A tip has been developed from FDNY training to discuss the roof rope rescues that occurred earlier today in Manhattan. FILE: https://tinyurl.com/mrcx7ud8 DETAILS: Earlier today in Manhattan FDNY units (fire and EMS) operated heroically at a serious fire on the 20th floor of a high rise fireproof multiple dwelling. This fire which began near the entrance to...Read More
All, Initial reports are that yet another lithium ion battery was the cause. NEWS CONFERENCE: Here is some additional footage along with the media conference with FDNY officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKK8OV87qE INTERVIEW WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORMED THE RESCUE: HERE is an interview of the FDNY Firefighters who performed the rescue today: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/hero-firefighters-recognized-for-incredible-rescues-at-nyc-high-rise/ Take Care. Be Careful. Pass...Read More
Initial reports are that yet another lithium ion battery was the cause. NEWS CONFERENCE: Here is some additional footage along with the media conference with FDNY officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKK8OV87qE INTERVIEW WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORMED THE RESCUE: HERE is an interview of the FDNY Firefighters who performed the rescue today: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/hero-firefighters-recognized-for-incredible-rescues-at-nyc-high-rise/Read More
According to a news release from the city of Hopkins, Fire Department Assistant Chief James “Jimmy” Scanlon, died on Friday, Nov. 4, after going into cardiac arrest the day prior. Scanlon responded to a fire call for Hopkins Fire Department early in the morning of Nov. 3 when he went into cardiac arrest, so his...Read More
All, Hopefully you’ve seen the phenomenal rescue performed by the FDNY this morning at that hi-rise fire, if not check out the two video clips below. While watching the rescue unfold, I couldn’t help but think: -Imagine if their probie school training wasn’t what it is? -Imagine if they didn’t train on duty? -Imagine if...Read More
On 11/5/1978 twelve hotel guests died when an arson fire raced through the 120-year-old Allen Motor Inn in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. “About 20 people were in the hotel when the fire broke out around 2:40 a.m. The building was constructed in 1857 and was a landmark in the center of this small rural community, about...Read More
