By Natasha Donn, Portugal Resident An experienced fire chief died last night – and three other firefighters were injured, one of them seriously – in a blaze in the Serra de Lousã that ‘should have been easy’ to combat. Investigation is now underway as the President and … [Read more...]
The Chief of the Pine-Strawberry Fire District (Arizona) has confirmed that the pilot onboard a helicopter that crashed while battling the Polles Fire is dead. Chief Gary Morris said the helicopter crashed outside the fire lines for the Polles Fire. The helicopter was on fire, … [Read more...]
Today the NFPA released its annual “U.S. Firefighter Fatalities in the United States” report, (link below) which showed fewer than 50 U.S. Firefighter fatalities while on duty in 2019, reflecting the lowest number of Firefighter deaths reported since NFPA began conducting this … [Read more...]
The NFFF has postponed the annual Fallen Firefighter memorial weekend as per NFFF Chair Troy Markel. This is due to the pandemic situation and related logistics. While disappointing, it is important to know that the nation's fallen Firefighters will not be forgotten. On October … [Read more...]
Details, resources and EVERYTHING you need to have a great drill & training session this week are HERE: https://www.safetystanddown.org/ … [Read more...]
By Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News Four people onboard a state Division of Forestry plane were injured after it crashed into the Kuskokwim River on Thursday afternoon, officials said. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, said Tim Mowry, a spokesman … [Read more...]
If you are looking for a gift for Father's Day, please consider the new book "Pass It On III-Making Good Progress." -- 100% of the proceeds go to the Deputy Chief Raymond Downey Scholarship Charity Fund, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Firefighter … [Read more...]
By Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News: The pilot of an Alaska Division of Forestry plane that crashed into the water near Aniak on Thursday afternoon was hospitalized with serious injuries, officials say. The plane experienced a loss of power in both engines before the … [Read more...]
Thanks to each of you who own a copy of "Pass It On: What We Know ... We Want You to Know" and "Pass It On: The Second Alarm," as we have raised thousands of dollars for the Deputy Chief Raymond Downey Scholarship Charity Fund, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) … [Read more...]
By Patrick Magee, Sun Herald: A Harrison County woods fire that burned hundreds of acres and sent one firefighter to the hospital was considered under control as of early Thursday morning, Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan told the Sun Herald. The fire, which burned … [Read more...]
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