Sadly, these days, the "active shooter" run is more common than any of us would like. And more so than ever, fire / EMS departments are involved at different levels-from responding-to becoming the tragic victims. Active-shooter incidents are a classic high-risk, low-frequency … [Read more...]
Sadly, these days, the "active shooter" run is more common than any of us would like. And more so than ever, fire / EMS departments are involved at different levels-from responding-to becoming the tragic victims. Active-shooter incidents are a classic high-risk, low-frequency … [Read more...]
Each year since we started the Secret List and FirefighterCloseCalls.com in 1998, we try to remember various events, some are the events themselves and some are multiple events during a certain period of time-and such is FATHERS DAY. Fathers Day is tomorrow and typically a … [Read more...]
The Anchorage Fire Department said that a firefighter was severely injured during a training exercise yesterday (Monday). In a brief statement, the fire department said fellow firefighters assisted and then transported the injured individual to a local hospital. No further … [Read more...]
The 2017 A. Michael Mullane Firefighter Health and Safety Symposium addresses fire fighter occupational safety, health and surivival issues and provides the knowledge and tools necessary to keep fire fighters and paramedics safe, now and in the future. An expanded line-up of … [Read more...]
This is of special importance to all fire & EMS personnel-as it is a very unique opportunity. YOU are invited to participate at an FDNY "Hands On" training program but time is limited. From May 4- May 7 FDNY is hosting one of the best “hands on” training events … [Read more...]
Next week starts FDIC. My first FDIC was in 1977 (Memphis, lead by ISFSI) and I haven't missed one yet. Now, Pennwell carries on the tradition and it's better each year. The value of FDIC is obvious...but honestly, even if you never attended a class and just "hung out" and … [Read more...]
Perhaps the most coveted award in firefighter training is the Fire Instructor of The Year Award. Actually, it's officially called the Fire Engineering/ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award and it recognizes individuals for extraordinary accomplishments in fire … [Read more...]
This is just a quick requesr for you to consider these two books as Christmas, Hanukkah and related holiday gift giving....knowing that 100% of the royalties are continually (and have been) donated to 3 fire service charities. "PASS IT ON...What We Know...What We Want You To … [Read more...]
The Fairfax County Professional Fire Officer’sAssociation and our Northern Virginia Fire & Rescue Leadership DevelopmentInstitute (NVFR LDI) are sponsoring the seminar by Chief Sullivan. Histopic is Leading the Call for “Rational Aggressiveness” on the Firegroundand it … [Read more...]