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4 FIREFIGHTERS OVERCOME BY FUMES AT NEW JERSEY “DRUG DUNGEON” FIRE

 Billy    August 6, 2020    No Comments

Four firefighters were overcome by fumes after stumbling onto a drug mill operating in the basement of a Paterson home. The firefighters were responding to a small fire in the basement of the Illinois Avenue home when they were overcome just before 1:30 a.m.Thursday. They … [Read more...]

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THE EXPECTED LOSS OF NUMEROUS BEIRUT FIREFIGHTERS & Related Previous LODD’s (Videos)

 Billy    August 5, 2020    No Comments

The death toll from explosions in Beirut has reached 135 and will certainly continue to rise. Various reports indicate area Firefighters were already on the scene operating hours prior to the blast(s) that shook that area. Some reports indicate that at least 10 Firefighters are … [Read more...]

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2 new studies indicate 9/11 Firefighters & other first responders at higher risk of dementia from exposure to Ground Zero toxins

 Billy    July 28, 2020    No Comments

In the 19 years since Sept. 11, 2001, the mantra among surviving World Trade Center Firefighters & other first responders was always the same: Never forget. Now some of those heroes who spent weeks digging through the toxic rubble of the twin towers are at risk of losing their … [Read more...]

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LODD UPDATE: MAINE FIRE CAPTAIN LINE OF DUTY DEATH FOLLOWUP WITH VIDEO/INTERVIEW

 Billy    July 1, 2020    No Comments

30 year veteran, Farmington (Maine) Fire Captain Mike Bell was killed in the Line of Duty, other members were injured last September in that commercial building explosion, that leveled the business, destroyed nearby homes and scattered debris for more than a mile. HERE are … [Read more...]

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NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL WEEKEND POSTPONED FOR 2020

 Billy    June 30, 2020    No Comments

The NFFF has postponed the annual Fallen Firefighter memorial weekend as per NFFF Chair Troy Markel. This is due to the pandemic situation and related logistics. While disappointing, it is important to know that the nation's fallen Firefighters will not be forgotten. On October … [Read more...]

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EXPLOSION! Remembering The LODD Anniversary of 3 Firefighters

 Billy    June 26, 2020    No Comments

This fire has intrigued me from when I first learned about it as a very young Firefighter, so I wanted to pass it on as today is the anniversary. June 26 1964: Marshall’s Creek (PA, about 2 hours NW of NYC) Firefighter’s responded to the community fire siren sounding-it was a … [Read more...]

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Michigan Collects 30k Gallons of Toxic Firefighting Foam

 Billy    June 18, 2020    No Comments

More than 30,000 gallons of toxic fluorochemical foam has been collected from municipal fire departments and commercial airports in Michigan in an effort that state officials believe is the nation’s largest collection and disposal program of its type. The Michigan Department … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER STAND DOWN WEEK: ROADWAY SURVIVAL

 Billy    June 17, 2020    No Comments

Details, resources and EVERYTHING you need to have a great drill & training session this week are HERE: https://www.safetystanddown.org/ … [Read more...]

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2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN INDIA-DROWNING AT OIL WELL FIRE

 Billy    June 10, 2020    No Comments

2 Firefighters died in the Line of Duty at a major fire at an oil well, which has been spewing gas uncontrollably for the last 15 days in Assam's Tinsukia district-India. The 2 Firefighters had gone missing after the well caught fire on Tuesday and their bodies were recovered … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTERS SERIOUSLY INJURED ON SHIP BOARD FIRE – FLORIDA

 Billy    June 4, 2020    No Comments

Jacksonville (Florida) Firefighters are operating at a third alarm ship fire near Blount Island. The members had been operating since around 1600 hours when there was an explosion around 1900 hours. The explosion on the ship injured 6 Firefighters, some have serious injuries. … [Read more...]

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