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'I'm still breathing': Guilford firefighter is ready to get back to work after paralyzing stroke
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (328+ words) A Piedmont Triad firefighter is showing the true meaning of resilience. He suffered a stroke days before Christmas and is now on the road to recovery. He spoke with WXII about why giving up is not an option. Since he…...
'You got her?': Bodycam shows dramatic rescue of 4-year-old from Wisconsin fire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (240+ words) Warning: The video above contains sensitive content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Authorities have released body camera footage showing the dramatic rescue of a 4-year-old girl from a burning Wisconsin home. The rescue happened at a house fire…...
‘Thank you for my son’: Family reunites with first responders who saved 4-year-old
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (393+ words) Florida's Collier County Emergency Medical Services honored first responders Tuesday during the Phoenix Awards ceremony at the local library, recognizing extraordinary lifesaving efforts across the county. Among those honored were the EMS crews who helped save the life of 4-year-old…...
The Weight of the Call: Addressing mental health challenges for first responders
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (799+ words) 'The body is under a significant amount of stress for a very long time' Pittsburgh firefighter Brian Matts, a 20-year veteran with Engine Company 28 in Beechview, underwent a brain scan for PTSD and other mental trauma accumulated over the years....