The 2021-22 women’s basketball season ended over a month and a half ago, which means we are now about six months away from the start of next season. UConn basketball players are staying off campus to visit family and spend time away from the court until they report to StorrsRead More →
“It’s pretty exhausting for a firefighter to be out in conditions like we have today.” SARATOGA, Texas — Life as a volunteer firefighter is never easy, and the hot, sticky summer months only make the job harder for a multitude of reasons. “Here in southeast Texas, the temperatures can beRead More →
Loans are an unfortunate pillar of the modern American economy. From the ever-increasing price of higher education, to bankrupting medical bills, to the high cost of starting a business, many citizens find themselves awash in debt at some point in their lives. The Zirtue Team This flood of debt isRead More →
Following an alarming fire in the city, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) will soon have two more snorkels in their arsenal to tackle fires in high-rise buildings. The 70m and 52m snorkels will be purchased in Finland; they will be added to the MFB fleet by the end of thisRead More →
There’s a new firefighter with the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District, and that’s a first. Vanessa Kieres was hired in February as the district’s first full-time female firefighter. While the district has seen other women fill part-time positions, Kieres is the first to be hired into a full-time position. SinceRead More →
REVERE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) – When Revere Firefighters aren’t putting out fires, they’re pumping iron thanks to a generous donation. East Boston’s Planet Fitness has donated thousands of dollars worth of gym equipment to the Revere Fire Department as the gym undergoes a renovation. The donation included treadmills, stationary bikes,Read More →
PORTLAND, Ore. — A large Pacific Northwest logging company is partnering with a nonprofit that helps with the mental health and suicide risk of firefighters. With financial assistance from lumber giant Weyerhaeuser, the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) has established an online behavioral health resource specifically for wildland firefighters. AndRead More →
Image source: ANI Delhi: Narela Blaze under full control, firefighters confirm. Strong points The fire suppression operation that broke out in Delhi’s Narela’s is now complete The fire could not be extinguished completely overnight as the blaze continued until morning 22 firefighters rushed to the scene first the night afterRead More →
Following a fire that broke out on Saturday night at a tarpaulin manufacturing factory in the Narela Industrial Zone, north Delhi, the fire department said the firefighting operation was continuing. ADO AK Sharma from the fire department said: “We cannot go inside. We extinguish the fire from the outside. ItRead More →
IIt was Christmas Day in 2018 that things took a turn for Bev. By his own admission, it had been “a beautiful day”. “Everything was screwed up,” she said. “There was no reason why I should have played, but in my head – in a player’s head – it wasRead More →
Kingsville emergency crews responded to a wildfire at King Ranch on Thursday afternoon. Volunteer fire crews responded to the Sage Road blaze around 1:30 p.m., a department spokesperson said. The King Ranch, which covers approximately 825,000 acres, is considered the largest ranch in Texas. It is mostly a cattle ranch.Read More →
Mary Cernicek, right, during an interview Monday by Los Alamos Daily Post reporter Kirsten Laskey. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com By Kristen LaskeyLos Alamos Daily [email protected] There is nothing predictable about a forest fire; the Cerro Pelado fire is proof of this. The fire, which was burning more than 43,000Read More →
More than 250 firefighters from across the state came to Washington to celebrate all things fire and rescue this past weekend as the city and its fire department hosted the annual convention of the Association of Missouri firefighters. “It went exceptionally well,” Washington Fire Department Chief Tim Frankenberg said. FrankenbergRead More →
Mumbai: A day after a level 2 fire broke out at the 21-storey Jivesh building in the Kiosk locality in Bandra (west), the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) said on Tuesday that they would soon issue a notice to occupants of the skyscraper for failing to maintain an active firefighting system.Read More →
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Members of the Twin Falls City Council and the Twin Falls Fire Department officially opened a new 12,000 square foot fire hall. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2023. This new station will replace the second fire station with a state-of-the-artRead More →
MUMBAI: A fire broke out on the 14th floor of a major luxury residential tower on Bandstand, Bandra (west) on Monday evening. Although no civilians were injured, a firefighter suffered minor injuries from suffocation while battling the blaze. The fire was brought under control around 9:30 p.m. Officials said theRead More →
Crown Point’s new fire chief, Mark Baumgardner Jr., said he plans to lead the fire department using a maxim his father taught him. “I plan to tread lightly and carry a big stick,” Baumgardner said, quoting Teddy Roosevelt. He said former fire chief Dave Crane had his own style andRead More →
