Fire Department Plans to Open Maine’s First Safe Haven Baby Box
The Rumford Fire Department is preparing to open Maine’s first Safe Haven Baby Box in February to prevent incidents of deadly infant abandonment.
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Fire Chief Shot Dead After Stopping to Help Stranded Motorist
Coweta County, Alabama, fire chief Bart Cauthen came to the aid of a motorist who had hit a deer Sunday and was shot and killed while on scene.
‘We’ve Got Your Back’: Virginia Fire Department Rallies Around Leader Battling Cancer
A rural Virginia community is rallying around the president of the local volunteer fire department during his battle with multiple forms of cancer.
Police: 1 Dead, 12 Injured in Seattle Bus Collision
A Seattle, Washington Metro bus collision killed one person and injured 12 others after it crashed into another vehicle, mowed down a pedestrian, and slammed into a building, officials said.
WATCH: Manhattan Crane Collapses in Fire, Injuring Six
At least six people were injured in Manhattan after the top of a burning crane collapsed into the street below.
WATCH — Not Much Fun!: Wisconsin Fair Ride Malfunction Leaves Riders Hanging Upside Down for Hours
Seven children and an elderly man were stuck upside down for hours on an upright roller coaster at a Wisconsin festival.
Time Capsule from 118 Years Ago Found by Ohio Firefighters
The Marion City Fire Department removed a small time capsule hidden inside the station’s cornerstone ahead of the building’s demolition.
Infant Placed in Tennessee’s First Safe Haven Baby Box 30 Minutes After Birth
A baby boy was left inside Tennessee’s first Safe Haven Baby Box early Saturday morning, approximately 30 minutes after his birth, according to the Knoxville Fire Department.
Next-Door Neighbor Saves Elderly Woman in Wheelchair from House Fire: ‘He Is a Hero’
The quick-thinking actions of a next-door neighbor in Texas helped save an elderly woman who was sleeping as her house filled with smoke.
Pennsylvania Girl Raises More than $1,200 for Fire Department
A six-year-old Pennsylvania girl is spending her summer selling lemonade, not to raise money for a new toy, but to support her local fire department.
VIDEO: Newborn Girl Found Outside Fire Station in Texas
A baby girl was surrendered during the wee hours of the morning at a fire station in Crosby, Texas, on Monday.
WATCH: Firefighters Rescue Puppy Stuck Inside Wheel Rim
A puppy found herself in a tight spot after she put her head inside a metal tire rim in Coachella, California, on Wednesday.
Fire District Receives $50K from Anonymous Donor to Buy ‘Jaws of Life’ Tools
An anonymous donor recently gave a fire department in Sequim, Washington, a much-needed gift that will help their community.
VIDEO: Idaho Fire Department Volunteers Build Wheelchair Ramp for Veteran
A local Idaho fire department surprised a disabled veteran with a wheelchair ramp after neighbors noticed he had difficulty getting around.
Woman Rescued After Surviving Three Days Trapped in Septic Tank
A woman who survived nearly three days trapped inside a septic tank was rescued on Tuesday in Estacada, Oregon, reports said.
Firefighter Cradles 4-Month-Old Girl After Car Accident
A Tennessee firefighter who responded to a car accident on Saturday involving a pregnant woman and her three children went above and beyond his call of duty to comfort a four-month-old girl at the scene.
