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Posted: Jul 10, 2023

VIDEO: Structure fire in West Virginia devastates multiple apartment units, displaces tenants

PHOTOS: Multiple fire crews responded to a blaze in Putnam County early Sunday morning that caused extensive damage to an apartment complex, displacing residents. Emergency dispatchers reported the fire began shortly after 3 a.m. in the Devonshire apartment complex. Teays Valley Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Cody Smoot spoke with Eyewitness News on scene and reported residents were evacuated as firefighters worked to contain the flames.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC 8 Charleston
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Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Chicago firefighters killed in massive 1985 Logan Square blaze honored with renovated mural

VIDEO: Gone, but not forgotten. Heroes of the Chicago Fire Department were killed in a massive fire on Milwaukee Avenue in February 1985. On Sunday, their community gave back, remembering their sacrifice. Captain Daniel Nockels and Firefighters Michael Forchione and Michael Talley were honored with a renovated mural at a park at Diversey, Kimball, and Milwaukee avenues, just down the street from where the deadly fire broke out.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago
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Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Houston firefighters dealing with air conditioning issues at several fire stations

VIDEO: The inside of Houston Fire Station 56 is hot. “We walked in and we were literally sweating,” said Sandy Ditta. Sandy Ditta with Operation HFD Cookie Drop recently noticed just how hot it is after delivering cookies to the firefighters. She has been baking cookies for them for years to help boost their spirits.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPRC-TV NBC 2 Houston
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Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Oklahoma takes groundbreaking initiative to safeguard first responders and minimize pet shelter admissions

Oklahoma Human Services is set to pioneer an unprecedented program that will revolutionize emergency response protocols by introducing an Animal Contingency Plan to all senior care and low-income housing properties. This groundbreaking initiative aims to prioritize the safety of first responders while simultaneously reducing the number of animals being sent to pet shelters.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Norman Transcript - Metered Site
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Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Medications added to EMT kits to treat heat-related illnesses in one North Carolina city

VIDEO: As the summer heat continues, the Fayetteville Fire Department says they're adding new medications to their emergency responder toolkits to help with heat-related health issues. The medications include albuterol, oral glucose, Benadryl and Tylenol. The meds treat conditions exacerbated by the heat including breathing issues, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, high fevers and other related illnesses.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVD-TV ABC 11 Durham
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