U.S. investigators suspect that a Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it has … [Read more...]
This is an interesting and excellent proposal. There are many in "our world" who are against "mandated" firefighter training-but yet support "mandated" training for pilots, doctors, nurses, paramedics-you know, folks like that. Career or Volunteer-each of us must be trained (and … [Read more...]
We've all seen pictures of firefighters undressed. Undressed as in not wearing their stuff – or not wearing it as designed. No eye protection, no gloves (or using extrication gloves at fires), wearing rubber pull-up boots, SCBA straps hanging down, stuff like that. These … [Read more...]
HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES. Mourning the sudden loss of @fredericksburgfiredepartment Firefighter Donnie Wedding. Donnie was a 100% full-in gung ho Firefighter, who loved everything about the fire service. Donnie was also known the world over as an amazing artist #dlwart #boxalarm … [Read more...]
EXTREME "REALITY CHECK" FIREFIGHTER CLOSE CALL-DWELLING FIRE At this fire, 4 Cobb County (GA) Firefighters suffered burn injuries while fighting a garden apartment fire. It provides a detailed account of the incident, what occurred, why it occurred, and what can be done … [Read more...]
Cancer...heart attacks and being struck-the "by far" greatest risks Firefighters have. And again yesterday a Firefighter and State Trooper luckily, escaped being killed. Cromwell (CT) Firefighters along with the CT State Police were operating at this crash yesterday morning when … [Read more...]
While it's clear that the role of the company officer can make a break the success of a crew, station or organization-it may be more critical now than ever. Be it amplified in the national news where the role of a company officer is now making national and world headlines, or … [Read more...]