While not a fire service LODD, a Nassau County (NY) Police Officer who was also an active member of the Selden (Suffolk County) NY Fire Department was killed in the Line of Duty Saturday in an incredibly horrific incident. NCPD Special Operations Officer Geoffrey Breitkopf, 40, was shot and killed by a Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA,...Read More
(Note: Many of you have written asking the status of Japanese Firefighters. We have unconfirmed media reports of possibly 50 or more Japanese FF LODD’s, but as stated, that’s not confirmed. Our prayers go out to all affected by the earthquake, as well as for all the mutual aid USAR and related rescue teams operating....Read More
Wheredoes Superman go when the cape comes off? Stress, post-trauma resources forfire fighters, police byRonnie Reese March 03, 2011 Pat Kenny was chief of the HinsdaleFire Department when his son Sean took his own life on June 3, 2006. Sean hadsuffered from depression and anxiety disorders since the age of 5. He wastwenty when...Read More
