Rockland County, New York State and Federal investigators conducted a raid on the Spring Valley (Rockland County, NY New York) Village Hall this afternoon, in connection with the investigative probe into that deadly March fire at the Rockland County adult home that killed Spring … [Read more...]
It’s the kind of blaze that veteran Chief Palmer Buck of The Woodlands Township Fire Department in suburban Houston compared to “a trick birthday candle.” On April 17, when firefighters responded to a 911 call at around 9:30 p.m., they came upon a Tesla Model S that had crashed, … [Read more...]
Firefighting is a race against time. But, exactly how much time? For firefighters, that part is often unclear. Building fires can turn from bad to deadly in an instant, and the warning signs are frequently difficult to discern amid the mayhem of an inferno. Researchers at the … [Read more...]
Below is a link to a number of no cost-no excuses weekly fire department basic company drills. As always, make sure that these - or any related suggested drill or training - are authorized and fall within the policies and operating guidelines of your own department, as well as … [Read more...]
Lt. Samod Rankins, who was found unconscious in the house with fallen FF Ricardo Torres and was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital's burn unit, was upgraded from critical to fair condition today, Friday. Lt. Rankins, who is clear-headed and functioning well — although not recovered — … [Read more...]
New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres, 30,.died in the Line of Duty early this morning. Lt. Samod “Nuke” Rankins remains hospitalized in critical condition. During the fire, Firefighter Torres reportedly got in trouble and transmitted a mayday. FF Torres and Lieutenant Rankins … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a New Haven (CT) Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty and another is critical this morning. Firefighters received multiple calls of a fire on Valley Street around 1245 hours. When they arrived, they had heavy fire and the members rescued two … [Read more...]