By Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times Every day at work for 15 years, Sean Mitchell, a captain in the Nantucket Fire Department, has put on the bulky suit that protects him from the heat and flames he faces on the job. But last year, he and his team came across unsettling research: … [Read more...]
In support of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), this week and last week, the FDNY Bureau of Training has issued a series of Tips from Training on firefighter cancer awareness. Here are all 6 of the documents … [Read more...]
WEBINAR THIS COMING TUESDAY: SIZING UP "THAT VACCINE"...FOR FIREFIGHTERS: Separating Fact and Fiction January 19, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Featuring: -FDNY Captain Frank Leto – Captain & Deputy Director of Counseling Services, FDNY -Dr. Sara Jahnke, … [Read more...]
By 3TV/CBS 5 A retired Captain with the Peoria Fire-Medical Department has died following a lengthy battle with occupational cancer. A Peoria Fire Department spokesperson said retired Captain David Rehnke died after battling kidney cancer for ten years. Rehnke's death is … [Read more...]
Another friend to the crew at TSL & Firefighter Close Calls is gone. Huntley (Illinois) Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Albert Schlick, in his early 50's. who had 30 years in the fire service, died in the Line of Duty last evening following a two-month battle with a … [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...]
How many more firefighters have to die of cancer? How many more firefighters will have to miss out on important life events and holidays with their families because of a cancer diagnosis? How many more firefighters will have to retire early because their career was cut short … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on to you the Line of Duty Death of Chief Robert "Rob" Orkies of the Zoneton Fire Protection District in Shepherdsville, Kentucky (just south of Louisville). Chief Orkies developed duty-related cancer and was undergoing treatment while still actively serving … [Read more...]
By KMBC The Lawrence Douglas County Fire-Medical Department reported that one of its firefighters died Wednesday. According to a Facebook post from the department, firefighter Cole Broockerd died Wednesday surrounded by family. “Cole joined LDCFM in April of 2017, and … [Read more...]
The Our Lady of Angels fire anniversary (Dec. 1, 1958) in Chicago where 92 kids and four nuns lost their lives – a day in 1958 where the heroics of Chicago firefighters were well documented. 3 VIDEOS OF THE OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL … [Read more...]