On December 18th at approximately 6:30 in the morning we were called for a reported commercial vehicle accident with fire involvement. The accident happened on Interstate 10 which is a 2-lane freeway on an uphill portion of the roadway. We responded with a squad, pumper tender … [Read more...]
Once again we are reminded of the extreme risk of operating on roadways, especially Interstate (and related high speed) highways. This morning a Lumberton (North Carolina) Police Officer was struck by a vehicle and killed in the Line of Duty long Interstate 95. Officer Jason … [Read more...]
WORCESTER FIRE LODD UPDATED RESOURCES: These audio and video clips provide just some perspective into the tragic weekend fire in Worcester, MA that took the life of Firefighter Chris Roy. This first link is about 55 minutes of video. … [Read more...]
One Firefighter suffered injuries after a crash involving a fire truck near Republic, Mo. The crash involved a West Republic Fire Protection District truck northwest of Republic at Farm Road 168 and Farm Road 59. The crash happened around 1830 hours last night, Wednesday. The … [Read more...]
In yet another reminder about us all operating on roadways, Columbus County (NC) Firefighters rushed to rescue a family stranded on a highway before a tractor-trailer smashed into their vehicles causing an explosion. This happened Monday evening. In a bizarre act later that … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTER’S FOOT ACCIDENTALLY RAN OVER AT SCENE
During a response to an EMS call, our apparatus found that the address of the call was blocked by road construction. The officer of the apparatus exited the vehicle to further investigate the address. Once the address was confirmed, the officer directed the rest of the crew that … [Read more...]
Below is a bulletin issued to our area departments-feel free to share it, cut & paste, whatever--but consider sharing with your own departments. Take Care. Be Careful. Pass it On. BillyG ATTENTION: DRIVERS, FIRE OFFICERS & FIREFIGHTERS: Re: FIRE & EMS APPARATUS After … [Read more...]
Earlier today, Chesterfield Fire-EMS (Virginia-near Richmond) Engine 11 was on the scene of a vehicle crash (on Chippenham Parkway) when another vehicle slammed into the rear of the engine. Fortunately, no Firefighters were injured; however, the driver of the other vehicle was … [Read more...]
All, It's black Friday. Everyone wants a deal. Here's the deal-get a couple of these long sleeve shirts and help two important Firefighter charities... ...two important charities that may help you someday, at no cost. How about THAT for a deal? This is the final offer … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on to you that a Rosetown (Rosetown is a town in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, approximately 115 kmsouthwest of Saskatoon) Firefighter has been struck & killed in the Line of Duty. Life-saving efforts were made by the colleagues of Firefighter Darrell … [Read more...]
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