Explosion aftermath: Youngstown firefighters reflect on lives saved and lost

Youngstown, Ohio – Firefighters and EMS crews in Youngstown, Ohio are still grappling with the aftermath of a deadly explosion that occurred last week, claiming the life of one individual and injuring several others. The impact of the blast continues to haunt the first responders, particularly the memory of the individual they were unable to save. Captain Tommy Gibbs expressed his struggle in trying to return to a sense of normalcy after the traumatic event, …

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Detention Center Guard Saved from Violent Attack by Quick-Thinking Inmates

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. – Three inmates at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina, saved a female guard from a violent attack last year. The attack was carried out by Jabriel Jones, 36, who has been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature following the incident. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), on November 11, Jones refused to return to his cell and managed to …

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Japan: How the Country’s Preparedness Saved Lives During Disastrous Start to 2024

TOKYO, Japan – The first 48 hours of 2024 brought both tragedy and miraculous survival for Japan. On New Year’s Day, a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the center of the country, resulting in at least 100 deaths and leaving 211 missing. The following day, a harrowing plane collision and fire at Tokyo’s Haneda airport tested the country’s preparedness for disasters. While five crew members on a coast guard plane lost their lives, all 379 …

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