| OKLAHOMA FIREFIGHTER KILLED DURING RESCUE ATTEMPT The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com We regret to pass on to you that an Oklahoma Firefighter is dead, and another was injured, after they were swept down a storm drain during heavy rains in Claremore (NE of Tulsa). Firefighters were called to several duplex units just off Archer Court near Highway 20 around 2230 hours last night, Saturday, to rescue around ten people who were stuck inside their homes by rising waters.Around 2330, one of the Firefighters was swept into a storm drain. Reports are that the waters were so high, the firefighter likely never saw the storm drain that would soon sweep him to his death.Another firefighter, Zane James, rushed to the first firefighter's aid, but would soon end up swept into the drain himself.James was washed about 200 yards down the length of the drain, but suffered only minor injuries.It took rescue crews about two hours to recover the LODD Firefighter's body.The ten people flooded from their homes were sent to a nearby red cross shelter. Our condolences to all those affected. RIP.
MAINE FIREFIGHTER SUFFERS MEDICAL EMERGENCY/CRASHES APPARATUS
A Sanford (Maine) Firefighter is in the hospital after suffering a medical issue while responding to a fire. The Sanford FD was called to Lyman for mutual aid at a structure fire Saturday afternoon. On the way, the driver of the department's squad truck suffered a medical issue and crashed the truck into a guardrail. No one else was involved in the crash. The driver was taken to Maine Medical Center where he is listed as stable. We wish the FF a quick recovery.
Take Care. Be Careful. Pass it On.,
BillyG
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