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…
New law to give firefighters, EMS $2k tax break in New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey – The Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee has issued a favorable report on an Assembly Committee Substitute for Assembly Bill No. 757. The bill aims to allow…
Cherry Hill firefighters rescue ducklings, kittens; All in a day’s work
CHERRY HILL, NJ – In two acts of compassion, the dedicated members of the Cherry Hill Fire Department have once again proven that their devotion to saving lives knows no bounds. Demonstrating…
Investigation Into Maryland Firefighter’s Death Continues
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MD – On Thursday, The Office of the State Fire Marshal confirmed that the investigation into the house fire that claimed the life of Firefighter Brice Trossbach is ongoing.…
New Jersey volunteer firefighters could get $5k annual tax credit
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill has been introduced that would allow volunteer firefighters and first aid or rescue squad members to claim an additional tax exemption of $5,000. To qualify for…
Firefighters climb three stories to save trapped kitten in NYC’s West Village
NEW YORK, NY – Overnight, firefighters from the FDNY’s Ladder 5 climbed three stories to save a kitten trapped on top of an external window air conditioning unit. Despite their best efforts,…
Firefighters battle structure fire for three hours in Manahawkin
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – A structure fire in the Ocean Acres section of Manahawkin on Thursday, at around 6:30 pm, required a coordinated response from several fire departments and emergency services. Upon arrival,…
Two firefighters injured in Bridgewater forest fire
BRIDGEWATER TWP., NJ – Two firefighters were injured while battling a forest fire in Bridgewater. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with other officials, announced that an investigation is underway into…
Fire risk remains high as Brick firefighters responded to two brush fires this week
Brick, NJ – Firefighters responded to a report of a brush fire in the wooded area near Alameda and East Coral Drive at 1:00 PM on Tuesday. The Herbertsville, Laurelton, Breton Woods,…
Church leaders praise firefighters for saving their sacred place during 4,000 acre fire
LAKEHURST, NJ – If there was a day for God to answer prayers, it was on Wednesday as flames from the 4,000-acre Manchester forest fire encircled the Proving Ground Church on Proving…
Firefighters battle massive 4,000 acre forest fire in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters continue to battle the 4,000-acre fire at Jimmy’s Waterhole in Manchester Township today. At this time, the growing fire is 50% contained. The fire began last night…
Five firefighters among those injured in Queens HVAC warehouse fire
NEW YORK, NY – Firefighters from the New York City Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at a business at 34-40 31st Street in Queens on Wednesday. Five firefighters and one…
Firefighters rescue children trapped inside Staten Island sewer tunnel
STATEN ISLAND, NY – The New York City Fire Department reported that several children were trapped inside a Staten Island sewer tunnel for at least an hour before firefighters were notified Tuesday…
Firefighters investigating alarm at Wall Intermediate School
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Intermediate School was evacuated early Tuesday morning after a fire alarm went off inside the building. Police arrived on the scene as students and staff were…
Firefighters battle blaze at vacant home in McCoole
MCOOLE, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire at an abandoned home in McCoole. The fire broke shortly after sunrise. Multiple fire companies from the region reported.…
Multiple firefighters injured at fast spreading multi-home blaze in Queens
NEW YORK, NY – A fire reported overnight in the area of 37-18 59th Street in the Woodside neighborhood of Queens gutted several homes as high winds quickly spread the fire. Firefighters…
Firefighters battle blaze at Queens auto parts store
NEW YORK, NY – Firefighters in Queens woke up this morning to an alarm reporting a fire at the Parts Authority auto parts store located on Metropolitan Avenue in the Glendale section…
Firefighters battle four-alarm fire in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – Police and fire units are on the scene of a four-alarm fire at a building in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Upon arrival, firefighters noted that the inside…
Howell firefighters battle morning blaze at the Windmill Club
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police and first responders arrived on the scene at a structure fire on Wren Way early Tuesday morning. Police said occupants of the structure were safely evacuated and…
Howell and Jackson firefighters battle blaze at Howell home
HOWELL, NJ – Police and firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Hulses Corner at around 8 pm on Friday. Howell firefighters were assisted by members of the Jackson Township…
Firefighters at three-alarm fire in the Bronx
NEW YORK – Firefighters in New York City responded to a residential fire in the area of 843 Freeman Street Monday morning. At this time, there are no reports of injuries. The…