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Battalion Chief David Leask, who beat cancer in 2015, is now fighting massive wildfires in Oregon that have scorched over 1.8 million acres. His deployment highlights both the dedication of firefighters and the often-overlooked cancer risks they face on the job.
A baby deer somehow ended up on a rooftop in Astoria, Oregon, leaving firefighters to stage an unusual Fourth of July rescue. The fawn was safely reunited with its mother after the holiday adventure.
When a leash snapped during a walk in Bend, Oregon, a dog named Maverick spent the night wedged on a narrow cliff ledge before firefighters rappelled down to bring him home safely. The rescue shows why checking your gear before heading into rugged terrain can prevent a scary situation.
A frightened dog trapped for hours in a murky Oregon retention pond was rescued after firefighters deployed a thermal imaging drone to locate her in the dense brush. Now recovering and affectionately named "Sweetie," she's on track for adoption.
When two people crashed down a steep embankment on Oregon's notorious "Dead Man's Curve," a specially trained rope rescue team worked through the night to bring them to safety. Now that paramedic makes sure every crew member is ready for the next mountain emergency.
A Boston terrier named Millie got herself into quite the predicament when she became wedged in tree stump roots in Junction City, Oregon. Thanks to quick-thinking firefighters, the pup made it home safe and sound.
When Maverick's leash broke during a walk, the dark-colored dog became nearly invisible against a cliff face 25 feet above the ground. Bend firefighters used high-angle rope rescue techniques to bring him home safely.
When a gray tabby got stuck high in a tree, Jackson County Fire District 3 proved that no rescue is too small. Firefighter Kendra Pinnell climbed up to bring Benny safely back to solid ground.
When a tiny Pomeranian escaped his Oregon backyard and became trapped on a rock in Eagle Creek, neighbors called for help and firefighters launched a full water rescue. The pup was reunited with his grateful owners within hours.
New firefighter recruits in South Carolina are mastering one of the toughest skills in their profession: rescuing a fellow firefighter wearing 75 pounds of gear. Horry County Fire Rescue shared a glimpse of their training that's preparing the next generation of heroes.
Alert bystanders and quick-thinking firefighters saved a man's life after he became trapped in a deep crevice near Oregon's Willamette River with dangerously low body temperature. The rescue shows how ordinary people paying attention can make the difference between life and death.
Three Central Oregon students just received $3,500 each to pursue their dreams through SELCO Community Credit Union's scholarship program. The awards are part of $77,500 distributed to 21 students across Oregon this year.
Seventeen Hoboken firefighters received awards for saving lives during dangerous emergencies and supporting fellow firefighters overseas. The ceremony honored heroes from construction site rescues, cliff saves, and a firefighter battling illness.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
When flames tore through six homes in Cochrane's Heartland community, firefighters didn't give up until everyone was safe, including one furious feline. The injured firefighter is recovering at home, and the rescued cat is expected to make a full recovery.
Colorado firefighters are mastering a high-stakes rescue drill that could save their teammates in burning buildings. The annual training prepares crews to rescue fallen firefighters in under three minutes.
When Arizona firefighter Robert Coleman Jr. was diagnosed with stage five kidney failure, his wife and fellow firefighter Maddie Geer didn't hesitate. She volunteered her kidney and turned out to be a perfect match.
A volunteer firefighter is recovering at home after suffering burns in a Fourth of July smoker accident, surrounded by overwhelming support from his community. Doctors expect Trenton Swenn to make a full recovery.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
Four Massachusetts firefighters pulled an unconscious woman from a smoke-filled burning building and performed CPR until her heart restarted. The dramatic February rescue earned the crew their department's highest honor at the 101st annual Firefighters Ball. #
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