The NFFF has released a learning video about the Boyd Street Fire, created in partnership with the Los Angeles City Fire Department. This was that fire where Firefighters were on the roof making their way down via the aerial ladder on truck 9. While they did so, they were … [Read more...]
Please see the attached and below for the upcoming 2nd annual "WHAT'S KILLING US" 2023 Firefighter Health & Safety Seminar. Please consider joining us for this very relevant firefighter/fire officer program (held in the Cincinnati / Kings Island area) - you will not be … [Read more...]
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A Meridian firefighter was sent to the hospital Thursday morning after being injured in a house fire. Meridian Fire Chief Jason Collier said firemen responded to a fire in the 300 block of 5th Ave. 5:00 a.m. He said firefighters were inside of the home … [Read more...]
All, In a rare situation, an unknown caused explosion occurred at the Long Beach (Calif) Fire Department training facility yesterday that left several personnel with minor injuries. As coordinated fireground training operations began, an unexpected explosion occurred in the … [Read more...]
The following was shared by Frank Leeb (FDNY's Chief of Training) who was the Citywide Tour Command Chief for Saturdays fire & rescue. At the FDNY, the Citywide Commander duty is rotated among the staff chiefs and each does a 24 hour shift approximately twice monthly. On … [Read more...]
A tip has been developed from FDNY training to discuss the roof rope rescues that occurred earlier today in Manhattan. FILE: https://tinyurl.com/mrcx7ud8 DETAILS: Earlier today in Manhattan FDNY units (fire and EMS) operated heroically at a serious fire on the 20th floor of … [Read more...]
All, Initial reports are that yet another lithium ion battery was the cause. NEWS CONFERENCE: Here is some additional footage along with the media conference with FDNY officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKK8OV87qE INTERVIEW WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORMED … [Read more...]