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•September 8, 2026

“FOR THE PEOPLE” Bullsh!t & NEXTEL Firefighters

In his 1863 Gettysburg Address, President Abe Lincoln spoke at...

•September 8, 2026

UPDATE: FORT WORTH FIREFIGHTER FIGHTS TO WALK AFTER GARAGE FIRE COLLAPSE – TEXAS

FORT WORTH, Texas – It’s been a long journey...

•September 8, 2026

THREE FIREFIGHTERS INJURED AT APARTMENT FIRE – OHIO

PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOWK) — Three firefighters were injured while...

•September 8, 2026

FIVE FDNY FIREFIGHTERS INJURED AT CONEY ISLAND BODY SHOP FIRE

CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) — A fire at a Coney...

•September 8, 2026

ENGINE STRUCK ON THE INTERSTATE BY DUI DRIVER – NORTH CAROLINA

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A man is facing...

•September 7, 2026

STRAY BULLET PIERCES ROOF OF FIREHOUSE – TEXAS

This happened at the Westfield Fire Station 2 on...

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•September 8, 2026

The “50 Tips” For Probies, Additional 9/11/2026 Resources (The Secret List)

All, The below was originally written in 2007 as a letter to my son when...

•September 5, 2026

NH FIREFIGHTER, 44, LODD-While On A Run (The Secret List)

All, We regret to pass on that a Raymond (east of Manchester) Firefighter has died...

•September 5, 2026

6 Fire Academy Students Sent To Hospital (The Secret List)

All, 6 firefighter students at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls were...

•September 4, 2026

FD MEDIC LODD, Claim: Firefighters Assaulted by Fire Chief (The Secret List)

All, We regret to pass on the Line of Duty Death of Paramedic Clifton “Cliff”...

•September 1, 2026

9/11: Dispatchers: The Unseen Lifeline: Honoring FDNY Dispatchers, FDNY COD Esposito (The Secret List)

All, Here is an excellent interview from FDNY Captain Mike Dugan (Ret) discussing 9/11 and resiliency with...

•September 1, 2026

LODD UPDATE: Judge Upholds $28.5m Firefighter LODD Verdict-Rejects Legal Defenses-Webinar Link (The Secret List)

All, This judgement occurred yesterday 8/31/2026. PLEASE…this is a case for every Fire Officer, Chief...

LODD Reports

•September 8, 2026

“FOR THE PEOPLE” Bullsh!t & NEXTEL Firefighters

In his 1863 Gettysburg Address, President Abe Lincoln spoke at the dedication of a national cemetery...

•September 8, 2026

LONDON FIREFIGHTERS SAVE CITY AFTER MULTIPLE FIRES CAUSED BY INCENDIARY BOMBING – MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND FIREFIGHTERS KILLED – THE BLITZ – LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 7, 1940

London Firefighters Save City after Multiple Fires Caused by Incendiary Bombing – More Than One...

•September 8, 2026

TWO FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN FLAMMABLE LIQUID FIRE IN MANUFACTURING PLANT – MISSION PAINTED FABRICS COMPANY – LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 7, 1935

Two Firefighters Killed in Flammable Liquid Fire in Manufacturing Plant – Mission Painted Fabrics Company...

•September 8, 2026

FIREFIGHTER DIES DURING WAREHOUSE FIRE AT UNPERMITTED FILM STUDIO – DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 – NIOSH FIREFIGHTER FATALITY REPORT F2025-09

Firefighter Dies During Warehouse Fire at Unpermitted Film Studio – DeKalb County, Georgia – September...

•September 7, 2026

BATTALION CHIEF AND FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN EXPLOSION OF GASOLINE STORAGE TANK WHILE OPERATING DURING ARSON FIRE AT BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY – ELKHART, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 7, 1972

Battalion Chief and Firefighter Killed in Explosion of Gasoline Storage Tank W hile Operating During...

•September 6, 2026

FIREFIGHTER DIES ATTEMPTING RESCUE OF UTILITY WORKER FROM UNDERGROUND SEWER VAULT – TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 – NIOSH FIREFIGHTER FATALITY INVESTIGATION REPORT F2010-31

Firefighter Dies Attempting Rescue of Utility Worker From Underground Sewer Vault – Tarrytown, New York...

EMS Close Calls

•September 7, 2026

AMBULANCE CRASH SENDS FOUR TO HOSPITAL – FLORIDA

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A Hernando County Fire Rescue unit responding to an emergency call crashed at...

•September 7, 2026

EMS WORKER PLEADS NOT GUILTY AFTER DRAGGING MAN WITH AMBULANCE FOR MILES – WEST VIRGINIA

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WKRC) – A former ambulance driver is facing charges after she allegedly ran...

•September 7, 2026

AMBULANCE INVOLVED IN CRASH, TWO FIREFIGHTERS INJURED – MASS

At approximately 1:30 AM this morning, Agawam Rescue 1 was involved in a motor vehicle...

•September 2, 2026

TWO EMS WORKERS INJURED AT AMBULANCE CRASH – NEW YORK

ONONDAGA, N.Y. (WSYR) — Two first responders were brought to a hospital on Monday after...

•August 28, 2026

PHOENIX FIRE DEPT. AMBULANCE STOLEN, CRASHED – ARIZONA

PHOENIX (KNXV) — A woman was arrested after allegedly stealing a Phoenix Fire Department ambulance...

•August 27, 2026

OLD FIREFIGHTERS EDUCATING YOUNG FIREFIGHTERS ABOUT 9/11

As 9/11 approaches, we are sharing various clips with the intent that Fire Officers &...

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