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Posted: Sep 5, 2024

Las Vegas firefighters react to nearly $1 million towards improving mental health for first responders

VIDEO: First responders deal with traumatic events every day. And soon, more of them will get the mental health help they might need, thanks to nearly $1 million in federal funding coming to the Vegas valley. Previous research shows elevated rates of suicides among first responders, compared to the rest of the adult population.
- PUB DATE: 9/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KVVU-TV FOX 5 Henderson
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Posted: Sep 5, 2024

Antique Fire Apparatus Show Dazzles in Ohio

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The annual Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Show was held on Saturday, August 31. This was the fifth year the show was held at Carillon Historical Park. It is hosted by the Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association (MVAFAA). Over 30 pieces of firefighting antiques displayed 150 years of firefighting history.
- PUB DATE: 9/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKEF-TV ABC/FOX/MyNetworkTV 22 Dayton
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Posted: Sep 5, 2024

Deer Park inventor finds new ways to fight fires

VIDEO: A local Deer Park man has invented a new tool to fight fires. Jacob Schuler is the founder and CEO of his company Blaze Barrier, and he hopes his invention can offer a safe and more effective way to slow the travel of fires. The Blaze Barrier is a chain of fire activated capsules that release retardant to slow and stop ground moving fires.
- PUB DATE: 9/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane
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Posted: Sep 4, 2024

VIDEO: Stubborn multi-alarm fire burns through tire shop in New York

A stubborn five-alarm fire burned for hours through a tire shop in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday. Firefighters responded to 150-17 Liberty Ave. around 5:15 p.m. The fire started in the rear of a two-story tire shop where flames were seen billowing 20 feet into the air. Part of the building and roof collapsed.
- PUB DATE: 9/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABC-TV ABC 7 New York City
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Posted: Sep 4, 2024

'Stress is up': Florida firefighters train for World Rescue Challenge

VIDEO: When you call 911, the first responders who come to your rescue have gone through rigorous training to get there. Firefighters at Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District are training up. Jordan Green is the Lieutenant Paramedic and leads operations. He says in the case that someone is stuck in a car, firefighters go through a specific process to safely get them out.
- PUB DATE: 9/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFTX-TV FOX 4 Cape Coral
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