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Eric Adams Defends Firing Firefighter who Died of Heart Attack, Leaving Family in Financial Hole - 'That's Just Life'

The New York Firefighters Foundation ripped city leaders for prioritizing migrants over Americans such as the late firefighter and his family.

 By Johnathan Jones, The Western Journal  May 1, 2024

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CA Firefighter, Husband and Father of Two Shot and Killed While Fighting Dumpster Fire

A California firefighter lost his life while on duty Monday as the senseless attacks against first responders continue around the country. 

 By Grant Atkinson, The Western Journal  January 31, 2022

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New Hampshire Firefighters Rescue Two Men and Dog Trapped in Mud Flats at Low Tide

One of the men in particular had stepped too close to the water and became trapped in waist-deep mud. His hunting partner called for help.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  December 15, 2021

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Firefighters Make Heroic Rescue After Kids Get Trapped in 16-Inch Storm Drain

Two adolescents this week, for some unknown reason, decided to personally check out the inside of a 16-inch storm water pipe.

 By The Western Journal  November 14, 2021

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Rescue Caught on Video: Construction Worker Falls Into Trench on the Job, Coworker Jumps In After Him

When a construction worker fell into a 25-foot trench at a worksite, a fellow worker jumped down to rescue him - but he also got stuck.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  November 3, 2021

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When Fire Breaks Out in Home, 3-Year-Old Boy Hides Under Covers Until Deputy Makes Heroic Rescue

An older child might know to exit the home, call 911 or run to a neighbor, but the youngster hunkered down under the sheets on the bed.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 23, 2021

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After Little Girl Gets Into Terrible Car Crash, Firefighter Makes Amazing Commitment to Her

Bystander Allie Marie Schmalz spotted the firefighter quietly doing this important work and had to capture it.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  October 13, 2021

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800 Firefighters Battling Wildfire as It Nears Reagan Ranch

By Wednesday afternoon, Young America's Foundation reported the fire had spread to more than 13,000 acres.

 By Dillon Burroughs, The Western Journal  October 13, 2021

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Video: Driver's Shoes Melt to the Floor in Car Inferno, Heroic Rookie Cop Drags Him From Burning Vehicle

'Speaking to the fire department, they said if I would not have done that, it could've been life threatening for him.'

 By C. Douglas Golden, The Western Journal  October 4, 2021

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Senior Dog Rescued by Firefighters After Falling Into Abandoned Well and Treading Water for Four Hours

When Dickson Patton heard a faint bark from that area, he instantly realized what must have happened to his dog.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 30, 2021

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As Clintons, Bidens and Obamas Attended 9/11 Memorial Event, Trump Surprised Nearby Firemen

Video shows firefighters breaking into applause at Trump's appearance. He also dropped a hint about his intentions in 2024.

 By C. Douglas Golden, The Western Journal  September 12, 2021

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Teen's Favorite TV Show Prompts Her to Investigate Burning Smell, Finds People Trapped in Apartment Fire

Her dad grabbed some ladders and headed to the apartment, where the residents were attempting to climb out.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  September 3, 2021

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Dramatic Video Shows Moment Deaf Senior Dog Is Rescued from Storm Drain 2 Days After Going Missing

Finally, 11 hours after starting the rescue and days after Zoey had gone missing, she was brought up from beneath the road and returned to her family.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 26, 2021

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Rescuers Work for 3 Hours to Save Man Who Fell 25 Feet Into Salt Pile, Unable to Move

Firefighters planned to send a harness down so the man could hitch himself into it and get hauled up, but he had to free himself first.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 25, 2021

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Firefighters Race to the Rescue After Woman Jumps Into River to Save Senior Dog from Raging Current

Somehow, when Sienna went to the riverside to get a drink, she ended up falling in and getting swept off.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 23, 2021

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Age 7 Girl Battling Deadly, Incurable Condition Made Honorary Firefighter: 'This Was My Dream All Along'

On Tuesday, at a well-attended ceremony, 7-year-old Penny Saltray was sworn in as an honorary firefighter.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 20, 2021

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After Thief Steals Tip Jar from Twins' Lemonade Stand, Kind Police Officer Turns It All Around

Though the twins experienced poor behavior from the thief, they learned how to press on and not let one bad experience get the best of them. 

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 7, 2021

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Firefighters Rescue Motorist from Floating Truck After Attempt to Drive Through Severely Flooded Underpass

'Every time it rains, it floods out up underneath that underpass there. And cars go down there, and they got to rescue them out of there.'

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 7, 2021

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Family Escapes Through 2nd-Story Window During Armed Standoff After Suspect Barricades Door: Report

Thanks to the police and fire department, the situation was resolved without injury to the family members trapped upstairs.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 4, 2021

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Terrifying Bee Attack from 100-Pound Hive in Arizona Takes One Man's Life, Hospitalizes Several Others

One boy might have been stung more if it hadn't been for a nearby landscaper who risked - and ultimately lost - his life to protect the boy.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 3, 2021

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Paramedics Staying at Hotel Hear Mother's Screams, Jump Fence to Rescue Unresponsive Boy in Pool

It was certainly a traumatizing experience for the family, but they couldn't have been in a better place with all the paramedics on hand.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  July 31, 2021