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FIRE & EMS COVID DEATH STATS: UPDATE

 Billy    March 1, 2021    No Comments

COVID FIRE & EMS DEATH UPDATE According to the NFFF, as of 2/25/2021, there are 165 total reported deaths due to COVID-19 complications: 112 fire personnel; 53 EMS only. Additional statistics from the NFFF: -The average age of Fire personnel who died due to COVID-related … [Read more...]

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RELATED: WHEN DRINKING & DRUGS ARE ALIVE & WELL AT THE FIRE HOUSE

 Billy    March 1, 2021    No Comments

***LIFE SAVING REMINDER*** While the facts and specifics on exactly what happened in Detroit (earlier today) are not out-this is such a CRITICAL REMINDER that so often, "we know" when a Brother or Sister at our own department may have a drinking or related substance abuse … [Read more...]

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Equity & Diversity…In YOUR Firehouse ?

 Billy    February 24, 2021    No Comments

There's a Lexipol webinar next week that we wanted to pass on to you. WHAT: Lexipol Webinar “We Don’t Have a Race Problem” Confronting Racial Inequity in the Fire Service WHEN: Tuesday, March 2, 1300 hours Eastern (1000 hours Pacific) - No Cost The claims of the … [Read more...]

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Pasadena Firefighter Fights to Support Mental Health of Colleagues

 Brian Kazmierzak    February 24, 2021    No Comments

When he’s not rushing to fires or other emergencies to help others, Pasadena Fire Department Firefighter Scott Henderson dedicates his time to another passion: Supporting fellow first responders and their families as they struggle with the mental health challenges that can arise … [Read more...]

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BILL LOOKS TO PROVIDE WORKERS COMP FOR PTSD FOR WEST VIRGINIA RESPONDERS

 Brian Kazmierzak    February 15, 2021    No Comments

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Del. Chad Lovejoy, D-Cabell, has reintroduced his bill to provide workers’ compensation benefits to first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder. He’s ready to take his name off the bill to get it passed. House Bill 2051, co-sponsored … [Read more...]

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16 Colorado Firefighters on COVID leave following wedding in Mexico

 Billy    February 15, 2021    No Comments

The South Adams County Fire Department (SACFD) confirmed more than a dozen of its firefighters were put on leave related to COVID-19 after several tested positive after attending a wedding in Mexico. “It just so happens to be the folks that were at the wedding," SACFD Chief … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTERS CHARGED IN OFF-DUTY BEATING OF ROOKIE FIREFIGHTER #WTF

 Billy    February 13, 2021    No Comments

3 Indiana Firefighters have been charged in connection with a party held for a rookie Firefighter in November 2020. 2 Firefighters are accused of beating another firefighter, who is facing charges for obscene performance. At 12:22 p.m. on November 6, a Michigan City Police … [Read more...]

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Firefighter Took Own Life Because He Was ‘Singled Out As Ethnic Minority’, Family Says

 Brian Kazmierzak    February 11, 2021    No Comments

The family of a London-based firefighter who took his own life claim he committed suicide after being bullied by colleagues because of his ethnicity.  Jaden Francois-Esprit was found dead at his home on August 26, 2020, aged twenty-one. Francois-Esprit had been training … [Read more...]

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WI FIREFIGHTER PASSES AWAY FROM SUICIDE

 Brian Kazmierzak    February 3, 2021    No Comments

The Rochester Volunteer Fire Company is devastated to announce the death of Assistant Chief Cathy Wagner. To say she was the heart and soul of our department would be an understatement. From raising her children to her work in EMS and as a registered nurse, she committed her … [Read more...]

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FDNY FIREFIGHTER COVID-19 DEATH

 Billy    January 31, 2021    No Comments

The FDNY is mourning the loss of Firefighter Joseph A. Ferrugia, 61, from COVID-19. Firefighter Ferrugia was a 30-year veteran of the Department, joining the FDNY in October, 1990, assigned to Ladder Company 142 in Queens. Twice in his outstanding career he was cited for bravery. … [Read more...]

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