From Angela Grant at InstantnewsWestU.com
In the thick of a smoke so oppressive that visibility was cut to a couple feet, the shadowy figures of the firefighters drifted in and out of sight. But their voices on the radio were loud and clear.
“We’ve got a victim,” called the tinny voice. “We’re trying to bring him [...]
By Katlynn Lanham in The Brazoria County Facts
Time and money are two of the biggest issues volunteer fire departments struggle with every day, which is why Lake Jackson’s firefighters have asked for City Council to pass new laws to help conserve both.
City Council discussed requiring gated communities in Lake Jackson to install a codeless [...]
By Anna Schumann in The Tomball Poupourri
The Tomball Fire Department’s call volume increased by nearly 200 calls in 2009 over 2008, according to a recent report produced by the department which states the department responded to 1,306 calls last year. The 180-call increase represents a bigger increase over the past four years; from 2007 to [...]
From KTRK News, Houston
A fast-acting neighbor helped save the life of a resident as flames burned her home near downtown Houston late last night.
Firefighters found flames coming from the front porch of the home on Drennen and Wilmer and quickly put out the fire. A woman was home at the time. A neighbor helped her [...]
By Moises Mendoza in The Houston Chronicle
Three firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries this morning after a fire engine ladder touched a power line, causing the truck to become electrified and a tire to explode.
The firefighters were testing equipment around 10:30 a.m. at Station 51, located at 6902 Bellaire Blvd. in southwest [...]
By Mike Glenn in The Houston Chronicle
Paramedics used a special oxygen mask developed for pets to help a small dog rescued from a burning apartment Friday afternoon in the Montrose area, authorities said. The fire broke out about 5:30 p.m. in an apartment in the 200 block of Emerson. The owner and his Chihuahua were [...]
From KHOU News, Houston
Investigators are trying to piece together a chain of events that led to a robbery, kidnapping and fire in northwest Harris County on Sunday. It happened at the Bad Boy Car and Audio Shop located in the 15800 block of Kuykendahl. Police said around 2 p.m., suspects robbed and kidnapped the shop [...]
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