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| Resident helps families escape apartment fire; 12 units destroyed, Houston Fire Department says VIDEO: Twelve units were destroyed after an apartment fire broke out at a southeast Houston apartment complex Saturday morning, according to officials with Houston Fire Department. It happened in the 1200 block of Redford Street near Gulf Freeway shortly before 5:30 a.m. According to Houston police, part of a roof caved in from the second floor. One resident, Amire Procter, suffered minor cuts after breaking through his neighbor's windows, alerting them about the fire. "The firefighters weren't here yet, so I got up and knocked on each door and there was no answer," he said. "Then I broke into the windows and told people ‘There's a fire. get out!'" Proctor said he saw the fire spread sideways from unit to unit. "It got worse as it [spread]," he added. "It looked like nothing was happening at first and now the fire is at the other side." KPRC-TV NBC 2 HOUSTON Grayson County volunteer fire departments gain new services VIDEO: Starting October 1, Tioga and Howe Volunteer Fire Departments will begin their 24/7, 365 EMS Advanced Life Support service. David Perez, Firefighter/EMS at Howe VFD, said "it's a historic moment for Howe Fire Department and also for the citizens of Howe, so it shouldn't be taken lightly." Tioga City Council member, Kert Hall added, "it's just gonna raise the quality of health and the quality of life in our community immensely, it's a huge opportunity for the City of Tioga." All made possible by the partnership with Texas Vital Care. "This new partnership is going to bring us why faster response times, it's going to cut down on our wait time at certain scenes," said Howe Fire Chief, Robert Maniet. This service is greatly needed as both areas are seeing constant growth. KXII-TV CBS/MYNETWORKTV/FOX 12 SHERMAN One Dead, Arson Investigation Underway in Mesquite Apartment Fire One person is dead and dozens are without a place to live after a fire tore through an apartment building in Mesquite early Friday morning. Police said this is an arson investigation and believe someone intentionally set fire to the building. About 35 Mesquite firefighters, including assistance from Dallas Fire Rescue, showed up to 2120 Tradewind Dr. around 2:34 a.m. to reports of a multiple alarm structure fire. When they arrived at Tradewind Apartments, much of the building was engulfed with flames. Authorities said 12 apartment units were impacted and about 30 residents were displaced. Eddie Johnson Jr. was identified as the man killed inside his apartment. "He was a great person. He had a great personality, a great smile," said Hank Dillard, a neighbor and friend of Johnson, who he said was 72. KXAS-TV NBC 5 FORT WORTH 1,800-acre Lazy Fire in Palo Pinto County now 80% contained A wildfire near Possum Kingdom Lake is now 80% contained. The "Lazy Fire" in Palo Pinto County, 80 miles west of Fort Worth, started last week as a controlled burn that got out of control. It has since scorched 1,800 acres at the Set Ranch. One ranch hand was reportedly injured when the fire started and was treated at a hospital. That person is expected to be okay. Palo Pinto County is under a burn ban. It's not clear if the controlled burn in this case was authorized. KDFW-TV FOX 4 DALLAS Wichita Falls Fire Department kicks-off 'Care Enough to Wear Pink' campaign October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that means the "Care Enough to Wear Pink" campaign is underway. This is the 13th year Wichita Falls firefighters will sell t-shirts to raise money for the Susan G. Koman Foundation and the American Cancer Society. John Bradley, a firefighter with the WFFD, said because almost everyone has been affected by cancer, they wanted to do something to help make a difference. "Everybody knows somebody that's been affected by cancer, and several of the guys' wives through the years have had breast cancer. My aunt has had breast cancer, so it is just like, you know, we can try to make a difference and try to be involved with the community and get their support and raise some funds and make a difference," said Bradley. Since 2009, the Wichita Falls Fire Department has raised more than $149,000. KFDX-TV NBC 3 WICHITA FALLS 1,500 tires burned in Hawkins, causes large fire PHOTOS: 1,500 tires burned and created a large fire in East Texas on Thursday, said officials. The Hawkins Fire Department got called to the blaze around 9 p.m. in the 2200 block of FM 2659, said John McQueen, the Wood County Precinct 3 Constable. First responders called for more assistance because of the nature of the fire. Officials said it's not easy to put out tires that are on fire, and they can burn for hours or days. Firefighters were able to contain the fire after some time. The Mineola Fire Department used their dozer to plow a line around the fire. Officials said the fire could smolder for days, and they are investigating the situation. KETK-TV NBC 56 JACKSONVILLE PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: Dramatic footage shows firefighters extinguishing large greenhouse fire in Minnesota Firefighters from multiple departments worked overnight to knock down a massive fire at a well-known greenhouse in Maple Grove. Fire