We've received word from the North Amityville Volunteer Fire Company (Suffolk County, Long Island, New York) that their Chief of Department, Daryl Rollins suddenly passed away in the Line of Duty earlier today. Initial reports are that Chief Rollins died following the response to … [Read more...]
Firefighters, Words & Suicide Communication....a unique opportunity tomorrow to learn about conveying the messages of support, guidance and direction. The webinar is being held tomorrow, Thursday, and is brought to you by Lexipol and the National Action Alliance for Suicide … [Read more...]
A Fire Lieutenant is in serous condition after getting into a crash in Hebron (CT) while responding his pickup truck to quarters for a fire call on Monday night. Hebron Fire Lieutenant Eric Saunders crashed into a tree on Wall Street while he was driving to his fire station … [Read more...]
At least 14 NYPD officers reportedly suffered smoke inhalation or other injuries in a two-alarm fire in the Bronx early this morning. The officers were injured while knocking on apartment doors to get residents out of the building. They were transported, treated and … [Read more...]
We have read about it, heard about it and know it is an active discussion today at various levels in our profession. Sort of. The discussion related to awareness may often be the challenge. It may come down to understanding that words matter. Like on the fireground, we want to … [Read more...]
The volunteer fire and rescue response problem is happening pretty much anywhere you look and listen these days. It is not new-and it is not getting better. It is any-town where the community is (unknowingly) relying to see "who" may be around and "who" may show up when the tones … [Read more...]
More than three years after Firefighter Patrick Wolterman died while battling an arson fire, the Hamilton (Ohio near Cincinnati) Fire Department released a report detailing what went wrong. In an exclusive interview, the head of the Hamilton Firefighter’s Union says the report … [Read more...]
A bit of good news. The condition of the Firefighter injured in yesterdays fire that claimed the life of Lt. Jason Menard is improving. Reports are that he is still in ICU after suffering 2nd & 3rd degree burns. He is not being publicly identified but is stable with some very … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a A Worcester (MA) Fire Lieutenant died in the Line of Duty early this morning and several firefighters were injured early today in a fire in a multi-family home. Worcester Fire Department Lt. Jason Menard, 39, of Worcester, died while operating at the … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that Boys Town Fire Chief John Sing, serving since 1971, has died in the Line of Duty. He collapsed upon his return to the Boys Town fire station and was immediately treated, rushed to a local hospital, where he later died from an apparent heart attack. … [Read more...]