Tragic news has emerged from Toledo on Sunday, as two firefighters lost their lives while battling a fire at an apartment building in North Toledo. This is the first time since 1981 that the city has seen firefighters die in the line of duty during an active blaze. According to The Blade, Stephen A. Machcinski, 42, and James Dickman, 31, were killed after sustaining fatal injuries while fighting a fire at 528 Magnolia Street. Both were part of Engine 3 and had entered the six-unit building shortly after the fire was reported at 2:47 p.m. Private Machcinski had over 15 years of service with the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, while Private Dickman was just months into his career, having joined in September. His entire class of 51 recruits was sworn in on September 3, but the graduation ceremony hasn’t taken place yet. At a press conference held late Sunday night, Fire Chief Luis Santiago expressed deep sorrow, stating that the two firefighters suffered fatal injuries inside the burning building. According to radio transcripts, they were missing for several minutes before being found and pulled from the flames. Efforts to save them were made at the scene, but both were later pronounced dead at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. Mayor D. Michael Collins also addressed the tragedy, highlighting the bravery of first responders who “run into harm’s way instead of running away.” He added that Mr. Dickman’s parents, who live in Mansfield, Ohio, were escorted to Toledo by the Ohio Highway Patrol following the incident. Firefighters could be seen pulling the second firefighter from the back of the building around 3:30 p.m., where smoke was still pouring out. The injured firefighter was placed on a stretcher and taken by Lucas County EMS for immediate medical attention. Over the next two hours, crews worked to extinguish the remaining flames, though fires occasionally flared up from the roof. The building, which has been owned by Ray and Mariam Abouarab since 1992, is a historic structure built in 1877. It has a long history of fire incidents, including fires in 1996, 1998, and 2002. The property includes six residential units behind the Huron Market carryout. The owner, who watched the emergency response, stated that seven people lived in the building, and no one was injured. He also mentioned that he recently spent about $2,500 to repair plumbing issues caused by the recent cold snap. Another building owned by Mr. Abouarab, located at 809 North Huron St., caught fire twice within a six-month period in 2002 and 2003. That five-unit complex was sold in 2007. This heartbreaking event has left the community in shock, and tributes are already beginning to pour in for the two brave firefighters who gave their lives in service. Thanks, Chris.

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