All, A Sullivan County (north of NYC) Firefighter died in the Line of Duty earlier today while operating at a fire at a bungalow colony in the Town of Thompson. Forestburgh Fire District Assistant Chief William "Billy" Steinberg passed away while operating at that 2nd alarm. The … [Read more...]
Update: NJ Fire Captain Found DOA In Quarters: Drug Overdose (The Secret List)
All, A fire department Captain was found dead in his Newark (New Jersey) firehouse earlier today, died overnight of an apparent overdose according to cops. The acting prosecutor in Essex County confirmed the Captain was found unresponsive this morning at that firehouse on Park … [Read more...]
Update: NJ Fire Captain Found DOA In Quarters: Drug Overdose (The Secret List)
All, A fire department Captain was found dead in his Newark (New Jersey) firehouse earlier today, died overnight of an apparent overdose according to police. The acting prosecutor in Essex County confirmed the Captain was found unresponsive this morning at that firehouse … [Read more...]
FATAL FIRE APPARATUS CRASH: Texas, Congrats (The Secret List)
All, A man was killed and a Greenwood VFD firefighter is recovering after a collision the day before Christmas Eve. A Greenwood brush truck and tanker were returning after clearing a large brush fire in the vicinity when the wreck occurred off Farm-to-Market Road 1884 in Parker … [Read more...]
FIRE CHIEF DIES FROM BURN INJURIES (The Secret List)
All, An Oklahoma Fire Chief lost his life after injuries sustained while responding to a fire. Chief Gene Karr of the Bromide VFD died a week ago Friday, on December 10. Chief Karr was hospitalized in November after suffering second and third degree burns. The Chief did not … [Read more...]
UPDATE: FATAL RESPONDING EMS CRASH-Pennsylvania (The Secret List)
All- To be clear, this was not an LODD but a civilian loss. The 89 year old woman died. There was a fatal EMS crash in Wayne County, PA last evening, reports are that an ambulance was responding to an emergency when the crash happened. The Commonwealth ambulance was … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTERS SERIOUSLY BURNED IN MD, 6 ARRESTED/CHARGED RE NY LODD- UPDATE (The Secret List)
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...]