We regret to pass on that 34-year-old Mississippi volunteer Firefighter Dustin Grubbs, while on his way to a structure fire, was killed in the Line of Duty. He was responding as a member of the Magee Fire Department (Near Jackson). Firefighter Grubbs lived a mile from the … [Read more...]
While we all shake our heads at the negative stuff on the internet, so much good has come from it, as we also know and see-each and every day. Who, years ago, would have thought that FREE training-and in this case from the FDNY would be available to EVERY Firefighter, EMT and … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on to you that a Saint David Fire District probationary Firefighter died during hands on training Wednesday evening. Saint David (SE of Tucson) Firefighter Joshua Eugin died during a multi-department training exercise. Eugin was taking part in a "blackout … [Read more...]
Funeral details have been released for Hanover County (Virginia) Fire Lieutenant Brad Clark, 43, killed in the Line of Duty after a tractor-trailer struck his fire apparatus, which then struck him and his crew while working a crash during Tropical Storm Michael Thursday … [Read more...]
As you may or may not be aware, there is a new standard for active shooter/hostile events with guidance on fire department, EMS and whole community planning, response, and recovery...and there is a no cost webinar coming soon so you can learn directly about it. NFPA 3000p*, is … [Read more...]
It is with deep regret that we pass on that one Firefighter (Lieutenant) has been killed in the Line of Duty and two others were injured, after a tractor trailer struck their fire apparatus in Virginia Hanover County Fire and EMS (near Richmond) was operating at a crash scene on … [Read more...]
A man is in custody after San Antonio police say he stole a fire department vehicle and led officers on a high-speed chase early Thursday morning. Around 8:30 a.m., 2 SAFD officials were inside a Starbucks coffee shop on Houston Street when a man got inside the truck, which … [Read more...]
The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department is saddened to share the unexpected loss of Driver Engineer Michael Matonak on September 18, 2018. Mike served their department, the fire academy, and their community for over 20 years and will be greatly missed. "Michael, or as his … [Read more...]
A fire truck crashed into a car while responding to a call in the Bronx, injuring five people, including three kids, according to NYPD. The FDNY vehicle collided with the other vehicle near the intersection of East 180th Street and Mapes Avenue in West Farms early Sunday, just … [Read more...]
Two paramedics and one other person had to be extricated from their vehicles after the ambulance and a car crashed on U.S. 19 in Largo (near Tampa) early Thursday morning. The crash happened around 3:35 a.m. in the northbound lanes of U.S. 19, at 150th Avenue North. The Sunstar … [Read more...]