Tag Archives: firefighter

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  Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Arson Inside His Own Home

  MOCANAQUA – Authorities in Luzerne County said Tuesday that a 20-year-old volunteer firefighter has been charged with arson for allegedly…
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  Firefighter Dies Battling Flames

  FACTORYVILLE — A firefighter in Wyoming County died in the line of duty early Thursday morning. The fire started at…
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  Rebuilding Mount Carbon Fire Company

  MOUNT CARBON — One week ago, a blaze ripped through two homes and wrecked a fire department in Schuylkill County….
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  Charges Withdrawn Against Scranton Firefighter

  SCRANTON — Prosecutors have withdrawn rape charges against a Scranton firefighter. Brian Scott was accused of sexually assaulting a woman…
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  Firefighter’s Home Destroyed By Flames

  COAL TOWNSHIP — Fire crews in Northumberland County tried in vain to save a fire chief’s burning home Thursday. It…
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  Fire Company Loses Equipment, Fire Truck after Devastating Fire

  MAHANOY CITY- A volunteer fire company in Schulykill County is picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed its fire company…
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  Working While Out on Worker’s Comp

  SCRANTON — Scranton firefighters risk injury every time they get a call. From inhaling smoke, to potentially slipping on ice…
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  Firefighter Hit by Drunk Driver

  STANDING STONE TOWNSHIP – State police in Bradford County say a firefighter was hit by a drunk driver. The crash happened…
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  Two Firefighters Injured During Training Course

  STROUD TOWNSHIP– Two firefighter instructors were taken to the hospital during a training course in Stroud Township Saturday afternoon. Chief…
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  Final Farewell for Junior Firefighter

  LACKAWAXEN TOWNSHIP – A final farewell for Junior Firefighter Lieutenant Jacob Daniels was tough for many first responders in Pike…
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  Volunteer Fire Company Fired?

  RICE TOWNSHIP — A chaotic meeting in a Luzerne County community Tuesday night. Supervisors in Rice Township voted Tuesday night…
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  Seven Townhouses Damaged From Fire

  EAST STROUDSBURG — Firefighters are battling a huge fire in Monroe County. Flames started around 6:30 p.m. Friday night at…