Sadly, these days, the "active shooter" run is more common than any of us would like. And more so than ever, fire / EMS departments are involved at different levels-from responding-to becoming the tragic victims. Active-shooter incidents are a classic high-risk, low-frequency … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a New Mexico Firefighter has died in the line of Duty and another is injured after fighting a wildfire that went out of control in eastern New Mexico. Nara Visa Firefighter John Cammak, 76, was flown from Nara Visa to Lubbock for his injuries before … [Read more...]
While many factors were pointed out in the LODD reports of Hartford Firefighter Kevin Bell-one factor that was consistently not provided to investigators - was Bell's physical condition-as reports now show that he had booze and dope in his system. WTF. A toxicology report has … [Read more...]
55-year-old Firefighter Jeffery Sanders was killed, and a 2nd Firefighter, Jacob Hayward, 33, (Mayview, MO) was airlifted to Research Medical Center in Kansas City just after 1800 last night. Firefighter Hayward is reported to be in critical condition. A driver of a Ford struck … [Read more...]
DOLTON (ILLINOIS) FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE ON MUTUAL AID FIRE CALL We regret to pass on that a Dolton Firefighter died in the Line of Duty this afternoon. He was on a structure fire in nearby Harvey, Illinois. Initial reports are that the Firefighter was … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on to you that a Firefighter in Knysna, South Africa (West coast area) died in the Line of Duty after suffering 70% burns at a wildland fire that is now under control. Another firefighter has burn injuries of 50% and is critical condition. The fire started … [Read more...]
The University of Missouri will pay $750,000 to settle claims filed after a Columbia firefighter died in the Line of Duty in a walkway collapse at a university apartment complex. The Columbia Daily Tribune (link below) reports that the settlement finalized Monday comes in a … [Read more...]