All, Today at 1017 hours in Washington County (Maryland-West central Maryland) their 911 Center received numerous calls reporting a structure fire at 17847 Carter Lane in Hagerstown, MD. Fire companies from Funkstown, Fairplay, Halfway, Hagerstown and Williamsport were alerted … [Read more...]

All, Two members of the Minnesota emergency services have died in the Line of Duty in crashes at the same intersection-two weeks apart. Between the 2 LODD's, 10 kids and 2 spouses are left behind. Paramedic Troy Boettcher, 51 from Meds-1 EMS in Grand Rapids (MInnesota) died … [Read more...]

All, That New Jersey Jr Firefighter remains critical but stable. A Firefighter and Police Officer saved the life of the Junior Firefighter from Ridgefield Park when he was critically injured in an explosion behind a village restaurant. The 17-year-old Ridgefield Park High … [Read more...]

All, The following is being shared from the National Volunteer Fire Council on the passing of their Chief Executive Officer, Heather Schafer. Heather Schafer, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) chief executive officer, passed away suddenly on March 15. Heather had … [Read more...]

All, Dry ice has made headlines recently due to its use in storing Covid 19 vaccinations. Fire departments can expect the possibility of increased incidents directly or indirectly involving dry ice. INFORMATION FROM THE IAFC & FDNY: We are providing information for you … [Read more...]

AN URGENT MAYDAY From A Firefighter/Paramedic from the Anchorage FD Dear Firefighters / Members of The Secret List: This is a MAYDAY request for someone with TYPE "O" Blood. While most of you don't know me, I am pretty private and not prone to asking people for help. … [Read more...]

All, We regret to pass on the Line of Duty death of Columbus (Indiana) Regional Health EMS Paramedic Scott Gordon. On November 4th, Paramedic Gordon became ill with COVID-19 contracted in the line-of-duty -- less than 48 hours after his EMS partner became ill. He was … [Read more...]

All, 3 Firefighters in Frederick County (Maryland) were struck by a motorcycle in a secondary crash this afternoon (1632 hours) while operating at a scene. 1 Firefighter was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore-reported in stable condition and the other two Firefighters suffered … [Read more...]

All, We regret to pass on that an Easton Township (Kanasa) volunteer Firefighter was killed in the Line of Duty Sunday. The Firefighter died in a crash while responding to structure fire in Leavenworth County. Kickapoo Township, Alexandria Township, Fort Leavenworth Fire … [Read more...]

All, Jason Cortez, the San Francisco Firefighter-Paramedic who was killed during a training mishap last week, was knocked over a third-floor railing by a 1.5" water stream from a valve he had “inadvertently” opened, as per a preliminary report released Sunday. (report … [Read more...]