This fire occurred on April 15, 2012. The tapes were released a year later. This entire situation is unfortunate. I don't believe that the issue is whether or not the victims could have been saved, I think the issue is taking our jobs seriously. What the hell is going on here?
Read More »Audio: Tulsa Firefighter James P. O’Neal Brought Back To Life After MAYDAY at House Fire
A Tulsa firefighter was brought back to life following a house fire Saturday night. The fire was deliberately set, according to an update by the Tulsa Fire Department. James P. O'Neal, 35, is a 14-year TFD veteran. He is recovering from his injuries on Sunday.
Read More »Mayday Audio: House Fire with Mayday and Extra Alarm Church Fire in Chicago
On Saturday, Chicago firefighters battled an extra alarm fire at the New Life Temple Church of God in Chirst around 6 am. On Sunday, Chicago firefighters battled a house fire with a mayday after a firefighter was briefly trapped in a collapsed stairwell. Audio below.
Read More »Audio: Detroit Police Station Shooting. 4 Police Officers Shot and Gunman Killed
Below is audio from the police station shooting today in Detroit. 4 Police Officers were shot, all of the officers are expected to survive and were at Sinai Grace Hospital, according to Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr
Read More »Mayday Audio: Buffalo Firefighters Injured After Falling Through Floor
Three Buffalo firefighters fell through the floor of a burning vacant house in the city's East Delavan-Fillmore section Wednesday night, and two of them were injured and taken to the hospital, fire officials reported. The injuries in the blaze at 145 Mohican Ave. were described by fire officials at the scene as "non-life-threatening." The nature of the fire is being described as "suspicious."
Read More »Fires, Blizzards, Rescues, and Maydays: Middle of the Week Review…Are you keeping up?
I'll admit that I have slow days. However, I post when I am able to. I took the 24th and 25th off, but quickly caught up! You should be keeping up with me at least...yes I am speaking to both of you (my readers)! There are some other links in there from some other sites as well!
Read More »Close Call: Mayday in Evanston, IL With Audio
An Evanston firefighter remained hospitalized Saturday night after crews battled a Christmas morning fire that ravaged two homes and three garages in the northern suburb. Two other firefighters were also injured in the blaze on the 1800 block of Laurel that broke out at 5:07 a.m. Evanston Fire Battalion Chief Don Kunita said emergency crews arrived at the scene three minutes later and found a fire that was “getting big rapidly.’’
Read More »LODD Continued Coverage: Chicago Firefighters Edward Stringer and Corey Ankum
Firefighters Cory Ankum and Edward Stringer Died in the Line of Duty December 22, 2010. It should be noted that today was a very deadly day 100 years ago in Chicago. On December 22, 1910, 21 Chicago Firefighters died in ...
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