Good News Notes: “Former Baraboo firefighter Tate Robinson described his emotions as he rushed to his co-worker Andy Hansen in one word: ‘terror.’ That feeling was mixed with uncertainty. Robinson had just been approached by a resident of the Pewaukee neighborhood where he was trimming trees. The bystander told Robinson that Hansen had been injured…
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Buck rescued from frozen Colorado Springs pond
Good News Notes: “A buck that wandered onto a frozen pond and then fell into the water was rescued by a Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officer and members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department.” “CPW officer Cassidy English found the buck deep in the water in the Kissing Camels neighborhood around 5:30 p.m. Friday,…
South Metro firefighters’ act of kindness caught on cam
Good News Notes: “South Metro firefighters were caught on a doorbell cam doing something kind for a Centennial couple.” “Caryl Cox said her husband has been battling a longtime illness and on Tuesday needed an ambulance ride to the hospital.” “South Metro Fire Rescue responded, and the crew spent time shoveling the couple’s driveway to…
Dog rescued after falling into icy pond
Good News Notes: “Fire officials said two people tried rescuing the dog, but they fell through the ice in the process.” “When Engine Co. 10 arrived, the people had gotten out of the water. According to the release, the dog was spotted 50 feet from the shore, still in the icy water.” “One firefighter put…
Mom thanks firefighter who stopped in freezing cold to fix daughters’ car seats
Good News Notes: “Crystal Holland, a mom of three, faced a dilemma common to parents as she was ready to take her middle child, a 5-year-old daughter, to school Wednesday morning.” “Holland, of Elon, North Carolina, had taken the car seat for her youngest child, a 2-year-old daughter, out of the car the night before…
Kauai firefighters rescue hiker who fell about 30 feet
Good News Notes: “Kauai firefighters rescued a 35-year-old man who fell about 30 feet from a cliff while hiking near Polihale State Park, firefighters said.” “Firefighters climbed up the mountain to the man, who had serious injuries to his leg, chest, and back. Firefighters secured him to a backboard and placed him in a net…
Make way for ducklings: firefighters save 20,000 baby birds
Good News Notes: “Firefighters in Hungary acted fast to save 20,000 ducklings from a barn fire.” “After working to extinguish the blaze, firefighters used buckets to scoop up the ducklings, which had huddled together for safety, making them easier to catch.” “After being examined by a veterinarian, firefighters carefully placed the ducklings in another barn…
Stuart Fire Rescue uses new equipment to keep firefighters safe from deadly contaminants
Good News Notes: “From fighting fires to fighting harmful exposures of contaminants, firefighting is one of the most dangerous professions, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.” “The federal agency recently undertook two large studies focused on firefighter cancer and concluded that firefighters face a 9 percent increase in cancer diagnoses, and…
2 women firefighters earn historic firsts in Raleigh Fire Department
Good News Notes: “The promotion makes her the first African American woman to hold that rank in the Raleigh Fire Department.” “She said she sees the significance of what she’s accomplished.” “During the same ceremony, Alexandra Gutierez became the first Hispanic female to achieve the rank of captain.” View the whole story here: https://abc11.com/society/2-raleigh-firefighters-get-promoted-make-history/5661900/
John Cena Donating $500k to Help Battle California Fires
Good News Notes: “John Cena‘s putting LOTS of money where his mouth is … donating $500,000 to first responders helping to battle the California wildfires.” “And, as fate would have it, Cena also happens to be promoting his new movie, “Playing With Fire” — a comedy about firefighters which opens next month.” “Cena says shooting…