For first responders, the 9/11 terrorist attacks were a mind-numbingly unique and devastating event. “It was hard to prepare for something of that magnitude. It was such a large call,” said Patrick J. Morrison, assistant to the general president for occupational health, safety and medicine at the International Association of Fire Fighters.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Safety+Health Magazine

When a first responder knocks on a door, it’s not always clear what sort of situation they will walk into — a distrustful dog ready to bite the stranger entering the home, a violent person, a resident who is severely allergic to the latex gloves, or another unexpected situation. James City County is promoting its Heads Up program, which aims to tackle those unknowns with the help of county residents.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

"American Ninja Warrior" is an individual competition that challenges elite athletes with a series of extreme obstacle courses requiring strength, speed, balance, stamina -- and a certain willingness to sacrifice their bodies -- until only the winner remains. But two suburban firefighters have made a name for themselves on NBC's TV show by working as a team.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Herald - Metered Site

VIDEO: Texas first responders rode across the state for eight days honoring 14 first responders who died in the line of duty. Thirty-three riders participated in the Texas Brotherhood Ride which started in Hempstead, then on to Dallas and ended at the Texas Capitol. Houston firefighter Robb Hyatt said the goal was to honor first emergency responders and give emotional and financial support to their families.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTBC-TV Fox 7 Austin

Yakima Fire investigators are trying to figure out what caused crates belonging to Roche Fruit Co. to go up in flames overnight. Firefighters say they were called to a commercial structure fire in the area of North 3rd Avenue and Poplar Avenue around 8:30 Friday night. Arriving firefighters were met with massive piles of hollow crates in flames.
- PUB DATE: 8/26/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV