As the fire service remains unfairly under attack in so many areas and arenas, so much of it has become “personal” against departments, against unions, against firefighters and FD leadership, and very often by personal agenda driven city hall dwellers and politicians. When these issues become so deep and personal, those elected or appointed officials often...Read More
As the fire service remains unfairly under attack in so many areas and arenas, so much of it has become “personal” against departments, against unions, against firefighters and FD leadership, and very often by personal agenda driven city hall dwellers and politicians. When these issues become so deep and personal, those elected or appointed...Read More
Suicides Among Firefighters and Paramedics By Gary Ludwig This is not an easy subject to write about. Throughout my 33-year career, I have seen too many of my fellow brother and sister firefighters and paramedics commit suicide. You may have known someone you worked with who has also committed suicide. It happened in St. Louis...Read More
The Professional Firefighters of Santa Cruz, Local 3605 and the Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz County is saddened to announce the loss of Firefighter John Tripodi of job related cancer. He was 58 years old. Brother Tripodi was a 15-year veteran of the fire service and continued to be dedicated to his profession...Read More
Hey, Several Philadelphia Firefighters were injured this morning at an 18 story high rise fire with at least 1 FF reported to now be stable, but with serious injuries/burns. The fire came in around 0545 hours at the Philadelphia Housing Authority building, the 2nd alarm was transmitted around 0620 hours and under control around 0700 hours....Read More
Hey, Several Philadelphia Firefighters were injured this morning at an 18 story high rise fire with at least 1 FF reported to now be stable, but with serious injuries/burns. The fire came in around 0545 hours at the Philadelphia Housing Authority building, the 2nd alarm was transmitted around 0620 hours and under control around 0700 hours....Read More
