Newly released body camera video shows the moments first responders arrived on the scene of the Marion County bus crash that killed eight people and injured dozens of others. It gives a glimpse of just how chaotic the scene was when first responders and good Samaritans tried to rescue migrant workers. Xavier Casdellano was one […]
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Union County to honor first responders who go above and beyond the call of duty
On March 29, 2023, Union Township Fire Capt. Kenneth DeHart and Firefighter Cody Mendoza-Ryals were called to a blaze at a three-story building on Chestnut Street. As they rushed up the stairs with a hose and other tools, forced their way into one second-story, smoke-filled apartment and navigated their way toward the fire, they spotted […]
Wife of late fire chief works to dedicate part of Interstate 25 to first responders
DENVER (KDVR) — A portion of Interstate 25 may soon be dedicated to first responders in honor of a fire chief who died from a job-related cancer. In December of 2019, Lori Jackson lost her husband Troy, and South Metro Fire Rescue lost a beloved chief. Why are firetrucks in Denver white, not red? “He […]
Body camera footage captures first responders’ reactions in wake of Baltimore bridge collapse
Body camera footage caught the moment first responders were left shocked by the Baltimore bridge collapse. “This is [expletive] bad,” one officer is heard saying in the footage. “Like, there is no bridge.” In the video, which was originally published by The Baltimore Banner, an officer is heard stuttering while standing on a boat as […]
Body camera footage captures first responders’ reactions in wake of Baltimore bridge collapse
Body camera footage caught the moment first responders were left shocked by the Baltimore bridge collapse. “This is [expletive] bad,” one officer is heard saying in the footage. “Like, there is no bridge.” In the video, which was originally published by The Baltimore Banner, an officer is heard stuttering while standing on a boat as […]
Body camera footage captures first responders’ reactions in wake of Baltimore bridge collapse
Body camera footage caught the moment first responders were left shocked by the Baltimore bridge collapse. “This is [expletive] bad,” one officer is heard saying in the footage. “Like, there is no bridge.” In the video, which was originally published by The Baltimore Banner, an officer is heard stuttering while standing on a boat as […]
2 shot at Concord Mall during Saturday night carnival: First responders
Two people were shot at the Concord Mall on Saturday as a carnival wrapped up for the night, according to first responder radio communications. Delaware State Police, New Castle County Paramedics and other agencies, including Talleyville Fire Company, were called to the mall just after 10:45 p.m. for the shooting, according to fire company call […]
First responders participate in full-scales exercises with National Guard in Jamestown
May 11—JAMESTOWN — The full-scales exercises with the North Dakota National Guard on Tuesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 9, in Jamestown are a good learning experience for local law enforcement officers, according to Scott Edinger, chief of police with the Jamestown Police Department. “This isn’t an opportunity we get all the time to train […]
Mitchell first responders Tegethoff and Young recognized for exemplary service, leadership
May 10—MITCHELL — Saving lives, continuous learning, and mentoring define the missions of two Mitchell first responders, earning them an award for excellence. Detective Casey Tegethoff and firefighter Mac Young received the Pursuit of Excellence award from the city recently for their respective departments. The annual award is presented to an employee from the department […]
Escambia County first responders ‘train for every possible scenario’ at Grain Bin Rescue class
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Fire Rescue Department says they “train for every possible scenario,” and that’s what they were doing Wednesday in Santa Rosa County. UPDATE: 17-year-old killed in Mobile shooting According to a Facebook post shared by the department, ECFR Special Operations Team members attended a specialized rescue class hosted […]
Day 6 of Karen Read trial as first responders continue testifying
Live court video, updates: Day 6 of Karen Read trial as first responders continue testifying Tuesday marks Day 6 of witness testimony in the Karen Read murder trial as first responders who were called to the scene of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s death in Canton continue to take the stand. A Canton police lieutenant […]
Overtime payouts make first responders among the highest-paid New Castle County employees
New Castle County government’s top earners for 2023 remain members of the Police Department and other first responders along with a few administrative officials. Delaware Online/The News Journal analyzed the salary data, which showed that 49 employees made over $150,000 in 2023, 10 more than the employee data showed last year. Employee wages consistently make […]