Category: firefighter

Firefighter Renovates 1950s Bungalow Into Luxury Home, Shares Insider Tips

A DIY-novice discovered a love for renovating during an 18-month project dedicated to building his dream home. From a drab, freezing bungalow to a luxury home, James Stuart’s dream came to fruition, allowing him to share what he has learned. Stuart, a firefighter of 15 years and trophy-winning bodybuilder, claims his love for renovation has…


Firefighter Trapped in Assisted Living Home Blaze Found Dead

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y.—A firefighter who was trapped in a blaze that swept through a suburban New York assisted living home was found dead Wednesday, a day after the fire caused a partial collapse of the building and killed one resident, officials said. “Early this morning the recovery efforts were successful and the body of a…


Firefighter Injured in Silverado Blaze Released from Hospital

SANTA ANA—One of two Orange County firefighters critically injured during the Silverado Fire near Irvine in October was released from a hospital Feb. 18. Dylan Van Iwaarden spent 114 days in the OC Burn Center at OC Global Medical Center in Santa Ana. Van Iwaarden, 26, and fellow firefighter Phi Le, 31, were critically injured…


Firefighter Injured in Silverado Blaze Set to be Released from Hospital

SANTA ANA—One of two Orange County firefighters critically injured during the Silverado Fire near Irvine in October was scheduled to be released from a hospital Feb. 17. Dylan Van Iwaarden spent 114 days in the OC Burn Center at OC Global Medical Center in Santa Ana. Van Iwaarden, 26, and fellow firefighter Phi Le, 31,…