Multiple fatalities and injuries in New York I-95 bus crash

On Saturday, March 12, 2011 at approximately 5:30a.m. a World Wide Travel tour bus loaded with passengers on the way back to Chinatown New York from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, was involved in a horrific crash on I-95 near the Westchester County/Bronx border. The tour bus driver lost control of the bus struck a guardrail, flipped onto its side traveling nearly 500 feet and striking a large highway sign which impaled and cut through the length of the tour bus at window level.

As many as 14 passengers were killed in the crash and at least 17 others were injured, including the bus driver. Some of the injured are reportedly in serious condition. There are some reports that the bus driver swerved to avoid a truck, however the cause of the crash is still under investigation and toxicology test results are pending.


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Rural Perry County, PA house fire claims the lives of 7 children

****Photos courtesy of The Patriot News****

Late Tuesday night, March, 8, 2011, Perry County 911 received multiple calls reporting a house on fire on Madison Road in Southwest Madison Township. First arriving units encountered a fully involved two-story wood frame house and responders were immediately informed by a a couple outside, that seven of their children were still inside the house. The fire spread quickly throughout the house and any rescue attempts were unsuccessful. The children, six girls and a boy, ranging in ages 9 months to 11 years old, were found in three separate rooms in house.

A 3-year old child escaped the burning house and ran to the near by barn where her mother was milking cows, to tell her about the fire. The father of the children was asleep in his milk delivery truck approximately a mile down the road from the house. The mother picked up her 3 year old child and ran to neighboring houses to have them call 9-1-1, she then the mile down the road with the 3 year old to where her husband's truck was parked, banged on the windows of the truck to wake him and alert him of the fire. The three of them ran back to the house and discovered the house was fully involved.



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Fast moving fire in Fayette County, PA claims life of 11 month old boy

On Saturday, March 5, 2011 at approximately 5:05a.m. Station 38 fire units were dispatched to a house fire with entrapment in the 2800-block of Morgantown Road in Georges Township, Fayette County. Chief 38 arrived on the scene within moments and assumed Morgantown Road command, reporting heavy fire from a 2-story wood frame residential structure, with confirmed pediatric entrapment. Command immediately requested mutual aid from station 16.

Firefighters conducted a primary search for the trapped child. The child was found in his crib in one of the bedrooms. Firefighters removed Jace Haines and placed him in the care of EMS personnel. He was rushed to Uniontown hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The fire was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes. Cause of the fire is under investigation.


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Wind driven blaze in Brooklyn apartment building leaves one woman dead, 4 other occupants injured and 25 FDNY firefighters injured

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On Saturday, February 19, 2011, at approximately 6:40p.m. multiple callers reported fire in an apartment building on E.29th Street, with entrapment. The fire quickly escalated to 5-alarms, as 50mph winds helped fuel the fire, spreading it throughout the multi-story brick apartment building. During the blaze, a mayday was called. It has been reported that 25 FDNY Bravest were injured battling the intense blaze. The fast moving fire also claimed the life of a 64 year old female resident on the upper floor of the building and also injured 4 other tenants that resided in the building. The building was a total loss!


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Another St. Petersburg Officer shot and killed

Sadly another St. Petersburg Florida police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tuesday, February 21, 2011, as he and his partner investigated a prowler call. Veteran Police Officer David Crawford was shot multiple times by a 16-year-old male, who he was conducting a field contact with. Officer Crawford is the third St. Petersburg police officer to be killed in the line of duty in the past month.


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Gas pipeline explosion in Columbiana County Ohio rocks several homes in eastern Ohio

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On Thursday, February 10, 2011 Columbiana County Ohio 9-1-1 center were flooded with calls reporting a massive explosion and fireball in the area of US 30 and State Route 9, west of Lisbon Ohio. The massive explosion shook several homes and the intense fire could be seen for miles, even as far away as Moon Township and Beaver County, Pennsylvania. There were initial concerns that a commercial aircraft may have crashed, as Greater Pittsburgh Airport received a call from Washington DC indicating a large explosion/fire northwest of the airport. Air Traffic control tower had no reports of missing planes or planes in distress.

