GFD confirms auto-pedestrian crash in Tumon, minor injuries
The Guam Fire Department has confirmed units responded to an auto pedestrian crash in Tumon at 8:35 p.m., Saturday.
By Jolene Toves ·
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Man near Tamuning fire scene charged with resisting arrest, not arson
A man matching the description of an individual seen near a fire reported in the Tamuning area was not charged in connection with the fire but instead was charged with allegedly resisting arrest, according to a complaint filed in the Superior Court of Guam.
By Jolene Toves ·
DevelopingPublic Safety
GFD responds to 'overturned' vehicle following two-car collision in Dededo
GFD said the overturned vehicle had "a total of two occupants, one patient with serious injuries."
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FEMA flags 10 open compliance findings in Guam Homeland Security grant review
FEMA looked at 20 awards across eight grant programs including Assistance to Firefighters, Emergency Management Performance Grants, Homeland Security Grants, Nonprofit Security, Crisis Counseling, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, (BRIC).
By Jolene Toves ·
DevelopingPublic Safety
One dead, one taken to hospital following overturned vehicle crash on Route 9
"One male patient required extrication from the vehicle. Due to the injuries sustained care was terminated via medical control," Garrido said.
By Jolene Toves ·
GFD terminates Incident after no positive detections in unknown substance assessment
“CST personnel reported no positive detections on their monitoring instruments during the assessment,” Garrido said.
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Cause of fire at former DPHSS building remains under investigation
"I don't have the exact amount at this time. In terms of the response, operations took approximately six hours. Due to the size of the structure and heavy smoke conditions throughout the building, crews had to conduct extensive searches across multiple floors and rooms to ensure no occupants remained inside," GFD Spokesperson Nick Garrido said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Missing swimmer identified as family seeks community's help in search
"Additionally, GFD personnel are conducting shoreline searches extending from the search area north toward Two Lovers Point, expanding efforts along the surrounding coastline," GFD said at noon Tuesday.
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GFD suspends search for missing swimmer, will resume at 'first light'
"Search efforts today were challenged by poor underwater visibility and extremely hazardous water conditions," GFD said.
GFD: search for missing swimmer continues at Gun Beach
As of 9:15 a.m., Monday, the 28-year-old male swimmer last seen without a shirt and wearing multicolored shorts in the Gun Beach area remained missing GFD said there were no changes in the status overnight.
By Jolene Toves ·
Bystanders pull man and child from waters at Ritidian
The Guam Fire Department says bystanders pulled a man and child out of the waters at Ritidian Point on Sunday.
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Fire Department waives fuel storage permit rules
In response to Super Typhoon Bavi, The Guam Fire Department has waived the fire permit requirements which limit fuel storage.
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Fire Department ends search for missing woman
The Guam Fire Department has ceased search operations in the area where personal belongings of Robert A.T. Taimanglo, also known as “Berta,” were discovered.
Agriculture secures $321K fire engine for GFD at no local cost
The Guam Department of Agriculture has secured a fire engine valued at $321,425 for the Guam Fire Department at no cost to taxpayers through a federal asset reutilization program.
One dead, three injured in Latte Heights three-vehicle crash
One man is dead and three other people injured in a three-vehicle collision early Saturday on Carnation Road in Latte Heights, the Guam Fire Department reported.
Fire crews respond to SUV and dump truck collision
Guam Fire Department units responded early Saturday morning to a serious auto collision involving an SUV and a dump truck along the southbound lane of Route 1 near McDonald’s in Tamuning.
Fire crews respond to Tamuning condo fire during typhoon
The Guam Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Tuesday morning at Blue Lagoon Condominiums in Tamuning, as Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s Tropical Storm-Force winds continued to batter the island under Condition of Readiness 1.
Firefighters battle two grass fires, one out of reach
Firefighters are responding to two separate grass fires Thursday, with one still burning in an area crews cannot access, according to authorities.
Emergency crews respond to incident at Santos school
The Guam Police Department, Guam Fire Department and the Guam Power Authority responded early Monday morning to Jose S.N. Santos St. on Rte.
House fire closes road in Tamuning
A structural fire at a home on Camp Watkins Road also known as Hospital Road in Tamuning early Monday morning prompted the closure of the route and redirection of traffic, according to the Guam Police Department.
Search for missing swimmer shifts to recovery effort
The search for a 22-year-old man who went missing while swimming offshore near the Tanguissan Power Plant, shifted to recovery, according to the Guam Fire Department who noted recovery operations were carried out throughout Thursday.
Fisherman dies after being pulled from water at Pago Bay
A fisherman in his 30s died Sunday night after being pulled from the water at Pago Bay Beach, according to the Guam Fire Department.
Fire crews respond to unresponsive man found bleeding
Guam Fire Department units responded early Wednesday to a report of an unresponsive man who was bleeding in the parking lot of a 7 Mart in Upper Tumon, officials said.
Serious morning crash on Route 1 leaves two unresponsive
On Sunday, Guam Fire Department units responded at 6:22 a.m. to a reported motor vehicle collision with serious injuries on Route 1, North Chalan Henry Kaiser in Dededo, officials said.
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- Rescue crews describe response to fatal Fish Eye crash · Health
- Seven hurt in four-car, bus pileup on Route 1 in Yigo · Public Safety
- GFD lands record $5M federal award for emergency response · Government & Politics
- Divers recover body of missing fisherman Kevin Nauta · Public Safety
- Rescue crews search for missing fisherman · Public Safety
- Public Health donates $10K in pediatric equipment to Fire Department · Public Safety
- Two seriously injured in Barrigada rollover crash · Public Safety
- Pedestrian killed in Mangilao crash · Public Safety
- Fire Department adds four new ambulances with federal funds · Government & Politics
- Motorcyclist killed in crash near Agat Marina · Public Safety
- Bill would fold Civil Defense into new Fire Department bureau · Government & Politics
- Firefighters battle major blaze at Global Recycling Center · Local