July 28, 2010
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ROCKY MOUNT - State Police say they have a better idea of what happened in the moments before the deadly fire truck crash in Rocky Mount late Monday afternoon.
Sgt. Robert Carpentieri, with State Police’s Salem Division, says a Ford Escape had the green light and entered intersection at same time as fire truck entered intersection. Sgt. Carpentieri said investigators determined the fire truck had its emergency lights on.
The SUV hit fire truck on the driver’s side. The fire truck then tipped over onto a Ford Mustang.
The crash killed Rocky Mount Fire Chief and town vice-mayor Posey Dillon, as well as fellow longtime firefighter Danny Altice. Governor Bob McDonnell ordered state flags lowered to half-staff in honor of their memories.
Sgt. Carpentieri adds that the accident reconstruction team has finished its field work, and the analysis of the data could take a few weeks to complete...WSLS Story
July 29, 2010
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EASTON, Pa. -- Prosecutors said a man was drunk behind the wheel of a fire truck when the truck crashed earlier this month.
The North Bangor Fire Department tanker truck rolled onto its side on Kesslersville Road in Plainfield Township, Northampton County on July 10.
Zach Romano, 20, was charged with driving under the influence and underage drinking.
Romano and a passenger, Stu Minntz, were taken to the hospital for treatment of the injuries they suffered in the crash.
Romano is due in court for a preliminary hearing on the charges October 4...WFMZ NEWS
Text and Video DetroitFires -
"On 7/24/10 approximately 10:30 pm, Detroit Fire Department Engine 54 and Ladder 26 were dispatched to Stout and Fenkell on a report of "Heavy smoke in the area, possibly from a commercial building on Fenkell." E54 arrived and reported a false alarm. Approximately 11:20 pm, Engine 54 was dispatched to Pierson and Schoolcraft to check for fire. Again, they reported a false alarm.
On their way back to quarters, Engine 54 reported they were investigating heavy smoke in area east of that location. Central dispatch then advised Engine 54 they had a report of a dwelling fire and would send them the box alarm assignment. Engine 54 arrived on the scene shortly after that and reported two separate dwellings, one on Patton north of Acacia, and one south of Acacia, going throughout. Engine 54 stretched and requested a box alarm to both locations.
Engines 54/49/57, Ladder 26, Squad 1, and Chief 2 handled the 2 story brick dwelling south of Acacia, and Engines 53/59/55, Ladder 25, Squad 5, and Chief two handled the single story dwelling north of Acacia. Engine 59 dumped their monitor on arrival and both fires took approximately 30 minutes to extinguish.
Again, an incredible performance by the Detroit Fire Department - Best department in the USA!"
Text and Video from Toastt21a
"LAFD units battle heavy fire in a large commercial warehouse off the 5 Fwy and Indiana St this morning. 1 critical burn injury, a security guard based at the business who may have tried to extinguish the raging blaze. LA County Fire assisted...knockdown in about 70 minutes. ***Firefighters advise they have located the remains of 2 individuals inside the warehouse during overhaul. No word yet on their identities."
Steve Redick has taken some great fire shots and videos from the Chicago Area for some time. This video features firefighters in Chicago training on a vacant.
Check out Steve's Work - HERE
Check out Steve's Work - HERE
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