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    1. Operations & Training

    Fire Rips Through Philadelphia Warehouse

    Nov. 13, 2024
    Dark smoke from the three-alarm fire was visible throughout the city as Philadelphia crews battled the blaze.

    Firefighters are battling a massive blaze that erupted Wednesday morning at a building in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section.

    Heavy smoke from the blaze that was reported about 7:30 a.m. was visible thoughout the city.

    When firefighters called for manpower, the fire went to three alarms, according to WPVI. 

    No injuries were reported.

    Additional details will be provided when they become available.

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    Susan Nicol | News Editor

    Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

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