A dramatic rescue to save a driver from a burning vehicle was caught on camera.
An Anne Arundel County officer and an ambulance crew from Prince George’s County were on the scene on U.S. 50 within a minute or so, and got to work to break the window.
As the three carried the unconscious driver away. the fire intensified.
The victim was flown to the scene by state police helicopter.
The ambulance crew was headed to another call when they came upon the wreck.
A Pennsylvania fire chief died last month hours after responding to a call.
Union Fire & Hose Co. Chief Troy M. Dettinger, 55, returned home after helping at an ambulance call about 1:23 a.m. Nov. 30.
When he didn’t show up for work later that morning, police went to check on him. He was found dead of an apparent heart attack, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
A familiar face at fire service conferences across the country, Bobby Halton, has passed away.
He began his fire service career with the Albuquerque, NM, Fire Department and held many ranks before he retired as chief of operations in 2004.
He was named fire chief in Coppell, TX, and worked there for a year before being named editor-in-chief of Fire Engineering Magazine. He later took on the role of education director for the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC).
He was later promoted to vice president and educational director.
He was active in many fire service organizations, including the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, UL Fire Safety Research Institute, Columbia Southern University, and served on several National Fire Protection Association technical committees.
“Through his writings and teachings, Bobby has changed the way firefighters think, train and respond to today’s emergencies,” said Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews. “Bobby has helped countless firefighters create a solid foundation for their time in the fire service and prepared countless fire officers for the known and unknown challenges they will face throughout their career.”
“This one hurts,” said Firefighter Cancer Support Network Director Bryan Frieders. “Bobby Halton was not only a fire legend, but he was the biggest supporter of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. More importantly, he was my good friend – and I will miss him terribly. Thank you Bobby Halton for always being there.”
Billy Goldfeder, Firehouse’s Close Calls columnist and author of several Fire Engineering Books under Halton remembered him, saying: “Bobby represented every firefighter. Small town, big town – he didn’t care – his passion ran through every rank and type of service, so when he spoke to communities, elected officials and those who needed to hear about what ‘we’ do, Bobby had our backs. Each and every time. He was also a close personal friend to so many of us who have fought cancer, getting us through a battle he knew all too well. I’m still trying to process this loss because, after all his own medical battles, the ones that Bobby won every single time – I just didn’t think he was ever going anywhere…but now God needs him more. Thank you so much for everything Bobby. Everything. Love you Brother.”
“Bobby was certainly committed to the fire service, and he wanted firefighters to be the best operationally. There will be a hole to fill…” said Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Longtime fire service veteran Steve Austin said of Halton: “Training and safety were paramount to him. He also was a strong believer in brotherhood and sisterhood of the fire service.”
Austin said Halton was a trooper who kept going and wouldn’t let anything sideline him. “Even as he battled his own medical challenges, he never missed a beat. He was there when you needed him…”
National Volunteer Fire Council Deputy CEO Dr. Candice McDonald remembered him fondly. “All of us at the NVFC are deeply saddened by this incredible loss. Chief Bobby Halton was a trail blazer, a passionate advocate and spokesperson for the fire service and a true friend of the NVFC.”
McDonald, who also is president of Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association, also lauded him for his activity on other fronts. “His support of volunteers has had an incredible impact, as has his work to advance and promote women in the fire service. It is now up to all of us to carry on his legacy.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and the entire fire service community as we process this news.”
Frank Leeb, Deputy Assistant Chief, FDNY, said: “Chief Bobby Halton is without question one of the most influential leaders of our generation. His transformation of FDIC and how firefighters learn and train will forever be part of his enduring legacy. A good friend of mine and the FDNY – he will be sorely missed.
Tuesday afternoon, FDNY released a Tips from Training to remember Halton. Download it here.
Dec. 20—STONINGTON — Westerly firefighters rescued one man after the SUV he was in drove off Coggswell Street and into the Pawcatuck River Monday night.
The incident began at 8:25 p.m. when Stonington police received a report of a vehicle having driven into the river. It then floated a short distance down the river to a position just north of the Route 1 bridge.
Westerly firefighters could then be seen bringing the man ashore next to Bridge restaurant in Westerly about 9 p.m.
Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella said the man was conscious and talking as he was being loaded into the ambulance to got to the hospital.
He said the SUV began to fill up with water once it came to rest. Firefighters broke the rear window and pulled the man out as it was sinking. Firefighters could not get the man in the small inflatable boat but held onto him as it made its way the short distance to the dock.
