Sunday, May 19, 2013  PHOENIX FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-Apparatus Incident (Video Below)

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We regret to pass on to you that the Phoenix FD lost a Firefighter in the Line of Duty early this morning. Firefighter Bradley Harper, age 23, was caught between 2 fire department vehicles near the scene of an outside fire (large mulch fire) late yesterday. Other firefighters rescued him, treated him at the scene and transported him to the hospital where he tragically died about 0100 this morning. He reportedly had 2 years on the job and is married and is survived by his wife and parents.

HERE is some news and related video from the scene: http://www.azfamily.com/news/Firefighter--208038261.html

Our sincere condolences to the PFD and all affected. More details to follow.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 5-19-13 / 0935 Hours

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Saturday, May 18, 2013  Hey,

A Paramedic was seriously injured this morning when the ambulance he was driving collided head-on with a pickup on state Route 32 near Ulster, in New York State.


Another medic in the ambulance and the two people in the pickup also were hurt. There were no patients in the ambulance at the time and that the vehicle was not an emergency call.

The crash at 0655 on Route 32, involved a Mobile Life Support Services ambulance driven by Paramedic William Spadafora and caused extensive front-end damage to both vehicles. See photo on our home page.


PM Spadafora was flown by helicopter to Albany Medical Center with multiple serious injuries and the other Medic in the ambulance, Gigi Williams, was taken to Kingston Hospital with a head injury. Their conditions were not available as of this evening.


Andrew LaMarca, of Mobile Life, said Spadafora and Williams are boyfriend and girlfriend and were on duty at the time of the crash, moving the ambulance from one Mobile Life station to another. More details to follow. Keep'm in your prayers.

Take Care-Be Careful.

BillyG

The Secret List 5-18-13 / 1700 hours

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN BRAZIL - FIRE APPARATUS CRASH

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We regret to advise you that this morning, a fire apparatus overturned and caught fire in the city of Guarapari, Southeast Brazil, killing 2 Firefighters in the Line of Duty. The FFs, left the city of Vitória to test the 10-thousand-liter tanker truck, when they lost control of the vehicle on the ES-060 Highway. Two helicopters and ground fire and rescue crews responded to the incident. Police are investigating the causes. Our condolences. RIP.


Picture: http://g1.globo.com/espirito-santo/noticia/2013/05/caminhao-do-corpo-de-bombeiros-tomba-na-es-060-em-guarapari.html

Take Care-Be Careful.

BillyG

The Secret List

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  WASHINGTON FF DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-COLLAPSED ON AN EMS RUN
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We regret to advise you that a 59-year-old Tacoma Firefighter has died after suffering an apparent heart attack while working at an EMS scene.

Tacoma Firefighter Albert Nejmeh died in the Line of Duty last night at St. Joseph Medical Center.

The 12-year Fire Department veteran was given immediate basic and advanced life support by fellow firefighters after he collapsed Tuesday morning. They then took him to the hospital where he was pronounced. Our condolences to all affected.

Take Care-Be Careful.

BillyG

The Secret List 5-15-13 / 0700 hours

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Monday, May 13, 2013  All,

While we normally stay focused on sending you close call events and incidents where Firefighters were injured or worse-we wanted to pass this along-as it is relevant.


It's 2013 and people are still being killed in fires-a reminder for those that don't seem to understand, amongst critical priorities, the importance of:


-residential fire sprinklers. 

-multi sensor smoke detectors. 

-fire department STAFFING and a heavy, well equipped response to the first alarm. 

CHECK THIS OUT: (video)

http://www.fireandfilm.com/?p=825


Our prayers to the families, friends and the Pottsville (PA) FD and area Firefighters on that scene.

Take Care-Be Careful.

BillyG

The Secret List 5-13-13 / 1100 hours.

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