We, along with the Rockland County and New York fire service community, are mourning the passing of Chief Hugh (Chaim) Jacobson, a longtime member, past Chief of Department and current/active First Assistant Chief (“7-2”), the second-in-command of the Monsey FD’s Brewer Fire Engine Company No. 1, following a tough battle with cancer at the age of...Read More
A crash today between a Riverside County (CAL) Fire Department engine and a sedan in Hemet killed the motorist, a 10-year-old child, and left 3 Firefighters injured. The intersection crash happened at 12:24 hours Friday — and was immediately reported by the engine crew. The crew was responding to a vegetation/brush fire along Highway 74...Read More
It’s “that” time again, where the pilgrimage to Indianapolis (Cincinnati before that and Memphis before that with one year in KC) occurs….with nothing but opportunity to learn from so many, as well as visiting the exhibits. My first was in 1977 and have never missed one. It has always been a great mix of what...Read More
Do you know a Chief Fire Officer, FD Safety Officer, Company Officer, Firefighter, and/or Fire Department/CompanyOrganization that sets a great example in Firefighter health, survival, and wellness? This is a great opportunity to recognize their impact. IAFC’s Safety, Health & Survival Section is now accepting nominations for the annual SHSS Awards. These awards honor individuals and organizations...Read More
A Kentucky Wildland Firefighter, 31, (reported as KY Division of Forestry, in the SE KY area) was critically burned earlier today. Current information is that the burns are less than 50%, but fortunately, his airway appears to be uninjured. The Firefighter was working a fire line and fell into a burning area, according to initial details....Read More
Some interesting statements came out of this afternoon’s update from NTSB. Their preliminary investigation into the fatal runway collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday night suggests it was caused by an overlapping series of failures that stemmed from seemingly predictable problems with staffing and technology. (Google: Swiss Cheese Model) The Port Authority crash fire...Read More
