All, While we logistically cannot list the many Firefighters who die weekly from firefighting occupational cancer, as much as we would like to, we do our best to share as much as possible. We regret to pass on to you that Torrington (CT) Fire Deputy Chief Christopher Pepler died from occupational cancer yesterday. Many...Read More
Too many families have suffered severe burns from flash fires, vapor explosions, or flame jetting. This could happen to anyone at anytime! There is a simple solution to this known problem: Flame arresters. Flame arresters prevent horrific burns by acting as a barrier, stopping the flame and quenching the detonation process. They’ve been in use for 200...Read More
A SW Ohio Firefighter was hit by a car while on scene of a crash has lost his leg to amputation. Firefighter David E. Noble, 72, of Springfield Township (Clark County, near Dayton) is now listed in critical but stable condition at Miami Valley Hospital. He was was standing by one of the vehicles in...Read More