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Posted: May 20, 2022

VIDEO: Explosion, fire rock dock construction company in Wisconsin

Three civilian workers and three firefighters were injured in a massive explosion and fire Thursday at a construction company in Waukesha County. The explosion and fire started shortly before 8 a.m. at Summerset Marine Construction on Chapman Lane in Eagle. No deaths were reported. Two workers were taken to the hospital, one with serious injuries.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
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Posted: May 20, 2022

New Jersey beach sand collapse: Firefighter describes efforts to uncover victims

PHOTOS: A New Jersey firefighter says his department is still recovering emotionally after attempting to dig two teenage victims out of a sand collapse at Toms River’s Ocean Beach on Tuesday. Despite first responders’ efforts, Levi Caverly, 18, died in the collapse of a 10-foot hole he dug on the beach with his 17-year-old sister, whom rescuers saved after hours of digging.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FOX News
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Posted: May 20, 2022

Utah fire department to get customized tiller truck

PHOTOS: In 2021, the Orem Fire Department requested, and was granted by the city council, a major purchase for the city — a tiller fire truck. Tiller trucks are the most maneuverable type of fire apparatus in the fleet of fire trucks. They also come with a hefty price tag. Orem’s truck is being built to custom specifications and ,when completed, will cost about $1.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Herald
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Posted: May 20, 2022

Oklahoma bill signed ensuring firefighters can provide emergency medical transport in limited situations

The Oklahoma governor has signed legislation into law giving firefighters the authority to transport patients to the hospital in emergency situations. Senate Bill 1515, written by Sen. Darrell Weaver and Rep. Mike Osburn, was filed in response to a situation where an Oklahoma City firefighter was disciplined for his decision to drive a 3-year-old burn victim to the hospital in his fire truck after waiting 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFSM-TV CBS 5 Fayetteville
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Posted: May 20, 2022

Ford recalls thousands of SUVs because engines might catch fire

Ford Motor Co. has asked the owners of 350,000 vehicles to take them into dealerships to be repaired under a three-pronged recall announcement. About 39,000 of those vehicles should be parked outdoors because their engines could catch fire, Ford said. The Michigan automaker said in U.S. government documents posted Thursday that it doesn't know what's causing fires in some 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CBS News
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