Maryland bans sale of dangerous yellow gas tubing linked to firefighter deaths
Annapolis, MD – It took the deaths of two firefighters in separate house fires to spark sweeping action — and now, as of June 1, Maryland has outlawed the sale and installation…
Bellport Woman Indicted in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Volunteer Firefighter
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of Maria Guallpa-Bonilla, 36, of Bellport, for her alleged involvement in the fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed…
New Jersey Mayor Orders Flags at Half Mast For Murdered Pennsylvania Firefighter
Middletown Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Fire Chief Corey Comperatore Middletown, NJ – Middletown Mayor Tony Perry has ordered flags across the township to be lowered in honor of Buffalo Township Fire…
Owner of Florida Yoga Studio Celebrates Death of Firefighter Praises Trump Shooter
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Linda Peterson, the self-described owner of Luna Sheen Yoga in Port Charlotte, is involved in an internet firestorm over comments she made about the death of retired Pennsylvania…
Virginia Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Firefighter Corey Comperatore
Richmond, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that flags will be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore. Comperatore tragically lost his life while shielding his family. Governor Youngkin announced…
West Long Branch Firefighter Faces Charges for Record Tampering
Freehold, NJ – A firefighter from West Long Branch has been charged with multiple criminal offenses related to the falsification and destruction of official records, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond…
New York city Firefighter Arrested on Larceny Charges
NEW YORK, NY—An off-duty firefighter was arrested on Saturday, June 22, at around 8:30 PM within the 62nd Precinct, facing charges related to theft. Christian Henriksen, a 32-year-old member of the New…
Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, MD – On the evening of Tuesday, a fire broke out at a residence located at 21914 Main Street in Hillsboro, Caroline County. The structure involved was a two-story, wood-framed, single-family…
Mass. Firefighter Filmed Women Nude in Locker Room, Heading to Prison
NORTHAMPTON, MA — Nicholas Tillman, a 39-year-old former firefighter from Westfield, has been sentenced to eight months in prison after admitting to placing hidden cameras in the women’s locker room at the…
Terminally Ill Junior Firefighter Thanks State Troopers for Response
Hope, NJ -Members of Troop “B” Hope Station recently responded to a medical assist at Clover Subacute & Rehab Center in Knowlton Twp., Warren County. During the response, troopers found a patient,…
Newark Fire: 1 Firefighter Hurt, 40 Displaced in 3-Alarm Blaze at Restaurant
Newark, NJ – One firefighter was injured and nearly 40 individuals were displaced in Newark following a three-alarm blaze on Monday. The incident occurred at 576 Broadway, where a 3-story, multi-use building…
Blaze Burns Cabin in Harford County, Injuring One Firefighter
A blaze engulfed a cabin along the Susquehanna River in Harford County, leading to one firefighter sustaining injuries while battling the flames. The Darlington Volunteer Fire Company responded overnight to Jennings Lane…
Retired Firefighter Turns Flooding Misfortune Into Lottery Win
Fort Washington, MD – A former firefighter from Fort Washington found a silver lining to his flooded basement ordeal by winning $31,454 on a Racetrax Trifecta wager. The Prince George’s County resident,…
New Jersey Firefighter Engulfed in Flames During House Fire Saturday Night
Brick Township, NJ – A house fire in Brick Township called firefighters to action just after 11:45 PM, with initial reports indicating flames emanating from a garage. Upon arrival, police confirmed the…
Off-Duty FDNY Firefighter Arrested on Assault and Harassment Charges
NEW YORK, NY – An off-duty firefighter from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) was arrested early on Thursday, February 8, 2024, facing charges of assault and harassment. The arrest of…
Perth Amboy Welcomes 13 New Firefighter Recruits
Perth Amboy, NJ – The Perth Amboy Fire Department proudly announced the appointment of 13 recruit firefighters this week, a significant addition aimed at strengthening the city’s emergency response capabilities. Under the…
Off-Duty Firefighter Arrested for Assault in Midtown Manhattan
Midtown, NY – An off-duty firefighter was taken into custody early Saturday morning following an incident in the Midtown North Precinct. Authorities reported the arrest of Timothy Garrett, a 50-year-old member of…
North Plainfield Fire Department Mourns Loss of Firefighter Marques Hudson
North Plainfield, NJ – The North Plainfield community is in mourning following the tragic loss of Firefighter Marques Hudson. The Plainfield Fire Department announced that during a recent incident, a Mayday call…
Carroll County Firefighter Arrested for Setting Multiple Fires
Carroll County, MD – A volunteer firefighter from Carroll County has been apprehended on charges related to multiple fires in the Eldersburg and Liberty Reservoir area. The arrest marks a significant development…
Chicago Firefighter Suspended After New Year’s Eve Road Rage Shooting
CHICAGO, IL – A four-year member of the Chicago Fire Department, Omotayo Kassim, 34, has been suspended following his involvement in a road rage incident on New Year’s Eve. The incident, which…
FDNY Firefighter Arrested and Charged with Assault
NEW YORK, NY — On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at around 3:16 a.m., an off-duty employee of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) was arrested and charged with assault. The arrest…
East Flatbush Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for Arson, Injuring Tenants and Firefighter
BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today that an East Flatbush man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for setting a fire that injured eight tenants and…
Former Newport News Firefighter Thought He was Soliciting Child Online, It Was a Cop
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Christopher Scott Jones, 43, was sentenced to over 33 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor and receipt of child sexual abuse material. According to…
Perth Amboy Firefighter Named New Jersey Fire Chief of the Year
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Chief Edward A. Mullen received the 2023 Fire Chief of the Year Award at the annual meeting of the NJ State Fire Chiefs Association during the NJ State…
Fire Damages Deal Public Works, Firefighter Suffers Injury
DEAL, NJ – A structure fire at the Borough of Deal Department of Public Works was discovered during a routine patrol in the early hours of the morning. At around 3:00 a.m.…
Off-Duty FDNY Firefighter Arrested on Assault Charge
NEW YORK, NY – Robert Woods, a 29-year-old off-duty FDNY firefighter, was arrested for assault within the boundaries of the 120th Precinct early Saturday morning. Woods was taken into custody at approximately…
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