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Woods Cross, UT – Employees at a motorcycle shop in Woods Cross, UT are being hailed as heroes after a violent explosion at a nearby storage garage left one man seriously injured. When flames erupted, the motorcycle shop’s staff immediately grabbed portable fire extinguishers and rushed to the scene. Within moments, the employees had used extinguishers to put out flames that had burned the victim and keep the fire from spreading to nearby containers of methanol. Fireofficials said that the employees’ swift use of extinguishers not only saved the man’s life but also prevented a chain reaction that could have destroyed the entire building.

KSLTV – Woods Cross, UT

Somerset, MA – Quick-thinking staff at the Somerset Ridge Center nursing home are being credited with containing an early morning fire on August 7. When a blaze broke out in an unoccupied community room on the second floor, staff immediately isolated the room and used portable fire extinguishers to suppress the flames. Somerset Fire officials praised their actions, noting that staff not only contained the fire, but they also sheltered and relocated residents to safety. All 127 residents were kept safe, and no injuries were reported.

WPRI 12 – Somerset, MA

Longport, NJ – Bystanders in Longport, NJ are being credited for preventing disaster after using a portable fire extinguisher to stop a food truck fire. As the food truck workers struggled to put out the flames, a neighbor assisted a nearby off-duty officer with a portable fire extinguisher. Together, they put out the fire before it could spread to a large propane tank at the rear of the truck. When fire crews arrived, the fire was fully extinguished. The Longport Police Department issued a safety alert afterward, urging residents and businesses to keep fire extinguishers on hand. Although one worker was treated for burns at the hospital, no other injuries were reported.

NBC 10 – Longport, NJ

Chester, NY – In Chester, New York, a bystander’s use of a portable fire extinguisher helped control a car fire long enough for first responders to rescue a trapped driver. Footage of the incident shows police officers arriving at the scene as the bystander grabbed a portable fire extinguisher from his vehicle and used it to control the blaze so that emergency personnel could reach the trapped passenger. The driver was hospitalized but made a full recovery. First responders credited the extinguisher use with creating the conditions that allowed for a safe and timely rescue.

ABC 7 – Chester, NY

New Jersey – A fire in a New Jersey home was quickly brought under control thanks to the homeowner’s fast response and access to a portable fire extinguisher. The incident began when a ceiling fan suddenly caught fire, dripping burning material onto the floor. Fortunately, the homeowners were prepared and used a fire extinguisher to suppress the flames before they spread, preventing what could have been a devastating fire. After the incident, the homeowner emphasized the importance of fire safety and preparedness.

Fox News

Tucson, AZ – A South Tucson resident is being hailed as a hero for using a portable fire extinguisher to stop an apartment fire and protect his neighbor. On June 19, the man jumped into action after spotting smoke and hearing fire alarms while walking his dog. Seeing his neighbor struggling on a smoke-filled balcony, he raced into the building, where he forced open the apartment door and located a nearby portable fire extinguisher. Though smoke prevented him from reaching his neighbor directly, he contained the fire and gave first responders the time they needed to arrive. Thanks to his quick action, the fire did not spread, and no lives were lost.

 

KGUN 9 – Tucson, AZ

Blanchard, PA – A teenager in Centre County, PA is being praised for his quick actions after helping extinguish a fire in a neighbor’s kitchen. The fire broke out when cooking oil ignited on the stove at the home. The teen, who was visiting the home, ran to retrieve a portable fire extinguisher from his own house and was able to suppress the flames before fire crews arrived. The Beech Creek-Blanchard Fire Department reported minimal smoke damage and credited the teen’s fast response with preventing a more serious incident.

 

WJAC 6 – Blanchard, PA

Carson City, NV – A Carson City resident was recognized for rescuing a neighbor during a fire last month. After a gas explosion caused a fire at his apartment complex, the resident quickly found a nearby portable fire extinguisher and entered the burning apartment to find his neighbor trapped in a bedroom. He used a fire extinguisher to suppress the flames and, with help from a bystander, carried the injured person to safety. Fire officials credit his actions for saving his neighbor’s life and preventing the fire from spreading to the rest of the complex. The resident earned the Carson City Citizens’ Medal of Honor—the city’s highest civilian award.

Carson NOW– Carson City, NV

 

Wareham, MA – Employees of Wareham, MA Dunkin Donuts used portable fire extinguishers to extinguish a two-alarm fire before firefighters arrived. The Wareham Fire Department responded to the scene after reports of a possible propane tank explosion. They found the rear exterior of the building burned but the fire already suppressed thanks to quick action by store staff. Fire crews removed damaged sections of the building and ensured the fire hadn’t spread inside. Officials praised the employees’ fast response and confirmed no injuries occurred.

Wareham Week – Wareham, MA

 

Chester, MA – A homeowner in Chester, MA, successfully contained a dryer fire using a portable fire extinguisher before firefighters arrived. The Chester Fire Department responded to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. Fire officials praised the homeowner for having the appropriate extinguisher on hand, which prevented significant damage to the home.

WWLP – Chester, MA

 

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