THE WOODLANDS, TX – On April 29, 5 members of the Woodlands Fire Department Technical Rescue Team received certification as Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Rescue Specialists from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service – TEEX. Congratulations to Lt. Chris Mitcham, Driver/Operator Gerard van der Werff, Driver/Operator Chris Evans, FirefighterRead More →
The Webster Groves Fire Department recently donated unused firefighting equipment to fire departments in Ukraine. As the fighting continues in Ukraine, the Webster Groves Fire Department is helping out by donating firefighting equipment. After receiving a request, the Webster Groves Fire Department inventoried the equipment and was able to selectRead More →
But first, a TikTok dance. Beyoncé blares over the speakers and the bananas launch into a perfectly timed groove, capped off with a searing fastball just past the batter. This phenomenon was born from a simple idea: “Baseball is fun. What if it was really, really fun?” Staying in aRead More →
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls firefighters continue their annual “Fill the Boot” campaign on Saturday. They will be at the intersection of Hitt Road and 17th Street to collect donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which raises funds for those battling muscle disease. This year’s campaign kicked off on Friday.Read More →
find a loan for bad credit with a low interest rate is everyone’s first priority. After all, while having bad credit, who would like to pay extra interest on emergency loans. So are you looking for a bad credit loan with a low interest rate? Want to know who toRead More →
WOODBRIDGE — The Amity baseball team is steeped in tradition. An abundance of state title and championship appearances will do that. Going into Thursday’s game, Amity was undefeated and the highest-ranked team in the GameTimeCT/Register Top 10 poll. While the Spartans may have gotten off to a slow start inRead More →
A temporary generator is placed to supply electricity to the Guaje water well field to provide backup power to keep the wells running in the event of a power outage. Courtesy DPU COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is taking precautionary measures regarding the CerroRead More →
CHARLIE LAKE, BC – The Charlie Lake Fire Department extinguished a fire early Thursday morning on Sunnyside Drive in Charlie Lake. Fire Chief Edward Albury said the fire was already coming out of the roof when they arrived on the scene, but the owners got out of the building safelyRead More →
After a wild weekend, the 2022 NFL Draft has come and gone, and there was certainly no shortage of action in the NFC East. Let’s take a look at each team’s draft class and note how they fared. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Professions: Traded picks 15, 124, 162 and 166 to theRead More →
Enugu State Chief Fire and Rescue Officer, Chief Okwudili Ohaa on Wednesday praised Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his innovative fire operations in the state after 56 years of total neglect. Ohaa eulogized on Wednesday in Enugu during the commemoration of International Firefighters Day (IFFD) and celebration of “Gov. Ugwuanyi administrativeRead More →
Presentation of new tanker and medals: Commander Rohan Taylor, John Sullivan, John Viney and Deputy Chief Officer Alen Slijepcevic. Merrigum Fire Captain John Sullivan and his colleague John Viney received national medals for their years of service. Mr. Sullivan joined the brigade in 1981 and served as a captain forRead More →
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Emergency services are suffering from record numbers of volunteers. The situation is particularly bad in Upshur County. 5’s John Blashke shows us how one fire department is taking a new approach to recruiting. The Buckhannon Fire Department has a new sticker on one of its garageRead More →
GENEVA — The city’s fire department is looking to increase manpower during night shifts and improve waterfront coverage for potential operations on Lake Erie. Geneva fire chief David Shook, hired last year, recently delivered a report to city council detailing the department’s work in 2021 and ideas for improving theRead More →
By The Staff of The Chronicle Centralia College has named four students to the 2022 All-Washington Academic Team. Each student will receive $500 in scholarships and is eligible for additional transfer scholarships from universities around the state, according to the college. All members of the All-Washington Academic Team will beRead More →
The Enugu State Fire Service on Sunday urged lawmakers and policy makers to consider the provision of fire stations, vehicles and other equipment as part of good governance. The State Fire and Rescue Chief, Chief Okwudiri Ohaa made the call during a press briefing on International Firefighters Day 2022 andRead More →
A group of Bullard students show they have what it takes to pursue a career in fire and emergency medical services. On April 23, the Bullard Junior Firefighter team traveled to Rowlett to compete in the 2022 Fire Games, where they competed against teams from Gunter, Plano, Rockwall and RowlettRead More →