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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Bethel (OH) Township’s Newest Rescue Truck ‘Pushed In’ for Service

Bethel Township Fire Department’s Rescue 51 is a welcome addition to the emergency fleet, SpringfieldNewsSun.com reported. It combines the capabilities of two vehicles into one “Fire-Rescue” truck.

The Rosenbaur Avenger Rescue 51 carries 1,000 gallons of water and 40 gallons of foam and has the basic equipment for firefighting, the report said. It also has all the equipment of a rescue truck like rope, water, and vehicle extraction equipment. It can also handle Hazmat situations.

The truck cost $700,000; additional equipment was purchased for $30,000, the report said.

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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Firefighters Battle Large Blaze at Massachusetts Greenhouse, Video Shows Heavy Flames

Firefighters battled a large fire at a Sudbury, Massachusetts, greenhouse on Wednesday afternoon. Sudbury police said the structure fire was at Cavicchio Greenhouses on Codjer Lane. It was first reported about 2:40 p.m. Aerial video showed what appeared to be a greenhouse destroyed by fire. Heavy black smoke was pouring from the structure.
- PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTS-CD NBC 10 Nashua
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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

VIDEO: Georgia firefighters create fire safety music video for fire prevention week

A new local hip-hop group just dropped its debut single, and it is straight fire. Tasked with creating an instructional video to show in schools for Fire Prevention Week, Milledgeville Fire Rescue went off the beaten path and recorded an original song along with a music video to educate kids about fire safety.
- PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Union Recorder
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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Tennessee firefighter, on-scene interpreter making a difference one call at a time

There’s a new face at Rural Metro Fire, Knox County. A young firefighter who is making a difference with his language skills. “Personally, I’ve always been a giver, ever since I was a little kid. I’ve always wanted to help people,” firefighter Daniel Guerrero said. Guerrero is just over two months out of Academy Training, but already he’s making a difference through his English-Spanish interpretation skills.
- PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WATE-TV ABC 6 Knoxville
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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Wisconsin: All 142 Milwaukee fallen firefighters honored, dating back to 1800s

All 142 Milwaukee firefighters who have died serving the city since 1860 were honored Wednesday, Oct. 12 during the annual "Fallen Firefighter Memorial Program." Everyone knows that a firefighter's job is dangerous. It's their duty to run toward the flames, but Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said it's what happens after they leave that can be the most deadly.
- PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
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