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Posted: Sep 6, 2022

39 People Displaced, 3 Homes Charred in Massive New Jersey Blaze

VIDEO: The American Red Cross is assisting 11 families after a devastating overnight inferno left nearly 40 Newark residents without a place to sleep. Firefighters rushed to Clifton Avenue around 2 a.m. Saturday for a fire that appeared to start in an abandoned building on the block. Eventually the flames spread to two neighboring homes and required a 3-alarm response from fire crews, who were still putting water on the structures well after the sun came up.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNBC-TV NBC 4 New York
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Posted: Sep 6, 2022

Pennsylvania 9/11 first responder needs your help to get a new heart

You may not know the name Terry Shaffer, but we’ll always remember what he and his crew did when Flight 93 crashed on Sept. 11, 2001. Terry, now 66 years old, was the Shanksville Fire Chief on that fateful day in American history. Along with the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department, Terry was one of the first responders at the scene after Flight 93’s impact.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHTM-TV ABC 27 Harrisburg
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Posted: Sep 6, 2022

Kentucky firefighters could appear in upcoming feature film

Some Kentucky firefighters showed off their acting chops this summer during the filming of a movie in Louisville. The Zoneton Fire Protection District posted on Facebook saying they were "sworn to secrecy" until now and that many of their firefighters will likely appear in the upcoming film, "The Muzzle," as background actors.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHAS-TV ABC 11 Louisville
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Posted: Sep 6, 2022

Sensory kits helping Nebraska first responders interact with people diagnosed with autism

VIDEO: Autism Action Partnership (AAP) has made efforts to give law enforcement agencies all the resources they need to interact the right way with people diagnosed with autism. From things like a stress ball to sensory toys, the sensory kits are designed to be a tool in first responders’ vehicles. The items in them can help reduce stimulus sensory response of those with autism.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHGI-TV ABC 13 Kearney
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Posted: Sep 6, 2022

NASCAR driver salutes fallen South Carolina officer, firefighter

PHOTO: NASCAR driver Kyle Weatherman honored a fallen Cayce police officer and Monetta volunteer firefighter. At Saturday’s Xfinity Series race, his car, number 34, was dedicated to Drew Barr. The race car displayed Barr’s name written right above the window. Barr lost his life April 24 while working as a Cayce police officer.
- PUB DATE: 9/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRDW-TV CBS 12 Augusta
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