All, We regret to pass on that Sean Laffan, an interim Assistant Fire Chief of the Oakland (California) Fire Department died Monday night after collapsing inside the department’s building. Chief Laffan was 42 years old. Among his survivors is one of his sons, a probationary OFD Firefighter. He collapsed at about 1700 hours and fire command...Read More
We regret to pass on that Sean Laffan, an interim Assistant Fire Chief of the Oakland(California) Fire Department, died Monday night after collapsing inside the department’s building…Chief Laffan was 42 years old. Among his survivors is one of his sons, a probationary OFD Firefighter. He collapsed at about 1700 hours and fire command staff immediately...Read More
All, We regret to pass on the Line of Duty death of Columbus (Indiana) Regional Health EMS Paramedic Scott Gordon. On November 4th, Paramedic Gordon became ill with COVID-19 contracted in the line-of-duty — less than 48 hours after his EMS partner became ill. He was hospitalized on November 7th and died just after 4:00 P.M....Read More
Well known researcher and friend of the fire service Dr. Sara Jahnke and her partners have focused on promoting the health and well-being of Firefighters and military through research, for over 20 years. Harassment and bullying have become a critical area of concern in the fire service; from face to face and online intimidation to...Read More
8 Firefighters were swept into Lake Michigan during a dramatic rescue attempt late Sunday, Nov. 15, on the south pier in Muskegon. 9 Firefighters were injured with one suffering serious injuries. The search resumed Monday morning for the body of the missing civilian. WHAT HAPPENED:. The victim was initially swept off the pier with two...Read More
We regret to pass on the Line of Duty death of Columbus (Indiana) Regional Health EMS Paramedic Scott Gordon. On November 4th, Paramedic Gordon became ill with COVID-19 contracted in the line-of-duty — less than 48 hours after his EMS partner became ill. He was hospitalized on November 7th and died just after 4:00 P.M....Read More
