Tuesday, August 24, 2010 PA FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-HEART ATTACK The Secret Listwww.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
We regret to advise you that Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company President / Firefighter Douglas Farrington died Monday in the Line of Duty. He would have been 45 in October. He died from a massive heart attack.
Firefighter Farrington responded the fire station to staff a backup engine as the company responded to a barn fire in Peach Bottom Township of York County, PA. After the fire company returned to the station, FF Farrington assisted in cleaning and a putting away the equipment and then went home at approximately 2330hrs. The following morning after he had reported to duty at his full-time job with the Aberdeen Proving Grounds Fire Department, Firefighter Farrington stayed just a short time and then returned home where he passed away from a fatal heart attack at approximately 1116 hrs. FF Farrington had also served as a Lt and Captain at the DCVFC.
As always our sincere condolences.
REMEMBER BUFFALO-ONE YEAR AGO (SCENE VIDEO)
It's been one year since BFD Firefighter Jonathan Croom and Lt. Chip McCarthy died in the Line of Duty while operating in a building fire on Genesee Street. As a result of the deaths, some changes have been made within the Buffalo Fire Department. Croom and McCarthy entered the burning building, thinking someone was trapped. Later it was determined that wasn't the case. Now a new accountability system has been put into place. "It became more real that bad things can happen. We're more cautious," said BFD Capt. Clotfelter. R.I.P. HERE IS VIDEO FROM THAT FIRE:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Beh4EiWf_TU
AIRBORNE CRASH VIDEO
While all of us have responded and arrived at bad crashes, rarely are they caught on tape prior to arrival-like this one from Ohio on Interstate 675 on Monday morning. The car hit a culvert, and launched in the air and struck the overpass. The force of the crash broke the car apart and ejected the driver onto the highway during the morning rush hour. He remains at Miami Valley Hospital after suffering serious injuries. A police cruiser camera caught the crash HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9UsFvN9_Jo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
NY FIREFIGHTER RESPONDING ON A RUN STRUCK BY ANOTHER FF ALSO RESPONDING:
A South Wilson (NY) Volunteer Firefighter was injured Monday when he was hit by a vehicle driven by another Volunteer FF as he crossed the road responding to a call. The injured FF was crossing the street responding to a minor industrial accident and was struck by the vehicle of the other FF. He received minor injuries.
CHICAGO: IAFC's FIRE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL THIS WEEK AT McCORMICK PLACE:
Looking forward to seeing many of you at F.R.I. in Chicago. If interested, you are very welcome to attend the IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section meeting on Friday, 1300 Hours in McCormick Place. DETAILS HERE:http://www.iafcsafety.org/downloads/SHS_Membership_Mtg_Agenda_8.10.pdf
VISITING CHICAGO FOR F.R.I? ==THE 1967 McCORMICK PLACE FIRE - INCREDIBLE RADIO AUDIO RECORDING: ==F.R.I. FIRE VISITOR INFO:
On January 16, 1967, there was a massive fire at McCormick Place in Chicago (more below). The audio of that fire is BELOW (that's to the 5-11 Club of the CFD) and well worth listening to, and the quality is very clear.
In part 1 you will hear the very classic line from the Chief of the CFD's 9th Battalions aide: "Battalion 9A to Main (fire alarm office), look, we got this McCormick hall and it's really rolling, I'm going to talk to the chief, I think we'll hit a deuce" That was the 2nd (2-11) alarm, and many, many more alarms followed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV_50YPqlFQ(PART 1 INITIAL RADIO TRAFFIC) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYZCj9VAHZ0(PART 2 CONTINUED)
At the time of the fire, the building contained highly flammable exhibits, several area hydrants were shut off, and the sprinklers were inadequate. The fire spread quickly (as you will hear on the above audio) and destructively, taking the life of a security guard. Although many wanted to rebuild the hall on a different site, Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley (whose son is now the Mayor of Chicago) elected to rebuild on the foundations of the burned building. So as you walk the halls this week and attend the training sessions, now you'll know a bit of the history.
