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How Do YOU Feel? A Firefighter Question…

 Billy    December 9, 2019    No Comments

In February 2020, Chief Gary Ludwig, IAFC President will launch his initiative, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, which focuses on reducing the number of firefighter cardiac deaths. A significant component of this campaign is to hear directly from those who … [Read more...]

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AUSTRALIA: FIREFIGHTING PILOT UNINJURED IN HELICOPTER CRASH

 Rick Markley    December 7, 2019    No Comments

By Charlie Coe, Daily Mail Australia: A pilot has had a lucky escape after his waterbombing helicopter crash landed while it was fighting an out-of-control bushfire. The contracted aircraft crashed at Crawford River about 90km north of Newcastle on New South Wales' mid-north … [Read more...]

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THE NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER REGISTRY (IMPORTANT!)

 Billy    November 30, 2019    No Comments

The National Firefighter Registry website is now active. Please take time to click the below to learn about it and how every firefighter-every firefighter - should be made aware of and participate in this important project. To better understand the link between on-the-job … [Read more...]

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REPORTS SHOW WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS MAY STRUGGLE IN SECRET ONCE THE SEASON ENDS

 ADMIN    November 16, 2019    No Comments

Research suggests there are heightened mental health risks for nature's first responders. What can we do to help? Editor's note: This article discusses the topic of suicide. If you or someone you love is experiencing suicidal thoughts, reach out for help by calling the Suicide … [Read more...]

 News, Personal Survival, WILDLAND

CALIF: 3 WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS INJURED, TREATED AND RELEASED

 Rick Markley    November 7, 2019    No Comments

Associated Press: Officials say three firefighters have received minor injuries as they battled a wildfire that has been burning in rural Northern California since Sunday. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the firefighters all were treated and … [Read more...]

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TWO CALIF. FIREFIGHTERS BURNED, ONE SERIOUS

 Rick Markley    October 28, 2019    No Comments

By The Associated Press: California authorities say two firefighters were injured Sunday battling a wildfire that has been raging since Wednesday. Cal Fire spokesman Jonathan Cox said Sunday one firefighter sustained serious burn injuries and was airlifted to UC Davis … [Read more...]

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TWO CALIF. FIREFIGHTERS HIT BY FALLING ROCKS, HOSPITALIZED

 Rick Markley    October 24, 2019    No Comments

By Sam Catanzaro, West Side Today: As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Palisades Fire has grown to 45 acres with containment still at 30 percent as two firefighters have been hospitalized after being hit by falling rocks battling steep, rugged terrain. The blaze has damaged eight … [Read more...]

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ANATOMY OF A BURN OVER

 ADMIN    September 22, 2019    No Comments

Fighting wildfires is a dangerous occupation that requires an ongoing effort to improve safety procedures. When a firefighter gets injured – as happened during the Corta Fire this summer in Elko County – it becomes a learning experience for the entire firefighting … [Read more...]

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WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SEVERELY BURNED TRYING TO OUTRUN FIRE

 Rick Markley    September 15, 2019    No Comments

By Kaylee Douglas, KFOR: An Oklahoma Forestry Services firefighter was injured Thursday while attempting to extinguish a wildfire in Pushmataha County. Officials say the firefighter was utilizing a UTV to build fire lines when the vehicle stopped working and the escape … [Read more...]

 News, Vehicle Safety, WILDLAND

WASHINGTON FIREFIGHTER REMAINS CRITICAL FOLLOWING BURNS

 Billy    September 13, 2019    No Comments

Christian Johnson, an Assistant Chief with Okanogan County Fire District 3, was hurt while fighting the Spring Coulee Fire south of Okanogan in early September. Chief Johnson was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he remains in the intensive care unit in … [Read more...]

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