ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando firefighter has taken his own life, and it’s just one of several firefighter deaths 9 investigates has been covering over the last couple of years. Fire departments are dealing with what is being called a crisis in the fire services, but the Orlando Fire Union said the city’s efforts are...Read More
URGENT FIREFIGHTER MISSING-MINNESOTA A St. Paul Firefighter of IAFF Local 21 member is missing. Gloria Clausen 38 years old Last seen June 22, 2024 St. Paul, MN 5’9″ Slender build-Blonde hair-Blue eyes Gloria is driving a 2008 white Honda Pilot MN License plate number: EHU 489 Gloria is experiencing a mental health crisis.Read More
In a significant decision, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba has accepted a claim regarding the death of Winnipeg firefighter Preston Heinbigner, who took his own life earlier this year. This acceptance, as announced by the city’s firefighters’ union, entitles Heinbigner’s family to financial benefits and counseling, said the CBC. Tom Bilous, president of the...Read More
Tragic news from Florida as St. Johns County Fire Chief Sean McGee shared his condolences Saturday after a Lieutenant and his wife were found dead inside their home in what the sheriff’s office called a murder-suicide, leaving 4 young children behind. SJCFR Lieutenant Shawn Yarbrough, 46, and his wife Andrea Yarbrough, 34, were found shot...Read More
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A St. Johns County Fire Rescue lieutenant and his wife were found dead inside a home in the Entrada Subdivision in St. Augustine on Thursday at approximately 9:20 p.m., according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Friday night, the sheriff’s office confirmed the two victims were Lt. Shawn Yarbrough and...Read More
I started writing about firefighter safety many years ago. In the mid to late 70’s, the area where I lived and worked experienced several horrific LODD’s-and those losses stuck. Safety? It is really about survival – the survival of those who call us for help that they needed 10 minutes ago and our ability to...Read More
