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Rogers, OK, Firefighter's Destroyed While On Duty

1 month ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

Careers & EducationRogers, OK, Firefighter's Destroyed While On DutyPaul Lynn was working a shift as a master paramedic firefighter when he received a horrifying call from his wife. Rogers, OK, Fire Department member Paul Lynn was working a shift as a master paramedic firefighter when he received a horrifying call from his wife. "She was at home with our 5-year-old son," Lynn told 5 News. "She had that certain tone of voice.
This Month in Fire History - March 2025

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Steven Shaw

On March 1, 1911, President William Howard Taft signed the Weeks Act into law. The act nationalized the U.S. Forest Service, as neither federal nor state governments owned substantial forested lands east of the Mississippi River before the act’s passage. The While we normally look back at major fires that occurred each month, this month we look at some historical moments in time that helped shape the U.S. Fire Service as we know it.
This Month in Fire History - March 2025

1 month ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

While we normally look back at major fires that occurred each month, this month we look at some historical moments in time that helped shape the U.S. Fire Service as we know it. We also look back at two deadly fires that took place exactly 79 years apart to the day and the tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore just last year.. March 1, 1911—The Weeks ActOn March 1, 1911, President William Howard Taft signed the Weeks Act into law.
2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at Historic Charlotte, NC, School

2 months ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

Operations & Training2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at Historic Charlotte, NC, SchoolThe Charlotte Fire Department found smoke coming from the roof of the Wilmore Elementary School, which was built 100 years ago. Charlotte Fire Department firefighters are battling a 2-alarm fire at a historic school in west Charlotte this morning. Queen City News reported that just before 8 a.m., CFD announced that they were responding to the Wilmore School on West Boulevard.
Firefighter Killed in Binghamton, NY, Identified

2 months ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

LODDSFirefighter Killed in Binghamton, NY, IdentifiedJohn R. Gaudet, an 11-year veteran of the Binghamton Fire Department, leaves behind a wife and three young children. Now thwe mayor has confirmed that the deceased firefighter is John R. Gaudet, an 11-year veteran of the Binghamton Fire Department. The 40-year-old Gaudet leaves behind a wife and three young children. Gaudet died after a wall collapsed during last night's firefight.
Two Dead, Buddhist Temple Destroyed in Bronx, NY, Fire

2 months ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

Operations & TrainingTwo Dead, Buddhist Temple Destroyed in Bronx, NY, FireThe FDNY said a car parked in front of the closest hydrant hampered firefighting operations. A Buddhist temple in the Bronx was destroyed and two people (one believed to be a Buddist monk) living next door to the temple were killed after a massive fire broke out Wednesday night. More than 150 firefighters fought the flames for several hours.
NC Lawmakers Aim to Protect Firefighters

2 months ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

Safety & HealthNC Lawmakers Aim to Protect FirefightersLegislators in both bodies of the North Carolina General Assembly have introduced bills to help protect firefighters, who face a high risk of cancer exposure in the line of duty. Both the Senate and the House of the North Carolina General Assembly have introduced bills to help protect firefighters. CBS 17 reports that House Bill 97 would expand definitions of on-duty deaths for firefighters to include stomach cancer.
Orange County, CA, Firefighters Reunite with Toddler They Saved

2 months ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

Operations & TrainingOrange County, CA, Firefighters Reunite with Toddler They SavedThe 2-year-old boy was choking at his day care center when Orange County Fire Authority firefighters saved the day...and his life. When Orange County Fire Authority firefighters were dispatched to a local day care center for a choking child, they rushed to to the scene knowing every second counts in this type of situation.
Binghamton, NY, Firefighter Killed in Fire

2 months ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

Operations & TrainingBinghamton, NY, Firefighter Killed in FireBinghamton Mayor Jared Kraham announced that one firefighter was dead and two others were injured. Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham announced on his Facebook page that one firefighter was killed and two others injured while battling a fire in downtown Binghamton last night. According to posts from area departments, mayday calls were made reporting multiple firefighters were trapped.
Glens Falls, NY, Firefighter Receives Full Pension while Battling Alzheimer's

2 months ago | firehouse.com | Steven Shaw

Careers & EducationGlens Falls, NY, Firefighter Receives Full Pension while Battling Alzheimer'sAfter a judge denied his fellow firefighters from donating their hours to him, the common council voted in favor of letting Fire Lt. Doug Holl retire early with full benefits. Glens Falls Fire Lt. Doug Holl fought fires for 18 years, but needed 20 years to receive full benefits. As NewsChannel 13 has reported, a little over a year ago, Holl was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.