A fire at the Firth (south of Idaho Falls, Idaho) Fire Station this morning destroyed several fire trucks and sent a firefighter to the hospital. It started at 0920 hours and destroyed their firehouse and both of their engines. Mutual aid Firefighters with the Shelley-Firth Fire District and surrounding departments turned out to assist. Firefighters...Read More
All, The following is from the FDNY Bureau of Training:… PLEASE NOTE: Of everything your read below, please pay attention to this part: “We are the FDNY – we play to win.” ….a mantra that every firefighter, fire officer and every department should embrace-and can embrace- as their own when aggressively focused at every level...Read More
EDISON – An 81-year-old ambulance patient was injured Saturday after being ejected from the vehicle when it struck a railroad bridge, police said. The South Plainfield ambulance struck the Parsonage Road railroad bridge about 11:13 p.m. Saturday, according to Edison Deputy Police Chief Robert Dudash Jr. Police said the ambulance was transporting the patient, traveling...Read More
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The COVID-19 surge continues to impact medical services, but this time officials say they’re being overwhelmed with non-emergent calls. The San Francisco Fire Department says they’ve seen a significant increase in 911 calls for minor COVID symptoms or simply a test. Emergency medical service leaders are asking you to only call...Read More
All, Here is an improved audio recording with just The Bronx FDNY dispatch operations: https://youtu.be/2UNZNWg4NYM Tactically, there is (and will be) much to learn from FDNY, as its members saved numerous lives yesterday while commanding and controlling that fire with incredible speed and professionalism. Please also though, listen to the dispatcher(s) who set a phenomenal...Read More
By Kristopher Radder and Chris Mays, Brattleboro Reformer: Several fire departments from Cheshire County in New Hampshire and Windham County in Vermont responded to a five-alarm fire at 151 Main St. late Saturday night. Witnesses said they saw heavy smoke pour out of the building housing Cobblestone Ale House. Keene Fire Chief Mark Howard said...Read More
