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4-Year-Old Daughter Of Middletown, Portland Firefighters Hospitalized, Community Rallies
A Connecticut firefighter family is facing every parent’s worst nightmare after their young daughter was rushed to the hospital with a serious medical emergency. On April 22, Tiffany and Brian France, firefighters in Middletown and Portland, rushed their 4-year-old daughter, Mackinley, to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center after she suffered a brain bleed. She has remained in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) since, according to a fundraiser for the couple. Since that day, Tiffany and Brian have stayed by their daughter’s side around the clock. They continue to care for her and su…
Obituaries
Young Sons Of Slain CT Firefighter See Support From Community He Served
A Connecticut community is stepping up to support the young sons of a Bridgeport firefighter who was killed in a violent shooting. Terrence Cramer, 41, was shot and killed on Sunday, March 29, at a Stratford home of a woman he was seeing. Police said Jabari Bush broke into the house in a jealous rage after finding the woman with another man. Investigators said he punched her and shouted, "You're here with another man," before shooting Cramer in the upper leg. Cramer later died from the injury. Related: Firefighter Dad Shot Dead In CT Home; Suspect Arrested After Chase Bus…
Police & Fire
Son Of Retired CT Deputy Fire Chief Killed In Ratchet Strap Accident
A tragic accident in Connecticut has claimed the life of the son of a retired deputy fire chief. Shane Albert, the son of retired West Hartford Fire Department Deputy Chief Keith Albert, died Monday, Feb. 24, after a ratchet strap snapped and struck him in the head on Burnt Hill Road in Hebron, authorities said. The West Hartford Fire Fighters Association, Local 1241, shared a message of support for the Albert family. “The West Hartford Fire Fighters Association, Local 1241, extends our deepest sympathies to retired Deputy Chief Keith Albert on the tragic loss of his son, Shane Alber…
Police & Fire
Young CT Mom Killed By Wrong-Way NJ Firefighter, Family Says
The 24-year-old woman killed by a wrong-way firefighter earlier this week in New Jersey has been identified as the mother of the 2-year-old boy and the daughter of the 60-year-old woman who were both hospitalized. Joanne Furman, 60, was driving in the westbound lanes of Route 80 when her vehicle was struck by 30-year-old Albin Fermin, a Newark firefighter, just after 2 a.m. in Totowa on Monday, Jan. 5, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Furman and her 2-year-old grandchild were hospitalized while her daughter, Imani Furman, was killed, according to GoFundMe, which i…
Obituaries
Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of CT Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’
A Connecticut community is grieving after the sudden death of South Windsor Fire Department Staff Lt. John M. Kania. The 71-year-old lifelong South Windsor resident worked at Pratt & Whitney for more than 44 years. Kania was a second-generation firefighter in town and served nine years with Support Company 6 and its Fire Police Unit, the South Windsor Fire Department said. The cause of death was not released. When not serving his community, Kania enjoyed fishing and shooting sports. He was happiest surrounded by family, especially his grandchildren, according to his obituary. Kania lea…
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Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt: Affidavit
A popular content creator is facing felony charges after allegedly setting her Middletown home on fire in a suicide attempt that killed one of her cats, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Sept. 4. Drew Yvonne Mehalick-Headley, 29 — known to her hundreds of thousands of followers as “Drew Disaster” — allegedly lit the bedroom of her mobile home on Caravan Court around 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to Middletown police. Flames ripped through the residence before firefighters were able to knock down the blaze and rescue Mehalick-Headley, authorities said…
Obituaries
CT Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash
Authorities have identified a 32-year-old Connecticut firefighter as the motorcyclist who died in a crash on I-95 in Guilford late last week. Michael Terrio, of Killingworth, a member of the Guilford Fire Department, was riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 when he crashed into the back of a Volvo near Exit 59 southbound on Friday, Aug. 22, around 8:45 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics took Terrio to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The Volvo’s driver, a 66-year-old man from Freehold, New Jersey, sustained minor injuries in the collision. The Guilford Fir…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Popular CT Seafood Restaurant
An early-morning fire sent one firefighter to the hospital and caused significant damage to a popular Connecticut seafood restaurant. The blaze at Saybrook Fish House in Rocky Hill was first reported at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, according to firefighters. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the back of the building at 2165 Silas Deane Highway. The fire was traced to a utility room, officials said. One firefighter suffered minor arm injuries while battling the flames and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause. Crews …
