A three alarm blaze at 222 Kings Highway in the Bensonhurst area of Brooklyn was swarmed by over 150 firefighters. WCBS 2 reports that eight firefighters were hurt, one is injured and in critical condition from a wall collapse. From what I understand, he fell out the third story window and rode the debris [...]
Firefighters Help Spread Holiday Cheer
You know what I love about this time of year? All the news of firefighters doing more than their fair share for their communities. Like the guys at my firehouse holding a Christmas party at the firehouse and having neighborhood kids come and spend time with Santa and getting a bag of toys. Yesterday, I [...]
Crossville Firefighter Shoots Self at Station
A Crossville, Tennessee firefighter accidentally shot himself while cleaning his handgun at his fire station.
According to investigators, firefighter Brian Wyatt was cleaning his handgun at his fire station before he decided to show it to two other men. While he was displaying his hand cannon, it accidentally discharged and shot him in the hand
Firemen in a Bucket Caught in Backdraft
Here’s some incredible footage of firefighters tackling a huge structure fire from a bucket with a master stream. What’s important to note is that the fire is in a plastics factory, and what you’ll see is one incredible backdraft. I don’t have more information about whether or not the firefighters are okay.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ac9_1229655073
Awesome Pics from Latest Structure Fire in Town
So, the guys from my fire house along with other Neptune Township fire companies, which include Unexcelled Fire Company, Liberty Fire Company and Shark River Hills Fire company, along with fire companies from Ocean Grove Fire Department, Asbury Park Fire Department, Bradley Beach Fire Department and Fort Monmouth Fire Department were at this intense structure [...]
