A town board’s decision to disband a local volunteer fire department last month has sparked conflict in a small farming community about 30 miles northwest of New London. Members of the Dupont Volunteer Fire Department say two town board officials — chairman Kelly Zillmer and Supv. David Barnick — violated state ethics laws by voting...Read More
Authorities say a body of a young person has been found inside a Detroit home following a blaze and a firefighter who responded to the scene was injured. Detroit-area broadcasters report the fire happened early Thursday on the city’s west side and a firefighter who went inside the home fell through a floor into the...Read More
Hey, As you will recall, a Muncie (IN) FF died in the Line ofDuty last summer in a church fire. Tragically, there is a history of church andrelated houses of worship fires resulting in the deathof Firefighters-see numerous links below. Of the factors identifiedin the new NIOSH report (link below), the investigation shows that the initial SIZE-UPdid not fully consider the impact...Read More
We’ve written for years about how critical the role of dispatchers are in what we do. From the first people dealing with the emergency (well before your tones go off) to their role in supporting responding and operating companies, their role is a critical part of any FD’s response. In some places unfortunately they are...Read More
As you will recall, a Muncie (IN) FF died in the Line of Duty last summer in a church fire. Tragically, there is a history of church and related houses of worship fires resulting in the death of Firefighters-see numerous links below. Of the factors identified in the new NIOSH report (link below), the investigation...Read More
W.Va. Firefighters Cope With Emotions After Fatal Fire BY ASHLEY B. CRAIG Charleston Daily Mail (West Virginia) Monday was the first day back on the job for the Charleston firefighters and paramedics who responded to a fire that left nine people dead. Created: March 28, 2012 A somber Charleston Fire Department is grappling with...Read More