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Community Rallies Behind Firefighter, US Veteran For Her Brain Cancer Battle
Massachusetts firefighter and former Army Sgt. Stevie LeBlanc has spent her life running toward danger to help others. Whether jumping from a helicopter or kicking in doors to rescue someone trapped in a burning building, LeBlanc never backs down. But after learning she has a brain tumor following a workplace injury, her community is rallying to support her and her family. While rehabbing from a neck and shoulder injury suffered during ice rescue training with the Charlton Fire Department earlier this year, doctors discovered a brain tumor during a scan, according to a GoFundMe page. ➡️ Re…
Police & Fire
1 Dead, Firefighter Hurt At CT Homeless Encampment Fire
One person is dead, and a firefighter was taken to the hospital following a blaze at a homeless encampment in Milford. Firefighters responded to the camp behind 311 Old Gate Lane, authorities said. Milford Police along with other agencies are on scene behind 311 Old Gate Lane regarding a fire at a homeless encampment. One person was pronounced deceased on scene. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when it becomes available. — Milford CT PD (@MilfordCTPD) August 15, 2025 Authorities did not release any information on the man's identity.&nb…
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Animal Hospital Sets Up Memorial For Vet With 'Rockstar Smile' After Double Murder-Suicide
A memorial has been set up outside a New Jersey animal hospital for Lauren Semanchik, a veterinarian who was fatally shot in a double murder-suicide in Washington Township over the weekend. Semanchik, 33, was killed along with her new boyfriend, 29-year-old firefighter Tyler Webb, by her ex-boyfriend Ricardo Santos, a New Jersey State Police trooper, authorities said. Santos then turned the gun on himself in his vehicle in Johnson Park in Piscataway, officials confirmed. ALSO SEE: NJ Trooper Followed Ex From Work, Lurked In Woods Before Double Murder Suicide: Prosecutor Semanchik work…
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NJ State Trooper Kills Ex-GF, New Firefighter BF, Himself: Report
A New Jersey State Police trooper shot and killed his ex-girlfriend and the firefighter she'd recently been dating before turning the gun on himself, NJ Advance Media and the New York Times report. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said only that Lauren Semanchik, 33, of Pittstown, and Tyler Webb, 29, of Forked River, were found dead in an Upper Kingtown Road home in Pittstown home Saturday, Aug. 2. Citing Semanchik's mother, Jennine Semanchik, NJ Advance Media reports that the shooter was Ricardo Santos. The outlet had the information confirmed by a source with direct know…
Obituaries
Remembering Raymond Moreau: CT Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet
Connecticut honors those who die in its service. That's the sentiment state and local leaders hope the community takes away following the death of Raymond "Ray" Moreau, a Plainville firefighter who died while battling a fire on Sunday, July 27. Plainville will host a memorial ceremony for Moreau at Plainville High School's Tinty Stadium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The public is invited. Posted by Plainville Fire Company on Sunday, July 27, 2025 Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff in recognition of the sacrifice Lamont made to the state. “…
Police & Fire
ID Of CT Firefighter Killed By Broken Piece Of Truck Outside Burning Home Released
Officials have identified the Connecticut firefighter killed in the line of duty death Sunday, July 27. Raymond Moreau, 59, had responded with the Plainville Fire Department to a structure fire at 45 Maria Road at approximately 6:20 a.m. Sunday, Connecticut State Police said at a press conference. Moreau was standing near a fire apparatus when a piece of the truck broke off and struck him, causing catastrophic injuries to his leg. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died during surgery. Moreau joined the Plainville Fire Department in July 1990. Officials said he was a decorat…
Police & Fire
Volunteer Firefighter Electrocuted During NY Crash Response: 'World Lost A Great Man'
A community is in mourning following the death of a New York firefighter who lost his life while responding to an emergency call. Jason McGlone, an assistant chief of the East Branch Volunteer Fire Department in Delaware County, died while responding to a car crash on Route 30 on Thursday night, July 17, the department confirmed. McGlone, a Long Island native from South Huntington who had made East Branch his home, was among the first responders dispatched to the scene around 9:30 p.m. when a vehicle reportedly crashed into a telephone pole. In a heartbreaking series of events, a fellow fi…
Police & Fire
9 Dead In Fire At Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility
Nine people died in a late-night fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, fire officials said. The fire broke out around 9:50 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Gabriel House on Oliver Street in Fall River, according to Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon, Police Chief Kelly Furtado, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, and Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III. When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames at the front of the building with occupants trapped inside, officials said. Crews immediately went in, rescuing many residents while battling the fire. The bla…
