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Rick Cousins firefighting career began when he was just a teen.

Some Wilkes-Barre officials are displeased that two district judges imposed fines for violating the city fireworks ordinance that are substantially less than what’s allowed under state law.

Officials said the blaze erupted into a 3-alarm firefight, prompting help from nearby departments to douse the flames.

Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department is sending 17,000 respirators to first responders in Ukraine.

​​​​​​​Assistant Fire Chief Gerald Moynahan, 84, has served as a member of the Eliot, Maine, Fire Department for 60 years. He has no plans to retire.

Ohio officials suspect carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of a rash of illnesses at a motel pool that sent more than a dozen people to hospitals. The first case reported...

MORRISTOWN — A town of Oswegatchie home sustained minor fire and smoke damage following a Wednesday night fire.

Ocean State Job Lot donates PPE to Wilkes-Barre first responders A total of $12,000 worth of masks, face shields and cleaning products has been donated to the police and fire departments in the city. Author: Chelsea Strub Updated: 7:15 PM EST January 15, 2021 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On Friday, emergency officials and the Mayor of Wilkes-Barre shared a moment of mutual gratitude with the folks who work at Ocean State Job Lot in the city.  People from the store pres...

Incredible life-saving rescue caught on body camera NBCs Morgan Chesky has the amazing story and the breathtaking video PORTER, Ind. (KYMA, KECY) - A dramatic rescue captured on camera... "Stay with them, okay?…. Where?… Comin to ya, comin to ya. Were comin to ya. Pry bar! We need a pry bar!" said a rescuer. "Wheres she at? Ohhh, Okay, okay, okay… Here, get your leg out…" he said. The video released Wednesday shows the chilling aftermath of a house explosion in Porter, Indiana in Sept...