All, The 23rd Street fire claimed the lives of 12 FDNY members on Oct. 17, 1966. The fire began in an art store cellar and members were trying to reach it through the smoke-filled drugstore next door when the floor caved in. We have provided numerous videos and related resources that can be used for training/awareness....Read More
Fire Lieutenant Kim Jinseok, 44, who went into cardiac arrest while battling a factory fire in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, has died. According to the National Fire Agency on the 17th, Kim, who had been receiving treatment at a hospital in an unconscious state after being rescued from the fire scene the previous day, passed away...Read More
DES MOINES, Iowa — One person was hospitalized with “significant injuries” and two firefighters were treated for minor injuries after an overnight house fire on the south side of Des Moines, the Des Moines Fire Department said. DMFD Chief Jonathan Lund told Local 5 that crews were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block...Read More
SPERRY, Okla. – Sperry Fire Chief Mitchell Williamson is facing a misdemeanor assault and battery charge after an argument during a department meeting about a text message led to a physical confrontation with another firefighter. According to court documents, Sperry Fire Department members were called to a meeting on Sept. 17 to discuss internal issues,...Read More
Firefighter Dies After Falling Down Elevator Shaft While Conducting Roof Ventilation During Fire in Former Cold Storage Building Under Renovation – Manhattan, New York – October 17, 1970 Submitted by Rick DeGroot On October 17, 1970, FDNY Rescue 1 Firefighter Edward J. Tuite was killed when he stepped onto a boarded over area and fell...Read More
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — A firefighter and resident were injured after a lithium-ion-powered skateboard caught on fire inside an apartment in Somerville Thursday night. Somerville firefighters said they responded shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night for a report of a fire on North Street. Firefighters said there was heavy smoke in the basement apartment of...Read More
