The gentleman in the background put the 5 inch hose, in attempt to get it over and out of the way... on his car to leave for work. Seconds after he put it on there-and got it half way over.... ............the pumper operator unknowingly, charged the line. … [Read more...]
‘HE WAS A TRUE HERO’
Please check out this site as well as he article below regarding the sad loss of Sgt. Michael Joseph McMullen, a firefighter from Salisbury, MD who was killed in Iraq. Teri and I had the pleasure of spending time with Mike in Ocean City, MD. at the MD. FF's Conference. … [Read more...]
Article published Jan 18, 2006 Preston firetruck topples off road By GREG SMITH Norwich Bulletin PRESTON -- Two firefighters sustained minor injuries when a firetruck overturned while investigating reports of smoke along a narrow Preston road Tuesday. The 15-year-old pumper … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTERS’ FAMILIES LOSE BID TO SUE OVER FAULTY RADIOS
WASHINGTON (AP) Families of New York firefighters killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, failed Tuesday to persuade the Supreme Court to allow them to go forward with a lawsuit against New York City and Motorola for supplying the rescuers with faulty radios. The … [Read more...]
FF’S KILLED AT WAR
It is with deep sadness that we regret to inform the Fire Family and Community of the passing of an Active Hilton Fire Dept member. Jason Hasenhauer, a recent graduate of the Monroe County Fire Recruit program, past explorer and active firefighter on Military leave with the … [Read more...]
FALLING SHELVES TRAP 3 HOUSTON FF’S INSIDE BURNING HOME
Firefighters Taken To Hospital With Minor Injuries January 9, 2006 HOUSTON, TEXAS -- Three Houston firefighters were rescued from a burning home in northeast Houston Sunday night. Authorities said the firefighters were trying to see if anyone was trapped inside the burning home … [Read more...]
TO: FirefighterCloseCalls: This is an image of a 18 month old appliance (fire apparatus) on its way to a call-the vehicle struck a curve resulting in what you see below. 2 firefighters were injured both suffering minor cuts and bruising 1 firefighter spent the night in hospital.. … [Read more...]