 and Belgium Exit 107 in both directions would remain closed "until further notice." WITI-TV FOX 6 MILWAUKEE Going above and beyond: Virginia fire chief recognized for ‘unique commitment' to safety The leader of the city's fire department recently was recognized for his "unique commitment" to ensuring the health and safety of citizens and his firefighters. Fire Chief Jeffrey "Jeff" Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award, presented annually by the International Association of Fire Chiefs to department chiefs who go above and beyond in prioritizing fire service health and safety. Johnson, who has served as the Newport News fire chief since 2019, said he was "humbled" to be honored with this year's award. Johnson's 33-year career in emergency medical and fire services has been dedicated to implementing cancer prevention tactics and more comprehensive physical and mental exams for firefighters. DAILY PRESS FDNY makes an explosive point about potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries VIDEO/PHOTOS: The FDNY on Wednesday lit a lithium-ion battery on fire to demonstrate how dangerous that kind a blaze can be if not handled properly. "We want the public to know, to be aware that it's a danger," FDNY Chief of Operations John Esposito said during the demo at the Randall's Island Fire Academy. "And just be aware of what they're charging in their house." So far this year, the Fire Department has attributed over 130 structural fires to the batteries, most commonly seen in e-bikes and smartphones. Esposito suggested refraining from charging the batteries overnight and near the front door, so as not to lock yourself in your home in the event of a blaze. "It explodes and it shoots the cells of the battery throughout the apartment or throughout the area," Esposito explained. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS - METERED SITE Rural medics in Indiana to benefit from new mobile trainer The Rural Health Innovation Collaborative (RHIC, pronounced "rick") visits small rural hospitals throughout the Wabash Valley and 14 other sites scattered from Evansville to Fort Wayne in a mobile simulation unit capable of training healthcare providers and students on how to treat 45 different medical incidents. That is, it did until its old ambulance, a 2002 model purchased eight years ago from the Terre Haute Fire Department, gave up the ghost. On Thursday, Jack Jaeger, RHIC executive director, and Union Health Foundation President Joel Harbaugh introduced a shiny new mobile simulation unit, a refurbished 2015 ambulance acquired thanks to a $50,000 gift from the foundation. "The main point is the small hospitals in rural areas just can't afford the kind of resources that we have," Jaeger said. PHAROS-TRIBUNE Gulfport Museum of History opens Hurricane Katrina photography exhibit VIDEO: A new exhibit at the Gulfport Museum of History unveiled a collection entitled ‘Katrina Images Revisited.' "This lady, Carmen, was just off Howard Avenue when I walked up and there was debris everywhere and she was sweeping and cleaning and she had this incredible positive attitude and she said ‘I am karate mamma and I will survive." James Bates worked for the Sun Herald as a photographer during Hurricane Katrina. The photo he calls ‘Karate Mamma' is one his favorites in the exhibit. For him, it captures the fighting spirit of people determined to rebuild what Katrina destroyed. "I think we've come back in a tremendous way. It's a testament to our people, those who have stayed, those who have come back, those who moved here after the storm and joined in on the fight. We have a great community and we have come along way from a really incredible disaster." WXXV-TV FOX/NBC/CW 25 GULFPORT PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| Never Forget 5k Run/Walk - To Benefit The 'Tunnel To Towers Foundation' - Covington, LA - August 10 - September 10, 2022 Electrical Vehicle & Battery Fires - Hosted by the Great Lakes Division - Webinar at 1:30 PM EST - September 12, 2022 Fire Inspector I Boot Camp Virtual Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - September 12-15, 2022 NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 12-15, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - September 12-15, 2022 Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb - 9-11 Memorial Stair Climbs - Springfield, MO - September 16, 2022 Hazmat Awareness/Operation - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - September 16-18, 2022 Vision 2022 - FirstNet Users Summit - Public Safety Broadband Technology Association - Las Vegas, NV - September 19-22, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - September 19-23, 2022 First Responder Wellness - Introduction to Basic Peer Support Training - Webinar - September 22, 2022 2022 F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium & Training Facilities Seminar - Hyatt Regency Downtown - Greenville, SC - September 25-28, 2022 Fire Service Inspector 1 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - September 26-30, 2022 Firefighter 2 - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - October 1-15, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - October 3-7, 2022 Fire Service Instructor II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - October 3-7, 2022 Incident Safety Officer - Bend Fire & Rescue - Bend, OR - October 7-9, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Spokane Valley Fire Department - On-Line Delivery - October 10-14, 2022 American Fire Sprinkler Association 41 Convention - Register Now! - Las Vegas, NV - October 16-19, 2022 2022 Fire Prevention Institute - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Lake Chelan, WA - October 17-21, 2022 Fire Officer 3 - Hosted by Duvall Fire King County Fire District 45, WA - Classroom Delivery - Duvall, WA - October 17-25, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Spokane, WA - October 17-21, 2022 NFPA Fire Officer 1 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - October 24-28, 2022 NFPA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 2 - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - October 31 - November 4, 2022 Hazmat Incident Commander - Academy - Mason County Fire District 6 - Classroom Delivery - Union, WA - October 31 - November 4, 2022 Fire Officer I - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Spokane, WA - November 7-11, 2022 Fire Inspector II Boot Camp Virtual Class - Washington State Association of Fire Marshals - Online - November 14-17, 2022 Fire Officer 4 - Hosted by Duvall Fire King County Fire District 45, WA - Classroom Delivery - Duvall, WA - November 14-21, 2022 NFPA Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education & Certification - Online Delivery - November 14-18, 2022 Fire Officer I - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - November 28 - December 2, 2022 Fire Service Instructor 1 - Grant County Fire District 5 - Classroom Delivery - Moses Lake, WA - December 1-4, 2022 Fire Officer II - Fowler Fire Education and Certification - Online Delivery | On-site Test Location - Union, WA - December 5-9, 2022 Chiefs Summit Leadership Conference - Continued Education for Fire Service Leaders - Islamorada, FL - January 8-12, 2023 2023 FDSOA Health and Safety Conference - Registration Now Open - St Pete’s Beach, FL - January 15-16, 2023 2023 F.I.E.R.O. PPE Symposium & Hands On Training (HOT) Sessions - Hyatt Regency Downtown - Greenville, SC - March 19-22, 2023 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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