I started writing about firefighter safety many years ago. In the mid to late 70’s, the area where I lived and worked experienced several horrific LODD’s-and those losses stuck. Safety? It is really about survival – the survival of those who call us for help that they needed 10 minutes ago and our ability to...Read More
MIAMI (AP/WSVN) — A massive fire broke out at a four-story apartment complex in Miami on Monday morning, resulting in more than 50 people being evacuated. Firefighters and police officers arrived at the building just west of Interstate 95 near downtown Miami after receiving calls about a fire around 8:15 a.m. Monday, and began rescuing residents from...Read More
All, With regret to pass on the Line of Duty Death of La Crosse, Indiana, Volunteer Firefighter Ken Caldwell. Firefighter Caldwell and members of the La Crosse VFD responded to a field fire last Thursday morning. During the response, Firefighter Caldwell used rescue equipment to cut through a fence so firefighters and equipment could get...Read More
