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Firefighting Equipment

Plainville, CT
Police & Fire
Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For Plainville Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For Plainville Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty
Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For Plainville Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released its findings regarding the death of a Connecticut firefighter who died while battling a house fire over the weekend. Plainville Firefighter Raymond "Ray" Moreau, 60, died from blunt force trauma to the head, neck, body, and extremities, according to the autopsy report released Monday, July 28. Moreau was fatally injured when a piece of equipment fell from a firefighting apparatus and struck him as crews fought a blaze at 45 Maria Road in Plainville on Sunday morning. A 35-year veteran of the Plainville Fire Department and a U.S. Marine,…

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by Josh Lanier
Cockeysville-Hunt Valley, MD
Police & Fire
‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Cockeysville Fire Station, Officials Say ‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Cockeysville Fire Station, Officials Say
‘Vital Rescue Equipment’ Stolen From Cockeysville Fire Station, Officials Say A Maryland firehouse is on high alert after vital rescue equipment was stolen off its fire engines during a break-in, officials said. The Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company, on York Road in Baltimore County, confirmed the burglary happened early Thursday morning, July 3, while staff was not inside the building. In a statement, Fire Company President Colleen Hawkins-Ball said the equipment that was taken is critical for emergency operations — and worse, could be used in other burglaries or to cause further destruction. She said the building was properly secured at the time of the theft, an…

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by Zak Failla
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Bergen County Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Bergen County Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Bergen County Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants A house fire that broke out in Bergen County Friday, May 16 drew firefighters from all over the area as flames quickly tore through the home, officials said. The blaze started on Lake Road in Upper Saddle River and when crews got there, they were met with intense flames. Firefighters called in backup from nearby towns, including Ramsey, whose Tower Ladder 441 was parked out front to help knock down the fire from above. Yesterday units responded mutual aid into Upper Saddle River for the working fire in a large dwelling. Posted by Saddle River Fire Department on Saturday, May 17, 2…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackettstown, NJ
Police & Fire
100-Acre Route 46 Wildfire Contained: NJ Forest Fire Service Shares Final Update 100-Acre Route 46 Wildfire Contained: NJ Forest Fire Service Shares Final Update
100-Acre Route 46 Wildfire Contained: NJ Forest Fire Service Shares Final Update A fast-moving wildfire that scorched 100 acres along Route 46 in Hackettstown has been 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Saturday morning, May 3. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Route 46 Wildfire - Hackettstown, Warren County At 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, the New Jersey Forest... Posted by New Jersey Forest Fire Service on Saturday, May 3, 2025 The fire was first spotted Friday afternoon, May 2, by several fire towers and triangulated to the Route 46 area, officials said. By 3:30 p.m., the blaze had 0% containment and was threatening 25 structures, though no evacuations w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When
Major HazMat Operation To Be Held At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When Firefighters will showcase their full hazardous materials response capabilities during an upcoming large-scale deployment drill at the Cross County Shopping Center.  Running from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, the exercise will bring together a wide array of specialized equipment, interagency partners, and tactical scenarios designed to prepare first responders for real-world emergencies involving hazardous substances, the Yonkers Fire Department said on Tuesday, April 15.  During the drill, the Yonkers Fire Department will deploy all of its HazMat resources, including…

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by Ben Crnic
Flemington-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
Flemington Family Loses Everything In House Fire Flemington Family Loses Everything In House Fire
Flemington Family Loses Everything In House Fire A Flemington family of five is reeling after a fire destroyed their home on Saturday, Feb. 8.  This morning at 1133 Hours, the Rescue Squad was dispatched with Flemington Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid... Posted by Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad on Saturday, February 8, 2025 While the family escaped safely, with one child sustaining minor injuries, the blaze left them with nothing but the clothes on their backs, according to a GoFundMe campaign by Fatima Ledesma.  The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the fire at 11:33 a.m…

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by Cecilia Levine
Southington, CT
News
'MAYDAY': Firefighters Forced Out Of Burning Southington House Before Beating Back Flames 'MAYDAY': Firefighters Forced Out Of Burning Southington House Before Beating Back Flames
'Mayday': Firefighters Forced Out Of Burning Southington House Before Beating Back Flames It was a harrowing moment for Connecticut firefighters when an early morning fire sent them scrambling to escape a burning home when conditions took a turn for the worse while they were inside, authorities said.  Firefighters were called to a house fire around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26 at 25 Howard Ave. in Southington. A light fixture in the basement had sparked and sent flames creeping through the home. Luckily, everyone inside escaped thanks to two teen girls who smelled smoke and alerted their grandmother.  Fire crews moved quickly to put out the flames, but shortly after…

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by Josh Lanier
Harrisburg, PA
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing
Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing Firefighters battled a massive blaze at the abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital grounds in Susquehanna Township late Monday, Dec. 9, leaving the historic Cherrywood building in ruins, officials said. The fire broke out at the Department of General Services Annex Complex around 10 p.m., according to Harrisburg Fire. A passing driver initially reported the flames as a potential brush fire, but crews arriving at the scene discovered the roof of the century-old structure fully engulfed in flames. Initial firefighting efforts were hampered due to inactive hydrants caused by previous leaks. Tan…

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by Jillian Pikora
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Police & Fire
Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters Get 37 Air Masks From Port Authority Colleagues Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters Get 37 Air Masks From Port Authority Colleagues
Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters Get 37 Air Masks From Port Authority Colleagues Hasbrouck Heights firefighters have 37 new compressed air masks courtesy of their colleagues at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Borough firefighters are among the authority's mutual aid partners at Teterboro Airport, where they often respond to incidents. So the Port Authority's Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Unit donated the needed SCBAs (self-contained breathing apparatus oxygen masks). “This donation will no doubt have a life saving impact not only for Teterboro Airport but also for the community of Hasbrouck Heights," said Tom Wiezerzack, the unit's deputy chief and co…

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by Jerry DeMarco
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle
Fire Station No. 2 Reopens In New Rochelle A nearly century-old fire station in Westchester is back in business nearly a year after closing its doors for a $1.9 million facelift. Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have been completed, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 - since the 1980s. “As was the case when Station 2 was built 96 years ago, New Rochelle is again on the rise.  It is fitting and proper that our infrastructure move forward as well,” New Rochelle Fire Chief Andrew Sandor said. “To that end, the renovation of Station 2 is more than appropri…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester A 95-year-old fire station is getting a long-awaited facelift in Westchester. Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have begun, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 -since the 1980s. Officials said that “the station has received upgrades over the years, but needs a major overhaul to accommodate modern firefighting equipment.” The renovation calls for repairs inside and outside the building, including a new roof, windows and a replacement for the two single doors with a wide double bay door. Interior improvements include replaci…

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by Zak Failla
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
Bergen 200 Club Gives Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department $2,500 Grant Bergen 200 Club Gives Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department $2,500 Grant
Bergen 200 Club Gives Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department $2,500 Grant HO-HO-KUS, N.J. – The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department has received a $2,500 public safety grant from the 200 Club of Bergen County for the purchase of firefighting equipment. The grant was presented by 200 Club Trustee Dean Catanzaro to Chief Keith Rosazza and Assistant Chief Scott McDermott during the organization’s winter reception last month at The Graycliff in Moonachie. Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department, 52 Sheridan Avenue, (201) 444-4888. 

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by Jerry DeMarco