There is a very unique opportunity coming up that we wanted to pass on to you. It's an opportunity for your department to send one or more of your officers to a "train the trainer" program in leading/managing and dealing with firehouse behavioral issues. and many more. This … [Read more...]
Funeral details for Line-of-duty death of Firefighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard, 36, IAFF District 5 Local 257, Appleton, Wisconsin. Firefighter Lundgaard, 36, died in the Line of Duty on May 15, 2019 from a gunshot wound while operating at an emergency call. He leaves behind his … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that Firefighter William N. Franck, 81, of the Willow Street Fire Company (Lancaster, PA) was performing scene safety at a motor vehicle crash. While operating at the crash, he suffered a CVA. He was immediately treated and transported to Penn Medicine … [Read more...]
Appleton Fire Department Firefighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard was shot and killed in the Line of Duty last night. Additionally, an Appleton Police Officer and two civilians were also shot and are being treated. Firefighter Lundgaard was shot, along with three other people, while … [Read more...]
Bad news out of Appleton (Wisconsin) this evening where units responded to the transit center for a medical run around 1830 hours., and while they were on scene, there was a shooting. Reports right now are that a Firefighter and a Police Officer were shot. among at least 2 … [Read more...]
Each year the Safety, Health & Survival Section of the IAFC accepts nominations for the SHS firefighter safety, health and survival awards. NOTE that these close at midnight this Friday (11:59 PM ET on 05/17), I strongly urge you to consider some nominations from your own … [Read more...]
Well, naturally, with Spring in the air, you're stress'n trying to figure out what to read this summer. Well relax, in addition to Howard Stern's new book, here are just a few new ones that you may wanna check out: To us, fire books offer something unique: someones ideas and … [Read more...]
As you are aware, Atlanta (Georgia) Fire-Rescue experienced a devastating incident yesterday while operating (upon arrival) at a crash on Interstate 85. Atlanta Truck 2 and Paramedic Engine 30 were dispatched to that initial crash involving an overturned vehicle on I-85 … [Read more...]
An Atlanta (GA) Firefighter was severely injured when he was struck by a vehicle along Interstate 85 northbound near Cleveland Avenue this morning. The Firefighter was part of a crew operating at a wreck on the interstate and was stepping off of fire apparatus when he was struck … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a Christopher (Southern Illinois, SE of St Louis, MO) Firefighter was killed in the Line of Duty this morning. Initial reports are that Firefighter Kody Van Fossan died in the Line of Duty in a fire with collapse and his father (a Fire Officer) was … [Read more...]