All, We regret to pass on that Lake City (Florida) Fire Chief Randy Burnman died Sunday after contracting COVID-19. He battled the virus for three to four weeks and had been on a ventilator. August was a rough month for the 21-member fire station with, at one time, 75% of its … [Read more...]
By Susan Edelman and Mary Kay Linge, New York Post They have big boots to fill. Sixty-five on-duty members of the FDNY lost their first-responder fathers in the Sept. 11 terror attacks, or watched them die of diseases caused by toxic smoke and debris at Ground … [Read more...]
FDNY Firefighters honor the legacy of their own FDNY parents killed on 9/11
All, There are numerous stories, documentaries and reports available this week, as we all prepare to continue remembering and honoring those directly and indirectly impacted by the attacks and murders of 9/11/01. While each story is critically important, the following report … [Read more...]
By Fox 9 A large fire that broke out at a roller rink in Brownsdale, Minnesota on Saturday night left two firefighters in need of medical treatment and the building a complete loss. Firefighters responded shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday for reports of the fire at the … [Read more...]
By Lisi Merkley, KSL A Kaysville home sustained significant damage to its basement after a fire that sent a firefighter to the hospital for treatment and killed a dog Sunday, officials said. The fire was reported at 12:12 p.m. near 400 West and Burton Lane, Kaysville Fire … [Read more...]
By Chris Belle, WJW Akron police are investigating after an accident involving a fire truck that killed one and injured a 3-year-old. Around 10:30 last night, fire personnel, heading back into the station after a call, were traveling eastbound on E. North Street when a … [Read more...]
Fatal Fire Apparatus Crash in Ohio
All, In what by all accounts was unavoidable by Firefighters, there was a fatal crash last night in Akron, Ohio. Around 2230 hours last night, Akron Firefighters were returning to quarters after a run when a Toyota Highlander traveling westbound, drifted, crossed the yellow … [Read more...]
The number of reported public safety deaths due to COVID increased significantly between July and August 2021, according to the NFFF. In July, 15 deaths were reported, In August, 43 deaths were reported. The current numbers for reported COVID-related deaths … [Read more...]
COVID Related Fatalities: Firefighters, EMS and Law Enforcement
All, The number of reported public safety deaths due to COVID increased significantly between July and August 2021, according to the NFFF. In July, 15 deaths were reported, In August, 43 deaths were reported. The current numbers for reported COVID-related deaths … [Read more...]
By 3TV/CBS 5 Two men have died after being exposed to hazardous materials at a commercial truck wash in Avondale. Four firefighters who were working the scene also suffered heat-related injuries. At around 1 p.m. on Sunday, the two men somehow got trapped in the vault of a … [Read more...]