By Syracuse.com: The Boonville fire chief has been discharged from a Syracuse hospital more than a week after a massive explosion at a church injured five people. The chief, David Pritchard Jr., 60, was released from Upstate University Hospital after spending a week there, according to a hospital spokesperson. Two other firefighters, Nicholas Amicucci, 43,...Read More
Two people, including a Firefighter, are in critical condition following an explosion and fire at a church in Boonville, New York, NE of Syracuse. Gas leaks with subsequent explosions have become frequent for a variety of reasons….REMINDING ALL OF US… that a gas leak is an explosion that hasn’t happened yet…and our need to continuously...Read More
As you may have read, Loveland (Colorado) Chief Tim Sendelbach, an engaged and well-respected fire service leader, is in a jam. ( https://www.reporterherald.com/2026/02/11/fire-chief-leave-loveland/ ) On January 28, 2026, Timmy was placed on paid administrative leave by the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board, citing a “confidential personnel matter.” On February 9, 2026, the Board voted to advance a...Read More
Another gas leak with members on scene – resulted in an explosion-this one occurred in Nashua, NH today. Firefighters were on scene w/the gas leak that exploded, w/members injured – some with serious injuries, but all are expected to thankfully recover. Radio traffic, photos & video links below. LISTEN: MAYDAY-Radio Traffic: https://youtu.be/VJqGpr1uExk MEDIA COVERAGE w/PHOTOS:...Read More
Today is January 23, 2026, an important fire service date “we must know.” January 23, 2005, was “Black Sunday” in New York when FDNY Lt. Curtis W. Meyran (covering Ladder 27 that day) and FF John G. Bellew (Ladder 27) died in the Line of Duty at an apartment fire in the Bronx. Four other...Read More
We wanted to make you aware of a webinar this coming week, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET, 12 noon PT. …specifically focused on the planning, funding, and creation of fire department health and wellness facilities. As fire departments recognize the need for proactive, comprehensive firefighter health programs, you’ll hear from departments and...Read More
