At approximately 1447 hours, Prince George's County Fire-EMS responded to a reported dwelling fire on the 5200 block of 57th Avenue in Riverdale. Arriving companies had a small 1 story single family dwelling well involved with heavy fire conditions. While operating, 2 … [Read more...]
The girlfriend of a CAL FIRE firefighter who died after a routine training exercise says his death could have been prevented. For six months, ABC10 News reviewed records that reveal that the state found the former captain who oversaw the training exercise to be incompetent and … [Read more...]
A Firefighter in Polk County (Florida) is very fortunate after being struck by a train while operating at a 3-4 acre brush fire this morning. Initial reports are that the Firefighter was between a brush truck and a train when he was struck, Thankfully, that while the FF suffered … [Read more...]
First of all, if you haven't read the IAFC Public Statement Against Violence and Hate, released on Jan. 15, 2021, start here: https://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/01/15/iafc-public-statement-against-violence-and-hate I like that statement. I like it alot. Of course … [Read more...]
This is critical update and information on a significant incident that occurred less than 2 hours ago – when Engine 707 was struck on the Beltway. First and Foremost - All Montgomery Count (MD) Fire Rescue personnel are OK and un-injured. Engine 707 was responding to a crash on … [Read more...]
As you know, on Friday, January 29, 2021, Chief Lonnie Bolar and Firefighter Tayler Bradford as part of the 8 member Waynoka VFD responded to a residential fire. The fire was initially reported by a person trapped in a bedroom of the home-and they were absolutely … [Read more...]
There's an effort to help the family of one of the 2 heroic Waynoka Firefighters killed in Friday morning's house fire. Tayler Bradford was a volunteer Firefighter who left behind his wife and their young kids. Below is a GoFundMe page link set up to help his family: IF YOU … [Read more...]
The FDNY is mourning the loss of Firefighter Joseph A. Ferrugia, 61, from COVID-19. Firefighter Ferrugia was a 30-year veteran of the Department, joining the FDNY in October, 1990, assigned to Ladder Company 142 in Queens. Twice in his outstanding career he was cited for bravery. … [Read more...]
Retired Anchorage Fire-Medic Jeff Eastgate is doing great following his kidney transplant! He has been released from the hospital and is lodging at the residential hotel next door to the hospital. Dr's are very happy with his progress. He and his family sends their love and … [Read more...]
Interestingly, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating that house fire that killed four people, including the 2 Firefighters, in the northwestern part of Oklahoma. The agency launched the investigation because the fire on Friday involved a natural gas pipeline … [Read more...]