VIDEO: A former firefighter who was badly burned on the job is turning his pain into purpose. Jake LaFerriere helped set up a first-of-its kind facility for families facing the same struggles. It was in 2010 when LaFerriere's life changed forever when he was on duty as a Minneapolis firefighter. "I was on fire and I jumped from the third floor, and by the grace of God I survived this experience because there was a porch overhand down here that caught me," LaFerriere said.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCCO-TV CBS 4 Minneapolis

PHOTO: REV Fire Group has partnered with Daytona International Speedway to provide four firefighting trucks to the track ahead of the 2023 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and Daytona 500. While these include standard pumpers, one will be an electric model called the Vector. “We are excited to provide the all-electric Vector for our Florida neighbor, Daytona International Speedway, to protect its employees, NASCAR drivers, and the many fans and spectators who attend The Great American Race and other events,” commented REV Fire Group Vice President Mike Virnig.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Checkered Flag

Firefighters across the world risk their lives every day to protect citizen lives, properties and the environment from disasters. Rescue missions and other duties — such as saving a family from a burning building or pulling an injured person out of a vehicle after a collision — can prove to be extremely challenging, especially paired with the grueling schedules they are required to work.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: University of Kentucky

The Clark County Fire Marshals are asking for public assistance in locating the people suspected of starting the Nakia Creek Fire last fall. Investigators believe the suspects were caught on video. “We are looking for what we believe is a white or light-colored Subaru vehicle,” said Assistant Fire Marshal Curtis Eavenson.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN-TV CBS 6 Portland

A Vancouver taco restaurant was the scene of an early-morning commercial fire on Thursday, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. Shortly before 6:45 a.m., fire crews arrived at Javier's Tacos on 11115 NE Fourth Plain Blvd after receiving calls about smoke and flames. The VFD sent 6 engines, 2 trucks, 2 battalion chiefs, and several other crew members to the fire for a total of about 30 responders.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland