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FIRE APPARATUS STRUCK ON I-80 IN WYOMING, FIREFIGHTERS INJURED

 Billy    October 25, 2019    No Comments

On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Wamsutter Volunteer Fire Department was working an accident scene of a single vehicle rollover off the north side, westbound Interstate 80 at mile marker 170. The pickup truck involved in that incident had just been towed away and the driver had … [Read more...]

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FIRE APPARATUS VS FIRE APPARATUS CRASH IN MAINE

 Billy    October 17, 2019    No Comments

A serious crash in (Knox County) Maine has resulted in 3 injured Firefighters. Firefighters were responding to a working house fire in St. George. St. George, Cushing, South Thomaston, Thomaston, Owls Head and Warren fire departments responded. Appleton and Friendship fire … [Read more...]

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$5 Million Settlement In Volunteer Firefighter Responding Crash

 Billy    October 16, 2019    No Comments

Last week, the Wenonah Fire Company (New Jersey, near Philly) agreed to a $4.5 million settlement of a lawsuit brought by a woman critically injured when her car was struck by a volunteer who ran a red light while responding to a call. Melinda Baker of Mantua also will receive … [Read more...]

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SAN ANTONIO FIREFIGHTER STRUCK-KILLED AT FIRE SCENE and: **A WARNING**

 Billy    October 15, 2019    No Comments

We regret to pass on that Firefighter Greg Garza, a 17-year veteran with SAFD, was operating at a call for an electrical incident and smoke at the Comfort Suites. FF Garza was trying to exit the fire apparatus it seemed that he stumbled or tripped getting out of the truck and was … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER STRUCK & KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY – SOUTH CAROLINA

 Billy    October 4, 2019    No Comments

We regret to pass on that a Lexington County (South Carolina) Firefighter has died in the Line Of Duty after he was struck by a semi while trying to treat victims of a car crash. Lexington County Fire Service Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum, a 22-year veteran of the service, … [Read more...]

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So What Is The LAW? What Is Your FD Policy? …When Operating With Law Enforcement On Crash Scenes?

 Billy    October 1, 2019    No Comments

A scuffle between Pennsylvania State Troopers who were breaking glass to access a patient and Firefighters who didn't want the glass broken, appears to have calmed down. (Scroll down for FIRE LAW BLOG information) One solution we have always found that works in any firehouse … [Read more...]

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UPDATE: Cops & Firefighter Scuffle At PA Scene “Everyone Apologized”

 Billy    October 1, 2019    No Comments

Both sides of a scuffle between a fire company lieutenant and a state trooper apologized to each other at the scene of a crash on Interstate 83 on Sunday night, according to a news release from the fire company. The firefighter — apparently upset at state troopers for breaking a … [Read more...]

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CLOSECALL ON THE HIGHWAY IN VA

 ADMIN    September 26, 2019    No Comments

CHESTERFIELD COUTNY, Va. -- A picture of a traffic cone posted to the Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Facebook page Tuesday came with a warning: #moveover. "The crew of Engine 5 had a close call tonight as they were working a vehicle crash on Midlothian Turnpike. The engine … [Read more...]

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CAR STRIKES RESPONDING ENGINE NEAR REPUBLIC, MO

 ADMIN    September 25, 2019    No Comments

A driver in Republic, Mo. walked away from a crash involving a Battlefield Fire Department truck. The crash happened around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Republic Road and Farm Road 101 outside of Republic. The firefighters rushed to a vehicle fire on U.S. 60 when the car … [Read more...]

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WATCH YOUR BACK ON THE HIGHWAY CLOSE CALL

 ADMIN    September 22, 2019    No Comments

Details of my Close Call: I was out on highway 17 it was during the winter we had a three car pile up on icy roads just got there and setting out cones to slow down traffic lights all flashing when a car not paying attention come flying through are cones my friend and I had to … [Read more...]

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