crews were called out around 3:30 a.m. for the blaze at Lynde's Greenhouse and Nursery off 93rd Avenue North, east of Elm Creek Boulevard. As they arrived, firefighters saw large flames and a large pillar of smoke billowing out of the greenhouse, according to the department's Twitter feed. Video from the scene shows firefighters attacking the flames from multiple angles, with hoses pouring water in from the side and above. The size of the fire was so large that firefighters say they had to call in a second alarm to bring more crews on scene and a life safety unit from Golden Valley, which helps monitor the health of firefighters. KMSP-TV FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS 'She'll have a little piece of my heart forever': Firefighter rescues little girl in Florida VIDEO: Many St. Augustine first responders are back home with their families after a very busy week. The St. Augustine Fire Chief says they had 26 rescues during Hurricane Ian. One St. Augustine firefighter, Hardus Oberholzer, was part of many of those dangerous missions. He says the department has a saying: "The more risk, the more you save." He said he was a part of so many rescues, he really didn't have a specific count – but at least 10 to 15. "I knew they were just kind of racking up," said Oberholzer. "They were almost on a waiting list. We finished one, we dropped them off, turned around, and went off." The calls picked up during the Thursday high tide as water pushed up driveways and into homes. "They were all kind of the same," said Oberholzer. FIRST COAST NEWS VIDEO: Man behind Instagram's ‘Fire Department Chronicles' talks Fire Prevention Month October is Fire Prevention Month and the man behind Ingram's ‘Fire Department Chronicles" is sharing tips to keep your family safe as we head into the fall and winter months. Firefighter and paramedic Jason Patton joined Action News 5's Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk how being fire safe can support first responders. He also talked about National First Responder Day coming up on October 28 and the challenges first responders face today. WMC-TV NBC 5 MEMPHIS Pennsylvania firefighters open time capsule with items from 1916 and 1967 PHOTOS: Firefighters in Newtown Square staged their own sequel to the movie "National Treasure" recently as they retrieved and opened a decades-old time capsule that had resided in the cornerstone of their old station for over 45 years and contained many items from 1916. In 1965, the company's original fire station on Newtown Street Road was knocked down and from that wreckage firefighters retrieved a time capsule that was placed there in 1916. That box was placed into a new box, new items were added and everything put into the cornerstone of the new building in 1967. Firefighter Preston Tyrrell, who organized the opening of the capsule, said when he asked old-timers about the time capsule's name, Gilroy Roberts, it always came up as having contributed an important item to the capsule. DAILY TIMES - METERED SITE Tennessee fire chief calls for stricter penalties for drivers who ignore ‘Move Over Law' The Memphis Fire Department chief is calling for action after two firefighters were struck and injured by a driver Sunday morning on I-240 & Kerr Avenue. Memphis Fire Chief Gina Sweat said she wants harsher penalties to be handed down for motorists who cause these accidents. "Firetrucks are big and red, and they have a lot of lights. "It's ridiculous that our first responders can't do their job because they are in fear for their life," said Sweat. Ambulances are big and red, they're that way for a reason," said Sweat. "So, there's almost no excuse for what's going on." The "Move Over Law," is the state law Sweat is urging Memphis drivers to respect when they see police lights or emergency crews responding to a scene. WMC-TV NBC 5 MEMPHIS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| L-O-D-D Idaho - Gerardo Rincon, Crew Boss, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Salmon, ID L-O-D-D Texas - Charles D. Krampota, Captain, Alvin Volunteer Fire Department, Alvin, TX Fire chiefs endorse position papers that confront the dynamic challenges facing today's fire service Broomfield Joins Regional CAD-to-CAD 911 Dispatching Hub - Improving Response Times on Emergency Calls "Lets Define Diversity" - Related to the Fire Service & EMS Field Video NFPA names Vice President of Corporate Development First Responder Wellness - Education & Training COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates for EMS agencies October is Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month: AED Contest - Hosted by the PulsePoint Foundation NFPA announces "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" as theme for Fire Prevention Week - October 9-15, 2022 Fire Camp Reimbursements - IAFC's Volunteer Workforce Solutions offering $5,000 reimbursements to 20 fire departments Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants - Check for Awards Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards - Check for Awards The Daily Dispatch Is Now On Facebook Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/dailydispatch POST ANNOUNCEMENTS MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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