Thanks to FirefighterSpot.com for this video of a vehicle fire in New York City during which an explosion (probably an air bag) explodes. REMEMBER: WEAR YOUR PPE – WEAR YOUR AIR – AND EXPECT THE WORST!Read More
One of the most difficult calls that we encounter as first responders are calls involving children. The stress level seems to intensify the younger they are with infants possibly being the most difficult. Their inability to communicate their issues makes treatment sometimes a guess. The struggle intensifies when the end result is a loss of...Read More
One of the most difficult calls that we encounter as first responders are calls involving children. The stress level seems to intensify the younger they are with infants possibly being the most difficult. Their inability to communicate their issues makes treatment sometimes a guess. The struggle intensifies when the end result is a loss of...Read More
The Glove Corp has issued a Safety Notice regarding its "Blaze Fighter" firefighting glove. The Blaze Fighter is currently certified to NFPA 1971-2007. During recent testing, one style of gloves encountered issues with the performance of the conductive heat resistance test. The back of the hand area of the glove did not meet the prescribed...Read More
Kenner firefighters are attacking a stubborn two-alarm warehouse fire at 450 31st St. that injured one firefighter, officials said. The firefighter, a two-year veteran who was not immediately identified, suffered burns and was taken to the hospital, according to Kenner spokesman Emile Lafourcade. The burning warehouse is one of four used by Space Walk Sales,...Read More
Northampton County Director of Emergency Management Services Bob Mateff said his office is investigating the report that miscommunications may have delayed firefighters’ response to a devastating fire this morning in Forks Township. The fire destroyed a two-family dwelling at 4340 North Delaware Drive. Three people escaped the fire without injury; the American Red Cross of...Read More
