CRASH KILLS FIRE CHIEF AND CRITICALLY INJURES ASS’T
CHIEF
CHIEF
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We regret to advise you that the the Chief of the Franklin Township VFD,
located in Erie County, PA was killed last night along with the Ass’t
Chief being critically injured in a crash while returning to quarters. Fire
Chief David Flint was killed in the Line of Duty in that head-on MVA. Their
Assistant Chief, Sharon Petri, was with him and is currently in serious
condition at a local hospital. More to follow. Our sincere condolences to all
affected. RIP Chief Flint.
located in Erie County, PA was killed last night along with the Ass’t
Chief being critically injured in a crash while returning to quarters. Fire
Chief David Flint was killed in the Line of Duty in that head-on MVA. Their
Assistant Chief, Sharon Petri, was with him and is currently in serious
condition at a local hospital. More to follow. Our sincere condolences to all
affected. RIP Chief Flint.
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This “small” single family dwelling fire happened last month. The fire
had burned through the first floor and immediately collapsed when St. Paul
Firefighters made their way through the front door. One Firefighter fell through
the floor but managed to spread his arms across the hole which kept him from
falling into the basement below which was fully engulfed in flames. But, as he
dangled just a few feet above the flames he received third degree burns on his
legs and back. The FF’s pulled their Brother FFJeff Black out and saved his
life. If the rest of the floor had given way, the outcome could have been much
worse for Black and the other firefighters. FF Black was just released from the
hospital where he received several skin grafts and is not yet back to
work.
had burned through the first floor and immediately collapsed when St. Paul
Firefighters made their way through the front door. One Firefighter fell through
the floor but managed to spread his arms across the hole which kept him from
falling into the basement below which was fully engulfed in flames. But, as he
dangled just a few feet above the flames he received third degree burns on his
legs and back. The FF’s pulled their Brother FFJeff Black out and saved his
life. If the rest of the floor had given way, the outcome could have been much
worse for Black and the other firefighters. FF Black was just released from the
hospital where he received several skin grafts and is not yet back to
work.
NOTE:
-The size of the house-don’t let it fool you.
-Their training that kicked in by all involved. Training.
-The rapid response and availability (staffing) of other FF’s to secure and
rescue him.
rescue him.
-EMS on the scene when it happened-ready for service.
Situational awareness applies before the bad stuff happens-but also when
and after it happens …and it played out well here-resulting in a FF’s life
saved.
and after it happens …and it played out well here-resulting in a FF’s life
saved.
HERE IS THE VIDEO AND AUDIO: http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2480776.shtml?cat=1
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 2-3-12 / 0839 Hours