Pawcatuck firefighters, Westerly Ambulance, Stonington Police and Westerly Police all responded to the incident. Stonington Police will now investigate how the SUV got into the water.
Gingerella said an attempt will be made to remove the SUV on Tuesday.
Greensboro firefighters miraculously escaped serious injury Monday morning when their rig was hit by a tractor-trailer on I-85 north near US 421.
Crews were operating on the highway at another crash the fire truck was hit, WFMY reported.
The Greensboro Police Department said the truck driver, Marqui’se Dai’quaan Arrington, is facing charges of failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision and careless and reckless driving.
One firefighter was critically injured when a Riverdale Fire Services pumper crashed into a tree Thursday morning.
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on Taylor Road, not far from Fire Station 2, according to 11Alive.com.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that the critically injured firefighter was ejected from the apparatus. Two other firefighters were listed in serious condition.
The rig was responding to a call when the crash happened, according to WSBTV.com.
“So I was standing in our office just talking on the phone, and I looked and I saw the truck flipping,” Sable Barber told WSBTV. “That person had to be going so fast around that curve, because I travel that way, and you have to be very careful, because there’s a blind spot. Like you can’t even see cars coming around.”
In photos and videos posted from the scene, the cab suffered serious damage, including a partially crushed roof and the body was lifted from the chassis.
WINTER PARK, FLORIDA – December 15, 2022 – Wheeled Coach, a brand of REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., and a premier manufacturer of ambulances for municipal and commercial departments, announces the delivery of 28 new ambulances to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for use at their facility in Ahmadi, Kuwait.
The delivery included 11 Type 2 Chevrolet 3500 vans and 17 Type 1 Ford F450 modular ambulances. The ambulances were sold to KOC by Wheeled Coach’s official representative in Kuwait, Yusuf A. Alghanim & Sons Co, and were built on chassis that were supplied by Alghanim & Sons Co. The vehicles were outfitted with key features, including Wheeled Coach’s signature Cool-Bar®, a patented external condenser that greatly increases airflow, and exclusive Per4Max® seatbelts, a four-point restraint system with controlled deceleration that allows the crew mobility while being safely buckled in. The ambulances were designed and built-in accordance with U.S. Triple-K standards.
“We are proud to have had the opportunity to partner with Yusuf A. Alghanim & Sons Co to provide Kuwait Oil Company with this fleet of Wheeled Coach ambulances,” said George Petropoulos, Vice President of Sales, REV Ambulance Group. “Wheeled Coach has a legacy of providing American quality and durability to EMS providers across the globe.”
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Three children — all younger than 5 years old — died in a house fire on Monday morning, authorities said.
There was one survivor: the children’s mother, who was alert and conscious when she was taken to Moses Cone Hospital for treatment.
“This is devastating to the fire department, devastating to our community and I know devastating to this family,” said Dwayne Church, Greensboro’s deputy fire chief.
Guilford Metro 911 first received a call about the fire at 7:54 a.m. and were told shortly afterward that there might be three children in the one-story home. When firefighters arrived at 2518 Grimsley St. four minutes later, “there was fire coming out of every window and the front door,” Church described.
Several neighbors also alerted firefighters to the possibility that there might be children in the home with one pointing out the location of their bedroom.
It took firefighters about five minutes of battling the blaze to reach the children. The first child was brought out of the residence at 8:04 a.m., Church said, but it was too late.
Lt. Holly Pate with the Greensboro police said the woman’s three other children have been accounted for and are safe. Officials had no information regarding the children’s father.
It’s not yet known what caused the fire. Grimsley Street was still closed to most traffic late Monday afternoon as authorities continued investigating the fire.
“It is an active investigation with multiple fire investigators on the scene,” Church said.
The two-bedroom home had 672 square feet and was built in 1961, according to Guilford County property records. It is owned by Norman Bennett Boyles Jr., records show. Boyles, who owns a real estate company, could not be reached for comment.
Church said the fire department had its peer-support team come to the scene to talk with the firefighters about the tragedy.
“It hits home a little bit when all of our firefighters here have children at home,” Church said. “I can’t imagine the hurt and the pain that the family is going through at this time.
“Our firefighters are just numb,” Church said. “For some of these firefighters, this is the first time they’ve seen anything like this. We do have some veteran firefighters … who have seen this multiple times, but it never gets easy.”
