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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Phoenix chemical spill prompts 2 responses by crews: FD
The Brief Phoenix Fire crews were called to the scene of a chemical spill incident twice on May 26. The first response happened at around 3:00 a.m. One civilian was treated for possible inhalation injury, but not taken to the hospital. PHOENIX - Phoenix Fire officials released more details surrounding a chemical spill incident on May 26 that prompted two responses. What we know Per a statement, crews were initially called to a commercial food warehouse in the area of 43rd Avenue and Buckeye Road at around 3:00 a.m. "An employee was moving product when a 55-gallon drum of acid was punctured," read a portion of the statement. "The leaking drum was contained to a collection basin." Fire officials said the warehouse was evacuated, and while one person was treated for a possible inhalation injury, that person was ultimately not taken to the hospital. After crews confirmed the spill was contained and did not present a hazard to nearby areas, officials say the scene was turned over to a clean-up firm. However, crews were later called back to the scene when the clean-up firm made their way to the scene. "A possible second reaction may have occurred when the acid combined with residual chemicals in the containment basin," read a portion of the statement. "Hazmat crews made a second entry and found that the spill was still contained and not reacting. The environment inside and outside was metered and found to be non-hazardous." Officials say crews who made their way inside the building went through a decontamination procedure as a safety precaution. No firefighters were injured. What's next Officials say a fire prevention unit will remain on scene to help with cleanup efforts.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Phoenix Motel 6 fire sends a person to the hospital, fire department says
The Brief A fire broke out at a Phoenix Motel 6 early in the morning on May 18. A person was taken to the hospital, and they're in stable condition. PHOENIX - An early morning fire at a Phoenix Motel 6 landed a person in the hospital, the fire department said. What we know The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. near 51st Avenue and McDowell Road on May 18. "Crews arrived and found smoke coming from a third floor unit. Firefighters quickly extended hose lines and attack the flames. Due to the potential of the fire command balanced the assignment to a first alarm. A ladder company was assigned to the roof to attack the fire from an elevated position. There were a total of three units affected," Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller said. A person was taken to the hospital as a result of the fire, and they're in stable condition. Their injuries weren't detailed by the fire department. What's next The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Tree trimmer rescued from 50-foot palm tree in Phoenix
The Brief Rescue teams had to help rescue a man from a 50-foot palm tree. He was working as a tree trimmer when authorities say a tree skirt fell on him, leaving him unresponsive. Rescue teams used a rope system and drone technology to help lower the man from the tree. PHOENIX - A tree trimmer had to be rescued from a 50-foot palm tree after a tree skirt fell on him, leaving the man unresponsive. He was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition. "They thought they had their safety precautions in place and then next thing you know, 911 was called and we went to work," said Phoenix Fire Captain Scott Douglas. "They can fall down and they can trap the tree trimmer around his waist. They can trap their chest where they're not able to get full respirations and they can't essentially breathe. I don't know if that's what happened here, but they did use chainsaws to be able to freeze some of that dead skirt that was up there some of the dead foliage and be able to put the ladder truck right at his location and secure him and pull him off the tree." What we know Rope systems and drone technology were used to help extricate the man off the tree in west Phoenix. They also need chainsaws and a ladder truck to cut the palm fronds down and lower the man. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of 67th Avenue and Thomas Road. Local perspective A neighbor said that it looked like the tree had never been trimmed before. "He was working around and pulling the palm fronds out," said Richard. "I heard some yelling and then there was nothing after that." Richard has lived there for more than 50 years.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Phoenix family meets with first responders who saved baby's life
The Brief Weeks after an unconscious baby was pulled from a hot tub in Phoenix, the family was reunited with first responders who saved the baby's life. The fire department says the quick actions of loved ones and firefighters gave the baby a fighting chance to survive the incident. PHOENIX - A Phoenix family was reunited with the first responders who saved their baby's life. What we know A one-year-old boy was found unconscious and not breathing in a hot tub on March 2 in Phoenix around 11:30 a.m. near 19th Avenue and Greenway Parkway. When first responders arrived, family members were performing CPR on the child. First responders took over CPR efforts. "Thanks to the quick action of both the bystander and Phoenix Fire crews, the one-year-old's life had the best chance of survivability despite beingtransported in extremely critical condition to Banner Health Thunderbird Medical Center," the fire department said. What they're saying During the March 25 reunion, Phoenix Police Officer Alan Hoelscher said putting himself in the shoes of the baby's family helped fuel his drive to help. "We all have our own families. We have our loved ones. We put ourselves in that situation where we're thinking, what if that was us, or what is that family going through now, so, to be able to kind of help and help this turn out the way it did, is the best outcome possible," Hoelscher said. The first responders and the family were reunited in a private meeting before speaking to the media. At the meeting were also the responding Phoenix Police officers, the 911 dispatcher who took the call, medical personnel who cared for the baby, and pool safety experts. What you can do Child Crisis Arizona is offering families an application they can submit to request a pool fence. Click here for that information. "Child Crisis Arizona in partnership with SRP, State Farm, and the 493 Firefighters Foundation, formerly the United Phoenix Firefighters Charities, is addressing water safety in our community. Together with collaborative efforts, we introduced the Pool Fence Safety Program designed to provide those in need of a pool fence with the opportunity to apply for a free one," Child Crisis Arizona's website says. Applications are accepted through April 13.
