VIDEO: North Collier Fire Rescue District is leading the way in Florida by introducing plant-fiber helmets for children to enhance connections with kids and educate them about fire safety.

The district noted that plastic helmets are rarely recycled and often end up in landfills for years. They expressed gratitude to the Bonita Shores community for the opportunity to unveil these helmets at a recent event.

They also thanked Better Choice Costumes, whose founder spent 30 years as a firefighter, for leading this initiative and finding a way for the fire service to join the effort to reduce plastic waste.

WBBH-TV NBC 2 Fort Myers

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PHOTOS: Fire crews watched as a property crumbled to the ground in Camden, New Jersey, early Wednesday, as firefighters worked to put out flames at the building.

NBC10’s SkyForce10 captured the moment the roof of the structure collapsed into itself as crews worked at the scene along the 1600 block of South 6th Street in Camden, NJ, at about 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday.

According to officials, the fire was placed under control shortly after the building collapse and no firefighters were hurt in the incident. Crews were dispatched to the scene at the two-story property at about 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday.

Officials said the property was vacant. Officials did not immediately detail what may have caused the fire. An investigation is underway.

WCAU-TV NBC 10 Philadelphia

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If apparatus gets to a scene, will it pump water correctly, power the aerial device, or power the rescue tools needed for the mission?

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The makers of various F3 foams are instructing users on the differences in their application and their effectiveness compared with AFFF.

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A fire at the Central Missouri Reload Inc. lumberyard in Kansas City caused damage estimated at $5 million.

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