Posted: Sep 13, 2022
Firefighters engaged a massive 5-Alarm fire at an unknown commercial building in Riverside County Monday afternoon.
The fire was first reported at around 1:30 p.m. 22000 block of Opportunity Way where it quickly grew to engulf more than 10 acres of cardboard, outside storage area and other materials by 3 p.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCBS-TV CBS 2 Los Angeles
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Posted: Sep 13, 2022
PHOTOS: Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Sunday marked the next chapter that will allow firefighters, police and other first responders to prepare for emergencies without leaving Carbon County.
The rain also didn’t stop various fire companies, law enforcement agencies, elected officials, friends and family from gathering on the Broad Mountain in Nesquehoning to ring in and celebrate the nearly complete Emergency Operations Training Center.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Times News Online
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Posted: Sep 13, 2022
Firefighting is an occupation that comes with inherent risks.
In addition to the physical demands, there are also health risks associated with the job. For instance, the rate at which firefighters develop cancer outpaces the general population by 9 percent, and their risk of dying from cancer is 14 percent higher, according to a study published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: North Carolina Health News
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Posted: Sep 13, 2022
The bills are expected to help and support New Yorkers "whose lives were transformed on that terrible day."
In remembrance of the 21st anniversary of 9/11, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed five pieces of legislation that officials believe will provide support to 9/11 victims, survivors and their families.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hudson Valley Post
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PHOTOS: A Whitewater firefighter is coming up on a major milestone in his career, as he will hit 50 years of service before he retires next summer.
You can usually find Terry Phelps behind the wheel of a fire truck.
“I grew up on the fire department,” Phelps said. “My dad was on for 25 years.” Service is in Phelps’ blood.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum News 1
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