A statue of a Naperville firefighter in rescue mode rushing into danger illuminates the night sky along Jefferson Street in a tiny park nestled near the bridge over the west branch of the DuPage River. “Ladder of Light” created by Naperville artist Paul Kuhn in partnership with Dark Moon Designs and Intelligent Lighting Creations was unveiled Monday just after dusk on the 50th anniversary of the day three Naperville firefighters were killed when their fire truck was struck by another vehicle.
- PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Chicago Tribune - Metered Site

VIDEO: A massive blaze erupted at a vacant commercial building right next to the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, prompting a response from more than 100 firefighters Tuesday evening. A massive plume of smoke was visible from miles out as the fire raged at the one-story building, located at 651 E.
- PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 News Los Angeles

The pandemic may have changed how first responders answer calls for help, but their focus remains the same – saving lives. Both firefighters and EMTs face new risks in this time of coronavirus. “As a manager, it scares me more for the well-being of our employees,” says Jason Flegner, deputy director of operations for Bell Ambulance.
- PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee

Yakima Training Center’s civilian firefighters have been honored by the Army for their assistance to the Yakima Fire Department. The fire department received the 2020 Army Community Partnership Award for its mutual-aid agreement with Yakima’s fire department, according to Heather Leiby, deputy to the garrison commander.
- PUB DATE: 12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald

A 9-year-old boy is injured after a real Christmas tree in his family's apartment caught fire. The fire department says the fire was caused by incense which was burning too close to the family's real Christmas tree. The fire happened on Spokane's South Hill near 51st and Regal. The father of the boy tells KHQ that he ran to Walmart, leaving his wife and two kids at the apartment.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2020 1:45:31 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane