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...]
Five firefighters were hurt after conditions rapidly changed in a burning apartment building, according to the fire chief of Alliance Fire and Rescue. The fire happened at 125 Henrietta Street in Red Lion around 11:45 p.m. Saturday. Fire Chief Scott Gingrich said when fire crews … [Read more...]
In our focus to not forget the Chicago & Pittsburgh losses, there are two other major "Valentines Day" multi-Firefighter losses that we want to share with you as well: "WOOSTER STREET" FDNY (and the former FPNY Ladder 20, Firefighter Bernard Blumenthal FDNY Ladder l, … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a Firefighter was killed in the Line of Duty today (Saturday) in a gas explosion in the basement of an apartment building in the area of Lienen (district of Steinfurt) Germany. The explosion had trapped the Firefighter under the rubble and as of this … [Read more...]
2 Papillion (Nebraska) Firefighters are still recovering after what investigators are calling a smoke explosion as they fought a house fire in Richfield Saturday night. A blast of fire and air caught three firefighters off guard and too close. One of them is Joe Lapuzza. “And … [Read more...]
Edward “Eddie” McDonagh Jr. responded to 9/11 as a member of Engine Company 324 in Queens and later served as a Lieutenant with Engine 37/Ladder 40 in Harlem ...during his 20-year career as a Firefighter for FDNY. Eddie died of colorectal cancer in 2017 at just 49 years old, … [Read more...]
As the fire environment continues to evolve and increase challenges for the fire service, training is more important than ever before. Everything about firefighting is science. It is so much more than just applying water, breaking windows, and rescuing people. The more that the … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a 40 year Veteran Australian Firefighter has been killed in the Line of Duty. Forest Fire Management Victoria Firefighter Bill Slade, 60, was fighting fires with Parks Victoria near Omeo when he was killed earlier today, Saturday. The married father of … [Read more...]
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