New Reports Reveals Findings In A Firefighter Killed On Duty
A new report is casting a critical eye on a just abolished Philadelphia Fire Department policy.
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A new report is casting a critical eye on a just abolished Philadelphia Fire Department policy.
Mayor Kenney announced the official end to the policy known as "brownouts," that took fire companies out of service, and to firefighter rotations.
The fire broke out around 1 a.m. Wednesday in the 1700 block of Reed Street.
Flames broke out just before 2 a.m. Sunday inside a rowhome in the 3700 block of 19th Street.
At least 30 people in the 3400 block of North 5th Street were forced from their homes around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday after someone reported smelling suspicious fumes.
Crews battled intense flames and frigid temperatures overnight while trying to place a big fire under control at Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Philadelphia.
It was a very special day for the brave men and women graduating from the firefighter cadet class.
Fire officials say last year there were twelve fire related deaths in the city, this is the fewest in city history.
Flames broke out around 5:30 a.m. inside a row home along the 4600 block of Oakland Street and quickly spread to two neighboring homes.
Flames broke out 1 a.m. Monday inside a row home in the 2300 block of Moore Street near 23rd Street in the Point Breeze section of the city.
34 members of the Philadelphia Fire Department were promoted Friday at the Fire Training Academy in Northeast Philadelphia.
It happened around 10 a.m. in the 5400 hundred block of Baltimore Avenue when the truck careened off the street.
Flames broke out around 1:40 a.m. in the 6100 block of West Columbia Avenue in the city's Overbrook neighborhood.
A solemn memorial plaque dedication in memory of the first female Philadelphia firefighter killed in the line of duty drew family members of Lieutenant Joyce Craig, and members of her extended family of firefighters, and city officials.
Flames broke out shortly before 6 a.m. Monday at the Embassy Apartments in the 2100 block of Walnut Street in Rittenhouse Square.
Flames broke out around 1:45 a.m. Monday inside a vacant row home in the 2900 block of Memphis Street and quickly spread to three neighboring homes.
Flames broke out around 2 a.m. Saturday near 20th and Oxford Streets in the Cecil B. Moore section of the city.
Two people were injured overnight when fire ripped through a duplex along the 2000 block of Welsh Road in the city's Bustleton neighborhood.
Authorities received a call around 3 a.m. Monday from neighbors near the intersection of Janney and East Tioga Streets.
The Fireman's Hall Museum in Philadelphia is gearing up for the 2015 Fire Safety Exposition and Muster on Sunday, October 18.
Flames broke out just after 1 a.m. Saturday at the Chestnut Hill Village Apartments in the 7600 block of Stenton Avenue.
Flames broke out around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at a bar and restaurant under construction at 13th and Chancellor Streets.
Flames broke out around 1:15 a.m. Sunday inside a vacant apartment at a three-story building along the 2400 block of North Broad Street.
Senator Bob Casey announced that the Philadelphia Fire Department would be receiving some monetary aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
This long running dispute broke out more than two years ago, when Firefighters Local 22 pressed in court to compel the Nutter administration to fill open captain and lieutenant vacancies.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
The wings were frying, drinks were poured and nearly every seat was filled as customers packed Pappou's Pizza Pub for a final goodbye Sunday.
A Philadelphia couple was charged with assaulting their 7-week-old daughter Monday, police said.
More than 400 people have signed a petition calling on Philadelphia to address an illegal dumping problem at Devil's Pool in Wissahickon Valley Park.
A new, less invasive treatment for a brain disorder is being tested at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
The wings were frying, drinks were poured and nearly every seat was filled as customers packed Pappou's Pizza Pub for a final goodbye Sunday.
A Philadelphia couple was charged with assaulting their 7-week-old daughter Monday, police said.
More than 400 people have signed a petition calling on Philadelphia to address an illegal dumping problem at Devil's Pool in Wissahickon Valley Park.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
The wings were frying, drinks were poured and nearly every seat was filled as customers packed Pappou's Pizza Pub for a final goodbye Sunday.
A Philadelphia couple was charged with assaulting their 7-week-old daughter Monday, police said.
More than 400 people have signed a petition calling on Philadelphia to address an illegal dumping problem at Devil's Pool in Wissahickon Valley Park.
A new, less invasive treatment for a brain disorder is being tested at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
HBCU football returns to South Philadelphia with an expanded slate of marquee matchups in October.
Hollywood Brown grew up as an Eagles fan, and now he's ready to contribute to Philadelphia's offense for the 2026 season.
The longtime Morton pub known for its wings and inside-out pizzas, its family atmosphere and generations of regulars served its final customers Sunday after nearly five decades in business.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
Doctors said this could be an important alternative to brain surgery for a condition that's often mistaken for alzheimer's or Parkinson's.