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Buried alive: Gainesville firefighters rescue construction worker
(The Ledger) - Gainesville firefighters rescued a construction worker at a Gainesville hospital who fell into a deep hole and was covered by dirt Thursday morning. Gainesville Fire Rescue crews used harnesses and ladders to get the man to safety. The incident was reported at 9:15 a.m. at the Malcom [...]
DeKalb firefighter adopts puppy after responding to rescue call
(WSB-TV) - Dekalb firefighters got one adorable call Saturday when they were asked to rescue a puppy who was stranded on the bank of a nearby pond. DeKalb Company 24 was able to get him to safety after Animal Control could not reach him. Animal Control told firefighters the puppy had no [...]
Volunteer Firefighter On Way To Work Rescues Family From House Fire
(CBS) - Tyler Hanson happens to be a volunteer firefighter in Rutherford. He said he spotted smoke coming from a house on Union Avenue in Passaic on his way to work on Monday. No one was on the scene yet. The home’s residents weren’t even awake, so the good Samaritan woke [...]
Cobb Co. firefighter who saved boy from High Falls honored at Georgia Public Safety awards
https://youtu.be/k50Jl8TsoS4 (13WMAZ) - 12 awards were given Thursday for saving lives, and 2 for outstanding job performance. Law enforcement from all across Georgia joined forces to recognize their brave colleagues. Governor Nathan Deal addressed the public safety community that works to protect Georgia every day. "They're all the best [...]
Officer scales building, rescues 4 from New Jersey condo fire
(WABC) - Several police officers are being hailed as heroes after they rescued residents from a fire at a condominium complex in New Jersey over the weekend. Authorities say Port Authority Police Officer John Shaughnessy was leaving his townhouse in North Brunswick around 10:30 p.m. Saturday when he observed flames [...]
Firefighters Rescue Person Hanging From Second Story Window
(Loganville Patch) - Gwinnett firefighters rescued a person hanging from second-story window Tuesday night during a fire. All patients have been transported to the hospital due to smoke inhalation; their injuries appear to be non-life threatening. After two searches, firefighters were able to rescue two kittens. At 8:46 p.m., firefighters responded [...]