VIDEO: Allen firefighters and the department's own fire chief ran up their training tower to rescue a teenager who collapsed during their citizen academy graduation exercises.
Jakob “JJ” Perez was thrilled. He had just completed the Allen Fire Department’s eight-week Citizens Fire Academy.
The academy allows a select number of citizens at least 18 years of age to learn about how the department works.
Members receive hands-on training and are able to go on ‘ride-alongs’ with AFD.
“He’s been dedicated to this,” said Perez’ sister Crystal Hall. “He’s always had this thing about being a hero.”
The 18-year-old and other academy members celebrated graduating from the academy last Thursday by demonstrating some of the skills they had learned.
KXAS-TV NBC 5 Fort Worth
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VIDEO: Jasper County fire crews endured one of the worst wildfire seasons in Texas history, while working with outdated equipment.
Now, thanks to FEMA, Jasper County Emergency Service District 4 is getting a breath of fresh air.
ESD 4 got over half a million dollars' worth of new equipment. Five departments will benefit from what is being called the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
"The facemasks were scratched. They were just used and worn," said Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Brett Clark.
Clark, along with the rest of the firefighters in ESD 4, is ready to use the brand new equipment.
"It's going to keep everybody safer, which keeps our community safer," Clark said.
Beech Grove Fire Chief James Gunter says they got the half a million dollar Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA in the beginning of 2023.
KBMT-TV ABC/NBC 12 Beaumont
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PHOTOS: After several days of being reported missing, one family's heartwarming reunion with their beloved dog was made possible by the efforts of the El Paso Fire Department.
The canine was discovered in a cave within McKelligon Canyon in northeast El Paso.
Upon receiving the distress call, dedicated rescue units mobilized to the site and successfully retrieved the stranded pup from its situation.
Following the rescue operation, the courageous canine received immediate medical attention to stabilize its condition, ensuring a swift recovery.
The cherished pet was reunited with its owner.
KFOX-TV FOX 14 El Paso
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VIDEO: “He was a little shook up, kind of scared because the water was rising and he was about to go into the back doors of the truck when we got him out,” Tioga Assistant Fire Chief Elvin Fisk said.
He was describing the moments he and his team saved an Amazon delivery truck driver from a flooded vehicle, Sunday evening.
“We were able to get down to within about 80 yards of it,” Fisk added.
The rescue happened on Horseshoe Road off of Range Creek, in between Collinsville and Tioga.
Responders had to use rope to get the driver to safety.
“We got the gentleman tied off, and then the rest of the team just made sure that we kept slack out of the ropes in case anything happened, and got him back to dry ground,” he replied.
KXII-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV/FOX 12 Sherman
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