ROCKVILLE, Md. - Investigators are now saying it was an improperly installed natural gas clothes dryer that caused an early morning explosion. The Montgomery County Fire Department says the dryer was not installed by a licensed professional and began leaking gas into the house. Two people were injured in the explosion. A woman is in critical condition with potentially life-threatening injuries, ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- The top-ranking female member of the High Point Fire Department has accused City Manager Strib Boynton of gender discrimination by denying her a promotion. Deputy Chief Martha Younts told the City Council Monday she filed a grievance with the city against Boynton, arguing that her qualifications, education and experience exceed those of recently-appointed Interim Chief Lee Knight, ...

WYATT, Missouri--The dramatic, late-night demolition of a levee sent water pouring onto thousands of acres (hundreds of hectares) of farmland Tuesday, easing the Mississippi River floodwaters threatening the tiny Illinois town of Cairo. But the demolition project did nothing to ease the risk of more trouble downstream, where the mighty river is expected to rise to its highest levels since the ...

Age: 59 Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion Rank: Firefighter Nature of Death: Heart Attack Classification: Volunteer Emergency Duty: Yes Incident Date: 04/25/2011 Duty Type: On-Scene Non-Fire Incident Time: 23:30 Activity Type: Other Death Date: 04/29/2011 Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property Fire Dept. Info: Barton Volunteer Fire Department 5135 Hwy 302 USNG: 16S BD 35 72 Olive Branch , Mississippi 38654 [widget:news__lodd_forum] Chief: ...

May 1, 2011 marked a historic day for the United States when President Obama made an official statement announcing the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. In celebration of the incredible job our U.S. armed forces have displayed, as well as the swelling of American pride, we share with you this collection of photos collected in the last few ...

Age: 46 Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion Rank: Captain Nature of Death: Heart Attack Classification: Volunteer Emergency Duty: No Incident Date: 04/26/2011 Duty Type: After Incident Time: 21:30 Activity Type: EMS/Patient Care Death Date: 04/27/2011 Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property Fire Dept. Info: Neon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 50 Rescue ST USNG: 17S LB 4799 1752 Neon , Kentucky 41840 Chief: ...

Dozens of tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system wiped out entire towns across a wide swath of the South, killing at least 194 people, and officials expect the death toll to rise. President Barack Obama has requested emergency federal assistance for the affected areas. See the destruction the storms left behind. Next → [page] AP: An American flag flies atop ...

With civilian firefighters stretched to the limit battling wildfires throughout Texas, the Air Force and Air National Guard are adding support to the local and state efforts already in place with new aerial firefighting equipment. FireLink recently heard first-hand from U.S. Air Force Col. Jack H. "Jay" Pittman, commander of 302nd Air Wing, about these efforts in a roundtable interview with ...

According to sheriff's deputies in the St. Tammany Parish, a man was arrested yesterday and charged with the first-degree murder of Battalion Fire Chief David Smith. Local news WDSU reports that the suspect was trying to buy a Camaro from the off-duty fire chief when the exchange became heated. The fire chief was found shot to death and stuffed into a ...

PHILADELPHIA - On North Fifth Street in Northern Liberties, Louis Bell was known by his nickname, "Joe" - a friendly retired police officer who enjoyed holiday barbecues, admiring his flower-filled front garden, and sitting on his steps swapping jokes and chitchat. Whenever a neighbor suffered a loss in the family, Bell, 70, who used a wheelchair after falling ill a few ...

Residents affected by the wildfires are finally able to return to their homes to see what, if anything, can be salvaged. Hundreds of firefighters from across the nation have helped fights dozens of blazes burning in the drought-stricken state. Since Jan. 1, wildfires have scorched more than 1.4 million acres in the state and led to the deaths of two ...

Whether or not it’s back by popular demand, the 2012 New York City Fire Department calendar was unveiled yesterday after three years out of print. Officials from the department made famous by its heroic response to the 9/11 attacks previewed the risqué calendar April 21 on Good Morning America. According to the FDNY website, this is the first official calendar released ...

Age: 49 Cause of Death: Caught or Trapped Rank: Firefighter Nature of Death: Burns Classification: Volunteer Emergency Duty: Yes Incident Date: 04/09/2011 Duty Type: On-Scene Fire Incident Time: 17:00 Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland) Death Date: 04/20/2011 Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property Fire Dept. Info: Cactus Volunteer Fire Department 201 Hwy 287 USNG: 13S GV 6977 9363 Cactus ...

YUKON, OK — A retired Yukon firefighter was shot and killed by a Piedmont police officer after forcing his way into the officer's home in Yukon. Police say 47-year-old Devin Nemecek was killed Tuesday by officer Jack Neumann Yukon police spokeswoman Klare Ly said Neumann returned home to find Nemecek banging on a door. Ly said Nemecek forced his way into ...

Name: Robert Dean Watts Rank: Firefighter Age: 51 Gender: Male Status: Volunteer Date of Incident: 4/18/2011 Time of Incident: 20:00 Date of Death: 4/18/2011 Fire Department: Windsor Volunteer Fire Department 275 Broad ST USNG: 18T XM 9566 3583 Windsor , Connecticut  06095 Fire Department Chief: William Lewis Incident Description: Firefighter Watts collapsed while working water supply at the scene of a ...

Name: Jacob Anthony Carter Rank: Firefighter Age: 18 Gender: Male Status: Volunteer Date of Incident: 4/17/2011 Time of Incident: 11:55 Date of Death: 4/17/2011 Fire Department: Becker-Athens Volunteer Fire Department Address: PO Box 60, MS USNG: 16S CC 621 557 Becker , Mississippi  38825 Fire Department Chief: Doug Buchanan Incident Description: While responding to a mutual aid fire call, Firefighter Carter ...

Since April 6, dozens of massive wildfires have scorched over 1 million acres in Texas. Warm temperatures, dry vegetation, and low humidity are contributing to the hazardous fire conditions. Riveting images of burning acreage, air reinforcements, and heroic search and rescue operations continue to pour in. Check back for updated photos of firefighters doing what they do best! Next → ...

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum said Thursday he has contributed $25,000 to help a Giants fan who was beaten last month at Dodger Stadium. Lincecum, the team's two-time Cy Young award winner, issued a statement saying the attack on paramedic and father of two Bryan Stow, 42, after the March 31 Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers season opener was "senseless." "This was ...

Name: David Hunsinger, Jr. Rank: Firefighter Age: 24 Gender: Male Status: Volunteer Years of Service: 7+ Date of Incident: 04/07/2011 Time of Incident: 1745hrs Date of Death: 04/07/2011 Fire Department: Tar Heel Rural Volunteer Fire Department Address: 269 Tar Heel Ferry RD, PO Box 189, Tar Heel, NC 28392 Fire Department Chief: David Hunsinger, Sr. Fire Department POC: Assistant Chief Robert ...

Investigators are looking into reports that a suspicious person was seen entering a for-sale historic property owned by Regions Bank on the Vieux Carre block that erupted in flame Thursday morning. The blaze gutted the interior of the building and damaged three buildings in total. Parts of the building fell onto Ursuline Street, presenting a major challenge to the responding firefighters ...