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FIREFIGHTER MAYDAY IS ANSWERED

 Billy    January 14, 2021    No Comments

While most of what we send out/post is tough news-as that's what TSL and FFCC was created for-so we can learn, there are times when we have some related good news to share. You may recall we sent out a "MAYDAY" from Jeff E of the Anchorage (Alaska) FD as Jeff was "backed" into … [Read more...]

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Chicago Firefighters Who Got COVID-19 Say They Were Told It Is Not Considered An On-The-Job Illness…

 Billy    January 13, 2021    No Comments

Chicago firefighters put their lives on the line every day, and the risks of their jobs are ramped up even more during the coronavirus pandemic. But hundreds of Chicago firefighters who got COVID-19 said they were stunned when they were told it is not considered an on-the-job … [Read more...]

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MARYLAND FIREFIGHTER FALLS OUT OF RESPONDING FIRE APPARATUS

 Billy    January 13, 2021    No Comments

A Prince George's County firefighter fell out of a fire engine truck that was traveling to a call around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department (PGFD). The fall from the truck happened around the intersection of Bell Station Road and … [Read more...]

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PA DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF ASSAULTED AT HORSE RESCUE SCENE

 ADMIN    January 11, 2021    No Comments

A Tilden Township horse farm owner was cited for shoving a firefighter who responded with his company to help  free a horse that was stuck in its stall, police said Monday. Joseph Tetz, 75, was given a summary citation for harassment as a result of the incident Wednesday … [Read more...]

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Information on Funeral Arrangements for Volunteer Operations Commander Chief Nick Finamore – Prince George’s County Fire-EMS Department

 Billy    January 8, 2021    No Comments

Information on Funeral Arrangements for Volunteer Operations Commander Chief Nick Finamore Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all arrangements for Chief Finamore are limited. Existing safety guidelines and mandates will be followed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone. … [Read more...]

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Worcester Fire Department to forgo this year’s Firefighter recruit class, focus on Fire Officer, Fire Command training

 Billy    January 8, 2021    No Comments

The Worcester (MA) Fire Department is forgoing a firefighter recruit academy this year, but Chief Michael Lavoie told the City Council this week residents should not notice any major disruptions in service. Lavoie explained to the council Tuesday that the two overriding … [Read more...]

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IL DEPUTY CHIEF PASSES AFTER BATTLE WITH CANCER AND COVID

 Billy    January 6, 2021    No Comments

Another friend to the crew at TSL & Firefighter Close Calls is gone. Huntley (Illinois) Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Albert Schlick, in his early 50's. who had 30 years in the fire service, died in the Line of Duty last evening following a two-month battle with a … [Read more...]

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A STUNNING LOSS: FIRE CHIEF NICK FINAMORE – PGFD – MARYLAND

 Billy    January 5, 2021    No Comments

Today we are stunned by the death of a long time friend who has died from Covid. Chief Nick Finamore of Prince George's County, MD died today. While a retired career Deputy Fire Chief (Lt Colonel), he was the current PGFD Volunteer Operations Commander and Chief of the Allentown … [Read more...]

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KS, PA, MD, NC & CT FIREFIGHTER – EMT COVID DEATHS

 Billy    January 4, 2021    No Comments

We regret to pass on that Edwardsville (KS) FD Paramedic Jason Taylor has died from Covid19. Taylor, 51, lost his battle with the virus on Saturday, after contracting it just days before Christmas. “It was a complete shock because at 51 years old - you know, relatively still … [Read more...]

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MASSACHUSETTS FIRE OFFICER RECALLS HER & HER CREWS HEROIC EFFORTS (WORKING FIRE RADIO TRAFFIC)

 Billy    January 2, 2021    No Comments

Fire Lt. Danielle O'Hearn (and mother of 5) of the Somerville Fire Department remained humble while telling her story after being injured during a rescue. and mother of five told her story after being injured during a heroic rescue. "I just happened to be the person who went up … [Read more...]

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