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...]
Fully Involved Tesla Car Fire Takes 42 Minutes to Extinguish-600 Gallons of Water Per Minute Help Suppress Challenging Fire September 15, 2022By Captain Philip Hayes At 11:18 AM today, the Stamford Combined 911 Dispatch Center began receiving calls of a car fire behind the … [Read more...]
Two Akron firefighters were injured early Monday when a house exploded while they were battling a fire. Firefighters were called to the home on Winton Ave. just before 2:30 a.m. When they arrived, they found flames in the back of the home. Moments later, the house exploded. … [Read more...]