Responding Police and Fire units reported a huge fireball at least 200 feet high in the distance. Crews arriving on the scene found it to be a gas pipeline and several wells on fire on Hanover Farms property. The pipeline is owned by Tennessee Gas Pipeline. Crews were able to get the pipeline shut down at approximately 11:30p.m. There were no injuries reported, however at least one structure sustained damage.


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Allentown gas explosion claims five lives

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On Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at approximately 10:50p.m. Allentown City communications center received several reports of an explosion in the 500-block of N.13th Street. Emergency personnel responded to find two houses completely leveled by the explosion, with other houses involved with fire and multiple exposure problems. Crews also learned that there were 6 people unaccounted for. UGI utilitility crews responded and shut off the gas to the area. Many evacuations were ordered, including the Gross Towers, a nearby senior citizen hi-rise.Evacuees were moved to the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds.

At this time, it appears as though the explosion was a result of a natural gas leak or a pressure build up, however the cause and source is still under investigation. Those killed in the devastating explosion include; a 79 year old male and his 74 year old wife, a 16 year old female and her 4 month old son and her 69 year old grandmother. The last body wasn't recovered from the rubble until 5:30p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011.


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Pasta by Police with Love Benefit

On Friday, February 25, 2011 Pittsburgh Police will be holding a pasta by police dinner benefit at the Brookline Boulevard Presbyterian Church, located at 1036 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. The pasta dinner benefit event will be from 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. The price for the dinner is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for Children and children under 5 years old are Free. They will also be holding a 50/50 raffle and there will be a raffle for door prizes.

Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets should also be available at all (6) of the Pittsburgh Police zone stations. Those who are unable to attend the benefit may also purchase tickets for a chance to win the door prizes. The benefit is being coordinated by Patrol Officer Christine Luffey of the Zone 3 station.

This event is to benefit Nicole Cleland......On December 5, 2010 a drunk driver struck Nicole's vehicle on E. Carson Street in the area of the F.B.I. building. The violent crash claimed the life of Nicole's 7 year old Lexa, as well as Nicole's un-born child. Nicole's pelvis was completely shattered. Nicole's 11 month old daughter Kathleen sustained minor injuries.

The family has very little medical coverage, and they are going to have move to a handicap accessible home. In addition to the benefit pasta dinner, Officer Luffey has also set up an account in Nicole Cleland's name.....Checks can be made out to Nicole Cleland and can be mailed to:

Pittsburgh Police Zone 3
c/o Officer Christine Luffey
830 East Warrington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210


Any questions contact Christine Luffey (412)488-8425


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Nassau County New York Officer killed in crash while conducting traffic stop

On Friday, February 4, 2011 at approximately 10:55p.m. Officer Michael Califano 44 years old, of the Nassau County New York Police Department, was conducting a traffic stop along the Long Island Expressway, when his patrol vehicle was struck from behind by a flatbed truck, as Officer Califano was sitting in his vehicle. The impact of the crash crushed the patrol vehicle between the flatbed truck and the box truck, which Officer Califano had pulled over.

Officer Califano was trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed by Rescue crews. Officer Califano was transported to the hospital, where he succummed to his injuries. Officer Califano is survived by his wife and three sons. The driver of the flatbed truck, John Kaley 25 years old of Connecticut has been charged with Criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and failing to move over for an emergency vehicle.


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House gutted by fire in Brighton Heights section of Pittsburgh

On Monday, January 31, 2011 at approximately 2:00p.m. zone 1-14 was struck for a vacant house on fire at the intersection of Cottage and Grenada in the Brighton Heights neighborhood, of the City of Pittsburgh. 35 Engine arrived on the scene... within minutes and reported heavy smoke showing from the 1st division, of a two-story wood frame residential.

Crews reported heavy fire showing from the Charlie side of the structure, with exposures on the Delta side. Crews advanced attack lines into the structure and initiated an aggressive attack. The District Batallion Chief requested a 2nd alarm assignment upon his arrival.

