George’s persistence helped save his life after his first pulmonary embolism was misdiagnosed and his initial DVT was not treated. I reported for one of my 24 hour shifts as a Firefighter/Paramedic in November, 2007. There was a “carbon monoxide” call that … [Read more...]
Chicago FD Works to address suicides
Between the beginning of 2007 and the middle of 2008, the Chicago Fire Department experienced a growing number of suicides within its ranks.Over the course of 18 months, seven firefighters had taken their own lives."I've been on the job for 21 years and only knew of a … [Read more...]
Counseling helps ILL. Department deal with LODD
Retired Hinsdale, Ill. Fire Chief Patrick Kenny was preparing to travel to Orlando, Fla. for the Fire Department Safety Officers Association annual safety conference when he got word that Deputy Chief Mark Johnson had collapsed and died while training in the department's … [Read more...]
Counseling helps ILL. Department deal with LODD
www.firehouse.com/news/top-headlines/counseling-helps-ill-department-cope-lodd … [Read more...]
Driver whose bus struck ambulance worker arrested on vehicular homicide charge – Ohio
A Cincinnati metro bus driver has been arrested on misdemeanor charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular manslaughter after police say a bus she was operating rolled and killed an ambulance worker in a school parking lot.Police say they arrested 46-year-old Bridgette Robinson … [Read more...]
SURVIVING SUICIDE
This Video is from ABC 7 Chicago and is called SURVIVING SUICIDE. … [Read more...]
Test for Pat
Testing for Pat … [Read more...]
A White River Township firefighter is suing the department, charging that administrators unfairly restricted his job duties and violated his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.Fire Prevention Chief Eric Brown filed suit in U.S. District Court last week.Brown, who … [Read more...]
Emergency responders given access to stress relief hotline
TRENTON — Firefighters and first responders suffering from job-related stress would have access to a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week hotline under a bill approved by an Assembly panel recently.The bill calls for the state Division of Fire Safety, with the help of the University … [Read more...]
Kicking in a Garage Door? IC Dancing with Fire? WTF!!! … [Read more...]