Houston FD: Firefighter injured, multiple families displaced after 2-alarm apartment fire
VIDEO: Multiple families are without a home Saturday night after a two-alarm fire damaged a dozen apartment units in west Houston. The post Houston FD: Firefighter injured, multiple families displaced after 2-alarm apartment fire appeared first on Daily Dispat…
Lorain firefighters train for water rescues after Coast Guard departure
VIDEO: Lorain firefighters are training for a new role on the water after the Coast Guard no longer maintains a full-time presence in the area. The post Lorain firefighters train for water rescues after Coast Guard departure appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Alexandria firefighter finishes resident’s lawn after heat emergency
A firefighter in Alexandria is being recognized for going above and beyond after helping a resident both during and after a medical emergency. The post Alexandria firefighter finishes resident’s lawn after heat emergency appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Missouri City house fire injures 2 firefighters, kills 2 pets
Two firefighters were injured, and two family pets died in a residential fire Saturday evening in Missouri City, officials said. The post Missouri City house fire injures 2 firefighters, kills 2 pets appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
2 children, 2 adults hospitalized with burns in Urbana mobile home fire
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Two children and two adults sustained burns in a mobile home fire in Urbana Saturday afternoon and were transported to the hospital. The post 2 children, 2 adults hospitalized with burns in Urbana mobile home fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch…
First responders, airport personnel, volunteers help with disaster drill at Gary airport
PHOTOS: A full-scale disaster exercise held at the Gary/Chicago International Airport Saturday morning saw several fewer emergency management departments. The post First responders, airport personnel, volunteers help with disaster drill at Gary airport appeare…
Muhlenberg County fire departments receive $400K in grants
Volunteer fire departments across Muhlenberg County are getting a financial boost thanks to the Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation. The post Muhlenberg County fire departments receive $400K in grants appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Grand Rapids Fire Department’s mutual aid assistance doesn’t go unnoticed at city council meeting
Starting with positive happenings in the city, Mayor Tasha Connelly shared that the city recently received two letters of appreciation. The post Grand Rapids Fire Department’s mutual aid assistance doesn’t go unnoticed at city council meeting appeared first on…
Off-Duty Toney volunteer firefighter saves choking toddler at Ardmore restaurant
A quick response from a local firefighter is being credited with saving the life of a one-year-old child who stopped breathing while dining at a restaurant in Ardmore. The post Off-Duty Toney volunteer firefighter saves choking toddler at Ardmore restaurant ap…
One person critically injured in Memphis apartment fire
VIDEO/PHOTOS: One person was critically injured and a firefighter was non-critically injured after an apartment fire in the Berclair area on Saturday morning. The post One person critically injured in Memphis apartment fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Monona Fire Department rescues turtle stuck in storm drain
VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Monona Fire Department rescued a turtle from a storm drain Friday after a group of children alerted authorities. The post Monona Fire Department rescues turtle stuck in storm drain appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Fire causes significant damage to house in McHenry, 2 displaced
PHOTOS: Residents were left homeless after a fire engulfed a garage and destroyed cars while also damaging the inside of their house in McHenry Friday morning. The post Fire causes significant damage to house in McHenry, 2 displaced appeared first on Daily Dis…