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FIRE ALARM IS ACTUALLY A CONTAMINANT ROOM ALARM

 Brian Kazmierzak    February 4, 2019    No Comments

On 1/25/19 at 01:20 my engine company was dispatched for a fire alarm in our business park area (a large area filled with large commercial properties). The notes on the MDC stated that there was a pull alarm which seemed odd due to the time of day and the chance that the business … [Read more...]

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WORCESTER FIREFIGHTER CHRIS ROY’S DAUGHTER T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER & ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES REGARDING LAST WEEKENDS FIRE

 Billy    December 13, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEAL !

 Billy    November 23, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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SEEN THIS? Free FDNY On-Line Fire & EMS Training Symposium Starts Tomorrow!

 Billy    October 31, 2018    No Comments

While we all shake our heads at the negative stuff on the internet, so much good has come from it, as we also know and see-each and every day. Who, years ago, would have thought that FREE training-and in this case from the FDNY would be available to EVERY Firefighter, EMT and … [Read more...]

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NEW FIREFIGHTER SURVIVE & THRIVE VIDEO

 Billy    September 4, 2018    No Comments

Check out the new video produced by IAFC SHS members at no cost... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uow_uMns6c&feature=youtu.be If you don't belong to IAFC and the Safety, Health & Survival Section (SHS) please consider joining-info below...let me know if you have any … [Read more...]

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“WEED HEADS” PLEAD GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER IN THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF FDNY BATTALION CHIEF IN EXPLOSION

 Billy    July 15, 2018    No Comments

A pair of weed heads pled guilty to manslaughter in the death of an FDNY Battalion Chief. The pair’s faulty construction of a marijuana grow house led to a massive gas explosion which killed the veteran firefighter. FDNY Battalion Chief Michael Fahy was killed as a result of the … [Read more...]

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FUNERAL DETAILS – WISCONSIN FIRE CAPTAIN LINE OF DUTY DEATH

 Billy    July 13, 2018    No Comments

Funeral arrangements have been set for Sun Prairie Fire Captain Cory Barr, who died in the Line of Duty after that natural gas explosion and fire in downtown Sun Prairie on Tuesday, July 10. DETAILS: There will be a private visitation on Friday night, July 13 at the Tuschen … [Read more...]

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WISCONSIN FIRE CAPTAIN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-GAS EXPLOSION

 Billy    July 11, 2018    No Comments

Tragic news out of Wisconsin following a gas exposition that killed a Sun Prairie Fire Captain, leaving behind two young children and family. Social media has his name out there but we'll await a SPFD release. Other fire & police members were injured as well. WHAT … [Read more...]

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STATE INVESTIGATING HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT BUNKER GEAR SAFETY CLEANING PROCEDURES

 Billy    July 10, 2018    No Comments

A state investigation has been launched into safety standards within the Houston Fire Department after the union representing its firefighters accused the department of failing to protect members from exposure to deadly carcinogens. The Houston Chronicle reports that the Texas … [Read more...]

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 Billy    April 3, 2018    No Comments

As you know. this year is the 20th Anniversary of FirefighterCloseCalls.com: "The Secret List" and we are doing something special with sincere hope that you will be a part of this "giving back" effort: We are offering a one time very special 20th Anniversary T-shirt (thanks to … [Read more...]

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