Crews quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire and then began opening walls and pulling ceilings to expose the fire that had extended to the upper floor. Interior crews darkened the remaining fire and command placed the fire under control within 45 minutes. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time for hot spot extinguishment and overhaul. The Salvation Army mobile canteen unit was at the scene providing hot/cold drinks and snacks to the emergency personnel. The City of Pittsburgh Arson Squad was called to the scene. Cause of the fire is under investigation.



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Residential structure fire Wallington New Jersey injures two firefighters

On Saturday, January 22, 2011firefighters were dispatched to 25 Armm Avenue in Wallington, New Jersey for a report of a residential structure fire. First arriving personnel reported heavy smoke and fire showing from a 2 1/2-story wood frame residence. The incident was upgraded to a 3 alarm fire. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries following a Mayday that was transmitted. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

***Video courtesy of Ed Gray "allhandsgoingtowork"***


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Landmark Business in Lancaster destroyed by fire

******PHOTO BY LT. GREG LEAMAN*********



On Thursday, January 20, 2011 shortly before 9:00p.m. Lancaster City Firefighters were dispatched to 315 North Queen Street, for a reported commercial structure fire. First arriving units reported heavy smoke from the roof of Zap & Co, a landmark business, which was a retro clothing store. Firefighters quickly realized that someone was trapped in an apartment above the business. Crews rescued the male and turned him over to the care of EMS personnel. The male, who was determined to be the owner of the business, was airlifted to a hospital in Delaware County, where he was placed in a medical induced coma and is in critical but stable condition. The fire rapidly spread and there were multiple exposure problems. The fire quickly escalated to a general alarm with an additional truck added. Firefighters did a great job protecting exposures and making a successful rescue. The cause of the fire is under investigation.



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Two St Petersburg officers shot and killed U.S. Marshal wounded

On Monday morning, January 24, 2011 St. Petersburg Florida Officers and U.S. Marshals went to 3734 28th Avenue South to attempt to execute an arrest warrant on Hydra Lacy Jr. During the execution of the arrest warrant there was a shoot-out ensued in the attic area of the residence where Lacy was armed and hiding. K9 Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz was shot and fell in the attic and the U.S. Marshal was shot and fell to the ground. As Sgt. Thomas Baitinger  and other officers were attempting to rescue the downed officers, Lacy opened fire from the attic shooting through the ceiling, fatally striking Sgt. Baitinger. SWAT teams made entry and searched the residence looking for Lacy after the fallen officers were rescued from the house. Lacy's body was found in the rubble several hours later. R.I.P. Officer Yaslowitz and Sgt. Baitinger.


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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer shot multiple times during traffic stop

On Sunday, January 23, 2011 at approximately 9:00a.m. Officer David Moore of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department initiated a traffic stop in the 3400 block of North Temple. It was during this traffic stop that Officer Moore was shot 4 times, twice in the head, once in the hip and once in his bullet-proof vest.

Officer Moore is in the ICU at a local hospital in a coma, fighting for his life. They currently have a person of interest in custody. The person of interest is being held currently on a robbery and being a felon in possession of a gun. Thomas Hardy 60 years old, is the person in question. Hardy is being charged with an armed robbery that occurred less than an hour after Officer Moore was shot. Police recovered a gun and numerous other pieces of evidence during a search warrant execution at Hardy's residence. A stolen Toyota Camry that Hardy was believed to be operating, was located in a downtown parking garage.

***** Officer Moore passed away on Wednesday 01-26-11*****


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4 Detroit Police Officers shot inside police station

On Sunday, January 23, 2011 at approximately 4:30p.m. A male walked into the 6th precinct police station in Detroit and opened fire on several Officers, including the precinct Commander. Officers returned fire and killed the suspect. All of the officers are expected to recover from their gunshot wounds. Keep the officers in your prayer for a speedy recovery. It is a damn shame that society is so messed up now days that police officers aren't even safe inside the police station. Truly unbelievable!!


