Cherry Hill firefighters rescue dog from Crestbrook Avenue house fire
CHERRY HILL, NJ — Firefighters responded to a residential blaze on the 700 block of Crestbrook Avenue Wednesday evening, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. No injuries were reported in the…
Rain showers aid firefighters with 5,000 acre blaze in South Jersey
SHAMONG TWP., N.J. — Crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are making progress containing a wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest near the Carranza Memorial in Burlington County. As of…
Akron firefighters rescue trapped baby goose from storm sewer
AKRON, Ohio – A baby goose was rescued from a storm sewer Tuesday afternoon after a concerned citizen flagged down an Akron police officer for help, the department announced on social media.…
Worcester police and firefighters honored for rooftop rescue during dual fires
WORCESTER, Mass. – A team of Worcester police officers and firefighters were honored this week by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office for rescuing a father and daughter trapped on a rooftop…
Firefighters use airbag tool to free dog stuck under shed in Jackson
JACKSON, N.J. — Firefighters from Jackson Fire District No. 3 successfully rescued a dog trapped under a shed on Wednesday without injury to the animal or damage to the structure, according to…
Two Delaware firefighters charged in firehouse hate crime
MILLVILLE, DE — Two volunteer firefighters have been arrested in connection with a hate crime investigation at the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, Delaware State Police announced. Jay Droney, 27, of Millville, and…
Cape May firefighters quickly extinguish morning car fire on Broadway
CAPE MAY, NJ — Cape May Fire Department personnel responded Friday morning to assist the West Cape May Volunteer Fire Company with a vehicle fire on Broadway, officials said. The incident occurred…
Two New Jersey Firefighters Injured in Fall Through Floor While Mounting Rescue
LINDEN, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a two-family home on East Blancke Street late Tuesday night, displacing 10 residents and injuring two firefighters who fell through the floor during rescue…
Northborough firefighters honored after saving woman stuck in icy mud
NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. — A group of Northborough firefighters received top honors this week after pulling a woman and her dog from freezing mud and ice in a dramatic February rescue that occurred…
Lawsuit Alleges New Jersey Cop, Fire Chief Sexually Assaulted Multiple Male Firefighters
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A bombshell lawsuit filed on March 17 in Ocean County Superior Court has rocked the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, alleging that a former police officer and…
New Jersey firefighter’s union treasurer accused of stealing nearly $10K
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The treasurer of a labor union representing firefighters and emergency medical technicians in Burlington County has been charged with stealing nearly $10,000 from the organization, prosecutors announced. Joseph…
Firefighters Douse Brush Fire Outside Home in Wyckoff
WYCKOFF, N.J. — Fire crews responded to a brush fire at a residential home Wednesday evening, officials said. The Wyckoff Fire Department quickly extinguished the flames and overhauled the area to prevent…
Fire destroys Friendsville home, dog rescued by firefighters
FRIENDSVILLE, Md. — A structure fire caused significant damage to a single-story manufactured home in Friendsville on Monday afternoon, with investigators still working to determine the cause. Fire crews responded to 846…
Stamford firefighters quickly extinguish West Side townhouse fire
STAMFORD, Conn. — Firefighters contained a townhouse fire on Stamford’s West Side on Friday afternoon, preventing significant damage to the building. The Stamford Fire Department responded to multiple calls about a fire…
Attorney General Dismisses DEI-Related Lawsuits Against Cops and Firefighters
Attorney General Dismisses DEI-Related Lawsuits **Washington, D.C.** - This week, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to dismiss several lawsuits concerning the hiring of police officers…
Firefighters respond call at West Cape May business
WEST CAPE MAY, N.J. – Firefighters responded to a business on Park Boulevard on Sunday morning after an activated fire alarm led to the discovery of smoke inside the building. Cape May…
New York Firefighters Interupt Attempted Homicide Incident at Utica Home
UTICA, N.Y. — Three Utica firefighters intervened in a violent home invasion Friday morning, preventing a woman from being stabbed and restraining the suspect until police arrived. At approximately 10:15 a.m., Utica…
Firefighters rescue deer stranded on thin ice in Maryland
TENTH DISTRICT, Md. — A stranded deer was safely rescued from an icy surface on Monday by the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department, according to a statement released on social media by…
Ellicott City firefighters save dog from frozen pond in daring rescue
ELLICOTT CITY, MD — Firefighters in Howard County braved icy conditions Monday night to rescue a dog that had fallen through the ice of a frozen pond. The incident occurred in the…
Firefighters battle blaze at two outbuildings in Cassville
CASSVILLE, N.J. — Fire crews from Cassville Volunteer Fire Company #1 and Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department quickly responded to a fire involving two outbuildings behind a residence on Tuesday evening, officials said.…
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze at Garrett County Stockyard; Cattle Loose Amid Freezing Temperatures
GARRETT COUNTY, Md. — A two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday evening at Friends Stockyard in Garrett County, prompting an extensive emergency response and efforts to contain loose cattle in freezing conditions. The…