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•September 1, 2026

IAFF: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Raise Key Safety Questions for Firefighters

The International Association of Fire Fighters has warned that...

•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...

•September 1, 2026

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

This judgement occured yesterday 8/31/2026. PLEASE…this is a case...

•August 31, 2026

FIREFIGHTER SUFFERS MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT HOUSE FIRE – MARYLAND

GLEN ARM, Md. (WBFF) — A firefighter experienced a medical...

•August 31, 2026

TWO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS INJURED IN ROLLOVER CRASH EN ROUTE TO FIELD FIRE – TENNESSEE

SAMBURG, Tenn. (WBBJ) – Two volunteers firefighters are recovering...

•August 31, 2026

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO EDUCATE YOUNGER FIREFIGHTERS ON 9/11

As 9/11 approaches, we continue sharing these various clips...

The Secret List

•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...

•August 31, 2026

USFW FIRE LODD, Additional 9/11 Resources for Firefighters (The Secret List)

All, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Interior are advising...

•August 30, 2026

PARAMEDIC, 34, LODD, Firefighter LODD “Guilty” Charges, Firefighter LODD History Information, More 9/11 Resources (The Secret List)

All, We regret to pass on that Spirit EMS (Greenville, OH, western Ohio/Eastern Indiana) Paramedic...

•August 28, 2026

Readiness & Gordon Graham (The Secret List)

All, Here’s a no-cost opportunity from Gordon Graham for you, your Firefighters and Fire Officers....

•August 27, 2026

FIREFIGHTER TREATMENT WARNING (The Secret List)

All, The IAFF has issued a safety advisory about Glutathione that applies to all Firefighters...

LODD Reports

•September 1, 2026

TWO FIRE OFFICERS DIE DURING SILO FIRE AND ENTRAPMENT INCIDENT – TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 1, 1976

Two Fire Officers Die During Silo Fire and Entrapment Incident – Tuscaloosa, Alabama – September...

•September 1, 2026

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

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

•August 31, 2026

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO EDUCATE YOUNGER FIREFIGHTERS ON 9/11

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

•August 31, 2026

FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN FALL DURING TENEMENT FIRE – 231-233 EAST 118TH STREET – EAST HARLEM, MANHATTAN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 31, 1953

Firefighter Killed in Fall During Tenement Fire – 231-233 East 118th Street – East Harlem,...

•August 31, 2026

THREE FIREFIGHTERS FATALLY BURNED IN GASOLINE STORAGE TANK EXPLOSION – GADSDEN, ALABAMA – AUGUST 31, 1976

Three Firefighters Fatally Burned in Gasoline Storage Tank Explosion – Gadsden, Alabama – August 31,...

•August 30, 2026

NINE FIREFIGHTERS INJURED DURING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE – MCKINNEY, TEXAS – AUGUST 30, 2025 – NIOSH SERIOUS INJURY REPORT F2025-08

Nine Firefighters Injured During Residential Structure Fire – McKinney, Texas – August 30, 2025 –...

EMS Close Calls

•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 &...

•August 27, 2026

FIREFIGHTER HEALTH TREATMENT WARNING

The IAFF has issued a safety advisory about Glutathione that applies to all Firefighters stating...

•August 16, 2026

FIVE PEOPLE TRANSPORTED AFTER AMBULANCE CRASH – CALIFORNIA

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Five people were transported to area hospitals Friday afternoon after a...

•August 7, 2026

AMBULANCE TRANSPORTING CHILD INVOLVED IN 4-VEHICLE CRASH – ILLINOIS

CALUMET PARK, Ill. (WLS) — Four vehicles, including an ambulance with a child inside, were involved...

•July 13, 2026

AMBULANCE STOKEN FROM FIREHOUSE – FLORDIA

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Jacksonville Fire Department confirmed with Action News Jax that...

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