FDNY Expands Water Rescue Training and Response

NEW YORK (DNAinfo) – The Fire Department of New York is rescuing more and more people from the city’s coasts — so they’re adding seven more ice and water companies in the five boroughs.

These firefighters train throughout the year in different weather situations, and in different bodies of water, to be ready for anything. This is a drill from the East River.

charlotte (NC) nightspot fire

Huge Plumes of Smoke Billow Skyward as Flames Engulf Popular Charlotte (NC) Nightspot

Smoke billowed near the uptown skyline as Charlotte firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at the popular Morehead Tavern nightspot on Saturday.
East Hempfield (PA) Arson

East Hempfield (PA) Fire Department Looking to Rebuild After Volunteers Charged With Arson

In February, three volunteer firefighters — Joshua Lightcap, 23, Mason Howard, 21, and a 16-year-old junior firefighter — were charged with deliberately setting five fires in October…