Firefighters

A motorcycle sits in front of a New York City home. (Credit: CBS 2)

5th Annual Hogs For Hope Motorcycle Run To Benefit Children’s Charity

The Fifth Annual Hogs for Hope motorcycle run will be held this weekend in Westchester County, all to benefit the Ronald McDonald House charity.

2013/04/27

Newark Firefighters Hold Drill For Combined Hurricane And Terror Attack

The Newark Fire Department held a drill Saturday to ensure preparedness for the most horrifying of disasters.

2013/04/06

This home was the site of a blaze apparently set as a trap for first responders on Dec. 24, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Woman Indicted In Connection With Upstate Firefighter Murders

An upstate New York woman has been indicted, on a charge that she lied on a form while buying two guns later used to ambush and kill firefighters in Rochester on Christmas Eve.

2013/04/03

Tyler and Frank Furia (credit: Kyle Reitan/WCBS 880)

Bellport Firefighter To Receive New Kidney Thanks To ‘Hero’ Son

Tyler Furia will turn 21 years old on March 22, but will be undergoing surgery the day before so he can donate a kidney to his father Frank. Both men are firefighters in Bellport, Long Island.

2013/03/20

Police: Man Attacked, Critically Injured Wife With Meat Cleaver

A man allegedly attacked his wife with a meat cleaver in Manhattan’s Chinatown Sunday, leaving the woman in critical condition.

2013/02/24

Firefighters Michael Chiapperini, left, and Tomasz Kaczowka. (courtesy: WebsterPost.com/Messenger Post Media/Facebook)

Second Firefighter Killed In Christmas Eve Ambush Laid To Rest

Tomasz Kaczowka was just 19. Thousands of mourners gathered Sunday for the funeral of his fellow firefighter Michael Chiapperini.

2012/12/31

Woman Arrested In Connection With Upstate Firefighter Killings Investigation

New York State Police Senior Investigator James Newell says Dawn Nguyen, of Rochester, faces a state charge of filing a falsified business record.

2012/12/28

Funerals Set For Slain Firefighters In Webster

Michael Chiapperini, 34, and Tomasz Kaczowska, 19, were killed Monday after 62-year-old ex-convict William Spengler armed himself with three weapons and set his house on fire to lure first responders into a death trap.

2012/12/26

William Spengler mugshot (credit: Monroe County Sheriff's Department)

Human Remains Found In Home Of Webster Gunman, Who Left Chilling Note

William Spengler left a typewritten note saying he wanted to burn down the neighborhood and “do what I like doing best, killing people,” police said.

2012/12/25

Police: Firefighters Shot Dead While Responding To Call In Upstate New York

Officials say a fire started in one home and spread to two others and a car.

2012/12/24

Hockey Teammates Save Man’s Life When He Suffers Heart Attack

A Long Island man was lucky in more ways than one, as he got a chance Wednesday to thank his teammates for saving his life after a heart attack on the ice.

2012/11/28

A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) engine is seen outside a firehouse - Brooklyn, NY - Nov 19, 2010 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

2 Firefighters Arrested In Separate Incidents In Brooklyn

Two New York City firefighters were arrested in separate incidents in Brooklyn Friday – one for assault and harassment, the other for driving while intoxicated.

2012/11/24

Firefighters featured in the FDNY calendar (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Official FDNY 2013 Calendar Of Heroes Goes On Sale

The calendar is produced annually to raise money for fire prevention programs.

2012/08/13

FDNY 2013 Calendar (credit: FDNY Fire Zone)

FDNY Releases Behind-The-Scenes Video Of Calendar Photo Shoot

The calendar will be out in stores next month and can also be purchased online.

2012/06/22

New Jersey firefighter (Photo by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images)

Fire The Teachers, The Cops And The Firefighters?

Remember when Republicans praised first responders? Remember when Republicans where Leaving No Child Behind? There was a time, not so long ago, when the people who kept us safe and the people who educated our […]

2012/06/12

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