Exploding Tire That Killed L.A. County Firefighter ‘Like a Bomb’
Firefighter Andrew Pontious had sprayed water near the vehicle for about two minutes when one of its nearly seven-foot tires exploded.
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Five Rescued as Boat Burns, Sinks off Catalina Island in CA
A 51-foot power vessel caught fire off Catalina over the weekend, and firefighters could not save it.
Fallen L.A. County (CA) Firefighter Andrew Pontious Remembered
The 19-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Fire Department was killed in the line of duty when part of a burning front-loader exploded.
CA Firefighter Killed, Another Injured While Battling Truck Fire
A Los Angeles County (CA) firefighter was killed and another was injured while battling a truck fire at a quarry, according to news reports.
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LACoFD Captain Dies of Apparent Heart Attack
Captain Steven McCann, 48, collapsed after the department received an emergency call.
Los Angeles County (CA) Announces Death of Firefighter
The Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department announced the death of Firefighter Jonathan Van Oeffelen on March 24, 2024.
Los Angeles County (CA) Firefighter Dies in House Fire
While operating the interior of a single-family home, Firefighter Flagler became trapped and was overcome by fire conditions.
Photos: Crews Control Val Verde (CA) House Fire
Rick McClure shared photos of firefighters responding to a multiple-alarm fire that ravaged a home in the unincorporated community of Val Verde.
Photos: CA Firefighters Battle Lake Pyramid Brush Fire
Rick McClure shared some photos of firefighters operating at a recent brush fire in California.
Unusual Tools for Unusual Rescue Calls
Unusual incidents often exceed the scope of written guidelines, challenging emergency responders to rely more heavily on their experience and critical judgment.