Phoenix Fire Department
Coverage of Phoenix Fire Department in the Nexus archive.
- Man dies after being detained by Phoenix police; body temperature reached 107 degrees
A 42-year-old man died after being detained by Phoenix police with a body temperature of 107 degrees. Another man also died following a family dispute in Phoenix on the same day.
- Man dies after being detained by Phoenix police; body temperature reached 107 degrees
Two men died in Phoenix after being restrained by police. Jesse Fred, 42, was detained for breaking an apartment window and later died with a body temperature of 107 degrees. Bill Blancas, 36, died after being restrained during a family dispute.
- Firefighter donates kidney to husband, a fellow firefighter, after shocking diagnosis
Maddy Geer, a Phoenix firefighter, donated a kidney to her husband, Junior Coleman, a Surprise firefighter, who was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease and stage 5 kidney failure. The couple recovered after the transplant and aim to return to their firefighting duties.
- Firefighter donates kidney to husband, a fellow firefighter, after shocking diagnosis
Maddy Geer, a Phoenix firefighter, donated a kidney to her husband, Junior Coleman, a Surprise firefighter, after he was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease and entered stage 5 kidney failure. Both firefighters are recovering at home following surgery and plan to return to full duty.
- Toddler dies after being found in backyard pool, officials say
A one-year-old child died after being pulled from a backyard pool in Phoenix, where first responders were called at 7:30 p.m. for a drowning incident. The toddler was unconscious and not breathing when rescued and later pronounced dead at a hospital. This marks the second child drowning in Phoenix in two days, with a 3-year-old boy remaining hospitalized in critical condition from a Friday incident.
- Toddler dies after being found in backyard pool, officials say
A one-year-old child died after being found unconscious and not breathing in a Phoenix backyard pool. Family members performed CPR before responders arrived, and the toddler was pronounced dead at a hospital. This marks the second child drowning incident in Phoenix in two days, with a 3-year-old boy remaining hospitalized in critical condition.
- Toddler dies after being found in backyard pool, officials say
A one-year-old child died after drowning in a backyard pool in Phoenix, with first responders finding the toddler unconscious and not breathing. This is the second child drowning incident in Phoenix in two days, with a 3-year-old boy remaining hospitalized in critical condition.
- Toddler fights for his life after being pulled from apartment complex pool, authorities say
A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being found in a Phoenix apartment complex pool. A resident, Martin, performed CPR with a bystander after pulling the child from the water. Authorities are investigating and emphasize the importance of CPR training in drowning emergencies.
- Toddler fights for his life after being pulled from apartment complex pool, authorities say
A 3-year-old boy is in extremely critical condition after being pulled from an apartment complex pool in Phoenix. A resident, Martin, performed CPR with a bystander while awaiting emergency services. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred despite a fence around the pool, though it is unclear if the gate was locked.
- Toddler fights for his life after being pulled from apartment complex pool, authorities say
A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being found in an apartment complex pool in Phoenix. A resident, Martin, pulled the child from the water, performed CPR, and called 911. Phoenix Fire officials are investigating how long the boy was submerged and whether the pool's gate was locked.
- Hiker missing for 4 days found dead on popular trail
A hiker who had been missing for four days was found dead on the Mormon Trailhead in Phoenix. The trailhead was closed for an investigation, which reopened around 7:15 a.m. Officials have not identified the hiker or disclosed details about the death.
- Hiker missing for 4 days found dead on popular trail
A hiker reported missing four days ago was found dead on the Mormon Trailhead in Phoenix, prompting a death investigation and temporary closure of the trail. The Phoenix Fire Department confirmed the discovery, but officials have not identified the hiker or disclosed details about the circumstances of their death.
- Hiker missing for 4 days found dead on popular trail
A hiker missing for four days was found dead on the Mormon Trailhead in Phoenix, prompting a death investigation and temporary closure of the area. The trail reopened after several hours, but officials have not identified the hiker or disclosed details about the circumstances of their death.