Lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes and similar devices have fueled 92 fires, injured 64 people, and caused nine deaths so far this year – almost as many as the 10 fatalities in 2022 and 2021 combined, FDNY data show. Four people perished last month, when a May 7 blaze tore … [Read more...]
Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a motorcycle shop in Sankt Augustin (Population 55,000), North Rhine-Westphalia, today, June 18. Reports indicate that the fire began shortly before noon, and at least 200 firefighters are on scene. 2 Firefighters (one Female, one … [Read more...]
The 2023 Firefighter Safety Stand Down runs this week, June 19-24. This year’s theme is “Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” PLANNING THIS WEEK: Each weekday will cover a different topic relating to lithium-ion battery response and safety, which will be broken … [Read more...]
Sunday update: Ascension Via Christi Hospital confirmed Russell Fire Chief Dylan Riedel is now in good condition at the hospital after sustaining injuries in a structure fire explosion. The hospital said he was listed in “fair condition” Saturday but upgraded on Sunday. Just … [Read more...]
Many many years ago I remember some specific Chief officers responding with us to fires. Chiefs who we never saw at training, but who arrived on scenes and "took command." Chief officers who rested on their history as Firefighters, didn't attend any training, but who were now … [Read more...]
UL's Fire Safety Research Institute has launched their latest no cost training program: “Search and Rescue Tactics in Single-Family Single-Story Residential Structures'' It's an online no cost program that covers tactical considerations stemming from FSRI research to … [Read more...]
In support of this year’s Firefighter Safety Stand Down campaign, June 18-24, the Safety Stand Down Sweepstakes Quiz is now live, featuring questions that reinforce key messages and practices behind this year’s theme, “Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” Firefighters & … [Read more...]