Hey, As an update, the Lexington(KY) Firefighter driving the apparatus last Saturdaynight that ran over and killed that woman in downtown Lexington wasat fault, but probably will not face charges in what has turned out to bea horrific accident. Police had found “no information or evidence toindicate that criminal charges will be placed against the driver of thevehicle.” As you will...Read More
Five people including three New York EMS providers were injured Tuesday in a collision between an ambulance and a bus. One of the EMTs with North Seneca Ambulance, Amy Kaplan, 22, was flown to Strong Hospital for a head injury, according to WHEC. The ambulance that was running emergency collided with the bus in Waterloo while on...Read More
A firefighter was injured when he fell through a roof while fighting a fire at a Days Inn motel in Liberty, Mo., early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at the Days Inn near 291 and 152 Highway in Liberty at about 3 a.m. Firefighters said the injured firefighter fell about 10 to 15 feet...Read More
On 11/24/2012, my department had a firefighter suffersignificant facial injuries when he fell from the upper rear turntable platforman aerial apparatus. The firefighter DID have proper PPE on, including ahelmet. He mistakenly thought that an open compartment door was acontinuation of the walking surface he stood upon because it hinges up to thesame level and...Read More
A New Theory ofPTSD and Veterans: Moral Injury by Tony Dokoupil Dec3, 2012 12:00 AM EST Soldiers are supposed to be tough, cool,and ethically confident. But what happens when they have seen and done thingsthat haunt their consciences? New studies suggest that the pain of guilt may bea key factor in the rise of...Read More
