The NFFF launched its Incident Commander-to-Incident Commander (IC to IC) Network in 2020 to support incident commanders involved in a Firefighter fatality. Several of those IC's are willing to share their experiences so we can all learn. TOMORROW: THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, … [Read more...]
So over the last couple of years, there's been quite a bit of (good) buzz related to "wipes"....in other words those decon/antimicrobial treated cloth-like wipes that are designed to be used to minimize or reduce the risk of cancer as well as related exposures to Firefighters.& … [Read more...]
It's no secret that we have a real problem in North America related to the ability of most volunteer fire (and EMS) departments to provide service. That's not a "being mean" comment or being "anti" anything-it's a fact. Turn on the scanner app or listen to the radio and the … [Read more...]
There is a "no cost/no excuse" training course from UL specifically related to fighting fires in basements or related "below grade" conditions. Their “Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires” course covers the results of fire experiments conducted as part of the Basement Fires … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a 32-year veteran of the Camilla Fire Department (north of Tallahassee, FL) died while on duty Saturday morning. Captain Keith Obrian Williams was found unresponsive by other Firefighters. They began life saving efforts but they were unsuccessful. … [Read more...]
A Houston Firefighter was injured while responding to a burning storage unit but not by heat or fire-a woman shot him with a pellet gun. Houston Fire Department Engine 82 was at a storage facility about 11:30 a.m. Friday in the 12400 block of Fondren Road. They were able to … [Read more...]
Today is the Anniversary of the 23rd St Fire in FDNY that killed 12 Firefighters on October 17, 1966. There are several excellent resources from Fire Engineering to learn about this fire. ===The first is brand new, and is from retired FDNY Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy (hosted … [Read more...]
As we have all experienced the first "wave" of COVID-19, and by all indications we will be facing a 2nd, perhaps even worse wave, the IAFF has produced an excellent "after action" report that is a document of value for all personnel and leaders: From the IAFF: Not since the … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a Houston (Texas) Fire Department Arson Investigator was shot and killed in the Line of Duty this morning in northwest Houston. The investigator was identified as 44-year-old Lemuel Bruce, was a married father of two. Bruce was conducting … [Read more...]
Below is a link to a survey you are requested to participate in. The researchers (University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine) are trying to gain a national sample of Firefighters/EMS personnel to characterize the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes … [Read more...]
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