October 8, 2024 by Wesley R. Attwood, DrCJ; Meghan Kiederer, BA; David E. Fosbroke, BS, MSF; Tammy L. Schaeffer; Jarrad E. Clift, MBA; Joseph Tebo; David Bryson, EMT Workers who respond to roadway emergencies, such as vehicle crashes, can face multiple hazards. Working at roadway incidents frequently exposes responders to potentially being struck by passing motor vehicle...Read More
DENVER — An assistant chief in the Denver Fire Department was fired last month after he brought an AR-15 rifle to a public park and loaded the gun during a mental health crisis in March, according to a disciplinary letter obtained by The Denver Post on Wednesday. The city of Denver fired former Assistant Chief...Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando Fire Department firefighter was injured while battling a fire overnight during Hurricane Milton. According to the Orlando Fire Department, crews responded to a house fire on the 5100 block of Jeannine Court around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Crews saw the roof engulfed in flames when they arrived. Firefighters were able to...Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) said two fire engines crashed into each other at Jefferson Ave. and Second St. on Wednesday evening. Officers said two fire engines were involved in an accident around 7:30 p.m. Police provided no other details about the crash. According to MPD, there were no injuries.Read More
The presence of Tren de Aragua gang members in San Antonio has raised alarms, especially among first responders who may be at risk while on the job. San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association President Joe Jones sent a memo warning first responders to “keep your heads on a swivel and watch your six” for gang members, meaning to...Read More
THE Chief, Chief of Department, Fire Chief…it is the top dog. Where the “buck” stops… “THE BOSS” There is a WORLD of difference when that “fifth” bugle is earned. Some say it’s a step “away” from the fire department and into City Hall, the Mayor or Elected Officials’ (non fire) so called ‘team”…others see it differently. Some...Read More
