More than 30 Apopka firefighters complete Tunnel to Towers run despite storm; Nesta’s plan for Apopka resource center draws hope and caution from service groups; Orange County approves $9 billion budget with $1.1 billion for public safety; and more: zc.vg/xoegq
September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
More than 30 Apopka firefighters complete Tunnel to Towers run despite storm; Nesta’s plan for Apopka resource center draws hope and caution from service groups; Orange County approves $9 billion budget with $1.1 billion for public safety; and more: zc.vg/xoegq
A fire hit a gas pipeline between al-Shula and #DeirezZor after an explosion the Syrian Petroleum Company blamed on “sabotage.” The blaze halted gas supplies from al-Jabsa to power plants. Firefighters isolated the affected section and worked to extinguish it.
#Syria #Energy
#Syria #Energy
September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A fire hit a gas pipeline between al-Shula and #DeirezZor after an explosion the Syrian Petroleum Company blamed on “sabotage.” The blaze halted gas supplies from al-Jabsa to power plants. Firefighters isolated the affected section and worked to extinguish it.
#Syria #Energy
#Syria #Energy
There will be no point in any climate change initiatives if we allow th United States to overrun us. We need to shore up our sovereignty first. It’s akin to requesting that the firefighters that are trying to save your house conserve water.
September 29, 2026 at 1:54 PM
There will be no point in any climate change initiatives if we allow th United States to overrun us. We need to shore up our sovereignty first. It’s akin to requesting that the firefighters that are trying to save your house conserve water.
Magical Catholic girls get a full solo mode and get to dominate Genesys but not my anime firefighters 😭🙃
September 29, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Magical Catholic girls get a full solo mode and get to dominate Genesys but not my anime firefighters 😭🙃
@anthropy Lithium battery fires aren't like regular fires. Water doesn't "put them out" but rather suppresses the heat of the runaway thermal event.
But you need A WHOLE HECK OF A LOT OF WATER to keep that battery pack cool while it's in RTE. Firefighters use easily dozens of times as much […]
But you need A WHOLE HECK OF A LOT OF WATER to keep that battery pack cool while it's in RTE. Firefighters use easily dozens of times as much […]
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September 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM
@anthropy Lithium battery fires aren't like regular fires. Water doesn't "put them out" but rather suppresses the heat of the runaway thermal event.
But you need A WHOLE HECK OF A LOT OF WATER to keep that battery pack cool while it's in RTE. Firefighters use easily dozens of times as much […]
But you need A WHOLE HECK OF A LOT OF WATER to keep that battery pack cool while it's in RTE. Firefighters use easily dozens of times as much […]
Kyiv firefighters show what their few moments of rest look like after responding to the aftermath of a horrible russian attack.
Resting right on the floor, still in their protective gear.
Thank you to these brave people for their dangerous, exhausting, and life-saving work.
Resting right on the floor, still in their protective gear.
Thank you to these brave people for their dangerous, exhausting, and life-saving work.
September 29, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Kyiv firefighters show what their few moments of rest look like after responding to the aftermath of a horrible russian attack.
Resting right on the floor, still in their protective gear.
Thank you to these brave people for their dangerous, exhausting, and life-saving work.
Resting right on the floor, still in their protective gear.
Thank you to these brave people for their dangerous, exhausting, and life-saving work.
When everyone else is trying to get away from the emergency, firefighters are heading straight toward it.
They step into danger, uncertainty and chaos to help people they may have never met.
That kind of courage deserves recognition. 🚒🔥
They step into danger, uncertainty and chaos to help people they may have never met.
That kind of courage deserves recognition. 🚒🔥
September 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
When everyone else is trying to get away from the emergency, firefighters are heading straight toward it.
They step into danger, uncertainty and chaos to help people they may have never met.
That kind of courage deserves recognition. 🚒🔥
They step into danger, uncertainty and chaos to help people they may have never met.
That kind of courage deserves recognition. 🚒🔥
LIVE: Public sector workers protest in France
Public sector workers, including civil servants and firefighters, protest in Paris, France, as part of nationwide strikes amid rising fuel prices. #protest #france #paris #publicsector #firefighters #strike #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest…
Public sector workers, including civil servants and firefighters, protest in Paris, France, as part of nationwide strikes amid rising fuel prices. #protest #france #paris #publicsector #firefighters #strike #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest…
LIVE: Public sector workers protest in France
Public sector workers, including civil servants and firefighters, protest in Paris, France, as part of nationwide strikes amid rising fuel prices. #protest #france #paris #publicsector #firefighters #strike #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:
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September 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
LIVE: Public sector workers protest in France
Public sector workers, including civil servants and firefighters, protest in Paris, France, as part of nationwide strikes amid rising fuel prices. #protest #france #paris #publicsector #firefighters #strike #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest…
Public sector workers, including civil servants and firefighters, protest in Paris, France, as part of nationwide strikes amid rising fuel prices. #protest #france #paris #publicsector #firefighters #strike #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest…
Did the firefighters console Donnie after his hair raising ride to the Towers on the ladder truck?
