VIDEO: Firefighters in Pekin were able to quickly put out a fire in a detached garage at a house just south of Downtown Pekin. Crews were called to the 1100 block of South 9th Street just before 3 p.m. where they found the garage had burnt completely to the ground, according to Fire Chief Trent Reeise. Five other structures were also on fire and all suffered minor damage, he said. The nearby houses suffered some siding damage. The chief did not think anyone would have to be displaced for the evening.  

VIDEO: Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:13 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024 to a report of a house fire in the block of 400 North Dryden Place in Arlington Heights. There were no reported injuries, and the resident was not home when the fire occurred. A passerby called 9-1-1 reporting fire showing from the roof of the house located on the west side of Dryden Place between St James Street and Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights. Firefighters from Engine 2 on arrival reported fire showing from the roof and back of the house. Early in operations, firefighters reported the hazard of a power line down in the backyard. Based on the 9-1-1 call, firefighters from Mount Prospect Tower Ladder 13 and Prospect Heights Squad 9 were assigned to the scene, along with Arlington Heights Engine 2, Ambulance 2, Ambulance 1, Tower Ladder 1, Squad 2, Engine 4, and Battalion 1.  

VIDEO: An Evesham police officer was commended for his bravery as a house fire hero after he rescued a couple from a blaze on June 16. Evesham Police Chief Walt Miller detailed the events leading up to the rescue in a news release where he applauded the swift work of Officer Kevin Long, Evesham Fire-Rescue Quint 2235 and other emergency responders. Long was the first person to arrive at the fire on the 1800 block of Sagemore Drive after the department received an emergency call at around 4 p.m. The department released Long's body camera footage showing the severity of the fire and the panic he and the residents faced as deep clouds of smog engulfed the home. "I've got smoky conditions, smoky conditions," Long can be heard saying while running up to the home, which had five adjoining apartment units attached.  

VIDEO: On a day the city came together to celebrate, Boston firefighters who work at the Back Bay station found little to cheer about after their cars were damaged and vandalized at Friday's Celtics parade. "Pretty demoralizing and just frustrating and disappointing," said Sam Dillon, president of Boston Firefighters Local 718. "They worked the parade all day, they get back to the fire house and they found their personal vehicles had been damaged and vandalized." Photos taken by the union show dozens of fans standing and sitting on these vehicles while the parade passed by on Friday. Other pictures show those same vehicles with damage to their hoods, roofs buckled in, and in one case, an apparent apology left on one vehicle. "If you are truly sorry, reach out, make this right, and everyone can go their separate ways," Dillon said.  

VIDEO: To help address the critical shortage of volunteer firefighters, Clearfield, Cambria and Indiana County fire departments are teaming up to launch a campaign. The campaign, Everyday Heroes, showcases how everyday people can make an impact in their communities. Local fire departments are encouraging people to bring their strengths and experiences to the table. From finances to recruitment, fire departments across Pennsylvania are struggling and in Clearfield County, companies are coming together to fight those problems. "Because there is a place for everyone of any age in the volunteer fire service," Jerry Brant, a partner at Decoplan Associates said. "We want to build a solid foundation and we want to instill in this fire department things that they need to do to keep people."