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A 17-year-old photographer got more than he bargained for when wet shoes left him stranded atop a 30-metre crane in Melbourne. Thanks to quick-thinking emergency crews, he was back on solid ground within hours.
Two off-duty firefighter brothers grabbed an extension cord and ran to save a mother and son who fell through the ice while fishing. Their quick thinking turned a potential tragedy into a heartwarming reunion.
Nearly 200 small volunteer fire departments across Ohio are getting critical funding for equipment and training. The first-of-its-kind grant recognizes the backbone of emergency response in rural communities.
When flames trapped a young boy on the third floor of a burning duplex in Ventura County, firefighters rushed into action to bring him safely to the ground. The child is expected to be okay after the daring rescue.
Firefighters in Crookston, Minnesota are turning gaming proceeds and community donations into a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school senior. The memorial award honors fallen firefighters while investing in the next generation.
A quick-thinking passerby spotted flames at a Huntley home and rushed to alert the residents inside, helping them escape just minutes before firefighters arrived. Thanks to the stranger's warning and the fire crew's rapid response, everyone made it out safely. #
Escambia County Fire Rescue celebrated its bravest heroes at its 2026 Medal Day, honoring firefighters who saved lives in dangerous waters and other emergencies. Two firefighters earned the department's highest courage awards for pulling drowning victims from the Gulf during hazardous conditions.
New Hampshire just voted to give volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and police officers the same mental health resources that state employees get. The bipartisan bill recognizes that 78% of New Hampshire residents rely on volunteer or partially volunteer emergency departments.
A young golden retriever who fell through the ice chasing a squirrel got a second chance thanks to quick-thinking firefighters in Hadley, Massachusetts. The puppy's owner made the life-saving call instead of risking her own life on the dangerous ice.
A construction worker survives a high-tension electrical shock and 30-foot fall with no permanent injuries, thanks to a Key Biscayne fire crew's lightning-fast response. Gabriel Quintero walked out of ICU weeks later to reunite with the team that saved his life.
Firefighters in Natrona County, Wyoming, just completed intensive ice rescue training, plunging into freezing water to master lifesaving skills. They're now ready to save lives when winter emergencies strike.
A Pennsylvania fire department just upgraded rescue equipment that hasn't been replaced since 1994, thanks to a $40,000 grant from actor Gary Sinise's foundation. The new tools can lift a railcar but weigh less than the old gear, making rescue operations faster and safer.
Winnipeg firefighters just got a game-changing upgrade: a state-of-the-art ladder truck that reaches higher, rescues deeper, and protects better than ever before. It's part of a massive investment in the people and equipment that keep the city safe.
A police officer and off-duty firefighter from opposite sides of Phoenix pulled a woman from her burning vehicle seconds before flames engulfed it. Their quick thinking turned a potential tragedy into a story of courage and teamwork.
Huntsville Fire & Rescue honored 39 heroes who saved lives including a 20-day-old baby and a 3-year-old in cardiac arrest. The department also promoted 20 firefighters to leadership positions.
When a German Shepherd mix fell through ice into freezing river waters, seven volunteer firefighters didn't hesitate to jump in. Their quick thinking and specialized training brought Kita safely back to shore.
A dog trapped in frigid river water got a second chance at life thanks to quick-thinking firefighters who braved dangerous ice conditions. The successful rescue highlights both heroic teamwork and the challenges facing first responders.
Huntsville Fire & Rescue honored 39 firefighters who saved lives in seven dramatic rescues, including a 20-day-old infant in cardiac arrest and a child dropped from a burning building. The heroes caught falling children, performed CPR under extreme conditions, and pulled victims from flames.
Thirty-nine Huntsville firefighters received awards for saving seven lives, including infants and a child dropped from a burning building. Their quick thinking and courage turned what could have been tragedies into stories of survival.
When over four feet of snow trapped a man and his dog in California's San Bernardino Mountains, firefighters mounted a specialized rescue that brought both home safe. The heartwarming operation shows how emergency crews go the extra mile to save every member of the family.
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