VIDEO: Two firefighters were killed in a rollover wreck Friday morning in Goldsby, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. OHP says troopers responded just after 3 a.m. to an area near East Redbud Road and Southeast 12th Avenue after a reported wreck involving a fire tanker truck.

After arriving at the scene, OHP says troopers determined the tanker was traveling east on Redbud Road to respond to a structure fire in the area when the driver overcorrected after going off the roadway, causing the vehicle to roll over.

Two firefighters who were inside the tanker at the time of the crash were killed, although no names have been released. It is unknown if there were additional firefighters inside the vehicle when the crash happened.

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VIDEO: A fire early Wednesday morning destroyed a home located in an area without fire protection services, according to West Benton Fire Rescue. When firefighters arrived, strong winds had already spread flames across most of the structure. Crews focused on scene safety and protecting nearby areas rather than direct fire suppression, as the property was outside the district’s protection zone. The home was declared a total loss, and one man was displaced.

The American Red Cross and Benton County Sheriff’s Office Foundation are helping with accommodations and necessities. Fire Chief Charles Damron explained the area as “no man’s land,” lacking dedicated fire protection. Crews faced 40 mph wind gusts and collapsing power lines, prompting a defensive approach.

Statement from West Benton Fire Rescue Chief Charles Damron:

To the Residents of our Community,

Many of you have heard about the recent fire outside of our fire district and asked about the response. This incident occurred in an area sometimes referred to as “no man’s land,” this means the property is not located within a fire district and does not have dedicated fire protection, which is funded through property taxes.

When fire crews arrived, they were faced with extremely challenging conditions. Winds were gusting around 40 mph. The home was already approximately ¾ involved in fire with flame lengths reaching nearly 40 feet and parts of the structure were beginning to collapse. Power lines along the long steep driveway were being impacted by fire and eventually collapsed which led to a defensive fire attack.

Our firefighters faced tough decisions under these difficult conditions. To ensure the safety of all personnel on scene, the decision was made to take a defensive position. The fire had already progressed to the point where saving the structure was not possible and there was no life safety risk to the occupants.

Once we made this decision, we worked with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office to ensure the homeowner was taken care of with a place to stay and Red Cross was notified. Our primary responsibility will always be to the residents who live within and support the fire district, but we will continue to help our neighbors whenever possible.

Events like this highlight the importance of being part of a fire district. If you live outside our district and want to learn more about annexation, please contact our office. We are happy to answer questions.

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Clallam County firefighters in the Sequim area went into General Alarm twice on Wednesday, a sign that all available staffed units were tied up at the same time. The Clallam County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2933 said General Alarm situations are among the most stressful moments for crews because they can limit how quickly firefighters and medics can respond to new emergencies.

According to the union, the department typically has four staffed response units. When four calls come in at about the same time, all of those units are busy. The union said that happened twice on March 18. The union said running out of units triggers a “General Alarm,” sending a notice to responders across the district. Volunteers may head to nearby stations to staff a reserve ambulance or fire engine, and off-duty staff may be able to come in on overtime to help cover gaps.

The union said that extra help is not always guaranteed because availability depends on several factors, including whether people are free and able to respond. In a Jan. 28 Facebook post, the union described the same situation as “Level 0,” which it said means there are more simultaneous 911 calls than there are personnel available to respond.

The union said mutual aid from neighboring departments is an option, but response times can be much longer. It gave one example, saying that if all Fire District 3 units are already on calls and a CPR emergency comes in, an advanced life support medic unit from District 2 in Port Angeles could be about 20 minutes away, if that unit is available. The union said time is critical in many emergencies, including cardiac arrests, fires and strokes, and said those delays can have serious consequences.

The union said possible solutions include adding more staffing, units and stations, finding new ways to increase department budgets, building a stronger volunteer team, improving public education on when to call 911, expanding EMS prevention programs, supporting firefighter health and wellness, and advocating for annual firefighter health screenings and testing.

KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

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VIDEO: The man suspected of stealing an Everett fire engine before driving off and causing damage throughout the city was arrested after being identified through DNA evidence. Detectives have referred the following charges against the 36-year-old to prosecutors: motor vehicle theft, 12 counts of hit and run of an unattended vehicle and six counts of hit and run of unattended property. He has not been formally charged.

“Stealing a fire engine is not only unlawful – it puts our community and our first responders at risk,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. “I’m grateful to our Everett Police Department and partner agencies for their determined work identifying the suspect in this serious incident.” On July 18, 2025, a fire engine was stolen from the 2900 block of Hoyt Avenue while crews were on scene of a medical emergency. The person who stole the vehicle drove it at high speeds through north Everett, creating multiple crime scenes, according to police.

The suspect had the accelerator pressed “100% for most of the trip,” according to a statement of probable cause. The stolen fire truck carved a four-mile path of destruction through the north end of the city, striking parked cars, mailboxes, trees and other property. “The data from the fire truck showed the suspect never came to a complete stop from the time the truck was stolen until it was left at the final collision scene,” the statement reads.

The fire truck was found in the 1000 block of East Marine View Drive. A witness told police they saw a person running away from the scene. When police tried to get further information from the witness they never heard back. DNA swabs of the steering wheel were collected from the truck as the investigation continued. In December of 2025, a possible suspect was identified from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab.

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Investigators suspect arson in a fire at Santa Cruz County (CA) Fire Station 34 in Bonny Doon that destroyed a tender. No injuries were reported.

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