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Daring Firefighter Saves Woman From Burning Building, Then Saves Her Financially

Nick Romano — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:15:52 +0000

A Philadelphia firefighter pulled a Superman-worthy stunt when he risked his own life rescuing a woman from a burning building, but his heroics extended far beyond that moment. When a warehouse fire broke out on Wednesday, Fran Cheney and his team arrived on the scene to put it out. It was Cheney, though, who battled [...]

Firefighter Braves Exploding Car [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:32:10 +0000

Cars are far less likely to explode in real life than they are in the movies. But when they do, you certainly don’t want your face anywhere close to the dramatic combustion.

The firefighter in this video had no choice on the matter, as he was trying to douse an already flaming car when it exploded right under his chin. Yet through some combination of testicular fortitude and confidence in his flame-retardant suit, the smoke eater doesn’t even flinch when the car blows up. Check out the amazing reaction below.

Firefighter Races – Hot New Sport? [VIDEOS]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:44:39 +0000

Firefighting isn’t just a job — it’s also a sport. Firematic Racing involves firefighters competing against the clock to complete tasks like assembling and climbing a ladder or fitting and shooting a hose. Though the sport is most popular in New York, its reach extends across the pond to Europe, too.