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AUSTRALIAN FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-FIRE SCENE/HEART ATTACK

 Billy    November 27, 2016    No Comments

A volunteer Firefighter has died of a suspected heart attack while battling a blaze on the New South Wales South Coast. The Rural Fire Service Firefighter suffered a suspected heart attack this afternoon while he was extinguishing a vehicle fire at a camp ground in the remote … [Read more...]

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UPDATE: HOMICIDE CHARGES IN Jr FIREFIGHTER SHOOTING

 Billy    November 27, 2016    No Comments

A 21-year-old man has been charged with criminal homicide after a teenage boy died of a gunshot wound inside a fire department last night in Redstone Township, Fayette County, PA. The Republic Volunteer Fire Company confirmed that the victim was a 16-year-old junior Firefighter … [Read more...]

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JR. FIREFIGHTER SHOT & KILLED IN FIRE STATION

 Billy    November 27, 2016    No Comments

Bad news out of Pennsylvania this evening where reports are that a 16 year old female junior Firefighter was shot and killed in a fire station. The shooting happened at the Republic Volunteer Fire Company in Redstone Township, Fayette County. It occurred just prior to their … [Read more...]

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BELOVED TEXAS FIRE CHIEF JD GARDNER PASSES – R.I.P.

 Billy    November 26, 2016    No Comments

Its with a heavy heart and sincere sadness that we pass along news that Fire Chief JD Gardner from Texas passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving day. Chief Gardner had stepped down from the Killeen Fire Department in May to focus on his health. He had been with the department … [Read more...]

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HIGHWAY HORRIBLE: THIS ABSOLUTELY COULD BE YOU

 Billy    November 25, 2016    No Comments

Another horrible highway incident today. In this case, Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue, an 11 year veteran was struck and killed in the Line of Duty on Interstate 25 in Castle Rock. While out of his vehicle, he was struck and killed by a passing commercial vehicle. Our … [Read more...]

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‘PTSD for #Firefighters is real… it haunts me daily’: Tragic last message of #Firefighter Captain who went into the woods and shot himself 

 Billy    November 25, 2016    No Comments

David Dangerfield warned colleagues about PTSD before killing himself  He said 27 years of babies dying in his hands can never be forgotten Dangerfield called 911 to tell them where they could recover his body  Last year it is estimated that 132 serving US firefighters … [Read more...]

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FLY OUR AMERICAN FLAG NOW. Right Now.

 Billy    November 22, 2016    No Comments

As most of you know I generally "lean" just a little bit left of center. I know, it's crazy but I believe in freedom, liberty, human rights for all, taking care of those who can't help themselves-you know, American stuff like that. Anyway. The below is absolute insanity and … [Read more...]

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Fire Remains THE PROBLEM: 4 DEAD KIDS & COP CRITICAL, THE MGM FIRE ANNIVERSARY

 Billy    November 21, 2016    No Comments

Horrible news out of Indiana this morning where 4 kids were killed in a smoky dwelling fire, also leaving a Police officer critical. The fire was in Flora, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis, early this morning. It's ANOTHER reminder that fires still happen in spite of … [Read more...]

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CHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS GET SICK FOLLOWING DWELLING FIRE

 Billy    November 21, 2016    No Comments

6 Chicago firefighters were hospitalized this morning after they woke up feeling sick. Ambulances were called to Engine Company 26 and transported five firefighters to area hospitals. Two others were checked out but not hospitalized. One firefighter at another firehouse was also … [Read more...]

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AIR AMBULANCE CRASH KILLS FIREFIGHTER, PARAMEDIC, PILOT & PATIENT

 Billy    November 20, 2016    No Comments

Tragic news out of Nevada as an air ambulance crashed, killing the crew and their patient. The victims of the crash Friday night were pilot Yuji Irie; medical staff members Paramedic Jake Sheppard of Utah and Nurse Tiffany Urresti of Elko; and patient Edward Clohesey of Spring … [Read more...]

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