Firefighters Injured in RI, FL incidents

Two firefighters are injured at incidents in Rhode Island and Florida, both of which serve as reminders that fire itself is not the only danger firefighters face on the fireground.

Via Newport Patch:

Newport firefighters from all three stations spent the early morning hours battling a two-alarm fire at 21 Calvert St...

The first-floor male tenant was transported to Newport Hospital with second-degree burns to his hands, arms and face. He also suffered from smoke inhalation. A Newport firefighter was also transported to Newport Hospital complaining of chest pains.

And from the AP on miamiherald.com:

A St. Cloud firefighter is being treated for breathing difficulties and overexertion after battling an early morning house fire.