By Eve Zuckoff, WGBH Firefighters across the region are decrying a decision by a Quincy-based association that sets national fire safety standards to allow the continued use of toxic “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the manufacture of protective gear. The decision, … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters: If you were not able to watch 60 Minutes last night, please check these links-60 MINUTES did a very comprehensive story with interviews from many of the FDNY Chiefs who survived, about the so many who did not: PART !: … [Read more...]
If your community or department is not planning a remembrance event for 9/11/2021...it is not too late. And quite frankly - if the fire department doesn't do it-it probably won't get done. Please do it. Since time is tight-we have an excellent 9/11 remembrance guide for your … [Read more...]
A Burlington, Connecticut (near Hartford) Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty after he suffered a medical emergency while operating at a fire in New Hartford earlier this week. He had suddenly become ill (see below for explanation) while fighting that fire that broke out … [Read more...]
If you are attending FDIC in a few weeks, be sure to put this event on your schedule as it's a GREAT time for a GREAT cause...a cause that all of us as Firefighters and/or EMS members may need help from in our career.... FCSN’S COMEDY VS. CANCER AT FDIC 2021 FIREFIGHTER … [Read more...]
A Florida firefighter indicates he developed kidney and prostate cancer after being regularly exposed to aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) used to fight fires, which contained toxic chemicals known to build up in the body and cause several health risks. The complaint … [Read more...]
You need to be in proper PPE! … [Read more...]