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FIREFIGHTER INJURED AT WATERTOWN, NY HOUSE FIRE

 ADMIN    January 15, 2021    No Comments

WATERTOWN — A city firefighter was injured Thursday while responding to a house fire on Central Street. He was wheeled from the scene on a stretcher, but his condition remains unknown. Shortly before 11 a.m., the city fire department was dispatched to 243 Central St., … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER MAYDAY IS ANSWERED

 Billy    January 14, 2021    No Comments

While most of what we send out/post is tough news-as that's what TSL and FFCC was created for-so we can learn, there are times when we have some related good news to share. You may recall we sent out a "MAYDAY" from Jeff E of the Anchorage (Alaska) FD as Jeff was "backed" into … [Read more...]

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FOLLOWUP: LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF LT BRAD CLARK WHO WAS STRUCK AT SCENE. DRIVER WHO STRUCK HIM IS SENTENCED.

 Billy    January 14, 2021    No Comments

Lester LaBarge will spend two years behind bars for the accident that killed Hanover Fire Lt. Brad Clark in 2018. LaBarge hit the back of the stopped apparatus, injuring multiple firefighters, on Interstate 295 back in October of 2018. Lt. Clark died at the scene and 3 other … [Read more...]

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NY, TX, W.VA, NC COVID Deaths

 Billy    January 14, 2021    No Comments

Sadly the COVID-19 critical illness and deaths continue to rip through members of our service. Our condolences to all those affected. WEST VIRGINIA Mannington Fire Chief Jimmy Moran has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.Chief Moran was diagnosed with … [Read more...]

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OH MAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING STRUCK BY FIRE TRUCK

 ADMIN    January 13, 2021    No Comments

CLARK COUNTY — A male has been taken to Miami Valley Hospital after being struck on State Route 235 Monday night in Clark County. Paul Johnson, 38 from New Carlisle was struck by a brush fire truck Monday just before 10 p.m. on State Route 235 near Dalton … [Read more...]

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ARIZ. FIRE CAPT. DIES AFTER 10-YEAR OCCUPATIONAL CANCER FIGHT

 Rick Markley    January 13, 2021    No Comments

By 3TV/CBS 5 A retired Captain with the Peoria Fire-Medical Department has died following a lengthy battle with occupational cancer. A Peoria Fire Department spokesperson said retired Captain David Rehnke died after battling kidney cancer for ten years. Rehnke's death is … [Read more...]

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Chicago Firefighters Who Got COVID-19 Say They Were Told It Is Not Considered An On-The-Job Illness…

 Billy    January 13, 2021    No Comments

Chicago firefighters put their lives on the line every day, and the risks of their jobs are ramped up even more during the coronavirus pandemic. But hundreds of Chicago firefighters who got COVID-19 said they were stunned when they were told it is not considered an on-the-job … [Read more...]

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MARYLAND FIREFIGHTER FALLS OUT OF RESPONDING FIRE APPARATUS

 Billy    January 13, 2021    No Comments

A Prince George's County firefighter fell out of a fire engine truck that was traveling to a call around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department (PGFD). The fall from the truck happened around the intersection of Bell Station Road and … [Read more...]

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MI FD CITED FOR COVID VIOLATIONS

 ADMIN    January 11, 2021    No Comments

Michigan has issued eight workplaces, including a school district and fire department, citations totalling more than $25,000 for failing to meet coronavirus safety precautions. In another round of COVID-19 safety fines, the eight businesses were hit with emergency rule and … [Read more...]

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ROLLOVER APPARATUS CRASH IN CHILE – 5 FIREFIGHTERS INJURED

 ADMIN    January 11, 2021    No Comments

Serious accident suffered by unit of the 5th company. Talcahuano Fire Department 🇨🇱 The collision with subsequent overturning occurred in the town of Hualpen and preliminarily left 5 firefighters injured (1 serious and 4 of varying degrees), and they were transferred to a … [Read more...]

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