Good News Notes: “A surveillance camera on an Idaho Falls home captured firefighters performing acts of kindness last Thursday. The video shows an Idaho Falls ambulance parked on the street with several firefighters shoveling snow off driveways and sidewalks. One resident was amazed at what he witnessed and sent the footage to EastIdahoNews.com.” View the…
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Plymouth puppy gets stuck in ceiling; firefighters come to the rescue
Good News Notes: “A little pup got itself in a big pickle Wednesday night in a Plymouth home. Plymouth firefighters were called to a home on a report that a puppy had gotten itself trapped inside the walls, according to a Facebook post from the city of Plymouth. Somehow, the puppy found a small opening…
First responders rescue people trapped in home by flood waters
Good News Notes: “Floodwaters trapped people inside their Rutherford County home during severe weather Wednesday night. Rutherford County emergency officials say three people were trapped in the home on S Windrow Road. The first floor of the home was reportedly underwater, leaving the residents trapped on the second floor.” View the whole story here: https://www.newschannel5.com/news/first-responders-rescue-people-trapped-in-home-by-flood-waters
Elderly Somerville Resident Saved By Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Good News Notes: “An elderly resident was saved by a carbon monoxide detector installed under a grant program, according to the Somerville Fire Department. Firefighters were called to a Central Street home to investigate a fire alarm and found a carbon monoxide detector going off in the basement. The detector was installed by the Somerville…
Spokane firefighters rescue woman from Spokane River near Maple Street Bridge
Good News Notes: “Spokane firefighters rescued a woman from the chilly Spokane River near the Maple Street Bridge early Tuesday afternoon. The Spokane Fire Department responded to the bridge just after noon for a water rescue, according to dispatch records. Spokane police officers reported a woman in her 20s was in the river, about 25…
Crews fight fire at Kansas City Zoo building, all animals rescued
Good News Notes: “Firefighters said a fire inside the Kansas City Zoo is now out. The fire started in an overnight building that houses meerkats and other small animals, around 3 a.m. KMBC has learned all animals were rescued from the building. A zoo spokesperson said a veterinarian is examining the animals now. Fire officials…
Escambia firefighters rescue pets in second Warrington house fire of the day
Good News Notes: “Firefighters rescued several pets from a second house fire in the Warrington area of Escambia County (Florida) Monday afternoon.” “It was initially reported that a woman was trapped inside the home, but everyone got out safe. Five cats, two birds, and four dogs were rescued from the home.” View the whole story…
Firefighters rescue 12-year-old dog after he falls through thin ice – myfox8.com
Good News Notes: “Tuff the 12-year-old English Bulldog is back playing in the comfort of his own home after firefighters saved his life when fell through thin ice Friday, WTMJ reports. Just past where the ice turns to ten-feet-deep water outside the south Milwaukee Yacht Club, firefighters yelled at people to get off the ice and quickly…
Hero fighters rescue Atlanta mom, children from burning apartment
Good News Notes: “Atlanta firefighters say it took a combination of teamwork and training to successfully rescue a young mother and her two children from a burning apartment fire on Cleveland Avenue in the early morning hours of January 17.” “Officials are also applauding the actions of two particular firefighters – Dustin Sikes, a rookie…
Kauai firefighters rescue 13 hikers at Hanakapiai
Good News Notes: “Hanalei firefighters on Sunday successfully rescued 13 hikers who had been stranded in Hanakapiai on Kauai. The Kalalau Trail, meanwhile, reopened Tuesday after the Hanakapiai stream returned to normal levels. It was closed since Thursday due to high stream levels, state Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said. The trail is…