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FDNY FIREFIGHTER COVID-19 DEATH

 Billy    January 31, 2021    No Comments

The FDNY is mourning the loss of Firefighter Joseph A. Ferrugia, 61, from COVID-19. Firefighter Ferrugia was a 30-year veteran of the Department, joining the FDNY in October, 1990, assigned to Ladder Company 142 in Queens. Twice in his outstanding career he was cited for bravery. … [Read more...]

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UPDATE: OKLAHOMA DOUBLE FIREFIGHTER LODD’S

 Billy    January 31, 2021    No Comments

Interestingly, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating that house fire that killed four people, including the 2 Firefighters, in the northwestern part of Oklahoma. The agency launched the investigation because the fire on Friday involved a natural gas pipeline … [Read more...]

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2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED LODD, 2 CIVILIANS ALSO DEAD IN OKLAHOMA DWELLING FIRE

 Billy    January 29, 2021    No Comments

Four people, including 2 Firefighters, were killed in a house fire early this morning in the northwestern Oklahoma town of Waynoka. Initial reports are that a resident called 911 at about 0300 saying they were stuck in the bedroom of a home near East Locust Street and Main … [Read more...]

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TODAY: Bryan, Texas Double LODD Training Opportunity

 Billy    January 28, 2021    No Comments

TODAY January 28th at 1:00 pm EST. This presentation will feature Assistant Fire Chief Joe Ondrasek, Bryan Fire Department, TX, who was the Incident Commander of the Knights of Columbus Hall fire that killed Lt. Gregory Pickard & Lt. Eric Wallace in Bryan on February 15, 2013. … [Read more...]

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TEXAS FIRE APPARATUS STRUCK ON I-35

 Billy    January 28, 2021    No Comments

Georgetown fire crews responded to a vehicle crash on IH-35 at approximately 9:47pm Tuesday night. Engine two was positioned to block the scene while crews provided care. Shortly thereafter E2 was struck by a pickup truck. Due to the placement of E2, no emergency providers or … [Read more...]

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REPORT: Firefighter Killed: Shot During EMS Incident—Wisconsin

 Billy    January 21, 2021    No Comments

(LINK TO FULL REPORT BELOW) Firefighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard was a married father of three who joined the Appleton department in 2005. On May 15, 2019, Firefighter Lundgaard was killed, and a police officer and a civilian were injured after being shot while on an emergency … [Read more...]

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SIZING UP “THAT” VACCINE…….for Firefighters: Separating Fact and Fiction (Free Webinar Tuesday January 19th)

 Billy    January 17, 2021    No Comments

WEBINAR THIS COMING TUESDAY: SIZING UP "THAT VACCINE"...FOR FIREFIGHTERS: Separating Fact and Fiction January 19, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Featuring: -FDNY Captain Frank Leto – Captain & Deputy Director of Counseling Services, FDNY -Dr. Sara Jahnke, … [Read more...]

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FOLLOWUP: LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF LT BRAD CLARK WHO WAS STRUCK AT SCENE. DRIVER WHO STRUCK HIM IS SENTENCED.

 Billy    January 14, 2021    No Comments

Lester LaBarge will spend two years behind bars for the accident that killed Hanover Fire Lt. Brad Clark in 2018. LaBarge hit the back of the stopped apparatus, injuring multiple firefighters, on Interstate 295 back in October of 2018. Lt. Clark died at the scene and 3 other … [Read more...]

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NY, TX, W.VA, NC COVID Deaths

 Billy    January 14, 2021    No Comments

Sadly the COVID-19 critical illness and deaths continue to rip through members of our service. Our condolences to all those affected. WEST VIRGINIA Mannington Fire Chief Jimmy Moran has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.Chief Moran was diagnosed with … [Read more...]

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ARIZ. FIRE CAPT. DIES AFTER 10-YEAR OCCUPATIONAL CANCER FIGHT

 Rick Markley    January 13, 2021    No Comments

By 3TV/CBS 5 A retired Captain with the Peoria Fire-Medical Department has died following a lengthy battle with occupational cancer. A Peoria Fire Department spokesperson said retired Captain David Rehnke died after battling kidney cancer for ten years. Rehnke's death is … [Read more...]

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