Many of you have purchased and read the books Pass It On 1, 2, and 3. We raised Tens of Thousands of dollars for the named charities. The latest book project, “30 Fires You Must Know” (also available as an e-book) is similar in that it was decided by myself and my compadre Frank Leeb,...Read More
All, Additional information based upon the recent previous studies: the IAFF recommends that Firefighters not use fire blankets on EV fires involving the battery. Electric vehicle (EV) fires have presented unique suppression challenges to the fire service. Anecdotal information describes these fires as burning hotter and for longer periods than gasoline-powered cars, with an additional...Read More
Additional information based upon the recent and previous studies: the IAFF recommends that Firefighters not use fire blankets on EV fires involving the battery. Electric vehicle (EV) fires have presented unique suppression challenges to the fire service. Anecdotal information describes these fires as burning hotter and for longer periods than gasoline-powered cars, with an additional...Read More
By KTRK: One firefighter was hospitalized after a large building fire in North Houston Monday evening. Houston Fire Department Communications Director Brent Taylor told ABC13 the male firefighter was transported with an ankle injury. The Houston Fire Department responded to the 2-alarm fire at about 4:49 p.m. at 7720 N. Shepherd Drive. HFD confirmed the...Read More
A violent collision caught on camera in Crown Heights left 11 people with minor injuries. It happened at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and St. John’s Place. The video appears to show an FDNY truck with its lights on heading through the intersection when it strikes a dark-colored vehicle. The two vehicles then careen into...Read More
All As you hopefully know, the Chief Ray Downey Scholarship is a charity that is near and dear to us. Our longtime friendship with the fallen Chief and his surviving family is one we cherish. The work they do in providing scholarships is worth every nickel. As an example, the 3 “Pass It On” series books led...Read More
