Take a moment to read this message written today from IAFC President Gary Ludwig. His critical message is related to law enforcement agencies receiving $850 million in the stimulus bill versus only $100 million allocated for the fire-EMS service. Politics? Ya think??! READ AND … [Read more...]
THE IAFC IS ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: This is a critical survey that is being used to evaluate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the fire and EMS agencies. This data will help evaluate the resources being impacted (and needed ASAP) by this event - FIREFIGHTER & EMS … [Read more...]
We are passing on to you that Gordon Graham and the folks at Lexipol have set up a unique coronavirus site (https://coronavirus.lexipol.com/) The site provides you with no cost COVID-19 fire department policies, courses and training tools for individuals and agencies. Lexipol … [Read more...]
From fiction to fact-UL has released a new report on single family dwelling fires. Now before anyone goes insane claiming that taking out every window and attacking with a hearty 1/4" booster line was and is the solution, open the report and look at the people involved. These are … [Read more...]
Take just 2 minutes and watch this video from Battalion Chief Jim Brinkley, (Ret). Prior to his position at the IAFF Jim served for more than 21 years with the Prince George’s County (MD) Fire/EMS Department and 14 years on his local IAFF Local 1619 Executive Board. Watch The … [Read more...]
Original post at: https://community.fireengineering.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1219672:BlogPost:692867 As much is I appreciate the lifesaving contributions of fire dynamics researchers to the firefighting craft, I am continuously frustrated by the slow pace of the … [Read more...]
If you haven't had a chance to see today's NY Daily News, there is a piece in it by FDNY Deputy Chief (Ret) Tom Dunne. Many of you know Tom as a long time instructor at FDIC, along with many other programs. His comments are far beyond just being related to just the building's … [Read more...]
The remains of Porterville (California) Firefighter Patrick Jones have been located within the Porterville City Library building. Crews had been working tirelessly to locate Patrick, who went missing during the early stages of the incident. Fire Capt. Raymond Figueroa, 35, was … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that 2 Porterville Firefighters died in the Line of Duty last night as crews operated to put out a massive fire at the Porterville library. Porterville and Tulare County Firefighters had been working the fire, a two-story library, since around 1600 hours … [Read more...]
Missouri state fire inspectors spent weeks investigating the house fire last month that killed a Peculiar firefighter. The state fire marshal’s report, which was released Friday afternoon, said an electrical issue likely caused the fire. But the house is so damaged, it will be … [Read more...]
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