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FATAL APPARATUS CRASH IN TEXAS: Blocking Fire Apparatus Struck, Civilian Killed

 Billy    September 17, 2023    No Comments

In Irving (Texas) units responded to an initial crash early today. The first one happened at about 0230 and involved several vehicles. While Firefighters were working on that accident, another vehicle struck the fire department's blocker truck at about 0430 hours. The driver in … [Read more...]

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Suicide Prevention: Firefighters Nationwide Are More Likely to Die From Suicide Than In a Fire

 Brian Kazmierzak    September 17, 2023    No Comments

SAN DIEGO — It is estimated that a typical person will see one or two traumatic events in his or her lifetime. However, a first responder will see more than 800 traumatic events. According to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the rate of firefighter suicides … [Read more...]

 Behavior Health, News

Report On First Responders’ Mental Health Issues Sparks Crisis Reaction

 Brian Kazmierzak    September 17, 2023    No Comments

Firefighters are more likely to take their own life than to die in the line of duty. First responder PTSD rates are triple the general population. Those are just two of the many devastating statistics House Education Committee Chief Counsel Melissa White laid out in a … [Read more...]

 Behavior Health, News

Aerial Ladder Truck Catches Fire During Testing

 Brian Kazmierzak    September 17, 2023    No Comments

Friday morning (Sept. 8), Ladder 24 reported to Lower Merion Township training grounds to have its annual aerial ladder test performed. While it was being tested, the truck caught fire and sustained major damage. Gladwyne firefighters were in the station when our firefighters … [Read more...]

 APPARATUS/VEHICLE/HIGHWAY, News

MINOR INJURIES IN CINCINATTI APPARATUS CRASH

 Brian Kazmierzak    September 17, 2023    No Comments

CINCINNATI — Officials say a fire engine was involved in a crash while responding to a scene in Westwood on Thursday. The crash happened at the intersection of Sidney Road and Glenway Avenue in West Price Hill. First responders say those involved sustained minor injuries. … [Read more...]

 APPARATUS/VEHICLE/HIGHWAY, Crashes, News

2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED RESPONDING TO FATAL CRASH IN NORTHERN POLAND

 Brian Kazmierzak    September 17, 2023    No Comments

2 Firefighters were killed in an apparatus rollover in Northern Poland responding to a fatal accident which also killed 2 people. … [Read more...]

 APPARATUS/VEHICLE/HIGHWAY, Crashes, News

5 TROY NEW YORK FIREFIGHTERS BURNED DURING LIVE FIRE EXERCISE AT TRAINING CENTER

 Brian Kazmierzak    September 14, 2023    No Comments

COLONIE — Five Troy firefighters needed hospital care after an accident during an exercise Thursday morning at the Colonie Fire Training Tower. Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association President Eric Wisher said all five were released from the hospital later in the day after … [Read more...]

 News, TRAINING/DRILLS

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