Church added that responding firefighters — 35 were at the scene on Monday — did not hear any smoke alarms ringing, though that doesn’t mean there weren’t any in the house. “There was a lot of noise going on at first and a lot of fire.”
Church urged residents to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their homes. “It’s so easy because they’re free,” he said. “All you have to do is contact the Greensboro Fire Department and you can get a free smoke alarm — we’ll install it for you.” That number to call is 336-373-2576.
Reflecting on the morning’s events, Church said: “This is something that none of us like to see. This is not the way we want to celebrate Christmas season.”
Updated 1:46 p.m.
GREENSBORO — Three children — all younger than 5 years old — died in a house fire Monday morning, authorities said.
The children’s mother was alert and conscious when she was taken to Moses Cone Hospital for treatment, Greensboro Deputy Fire Chief Dewayne Church said at a news conference.
“This is devastating to the fire department, devastating to our community and I know devastating to this family,” Church said.
Guilford Metro 911 received a call about the fire at 2518 Grimsley St. at 7:54 a.m. and were told shortly afterward that there might be three children in the one-story home. When firefighters arrived four minutes later, “there was fire coming out of every window and the front door,” Church said.
Several neighbors also told firefighters that there might be children in the home and one neighbor pointed out the location of the children’s bedroom.
It took firefighters about five minutes of battling the blaze to reach the children. The first child was brought out of the residence at 8:04 a.m., Church said, but it was too late.
“Neighbors have reported that the mother did have seven kids at some point that lived in the house,” Church said. “We have done secondary search and found no other children in the house.”
He did not know where those other children might have been at the time of the fire and officials had no information regarding the children’s father.
It’s not yet known what caused the fire.
“It is an active investigation with multiple fire investigators on the scene,” Church said. Thirty-five firefighters and nine administrative chief officers were at the scene Monday morning, he said. The children’s bodies will be sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
The two-bedroom home had 672 square feet and was built in 1961, according to Guilford County property records. It is owned by Norman Bennett Boyles Jr., records show. Boyles, who owns a real estate company, could not be reached for comment.
Church said the fire department had its peer-support team come to the scene to talk with the firefighters about the tragedy.
“It hits home a little bit when all of our firefighters here have children at home,” Church said. “I can’t imagine the hurt and the pain that the family is going through at this time.
“Our firefighters are just numb,” Church said. “For some of these firefighters, this is the first time they’ve seen anything like this. We do have some veteran firefighters … who have seen this multiple times, but it never gets easy.”
He said responding firefighters did not hear any smoke alarms ringing at the scene, though that doesn’t mean there weren’t any in the house. “There was a lot of noise going on at first and a lot of fire.”
Church urged people to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their homes. “It’s so easy because they’re free,” he said. “All you have to do is contact the Greensboro Fire Department and you can get a free smoke alarm — we’ll install it for you.” That number to call is 336-373-2576.
Reflecting on the morning’s events, Church said: “This is something that none of us like to see. This is not the way we want to celebrate Christmas season.”
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Posted 10:15 a.m.
GREENSBORO — Three children are dead after a fire broke out at a local residence early Monday morning.
The blaze started around 7:54 a.m. When firefighters arrived minutes later, they found a house at 2518 Grimsley St. engulfed in flames. It took them at least five minutes of battling the blaze to reach the children, all under 5 years old.
The first child was brought out of the residence at 8:04 a.m., but it was too late.
A woman presumed to be their mother was taken to Moses Cone Hospital and is listed in stable condition.
It’s not yet known what caused the fire.
But something else, however, is numbingly clear: A tragedy took place this morning.
“This is devastating to the fire department, to the community and to the family,” Deputy Fire Chief Dwayne Church said.
This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — A driver died on Sunday, Dec. 11, after losing control of his car and crashing into a fire engine parked on the side of the 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley.
Around 12:30 p.m., CAL FIRE/Riverside County firefighters were responding to a minor collision between two vehicles along the eastbound lanes of the freeway, west of Valley Way, according to CAL FIRE/Riverside spokesperson Tawny Castro. The fire engine had parked on the shoulder to block traffic when a BMW crashed into the rear of the engine.
The BMW was heading east on the freeway when water on the road from the Sunday morning rainfall caused the driver to lose control and veer into the fire truck, California Highway Patrol Sgt. Charles Murray said in an OnScene.TV video.
The driver, who has only been identified as a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers inside the vehicle.
No injuries of first responders were reported, Murray said. CHP officers were continuing their investigation into the afternoon.
