The State of Maine Labor department is considering fining the town of Farmington more than $22,000 after a deadly explosion last fall. State officials say the town's firefighters did not have adequate training or use proper equipment when they responded to the report of the … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that early this morning (Tuesday), City of Passaic Firefighter Israel "Nudge" Tolentino, 33, died of COVID-19 complications. A Firefighter since December 2018, the father of 2 young children died at 0300 Hours. Firefighter Tolentino was originally hired … [Read more...]
By BBC: Eighteen firefighters and their guide have died while battling a forest fire in China's Sichuan province, state media has reported. The Xinhua news agency said a sudden change in wind direction led to the group becoming trapped early on Tuesday morning. The fire in … [Read more...]
Sad new out of NYC as an FDNY ambulance mechanic and U.S. Army veteran today became the first FDNY member to die of coronavirus. This is in addition to the 3 NYPD members that have died, and hundreds from both agencies to reportedly be testing positive. The number of overall … [Read more...]
Horrible news out of Nevada as a man killed a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper and stole his uniform and patrol car near Ely yesterday morning. The Trooper was also an active Assistant Fire Chief in his community volunteer fire department. Nevada Highway Patrol Sgt. Ben Jenkins … [Read more...]
Just when you thought things couldn't get tougher-the LEGAL issues are coming into play...and will be around for a while. Curt Varone, Fire Service Attorney & Veteran Fire Chief, took some time this afternoon to talk about these issues-some issues that you may have not even … [Read more...]
THE IAFC IS ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: This is a critical survey that is being used to evaluate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the fire and EMS agencies. This data will help evaluate the resources being impacted (and needed ASAP) by this event - FIREFIGHTER & EMS … [Read more...]
We are passing on to you that Gordon Graham and the folks at Lexipol have set up a unique coronavirus site (https://coronavirus.lexipol.com/) The site provides you with no cost COVID-19 fire department policies, courses and training tools for individuals and agencies. Lexipol … [Read more...]
Investigation continues into a K.I. Sawyer duplex fire Friday night that resulted in the death of a Forsyth Township volunteer firefighter. The fire occurred about 9:27 p.m. at 108 Albatross St. in Forsyth Township, south of Marquette. A mother and two children escaped, but the … [Read more...]
Take just 2 minutes and watch this video from Battalion Chief Jim Brinkley, (Ret). Prior to his position at the IAFF Jim served for more than 21 years with the Prince George’s County (MD) Fire/EMS Department and 14 years on his local IAFF Local 1619 Executive Board. Watch The … [Read more...]
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