While we almost always stay focused on Firefighter “line of duty” specific incidents-this is another horrific reminder of the dangers of operating on roadways and especially interstates. In this case a well respected veteran Firefighter, working his job as a wrecker operator, was struck and killed on I-95 this morning. Perryville Volunteer Fire Company member...Read More
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 event. Most firefighters may never experience one-but the potential is always there….and for...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 dying yesterday afternoon. He...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 now revealed* that Hartford, CT Firefighter Kevin Bell, who died...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 another vehicle that was stopped in the roadway from behind, which...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 operating and collapsed on scene. Immediate...Read More
