A Homewood fire truck was involved in a crash while checking hydrants Wednesday morning. Crew members were not in the truck at the time of the crash. There were no injuries, but please remember to slow down - particularly around emergency vehicles. … [Read more...]
NASHVILLE, TN ENGINE ROLLSOVER ON HIGHWAY
No serious injuries were reported after a Nashville Fire Department engine overturned on a highway Tuesday night. Photos from the scene of the accident were posted to social media by the Nashville FD, and the road appears to be slick from rainfall, although it's unclear if … [Read more...]
ORLANDO, Fla. – A fire truck responding to an Orange County house fire was involved in a crash early Tuesday, officials said. The fire broke out around 1 a.m. in the 4000 block of Sansevieria Lane, southeast of Orlando. Orange County Fire Rescue said flames and smoke were … [Read more...]
NY FF TRAINING LODD UPDATE, Firefighter & Wife Dead From Covid, TX, ARK, NC FF Covid Deaths, Updated Stats (The Secret List)
All, In a very positive step, the Line of Duty death investigation of Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse is now in the hands of the state’s Violent Crimes Unit. The unit, formerly known as the Major Crimes Unit, recently took over this case. This is the first real movement in … [Read more...]
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police are trying to identify a man accused of burglarizing a fire station in the Bronx. Police say the man entered a fire station on Melrose Avenue near East 155th Street in the South Bronx through an open gate.Police say a man stole an FDNY bunker coat … [Read more...]
As sent out earlier this week, 2 Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty following a gas explosion at a dwelling in southeast Czech Republic. 2 other Firefighters were injured. The explosion that occurred in the town of Korycany shortly after noon. The Firefighters were … [Read more...]
Beachie Creek (OR) Fire Aftermath Highlights Need for PTSD, Mental Health Focus
It’s been a year since the Beachie Creek Fire devastated the Santiam Canyon (OR), and firefighters in the area are still trying to cope in the aftermath, reports kgw.com. Those struggling highlight the need in the fire industry for more of a focus on PTSD and mental … [Read more...]
‘It’s okay to not be okay’: Lexington Fire Dept. helping firefighters cope with PTSD
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Fire Department celebrates 150 years of serving our community in September. The first responders are constantly answering our calls and responding to emergencies, but that can take a toll especially when it comes to mental health. “You … [Read more...]
Are U.S. Cities Spending Too Much On Their Fire Departments? (The Secret List)
All, This piece is worth the read for a variety of reasons. It also is headlined “As Wildfires Burn, are U.S. Cities Spending Too Much On Their Fire Departments?” making one think it’s about wildfires—but the piece is focused on municipal fire service costs/delivery of … [Read more...]
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
During this month, suicide prevention advocates and organizations mobilize to provide information and action items for everyone to help promote suicide prevention efforts. National Suicide Prevention Awareness week, which started in 1975 and runs from Sept. 6 to 12, is a week … [Read more...]