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Posted: Jan 23, 2023

Indiana fire chief celebrates 60 years of service

VIDEO: A local fire department celebrated a huge milestone for their fire chief. The Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 60 years of service for Fire Chief Pete Taylor. Taylor started working with the department when he was just 18 years old. The department held an open house at the station.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTHI-TV CBS/FOX/MyNetworkTV/CW+ 10 Terre Haute
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Posted: Jan 23, 2023

Molly the fire safety Dalmatian reached kids across the globe and saved lives; Her legacy lives on

With her red-painted nails, matching bandana and fire hat, Molly the Dalmatian earned a special spot in the hearts of children nationwide through fire safety education. Since 9 weeks old, Molly helped Arkansas-based retired firefighter Dayna Hilton teach kids about home escape maps, crawling low under smoke and everything in between.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: USA Today - Metered Site
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Posted: Jan 23, 2023

Pennsylvania volunteer fire department gets 1938 fire engine returned after over 50 years

VIDEO: A local fire department in Beaver County is going back in time after getting a very special delivery over the weekend. The Conway Volunteer Fire Department has its 1938 Darley Fire Engine returned to its station on Sunday after being without it for more than 50 years. The fire chief tells KDKA that the truck was donated in the 1970's when it was replaced with a newer truck.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDKA-TV CBS 2 Pittsburgh
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Posted: Jan 22, 2023

House fire in Thurston County fire kills 5 family members, including 3 children

Investigators say a deadly fire in Western Washington claimed the lives of five family members early Saturday morning, including three children. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says it happened at around 6:30 am, off Sherman Valley Rd SW on a rural property. "It brings a tear to our eye just to think about the fact, you could lose kids, much less an entire family," said neighbor Ken Smith.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2023 3:54:18 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Tacoma
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Posted: Jan 22, 2023

Four Seriously Hurt in Chicago Fire Truck Crash on Stevenson Expressway

Four people were seriously hurt after an SUV crashed into a Chicago fire truck on the Southwest Side of Chicago, officials said, ABC7Chicago.com reported.

The crash happened early Sunday morning on the outbound Stevenson Expressway at Cicero Avenue, according to the report.

Details are limited, but Chicago fire officials said the truck was stopped at another accident scene when it was hit, the report said.

Officials said no firefighters were hurt in the crash. Further information was not immediately available.

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