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$21K Raised For PA/NJ Police Officer's Widow ID'd After Suicide In Township Parking Lot
More than $21,000 has been raised for the widow of a Pennsylvania police officer and New Jersey-trained lawman who died by suicide outside the Upper Providence Township campus, according to a recently verified GoFundMe campaign. Christian Flynn, a full-time Upper Providence Township Police Officer and longtime firefighter with the Limerick Fire Department, and seasonal officer in Sea Isle City in New Jersey, died by suicide outside the municipal campus on Monday evening, June 2, authorities announced. “There was no danger to the public at any time,” Upper Providence police wrote in an…
Police & Fire
Resident Seriously Hurt, Firefighter Injured In 2-Family CT House Fire
A fast-moving blaze ripped through a two-family home in New London, forcing firefighters to rush inside and pull a trapped resident to safety. New London crews got the call around 9:42 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, after a police officer on patrol spotted smoke billowing from the second floor of a two-and-a-half-story house on Shaw Street. When firefighters arrived, flames and heavy smoke were pouring from the upstairs windows. The victim was rushed to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. A firefighter was also hurt during the rescue. The department said the firefighter was take…
Lifestyle
Netflix Casting Real Cops, Firefighters For New Film Shooting Scenes In New Jersey
Got real-life hero chops? This casting call might be your shot at stardom. Grant Wilfley Casting has put out the call for real firefighters and law enforcement officers to step out from behind the badge and onto the big screen for a new Netflix movie. The flick–working title Untitled Roommates Project–will be filming scenes in New Jersey between Tuesday, June 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 12. Producers are looking for the real deal — so whether you fight fires or keep the peace, this could be your chance to trade sirens for scripts. The pay ranges from $176 to $500 for 8 hours, depending on union…
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Firefighter Killings: Suspect Found Dead After 'Ambush' Shooting On Idaho First Responders
An armed suspect was found dead following what police described as an ambush shooting that killed two firefighters and injured a third in northern Idaho. The attack unfolded around 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, June 29, when fire crews responded to a brushfire near the 24-acre Canfield Mountain Park in Coeur d’Alene. After intentionally starting the fire to lure first responders, a gunman armed with a “sporting rifle” opened fire, shooting and killing two firefighters and injuring a third, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office. The injured firefighter was listed in stab…
Police & Fire
Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials
A father and his two young sons were killed in a devastating house fire Saturday night, May 31, in a Hudson Valley, NY town, authorities said. Shane Munn, 40, and his two sons, ages 12 and 17, all died in the blaze at 876 Pulaski Highway in Goshen at approximately 8:10 p.m., according to New York State Police. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the building completely engulfed in flames, police said. Munn was found dead inside the home, while his two sons were rushed to Garnett Health Medical Center in Wallkill, where they later died from their injuries, according to NYSP.…
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Community Rallies Around Toddler Of CT Firefighter Severely Burned In Freak Accident
The 2-year-old daughter of a Hartford firefighter is fighting her own battle after she was severely burned in an "absolute freak accident." But she won't fight it alone. Giuliana "GiGi" DeBella, daughter of Mike DeBella, was seriously burned on her face, hands, arm, shoulder, and chest, on Sunday, May 18, a GoFundMe to benefit her and her family said. She was admitted to Shriners Children's Burn Center in Boston, where she is undergoing intensive treatment. The GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $46,000 of its $55,000 goal, thanks to donations from over 430 contri…
Police & Fire
Fire Guts Top-Ranked RI Oyster Bar — A Favorite For CT Diners
A beloved Rhode Island oyster bar and restaurant, recently named one of the best in the nation, was likely destroyed in an early morning fire, according to reports. Matunuck Oyster Bar, located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, caught fire shortly before 4 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, CBS News reported. Firefighters arrived to find flames and heavy smoke pouring from the two-story building. Strong winds intensified the blaze and hindered firefighting efforts, Union Fire District Chief Steve Pinch told USA Today. Crews were able to extinguish the fire after a fierce battle, but the restaurant i…
Schools
Double Trouble At CT High: Firefighters Tackle Major Leak, Minor Pre-Dawn Fire Hours Apart
