The Golden Valley Fire Department joined fire departments becoming “MnFIRE Aware” of their occupational health risks last month. The training, taught by firefighters and health experts, gave firefighters tips on how to protect themselves from the three problems most commonly … [Read more...]
Today we are stunned by the death of a long time friend who has died from Covid. Chief Nick Finamore of Prince George's County, MD died today. While a retired career Deputy Fire Chief (Lt Colonel), he was the current PGFD Volunteer Operations Commander and Chief of the Allentown … [Read more...]
==WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CHIEF DIES FROM COVID A Jackson County community is mourning the loss of its long-time fire chief. Darrell Woodard, 66, ran the Savannah Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 29, after a battle with COVID-19. ==LOS ANGELES … [Read more...]
Family, friends, Firefighters, and now law enforcement, in Delaware and Maryland, are on the lookout for 46-year old Jobie Gause. Gause was last seen leaving his shift at Five Points Fire Company in Delaware at 1800 hours on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Attempts to locate or … [Read more...]
John Preston of “22 and You” to Hike 50K in Honor of Retired Firefighter That Lost His Life to Suicide
Marine, Firefighter, Sony recording artist and First Responder/Veteran suicide advocate will hike in honor of retired firefighter that lost his life to suicide. There is a special bond and connection between those who have faced the tragic loss of a loved one to suicide. It is … [Read more...]
This is a very strong reminder that when you THINK the insurance and related folks have your back-you may be in for one he!! of a surprise...at perhaps your worst time. This is about a 29-year-old DC Firefighter's battle with COVID-19 as he is caught off guard by the lack of … [Read more...]
NEW GRANT PROGRAM FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION OF 1st RESPONDERS
ENGLEWOOD — After going to a few Holly’s Hope meetings, Realtor Mitch Mesenburg knew one way to help reach first responders suffering from PTSD is money for resources. Mesenburg, a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company, lost his son to suicide while in the … [Read more...]
Perhaps you caught the rant by JJ Watt and thought the same thing some of us did. Some Firefighters? Some Fire Officers? Some Fire Chiefs? If you didn't - take a look-we've attached it for you so you can share it as well. Or maybe not. It's a simple but no BS message that … [Read more...]
WORKERS COMP DENIALS FOR FIREFIGHTERS? No Surprise * According to the Union in Fairfax County (VA) Firefighters claims related to COVID-19 are being denied. Since March, about 100 of Fairfax County’s Firefighters and Paramedics have tested positive for the coronavirus, which its … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO FD STARTS MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
The San Diego Fire Department has introduced a program that pairs service dogs and chaplains with firefighters to provide emotional support for work-related trauma. The program is the first of its kind in the U.S., the Los Angeles Times reportedon Monday. “It’s … [Read more...]