Menu

WFC News

Posted: Jan 26, 2022

Elora (Ontario, Canada) Firefighter Airlifted to Hospital After Apparatus Crash

Video via kitchener.ctvnews.ca

An Elora (Ontario, Canada) firefighter suffered injuries but is in stable condition after a fire truck wound up on its side in a ditch on Tuesday morning, reports kitchener.ctvnews.ca.

The single-vehicle accident happened on Side Road 10 near Wellington Road 7 in Wellington County; crews were on scene responding to an alarm around 9:30 a.m., the report says.

Officials say one firefighter was trapped inside the truck and had to be airlifted to Hamilton General Hospital with non-life-threatening conditions—leg injuries and some cuts on his face.

Hard-packed snow is thought to be the cause, but the report notes that the OPP and Ministry of Labor will perform an investigation.

Read more
Posted: Jan 26, 2022

Plow Truck Used to Break into, Rob East Hampton (CT) Volunteer Fire Department Station

A search for a suspect(s) is underway after someone used a plow truck to break into the East Hampton (CT) Volunteer Fire Department’s Company #3 station.

“I Write to you today to ask for your help in identifying the person (or persons) that decided breaking into The East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department’s Company #3 station was a good idea,” a Facebook post reads.

“Overnight on 1/24/2022 someone used a plow truck to push in the overhead doors and gain access to our fire house. Luckily the only things we can determine that were taken was some tools and a toolbox, which if you knew us we would have gladly let some one borrow.

“What is of greater concern is the destruction of the overhead doors and building that rendered the door inoperable, this cost thousands of dollars to repair and and rendered the apparatus behind the broken door useless. Thankfully we did not have a call overnight requiring that apparatus to respond.

“If you live in the neighborhood, or if you were in the area and saw anything suspicious please contact the East Hampton Police Department, or call me direct 860-221-5505.

“We are back in full service and stand ready to serve as always, Thank you for your continued support.”

Greg Voelker

Chief East Hampton Vol FD

Read more
Posted: Jan 26, 2022

Photo of the Day: January 26, 2022

Danko—Doniphan County Rural Fire District #1, Wathena, KS, top-mount controls pumper. Freightliner M2 106 2-door cab and chassis; Cummins L9 350-hp engine; 3⁄16-inch aluminum body; Hale RSD 1,250-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 20-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 single-agent foam system. Dealer: John House, Danko Emergency Equipment, Snyder, NE.

MORE FIRE APPARATUS ARTICLES>>

Read more
Posted: Jan 26, 2022

4 adults, 2 kids displaced after blazing fire damages 4 homes in Maryland

VIDEO: Six people need shelter after flames broke out in an Annapolis neighborhood damaging several homes early Wednesday morning. According to Lt. Michael Mayo, spokesman for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, firefighters responded to a report of a house fire in the 1600 block of Elkwood Court around 1:30 a.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WUSA-TV CBS 9 Washington DC
Read more
Posted: Jan 26, 2022

Fire union in South Carolina wants higher wages for one city's firefighters

VIDEO: The Charleston Fire chief says calls for service in the department increased 11 percent this year to pre-pandemic levels. Even with the increase in call volume, some say the pay they’re getting isn’t enough to live in the city of Charleston. John Baker, who is the secretary of Charleston Firefighters Association Local 61, said it’s hard to live and work in Charleston with the current wages they’re getting.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCSC-TV CBS 5 Charleston
Read more
RSS
First21382139214021412143214521462147Last

Theme picker

Search News Articles