Initial reports are that yet another lithium ion battery was the cause. NEWS CONFERENCE: Here is some additional footage along with the media conference with FDNY officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKK8OV87qE INTERVIEW WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORMED THE … [Read more...]
One person is hospitalized after a crash involving a fire department rescue truck occurred in Springfield Township (Hamilton County, near Cincinnati, Ohio) today, Monday. The Firefighters suffered NLT inuries. The crash occurred at West North Bend Road at Greenfield Drive around … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that 3 Firefighters have died in the Line of Duty during a training idetail n the Qatari capital of Doha weeks before the start of the World Cup. Reports are that they were on or operating that aerial tower when it collapsed. Some reports claim water was … [Read more...]
SAVE THE DATE-TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2022 - 1300 Hours Est FROM US FIRE ADMINISTRATOR Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell. On October 11, USFA, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, will host the first U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention … [Read more...]
The Carrollton (Texas) FD had a cool idea, design a LARGE trailer (see photos below) that protects their members operating on the scene of roadways. It's been in service for just a few weeks-and it was struck "in the line of duty" last weekend-doing its job, on its 2nd run … [Read more...]
Yesterday the Manhasset-Lakeville FD on Long Island New York was alerted to respond to an automatic fire alarm....just like each of us do daily. Below is a photo of what the first arriving Chief found upon his arrival. It's a reminder to everyone of us that while many AA's are … [Read more...]
Officials say as many as five law enforcement agents were hurt when an explosive device unexpectedly detonated during a training exercise at a Montgomery County prison. Several emergency vehicles, including at least two fire trucks, swarmed a large field near SCI - Phoenix in … [Read more...]