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N.Y. Firefighter Buried in Roof Collapse
Nomaan Merchant and John Valenti.
Newsday, Melville, N.Y.
Sept. 04--An East Farmingdale firefighter was hospitalized Saturday after the roof of a burning building in Lindenhurst collapsed, burying the firefighter underneath, the department's fire chief said.
Eight fire departments responded to the fire at about 2 a.m. inside a commercial building on Gear Avenue, off Wellwood Avenue, in Lindenhurst, East Farmingdale fire chief James Yearsley said. As firefighters tried to enter the building, the roof and front wall of the building collapsed, he said.
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Nomaan Merchant and John Valenti.
Newsday, Melville, N.Y.
Sept. 04--An East Farmingdale firefighter was hospitalized Saturday after the roof of a burning building in Lindenhurst collapsed, burying the firefighter underneath, the department's fire chief said.
Eight fire departments responded to the fire at about 2 a.m. inside a commercial building on Gear Avenue, off Wellwood Avenue, in Lindenhurst, East Farmingdale fire chief James Yearsley said. As firefighters tried to enter the building, the roof and front wall of the building collapsed, he said.
Feedname: TRIBUNEKy. Firefighter Jumps to Escape Apartment Blaze
BY STEVE TELLIER
Story by wlky.com
He suffered second- and third-degree burns to his hands and a possible ankle injury.
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By Steve Tellier/WLKY
LOUISVILLE, Ky. --
Three firefighters were injured and several residents were left homeless after an apartment building caught fire in Lyndon.
It happened at about 5:45 p.m. Friday at the Partridge Meadows apartments.
While the apartment building burned, residents said they see the smoke from several blocks away.
Three Lyndon firefighters were taken to a hospital -- one for chest pain, the other for burns and a minor ankle injury.
Feedname: IBSRSSPre-Workout Fueling
When you think about fueling up for a workout, do you have a pre-plan for what to eat beforehand? What I mean by a pre-plan is very straightforward and consists of two parts. The first part, which occurs two to three hours before your workout, is consuming a normal meal. The second part, which should happen 30-45 minutes prior to your workout, is the fueling-up meal and should not make your stomach feel full, but is designed to give you the energy to get you through your workout.
Related external resources: Web exclusive: 0Web exlusive Memberzone only: 0 PDF Attachment: 513S_s.pdfWhen Safety Shortcuts Backfire
A story that came across the wires the other day caught my eye.
It seems that a relatively routine auto fire in Friday Harbor, WA turned into a major event in which the chief of the department was suspended after some of the department's members sent a letter of no confidence to the town administrators, and then abruptly resigned. The primary reason? The chief allowed safety shortcuts to exist in the department.
Average 5 Your rating: None Average: 5 (1 vote)When Safety Shortcuts Backfire
A story that came across the wires the other day caught my eye. It seems that a relatively routine auto fire in Friday Harbor, WA turned into a major event in which the chief of the department was suspended after some of the department's members sent a letter of no confidence to the town administrators, and then abruptly resigned. The primary reason? The chief allowed safety shortcuts to exist in the department.
Average 0 Your rating: NoneN.C. FFs Prepare for Hurricane Earl
P. Christine Smith
Sun Journal, New Bern, N.C.
Sept. 02--As Hurricane Earl makes its approach, the greatest concern is public safety both during and after the storm.
While Earl threatens to merely brush Craven County, first responders prepare for the most precarious of situations involving people and property.
"There's a wide range of things that could happen with a storm," said Township 9 Fire Chief Jonathon Gaskins.
Feedname: TRIBUNEN.C. FFs Prepare for Hurricane Earl
P. Christine Smith
Sun Journal, New Bern, N.C.
Sept. 02--As Hurricane Earl makes its approach, the greatest concern is public safety both during and after the storm.
While Earl threatens to merely brush Craven County, first responders prepare for the most precarious of situations involving people and property.
"There's a wide range of things that could happen with a storm," said Township 9 Fire Chief Jonathon Gaskins.
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Top News: The Changing Face of PIOs
Tenn. FF Taken to Hospital After Fire
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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A firefighter was taken to a hospital after battling a fire at a Nashville home.
The South Harpeth Road house caught fire late Wednesday morning, according to the Nashville Fire Department. The home is a total loss.
The firefighter, whose name wasn't immediately released, was transported to Vanderbilt. He had minor injuries but will recover, the department said.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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A firefighter was taken to a hospital after battling a fire at a Nashville home.
The South Harpeth Road house caught fire late Wednesday morning, according to the Nashville Fire Department. The home is a total loss.
The firefighter, whose name wasn't immediately released, was transported to Vanderbilt. He had minor injuries but will recover, the department said.
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Story by thebostonchannel.com
WELLESLEY, Mass. --
Crews battled a three-alarm fire in Wellesley early Wednesday.
The fire broke out at 41 Kimlo Road in Wellesley early Wednesday.
The homeowner was able to get out OK, but several firefighters suffered minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Route 9 east was closed for a time as crews battled the fire.
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BOSTON
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Crews battled a three-alarm fire in Wellesley early Wednesday.
The fire broke out at 41 Kimlo Road in Wellesley early Wednesday.
The homeowner was able to get out OK, but several firefighters suffered minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Route 9 east was closed for a time as crews battled the fire.
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Feedname: IBSRSSLocks Coming Off Wash. Hydrants
Josh Farley
Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Wash.
Sept. 01--BELFAIR -- Backed by the Mason County Fire Marshal, firefighters in Belfair are currently removing about 50 locks from fire hydrants.
The locks were installed about a month ago by the Belfair Water District as a way to curb water theft. But crews with Belfair-based Mason County Fire District 2 -- who've had to cut the locks in responding to recent fire -- felt that they were a serious safety hazard.
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Josh Farley
Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Wash.
Sept. 01--BELFAIR -- Backed by the Mason County Fire Marshal, firefighters in Belfair are currently removing about 50 locks from fire hydrants.
The locks were installed about a month ago by the Belfair Water District as a way to curb water theft. But crews with Belfair-based Mason County Fire District 2 -- who've had to cut the locks in responding to recent fire -- felt that they were a serious safety hazard.
Feedname: TRIBUNETenn. FFs Save Man Trapped in Silo
COLUMBIA, Tenn.
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Rescue teams pulled off a tricky and dangerous rescue. But after they saved a man from a grain silo, he disappeared.
Emergency workers spent more than an hour Monday at the silo on Hayes Denton Road in Columbia. They had to lower a harness into the silo, and with a firefighter in there to help, the man was pulled to safety.
But as soon as he was on the ground, he took off.
Authorities didn't get his name and don't know how he became trapped.
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COLUMBIA, Tenn.
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Rescue teams pulled off a tricky and dangerous rescue. But after they saved a man from a grain silo, he disappeared.
Emergency workers spent more than an hour Monday at the silo on Hayes Denton Road in Columbia. They had to lower a harness into the silo, and with a firefighter in there to help, the man was pulled to safety.
But as soon as he was on the ground, he took off.
Authorities didn't get his name and don't know how he became trapped.
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