WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW AN ENGINE OR TRUCK COMPANY AT A BANK ROBBERY! Prior to firefighters arriving on scene of a fatal structure fire early Tuesday morning, patrol officers attempted to save the homeowner by entering the burning building, Deputy Police Chief Steve DuBois said Wednesday. The five patrol officers who deserve credit for attempting to save the homeowner include officers Steve Blanding, Nick Small, Bill Dubois,...Read More
Fire Chief Kyle lenn passes away. Please keep his family, both blood and fire service, in your prayers. Body on bridge: Ralston fire chief By Adam Klinker WORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE Posted: 01/31/2012 8:53 AM A body found hanging from a bridge in central Omaha has been identified as that of Ralston Volunteer Fire Department...Read More
It is with deep regret that the City of St. Charles Fire Department announces the death of Firefighter/Engineer/Paramedic Douglas “Doug” Haase, Sr. Firefighter/Engineer/Paramedic Doug Haase, 60, died today, February 1, 2012-he was found while on duty. FF/Eng/PM Haase served his 27 year career with the City of St. Charles Fire Department. He also served as the Fire Chief...Read More
(In the past 72 hours, 2 Firefighters have taken their own lives-this is a very real issue in our business…much more to follow on this diversely difficult subject which has become much too common.) We regret to advise you that Fire Lt. Kevin W. West, 41, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, in his...Read More
ST CHARLES (MO) FIREFIGHTER DIES ON DUTY The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com It is with deep regret that the City of St. Charles Fire Department announces the death of Firefighter/Engineer/Paramedic Douglas “Doug” Haase, Sr. Firefighter/Engineer/Paramedic Doug Haase, 60, died today, February 1, 2012-he was found while on duty. FF/Eng/PM Haase served his 27 year career with the City of St....Read More
Two firefighters were sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after battling a brushfire in West Kendall near 137th Avenue and 112th Street, according to the Miami-Dade Fire Department. They were sent to Baptist Hospital in West Kendall because of smoke inhalation, officials said. A 911 call came in at 1:05 a.m. after the fire had...Read More