September 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Did the firefighters console Donnie after his hair raising ride to the Towers on the ladder truck?
Firefighters are investigating after they say a trash fire spread to a vacant home in northeast Oklahoma City on Tuesday morning. https://bit.ly/4z1vGsy
September 29, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Firefighters are investigating after they say a trash fire spread to a vacant home in northeast Oklahoma City on Tuesday morning. https://bit.ly/4z1vGsy
California race loses 50-60 bikes after structure fire
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station…
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station…
California race loses 50-60 bikes after structure fire
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station ABC-10 interviewed a firefighter who described how the fire site became hazmat, with air quality monitoring, because the golf carts all had lithium-ion tanks.
mlbnews.site
September 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
California race loses 50-60 bikes after structure fire
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station…
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station…
California race loses 50-60 bikes after structure fire
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station…
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station…
California race loses 50-60 bikes after structure fire
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station ABC-10 interviewed a firefighter who described how the fire site became hazmat, with air quality monitoring, because the golf carts all had lithium-ion tanks.
mlbnews.site
September 29, 2026 at 12:48 PM
California race loses 50-60 bikes after structure fire
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station…
As many as 60 golf clubs were destroyed after a structure fire at a Sacramento golf course. Teal Bend Golf, located near the Sacramento airport, had vehicles in storage overnight. Firefighters responded at 2 a.m. to the scene. TV station…
Source on "forever chemical" reduction: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Effect of Plasma and Blood Donations on PFAS Levels in Firefighters in Australia
This randomized clinical trial examines the effect of blood or plasma donations on serum levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances among firefighters in Australia.
jamanetwork.com
September 29, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Source on "forever chemical" reduction: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Study shows pride and sense of belonging “essential” for “constant exposure” to risk
(apoiado pelos Fundos Europeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional ALGARVE2030)
(apoiado pelos Fundos Europeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional ALGARVE2030)
Professional pride protects firefighters and police from emotional exhaustion – Portugal Resident
Professional pride protects firefighters and police from emotional exhaustion; Study shows pride and sense of belonging “essential”
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September 29, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Study shows pride and sense of belonging “essential” for “constant exposure” to risk
(apoiado pelos Fundos Europeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional ALGARVE2030)
(apoiado pelos Fundos Europeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional ALGARVE2030)
Firefighters on Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, responded to the scene of a building fire near 38th and North in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee building fire, 38th and North, rubbish burning on 1st floor
Firefighters on Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, responded to the scene of a building fire near 38th and North in Milwaukee.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Firefighters on Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, responded to the scene of a building fire near 38th and North in Milwaukee.
They videoed themselves shooting a fireworks cannon from the back of a truck at other drivers in a county under a burn ban that sparked a wildfire that wiped out a town and killed a man and his dogs who were fleeing the inferno. The fire was so bad that firefighters had to abandon their trucks.
VIDEO: Fireworks launched from moving truck may have sparked deadly wildfire
Authorities released a video of an 18-year-old launching lit Roman candles from a moving vehicle on July 4, which they say caused a deadly wildfire in Washington state.
www.wbaltv.com
September 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM
They videoed themselves shooting a fireworks cannon from the back of a truck at other drivers in a county under a burn ban that sparked a wildfire that wiped out a town and killed a man and his dogs who were fleeing the inferno. The fire was so bad that firefighters had to abandon their trucks.
The Urbana City Council approved a formal partnership to train local firefighters Monday evening.
https://www.wandtv.com/2026/09/29/urbana-city-council-approves-firefighter-academy/
https://www.wandtv.com/2026/09/29/urbana-city-council-approves-firefighter-academy/
September 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The Urbana City Council approved a formal partnership to train local firefighters Monday evening.
https://www.wandtv.com/2026/09/29/urbana-city-council-approves-firefighter-academy/
https://www.wandtv.com/2026/09/29/urbana-city-council-approves-firefighter-academy/
Casper Fire is stepping up for future firefighters by donating two retired pumpers to Casper College, enhancing hands-on training for students in the fire-science program!
