Lisa Fletcher

Jan 16, 2025 | wpde.com | Lisa Fletcher |Andrea Nejman |Trevor Taylor

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SOA) — For more than a year, we've been investigating a serious health threat to firefighters, embedded in the gear they put on when they do their lifesaving work. Now, change may be coming, but experts say there's much more to do. 0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 90% New standards address PFAS toxins in firefighting turnout gear for the first timeCancer is the number one killer of firefighters.

Aug 23, 2024 | msn.com | Lisa Fletcher |Toby Codd

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Aug 23, 2024 | devonlive.com | Lisa Fletcher |Toby Codd

A young boy had a miraculous escape after being swept off a pier by monstrous waves. The boy, believed to be no more than 12 years old, was alone when he fell into the sea amid treacherous conditions yesterday, Thursday, August 22. An onlooker at Sennen Cove, in west Cornwall, recounted the incident, noting it "highlighted the danger" and expressed hope that it would serve as a warning to others. He said the youngster was "incredibly lucky" to have escaped injury, reports Cornwall Live.

Aug 23, 2024 | bristolpost.co.uk | Lisa Fletcher |Toby Codd

A young boy had a miraculous escape after being swept off a pier by monstrous waves. The boy, believed to be no more than 12 years old, was alone when he fell into the sea amid treacherous conditions yesterday, Thursday, August 22. An onlooker at Sennen Cove, in west Cornwall, recounted the incident, noting it "highlighted the danger" and expressed hope that it would serve as a warning to others. He said the youngster was "incredibly lucky" to have escaped injury, reports Cornwall Live.

Feb 26, 2024 | news3lv.com | Lisa Fletcher |Andrea Nejman |Larry Deal

WASHINGTON (SOA) — Firefighters are dying of cancer at young ages, and new questions are being raised about what is being done to protect the heroes who protect American lives. When terrorists hit the Pentagon with a passenger jet on September 11th, 2001, firefighter Brian Hricik had a week-old baby. He looked at his wife, Cindy, and told her he had to go to work. He'd work long shifts over the following days, providing medical care for those in need.