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•September 2, 2026

Review POV Risks with NIOSH: Insights from a Firefighter Fatality

When an emergency call comes in, every second matters—but...
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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...
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•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...
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•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...
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•August 31, 2026

FIREFIGHTER SUFFERS MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT HOUSE FIRE – MARYLAND

GLEN ARM, Md. (WBFF) — A firefighter experienced a medical...
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•August 31, 2026

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

SAMBURG, Tenn. (WBBJ) – Two volunteers firefighters are recovering...
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•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...
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•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...
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•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...
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•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...
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•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....
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•August 27, 2026

FIREFIGHTER TREATMENT WARNING (The Secret List)

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

•September 2, 2026

Review POV Risks with NIOSH: Insights from a Firefighter Fatality

When an emergency call comes in, every second matters—but responding in a privately owned vehicle...
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•September 2, 2026

TWO FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN FLASHOVER DURING ARSON FIRE IN RESTAURANT – STORMY’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT FIRE – NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 2, 1991

Two Firefighters Killed in Flashover During Arson Fire in Restaurant – Stormy’s Seafood Restaurant Fire...
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•September 2, 2026

SEVEN FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN COLLAPSE OF BURNING WAREHOUSE – SHARP STREET WAREHOUSE FIRE – BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 2, 1888

Seven Firefighters Killed in Collapse of Burning Warehouse – Sharp Street Warehouse Fire – Baltimore,...
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•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...
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•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 &...
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•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...
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EMS Close Calls

•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...
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•August 28, 2026

PHOENIX FIRE DEPT. AMBULANCE STOLEN, CRASHED – ARIZONA

PHOENIX (KNXV) — A woman was arrested after allegedly stealing a Phoenix Fire Department ambulance...
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•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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•August 27, 2026

***FIREFIGHTER HEALTH TREATMENT WARNING***

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