Wildfire season will soon be upon the Wenatchee Valley and in order to provide effective and efficient fire, rescue and emergency medical services, Chelan Fire district relies heavily on community involvement. Between residential, career, combat reserve firefighters and volunteers, local county stations are always looking for more hands on deck.
- PUB DATE: 4/12/2018 4:18:42 AM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

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BOSTON (WCVB) - A firefighter who was standing on a telescoping ladder when it collapsed onto a three-story building in Boston suffered no serious injuries.

Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn said the firefighter was suspended about two feet above the building Wednesday night when the ladder buckled. He was able to safely climb out of the ladder's bucket onto the roof.

Finn said it's too early to know the cause of what he described as a "catastrophic failure" of the ladder truck.

 

This is a 3-story ordinary construction occupied building. Heavy smoke condition on Fl. 3 . 2nd Alarm ordered. All residents safely evacuated. pic.twitter.com/7Dp3hS52pw

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 12, 2018

 

 

Fire knocked down. Tower Ladder 10 malfunctioned. Fortunately no injuries. FIU on scene. 15 residents displaced @RedCrossMA on scene. pic.twitter.com/0Qa5kUCZqz

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 12, 2018

 

 

The malfunction of Tower Ladder 10 being investigated. BFD Motor Squad on scene. pic.twitter.com/i05RCEwE17

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 12, 2018

 

 

A crane was brought in to secure the ladder and begin the delicate task of lowering it safely to the ground. pic.twitter.com/X9p7EascdS

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 12, 2018

 

 

Mission accomplished. Ladder has been brought safely to the ground. Excellent job by AlleyCat Crane. pic.twitter.com/vE6g1oesz2

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 12, 2018

 

 

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A firefighter who was standing on a telescoping ladder when it collapsed onto a three-story building in Boston suffered no serious injuries. Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn said the firefighter was suspended about two feet above the building Wednesday night when the ladder buckled. He was able to safely climb out of the ladder's bucket onto the roof.
- PUB DATE: 4/12/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCVB-TV ABC 5 Boston

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