Stories tagged with: fire
Nocatee House Fire Claims Two DeSoto County Residents
Tragically, a house fire in Nocatee claimed the lives of two DeSoto County residents early Friday. The victims, a teenager and a parent, were inside the home on Hereford Street. DeSoto County Fire Chief Chad Jorgensen shared that the fire was intense, with flames... Read More.
Arcadia Police Department VS DeSoto Co. Fire Rescue Event
The annual Guns & Hoses event is back! This kickball tournament will determine who gets the bragging rights for the year between the Arcadia Police Department and the DeSoto County Fire Rescue. This game will be filled... Read More.
BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR DESOTO COUNTY
DeSoto County, Fla. (April 17, 2023) – A Burn Ban is in... Read More.
Deadly Apartment Fire in Charlotte County Leaves Two Dead, Five Injured
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDAA tragic fire at Trail Apartments in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County has left two people dead and five injured. The fire was reported at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday and was quickly attended by fire crews who were able to bring it... Read More.
Port Charlotte Fire Destroys Home Kills Pets
PORT CHARLOTTE — A fire early Saturday in the 21000 block of Midway Boulevard in Port Charlotte left a family without a home and 6 of their cats perished in the blaze.One child was transported to the hospital according to Charlotte County... Read More.
New High Tech CPR Equipment For Charlotte County Fire and EMS
Charlotte County Fire and EMS are getting new CPR Equipment to provide improved emergency care.The ‘Lucas’ Chest Compression system will be used to help perform CPR on patients in cardiac arrest.LUCAS® Chest Compression System provides benefits to cardiac arrest patients by delivering Guidelines-consistent, high-quality... Read More.
Avoid Serious Electrical and Fire Hazards Decorating Your Home This Holiday Season
ARLINGTON, VA. (December 4, 2019) — Electrical safety must be a priority as families decorate for the holidays, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. “Decorations account for one-in-four holiday fires,” explains ESFI President Brett Brenner. “Taking simple precautions such as not overloading outlets... Read More.
O’NEILL APPEALS DISTRICT’S BID TO FIRE HER
SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS KNEW THEY WOULD HAVE A FIGHT ON THEIR HANDS WHEN THEY TRIED TO TERMINATE VENICE ELEMENTARY TEACHER DIANA O’NEILL. NOW THEY KNOW IT WILL BE DECIDED IN THE COURTS. THE DISTRICT SENT A LETTER TO O’NEILL AT THE BEGINNING... Read More.
FIRE ON SIESTA KEY
SARASOTA COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS RESPONDED TO A HOUSE FIRE AT ABOUT 1 PM MONDAY IN THE 700 BLOCK OF TROPICAL CIRCLE ON SIESTA KEY. THE HOMEOWNER, SIXTY FOUR YEAR OLD WALTER MICHAELS SAID HE SUSPECTS THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A CIGARETTE BUTT HE THREW... Read More.
