George’s persistence helped save his life after his first pulmonary embolism was misdiagnosed and his initial DVT was not treated. I reported for one of my 24 hour shifts as a Firefighter/Paramedic in November, 2007. There was a “carbon monoxide” call that required me to be on a ladder for an extended time that meant...Read More
Two Fargo Firefighters who were trapped on the third floor of the burning Galleria Apartments Monday night say it was their survival training that got them out safely. Captain Keith Johnson and Firefighter Josh Christofferson were attempting to knock a hole in the ceiling to attack the flames when a ceiling fell on them, knocking...Read More
Two Fargo Firefighters who were trapped on the third floor of the burning Galleria Apartments Monday night say it was their survival training that got them out safely. Captain Keith Johnson and Firefighter Josh Christofferson were attempting to knock a hole in the ceiling to attack the flames when a ceiling fell on them, knocking...Read More
St Louis (MO) City officials intend to announce within the next two weeks that they will cut between 30 and 60 firefighting positions, the first firefighter layoffs in recent history, and potentially close two city firehouses. In the face of strapped city budgets, Cincinnati has discussed cutting its fire department budget by $11 million. Firefighters in...Read More
Two New Zealand Firefighters have been injured battling a large fire at a poultry farm in Lepperton, north of New Plymouth. 2 Firefighters had been transported to Taranaki Base hospital, one with serious injuries and one with moderate The fire is a "fourth alarm" fire, a rating out of five used to indicate the number of fire units attending. The...Read More
St Louis (MO) City officials intend to announce within the next two weeks that they will cut between 30 and 60 firefighting positions, the first firefighter layoffs in recent history, and potentially close two city firehouses. In the face of strapped city budgets, Cincinnati has discussed cutting its fire department budget by $11 million. Firefighters in...Read More
