Two firefighters were injured at this fire in Dover, Delaware this morning. It happened around 0700 hours in the 1700 block of North Dupont Highway. Multiple people have been rescued, including a baby after flames tore through the Cedar Chase Apartments. The two firefighters who … [Read more...]
A Youngstown (Ohio) Firefighter was shot last night around 2315 hours. The Firefighter was on scene of a single family dwelling fire when reports are that the Firefighter was hit by a drove-by shooter. The firefighter was shot while he was riding in the fire apparatus just as … [Read more...]
A 13-year-old Greece NY boy was killed today after being struck by a Lake Shore Fire District vehicle on Flynn Road in Greece. The accident happened just after noon as the boy attempted to cross the two-lane residential route north of Latta Road. The fire department vehicle was … [Read more...]
In 2018 we'll have been posting The Secret List for 20 years. In honor of that, you will see no changes. While necessary change is good, there is also so much unnecessary change in the world these days, so we figure that we won't. Fire still a problem? Have you seen this … [Read more...]
It is with deepest regret that we pass on to you notification of the untimely passing of Orlando (Florida) District Fire Chief Matt Negedly. Chief Negedly passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He is survived by his wife Jill and two young children, Luke and Brooke, his … [Read more...]
It's with deepest regret that we pass on to you from WFD Chief Anthony Goode that a 3rd firefighter has died in the Line of Duty from that September 24th Wilmington house fire. Senior Firefighter Ardy Hope died today after a heroic and very tough fight. She had been in the burn … [Read more...]
Each December, there are some very significant dates for the fire service, worthy of note and well worth kitchen table discussion with Firefighters-especially with the younger ones. Today we sadly added another name to "our" December as Wilmington (DE) Senior Firefighter Ardy … [Read more...]