All, Many many years ago I remember some specific Chief officers responding with us to fires. Chiefs who we never saw at training, but who arrived on scenes and "took command." Chief officers who rested on their history as Firefighters, didn't attend any training, but who … [Read more...]
Constructive Confrontation: Addressing PTSD/Suicide Warning Signs in the Firehouse
By Jimmy Nixon Members of fire department peer support programs have an important role in the firehouse. They operate as a resource for critical incident stress, behavioral health resources, and stress management, among other things. Peer supporters also have the important … [Read more...]
On May 8th 2023 we were dispatched for a residential structure fire our dispatch center was receiving multiple calls and upgraded to working fire. Due to the knowledge of the area our battalion chief for 2 additional engine companies and one additional ladder our first due engine … [Read more...]
LODD Update Video…Unapologetically (The Secret List)
All, We want to share this video that was shared with us. “HE LOVED BEING A FIREFIGHTER, HE LOVED THE JOB...HE SHOWED & REPRESENTED TO US ALL JUST HOW BRIGHT THE FUTURE OF THE FIRE SERVICE REALLY IS” A sobering video from the best of the best-a Firefighter … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTER Killed In Fire/Bldg Collapse-India (The Secret List)
All, We regret to pass on that a 32-year-old Firefighter in India was killed at a warehouse fire when there was a collapse. JS Renjith, a 32-year-old Firefighter from the Chakka unit of the state Fire and Rescue Services, suffered fatal injuries after a portion of the … [Read more...]
Responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on the interstate. While clearing up from that accident, we pulled up on another wreck. We pulled up and provided a secondary block for the primary engine company on scene. Prior to getting out of the truck, we looked in the … [Read more...]
Two Buffalo firefighters were injured when a Chevy Silverado pickup truck collided with a fire truck Tuesday morning. The accident happened around 10:45 a.m. on Grant Street at the State Route 198 entrance ramp, WIVB reports. A Buffalo Fire Air Supply Truck was stopped when … [Read more...]