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Remembering Black Sunday in New York 6 years later

January 23, 2005 was a very tragic day in New York. At a working apartment building fire on E. 178th Street, two of FDNY Bravest jumped to their death from a 4th floor window, as they tried to escape the raging fire, 4 other bravest were badly injured. Later that same tragic day, another FDNY Bravest  was killed while searching the basement at a working fire in a residential dwelling in Brooklyn.


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3-Alarm fire 77 Lincoln Park in Newark, New Jersey

On January 9, 2011 Newark, New Jersey firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 77 Lincoln Park in Newark. The fire quickly escalated to 3-alarms. This awesome video, which is broken into 11 videos was taken by "allhandsgoingtowork" Great job!!


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Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter killed in line of duty

On Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at approximately 7:00p.m. Fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire with entrapment at an apartment complex, located at 30 Dowling Circle in Parkville, Maryland. The blaze quickly escalated to multiple alarms and multiple rescues of residents were made. At one point a mayday was sounded for a report of an injured firefighter during a flashover that occurred. The injured firefighter, Mark Falkenhan of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company in Baltimore County, was rushed to a local hospital with serious burns, where he succumbed to his injuries.


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FBI Agent Hicks' killer pleads guilty

COP KILLER SENTENCED: Cop Killer Christine Korbe has been sentenced to 15+ years in prison for the Nov. 19, 2008 Murder of F.B.I. SPECIAL AGENT SAMUEL STEELE HICKS, 33, after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. 70 months of this sentence is for the killing and 120 months is for the firearms charges (terms to run consecutive). Agent Hicks was the first in during a raid on the home of a drug suspect. While her husband ran down the stairs to dispose of dope, this bitch opened fire on the Agents, striking and killing our Brother. After the sentencing today, a statement she wrote was read. The first small part was an insincere apology followed by several pages of her blaming the feds. (a link for this is attached).

Sam left behind his beloved bride Brooke and their 2 year old son Noah, his mom Charlotte and her husband, his dad David and his wife, brother Ben and sister Emily along with extended family. Sam also left behind so many Brothers and Sisters of Blue. So many who absolutely loved this Hero. Before joining the F.B.I. in March 2007, this Warrior began is career in Law Enforcement with the Ocean City (Maryland) PD and then served five years with the Baltimore PD. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Hicks family, both blood and Blue.

When I post these sentences, it is not to get everyone riled up. Look, we all know what the true Justice would be ... The Hero alive and the scumbag dead. I post this so those whom have had the pleasure and privilege of working with Sam can leave their fond memories and share with those Brothers and Sisters who have not. This also helps us to Never Forget those gone before who now wrap their wings in protection as we carry on in the battle ... In Their Honor along with reminding the citizens what we are all willing to sacrifice ... for them.

We pray you are resting with some peace Sam as you continue to watch over your beloved Brooke and Noah ... As we carry on the watch. We thank you SPECIAL AGENT SAMUEL STEELE HICKS and we SALUTE YOU SIR. God Bless Brother.

On November 23, 2009, the F.B.I. Baltimore Field Office was renamed and dedicated to Special Agent Sam Hicks. There is also a Memorial Park dedicated to our Hero

*** ARTICLE COURTESY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY ***

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To read more about our Brother and How He Lived As Only A Hero Could, please visit his memorial website
http://inmemorysahicks.webs.com/storyofsam.htm

Sam Hicks Memorial Fund
c/o St. Margaret Foundation
815 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
You may also donate from online: http://www.stmargaretfoundation.org/donate.jsp

**Please note in the box donation is to go to the Sam Hicks Foundation/IN MEMORY OF AGENT HICKS**
F.B.I.http://www.fbi.gov/
OCPD (hiring right now)http://oceancitymd.gov/police/
BPDhttp://www.baltimorepolice.org/
PNGhttp://www.dmva.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_national_guard/7264

article of statement: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11018/1118842-100.stm

Winter Driving Tip 101

Winter Driving Tip 101: When the temperatures are at the freezing point or below and the roads are wet or it is raining chances are that the rain is freezing rain and the roads have black ice on them. So do not drive like it is 80 degrees and sunshine.....Take a look at the new ride in town....Fallowfield Avenue Bumper Cars, strap in and enjoy the ride!!!


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