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Injured NC Firefighter Recalls Fall Through Collapsed Floor
From digtriad.com:
A firefighter who fell through a floor while fighting a house fire this weekend said he's happy to be alive and thankful for his co-workers.Continue
"I feel very fortunate," said Winston-Salem Fire Captain Darron Southern. "The good Lord was looking out for me. It was bad enough to fall down and fall eight feet. But, to only receive a bruised shoulder, I…
Added by Fire Engineering on March 10, 2011 at 8:39am — No Comments
TX Firefighter in Intensive Care After Mobile Home Fire
A mobile home fire at the corner of Beeline Lane and Amy Lane early Monday morning sent one Harker Heights firefighter to the hospital and displaced four adults.Continue
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The firefighter remained in the Scott & White Intensive Care Unit in Temple with fellow firefighters by his side on Monday evening, Fire Chief Jack Collier…
Added by Fire Engineering on March 8, 2011 at 8:53am — No Comments
FL Firefighter Injured in Floor Collapse
From the Associated Press by way of MiamiHerald.com:
A Daytona Beach firefighter is recovering from injuries after the first level of a burning home collapsed and dropped him into the basement.Read the full report… ContinueThe firefighter was searching for victims in Friday night's house fire when the floor gave way. He was taken to the hospital with a leg injury. He has not been identified.
Added by Fire Engineering on March 6, 2011 at 7:59am — No Comments
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