All, This is an interview/update from Chief Bob Zoldos, Durham (NC) Fire Chief: WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbYJf3RghXQ TIMELINE: The (North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation) SBI provided these details of how things unfolded during the fire. According to the SBI, fire crews were called around 3:15 a.m. to a multi-story building on Marly Driver and when firefighters...Read More
We all join the Hayward (California) FIre Department and the Hayward Firefighters IAFF Local 1909 in mourning the loss of Brother Firefighter Paramedic Travis Foster. Travis has served the Hayward community since February 2018 and was a deeply valued member of our department and Local 1909. After struggling with PTSD and the cumulative impacts of his...Read More
All, We regret to pass on that a wildland Firefighter died in the Line of Duty (in the hospital) after being injured Wednesday while fighting the Austin Fire burning in the Mount Hood National Forest. Members immediately treated the injured member who was transported but succumbed to the injuries. The National Interagency Fire Center initially...Read More
In his 1863 Gettysburg Address, President Abe Lincoln spoke at the dedication of a national cemetery for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Lincoln’s short (1 minute & 56 seconds) redefined the purpose of the war as a fight to preserve a democracy where self-government would survive…..in his words the...Read More
This judgement occured yesterday 8/31/2026. PLEASE…this is a case for every Fire Officer, Chief & Incident Commander (and those who may initially have command) to study and understand. This LODD and the legal ramifications are considered as “required” studying-and rightfully so. BUT this is not just about lawsuits-although a harsh reality. This is to understand the...Read More
All, Here’s a no-cost opportunity from Gordon Graham for you, your Firefighters and Fire Officers. Join Gordon Graham for Lexipol’s Readiness Week 2026 A week of NO COST live virtual events, downloadable resources, videos, and an agency readiness assessment September 21-25, 2026 No registration fees. Just high-quality training, video and downloadable resources to help...Read More