Learn more here
#CasperNatronaCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #EducationTraining #CasperFireScience
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#CasperNatronaCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #EducationTraining #CasperFireScience
Casper Fire seeks permission to donate two 27‑year‑old pumpers to Casper College and apply for federal hazmat/rescue grant
Fire leadership asked council to authorize donating two retired pumpers to Casper College's fire‑science program for training; the department also sought approval to apply for a regional pass‑through Homeland Security grant to buy hazmat analyzers and rescue equipment (staff cited a combined grant value of about $250,136).
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September 29, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Casper Fire is stepping up for future firefighters by donating two retired pumpers to Casper College, enhancing hands-on training for students in the fire-science program!
Learn more here
#CasperNatronaCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #EducationTraining #CasperFireScience
Learn more here
#CasperNatronaCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #EducationTraining #CasperFireScience
France’s €54bn Budget Squeeze Triggers Mass Public Sector Strike as Debt Limits Loom
France’s €54bn Budget Squeeze Triggers Mass Public Sector Strike as Debt Limits Loom
More than 170 demonstrations erupted across France on Tuesday as public sector workers, firefighters, and high school students mounted a nationwide strike against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s upcoming €54bn fiscal consolidation package. Coming just two days before the government formally prese
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September 29, 2026 at 12:09 PM
France’s €54bn Budget Squeeze Triggers Mass Public Sector Strike as Debt Limits Loom
As someone recently becoming a politician by running for county board I’m finding what some of the problems are.
Someone that claimed to be a Dem recently was at a campaign event for my maga opponent.
Why also wouldn’t public servants support each other like teachers, police, firefighters?
Someone that claimed to be a Dem recently was at a campaign event for my maga opponent.
Why also wouldn’t public servants support each other like teachers, police, firefighters?
September 29, 2026 at 11:49 AM
As someone recently becoming a politician by running for county board I’m finding what some of the problems are.
Someone that claimed to be a Dem recently was at a campaign event for my maga opponent.
Why also wouldn’t public servants support each other like teachers, police, firefighters?
Someone that claimed to be a Dem recently was at a campaign event for my maga opponent.
Why also wouldn’t public servants support each other like teachers, police, firefighters?
Supposedly pork is the meat familiar to Americans that is most like human in its composition and taste. A lot of firefighters go off bacon once they attend a fire with casualties.
September 29, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Supposedly pork is the meat familiar to Americans that is most like human in its composition and taste. A lot of firefighters go off bacon once they attend a fire with casualties.
The Apopka City Commission just ratified a groundbreaking three-year contract aimed at strengthening firefighter recruitment and retention, ensuring stability for our heroes in the community.
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#ApopkaOrangeCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #WorkforceRetention #PublicSafety
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#ApopkaOrangeCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #WorkforceRetention #PublicSafety
Apopka City Commission unanimously ratifies three‑year firefighters contract
The Apopka City Commission voted unanimously Sept. 24 to ratify a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 5293 covering fiscal years 26/27 through 28/29; the contract was presented as a retention and recruitment tool after several residents urged ratification during public comment.
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September 29, 2026 at 11:32 AM
The Apopka City Commission just ratified a groundbreaking three-year contract aimed at strengthening firefighter recruitment and retention, ensuring stability for our heroes in the community.
Click to read more!
#ApopkaOrangeCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #WorkforceRetention #PublicSafety
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#ApopkaOrangeCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #WorkforceRetention #PublicSafety
Meet the Mules feeding the firefighters battling Yosemite's Dome Fire
Meet the Mules feeding the firefighters battling Yosemite’s Dome Fire
A team of mules traveled from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest to provide food and supplies to firefighters battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite.
www.wjtv.com
September 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Meet the Mules feeding the firefighters battling Yosemite's Dome Fire
🚰💥 Siemensstadt underwater! A massive water main burst on Ohmstraße at 2:30 AM, drowning 14 basements & leaving 1,200 residents without power. 50 firefighters slinging sandbags. City infrastructure leaking faster than municipal secrets! 🏊♂️📉 #Berlin #Siemensstadt #Spandau #Wasserrohrbruch
September 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
🚰💥 Siemensstadt underwater! A massive water main burst on Ohmstraße at 2:30 AM, drowning 14 basements & leaving 1,200 residents without power. 50 firefighters slinging sandbags. City infrastructure leaking faster than municipal secrets! 🏊♂️📉 #Berlin #Siemensstadt #Spandau #Wasserrohrbruch