SURE-After a working fire, we all wanna take the stuff OFF. But we can't let our GUARD down and by taking it off--we do! And we then GET HURT.If it takes extra crews coming in to relieve the FF's, so be it. But do WHATEVER IT TAKES to make sure everyone is properly protected … [Read more...]
Here are a few shots of various "attacks" on some vehicles fires. And sure, "ODDS ARE" nothing will go wrong and we will be fine. No need for a hood or SCBA, right? Well-duh, no, that's wrong.There are many firefighters who have suffered serious injury, burns and death due to … [Read more...]
For years the fire service has bitched and moaned about having the most dangerous profession and thats true, in many valid cases. But there is a whole lot more we can do on our own to minimize the risk! What do you suppose the firefighter who is wearing gear-is thinking about the … [Read more...]
ASBESTOS THREAT FOR AUSTRALIAN FIRE/RESCUE WORKERS
At least 250 of New South Wales's elite emergency workers have been told they could die from exposure to lethal levels of asbestos during anti-terrorist training drills. The personnel at risk include members of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) unit, who were told last week that … [Read more...]
FFCC.COM Notes: Firefighters and Instructors getting hurt or worse, is nothng new. There is a long and sad history of our own getting in trouble during training. Treat ANY fire training details as if it is the real thing-since it is!BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST and there is NO … [Read more...]
NEW JERSEY FD AND BOROUGH SUED OVER FATAL FIRE
Alpha fire department, Crincolis' landlord also accused of negligence. The family who lost three children in a house fire two years ago is suing the borough, fire department and property owner for negligence and wrongful death. Jack and Nicole Crincoli filed suit Tuesday in … [Read more...]
INTERNAL FIREWORKS??
DONT SAY OH ITS JUST A ROUTINE CALL. One night tones set off for a odor investigation at 2100 hrs.While enroute dispatch changed it from odor investigation to structure fire. Upon arrival of a single family dwelling ...no fire no smoke. My company we … [Read more...]
A CLOSE CALL FOR MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTERS
Firefighters almost didn't make it out from blazeJim RomsaasMesabi Daily NewsFriday, March 3rd, 2006 09:54:41 PMVIRGINIA, MINN. Firefighters Amy Isaacson and Jason Dickinson knew something wasnt right just seconds after entering the basement of a burning home last … [Read more...]
On Wednesday January 25, 2006, we were dispatched for a vehicle fire. While responding, units were advised that the fire was in a neighboring fire district, and advised to continue response until other units arrived. E102 was operating on a 1 1/2 lane county road … [Read more...]
NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER COLLAPSES, DIES
SUSAN NICOL KYLEFirehouse.Com News 3-6-06 A volunteer firefighter in North Carolina collapsed at his home Sunday evening shortly after returning from a brush fire. Lt. Wayne E. Yarborough, 59, had assisted the Waynesville Fire Department with a minor brush fire about … [Read more...]