Firefighters were called to Trumbull High School twice in less than six hours after two unrelated incidents sent emergency crews scrambling Thursday night and early Friday morning. The first call came at 8:24 p.m., Thursday, May 15, when Trumbull firefighters responded to a 100-gallon glycol spill from a broken pipe that flooded the school, authorities said. Firefighters worked to contain the spill and reduce any danger. Building maintenance quickly shut down the HVAC system to stop the chemical from spreading through the air. Once the area was deemed safe, the scene was turned over …
Police & Fire
CT Man Watches Helplessly As House Fire Kills Beloved Birds
A Connecticut man tried to rescue his pet birds as flames tore through his Nowalk home, but the fire quickly grew out of control, destroying the house and claiming the lives of the birds inside. Norwalk firefighters rushed to the Lockwood Lane home just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, to reports of a man trapped inside a burning two-story house. Firefighters found the fire had started in the rear kitchen area and was climbing to the second floor. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control using a full first-alarm response, which included 26 Norwalk firefighters f…
Police & Fire
8-Year-Old Girl, Mom Killed in Devastating CT House Fire
An 8-year-old girl and her mother were killed in an early morning fire at their Connecticut home, authorities said. The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, at a home on Otis Street in Norwich, officials said. Three families made up the seven people living at that address, Norwich firefighters said. A tenant on the third floor was the first to spot the flames, and they ran, horrified, trying to wake up everyone else in the building. They called 911 as well, helping fire crews get there just 10 minutes after they spotted the fire. Authorities did n…
Police & Fire
Video Shows NJ Mayor Nearly 4X Legal Limit Arrested After Picking Son Up From School: Cops
Newly released bodycam footage shows the DUI arrest of Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca, who was nearly four times over the legal limit when she was arrested on St. Patrick's Day for driving with her toddler son in the vehicle, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. LaPlaca, 45, was charged with DWI, child endangerment, and multiple traffic violations following the St. Patrick’s Day incident on Sunday, March 17, Lumberton police said. The bodycam footage, shared by Transparency Bodycam on Friday, March 28, shows officers arriving at LaPlaca’s home around 5:26 p.m.…
Police & Fire
8-Alarm Fire Erupts At Boston Trash Transfer Station (
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Firefighters from across Boston were at the scene of an 8-alarm fire Sunday morning, The Boston FD said all firefighters had been ordered from the building along Gerard Street in Roxbury. Nearly 150 firefighters were at the scene. The blaze had struck 8 alarms as of 10:40 a.m. At approximately 8:30 heavy smoke from a large trash transfer station at 65 Gerard st. Roxbury . This is now at 5 alarms. pic.twitter.com/VdwBqAaBy3 — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 16, 2025 All Firefighters have been ordered to out of the building, a 6th alarm has been ordered. Firefighters ar…
News
Infant Rescued By CT Firefighters Visits Men Who Saved Her Life In Heart-Warning Reunion
A 1-year-old girl who could have died without the swift action of Connecticut firefighters visited the heroes who saved her life nearly a year later. Hartford firefighters Nelson Viera, Justin Ford, and Samuel Caraballo received a heartfelt visit from Alinah and her parents — mom Francheska and dad Anthony — on Valentine's Day. The reunion was far more joyful than their initial encounter. Nearly a year ago, Alinah’s parents called 911 when their 2-week-old baby stopped breathing. Firefighters rushed to their Sherbrooke Avenue home in Hartford, reviving the infant and saving her life. Alina…
Police & Fire
One Dead In CT Fire With Collapse As Crews Battle Intense Flames: Officials
A raging fire tore through a Trumbull home early Saturday morning, Feb. 8, leaving one resident dead despite firefighters’ efforts to battle the intense blaze. The Long Hill Fire Department, along with Trumbull Center, Nichols, and Monroe Fire Departments, responded to a structure fire on Hitching Post Lane at 3:17 a.m., fire officials said in a news release. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy flames engulfing the home and a significant structural collapse on the second floor. Firefighters initially launched an exterior attack to control the fire before transitioning inside to conduct …
Police & Fire
2 Hospitalized After Car Crashes Into Culvert Off I-91In CT
A car careened off I-91 in Hartford County early Saturday, landing deep in a drainage culvert and injuring multiple people, authorities said. Firefighters and Connecticut State Police were called to the single-car crash just north of Exit 23 in Rocky Hill around 2 a.m. They found the vehicle about 50 feet off the highway, with its occupants already trying to climb out as troopers assisted them up the embankment, authorities said. Both people inside were taken to a local hospital with injuries, though officials did not disclose their conditions. Heavy fog and dangerous driv…
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