The Nest

  University Hospital in San Antonio released the last victim of the Sutherland Springs shooting Thursday. Ryland Ward, who turned six while undergoing treatment for five gunshot wounds, got a ride home in a fire truck driven by Assistant Fire Chief Rusty Duncan of nearby Stockdale. Stockdale Fire Chief Edwin Baker said Duncan was the first responder who rescued Ryland from the church following the shooting Nov. 5. “Ryland actually reached and grabbed Rusty’s pant leg, and Rusty reached down and pulled him out," Baker said."  Rusty went to the hospital to see how he was doing, and as his recovery...

We all know that being a firefighter is a dangerous job.  But when you add extreme cold weather to the mix, it becomes all the more deadly.. Here are 15 Tips that could just very well save lives. Provide training concerning frostbite and hypothermia. Allow firefighters to carry a personal bag that contains extra cold-weather gear. Our bags typically include a stocking cap, some type of balaclava made from polar fleece or Under Armour-type fabric, a sweatshirt or long-sleeve turtleneck, extra gloves, mittens with liners and heavy socks. Identify and service potential problem hydrants. To locate buried hydrants following a...

AValued K9 officer has passed away. While assisting the (KY) Cumberland County Sheriff's Department in apprehending a suspect that had reportedly stolen a semi-truck in the early morning hours of August 2nd, K9 Officer Cain was seriously injured when he was stabbed multiple times. Cain was transported to the Veterinary Clinic and later transported to the University of Tennessee Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville where he passed away. Credit: City of Crossville (TN), City Gov.   Updates to come

  Some might say it was inevitable. As a community grows, changes, and evolves, so should its fire department to best serve its citizens. Those who live as a part of a volunteer fire department will likely tell you that volunteer departments as well as paid departments can achieve this evolution. This may be true in some cases. This is our transition story—a department with a history of proud loyal volunteers making the evolution from an all-volunteer to a completely paid fire department. Our hearts, our intentions, say that there's no match for volunteers who want no greater reward than...

  The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has issued a special report that explores the causes and characteristics of school fires. The report, School Fires, developed by the National Fire Data Center under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s USFA, is part of the Topical Fire Research Series and is based on 2003-2005 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) data. The report looks at all school fires, including those occurring outdoors on school property and compares such characteristics with those of school structure fires. “This week marks the return of many students to schools across this nation as well as the start...