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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]