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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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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Indiana firefighters raising funds to repair vintage firetruck

PHOTOS: When Zionsville Fire Department firefighter Brett Havlin found an abandoned 1964 Zionsville firetruck in Sandwich, Ill., he knew something had to be done to bring it home. Havlin, along with fellow firefighters Kendrick Davis and Bobby Smith pooled their money to purchase the truck and bring it back to Zionsville, but the vehicle was going to need some work.
- PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: News and Tribune
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Posted: Oct 13, 2022

National Fire Prevention Week: Yakima firefighters respond to one structure fire about every 72 hours

This year's National Fire Prevention Week honors the 100th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. The fire killed more than 250 people and left 100,000 people homeless, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). City of Yakima firefighters respond to an active house or business fire about every 72 hours, said a Yakima Fire Department deputy chief Jeremy Rodriguez.
- PUB DATE: 10/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima
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