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September 22, 2023

FIREFIGHTERS, INSURANCE & L-ION FIRES (The Secret List)

All, As North America’s largest fire department, FDNY has experienced a rapid increase in the frequency of fires involving e-bikes, e-scooters and other battery-powered micro mobility devices.   Now Fire departments of ALL sizes are now seeing similar fires….   In partnership with the FDNY Foundation, FDNY invites YOU to learn about the technology, associated hazards and lessons...
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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 9/22

On 9/22/1899 a Strathroy, Ontario, Canada firefighter “was trapped for over twenty minutes with other members after the rear wall fell on them at a barn fire at the corner of Kittredge Avenue and Caradoc Street. The other firefighters received minor injuries, but this firefighter died from his injuries, after being removed and taken to...
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