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How Do YOU Feel? A Firefighter Question…

 Billy    December 9, 2019    No Comments

In February 2020, Chief Gary Ludwig, IAFC President will launch his initiative, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, which focuses on reducing the number of firefighter cardiac deaths. A significant component of this campaign is to hear directly from those who … [Read more...]

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THE NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER REGISTRY (IMPORTANT!)

 Billy    November 30, 2019    No Comments

The National Firefighter Registry website is now active. Please take time to click the below to learn about it and how every firefighter-every firefighter - should be made aware of and participate in this important project. To better understand the link between on-the-job … [Read more...]

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FLORIDA FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-MEDICAL EMERGENCY ON DUTY

 Billy    September 29, 2019    No Comments

We regret to pass on that Martin County (Florida) Firefighter-Paramedic Scott R. Neumann died in the Line of Duty after suffering cardiac arrest while on duty during physical training, occurring on 9-26-2019. While FF-PM Neumann was currently serving at the Martin County Fire … [Read more...]

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FIRE CHIEF DIES WHILE ATTENDING MAINE LODD FUNERAL

 Billy    March 10, 2019    No Comments

More sad news out of Maine today. While attending the LODD funeral for Berwick Capt. Joel Barnes this morning in Portland, Chief Gary Sacco of the Oxford, Maine (Lake Sebago area) Fire/Rescue Department suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately treated, transported to a … [Read more...]

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Yours, Mine and Our “Firefighting” History-Our Past…And Something New

 Billy    February 22, 2019    No Comments

There are numerous quotes related to learning from the past. here are many-pick what you like: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/history Since I was a kid, I have always been fascinated with history-primarily American and local history. As a part of that, I would sit at … [Read more...]

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DOUBLE FATAL EMS CRASH IN KY

 Rick Markley    February 2, 2019    No Comments

Two people were killed early Saturday morning after a car crashed into an EMS ambulance in Louisville, Kentucky. The crash occurred around 0300 hours near the corner of Broadway and Hancock Street. The Louisville EMS ambulance was heading east and was attempting to turn left … [Read more...]

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PENNSYLVANIA EMT DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-MEDICAL EMERGENCY

 Billy    December 25, 2018    No Comments

We regret to pass on to you that a Northeastern Area EMS (covering the Manchester area of York County. PA) EMT died in the line of duty today, Tuesday, Dec. 25. Veteran EMT Robert Kohler suffered a "medical event" while working on Christmas day. EMT Robert Kohler had been very … [Read more...]

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WORCESTER FIREFIGHTER CHRIS ROY’S DAUGHTER T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER & ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES REGARDING LAST WEEKENDS FIRE

 Billy    December 13, 2018    No Comments

WORCESTER FIRE LODD UPDATED RESOURCES: These audio and video clips provide just some perspective into the tragic weekend fire in Worcester, MA that took the life of Firefighter Chris Roy. This first link is about 55 minutes of video. … [Read more...]

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WORCESTER FIREFIGHTER LODD STRUCTURE FIRE FOLLOWING MAYDAY

 Billy    December 9, 2018    No Comments

Terrible news out of Worcester (MA) this morning following a multi-alarm residential fire. Initial reports are that a WFD Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty after becoming trapped while operating at the multi-alarm fire early this morning. Initial reports are that the … [Read more...]

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THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEAL !

 Billy    November 23, 2018    No Comments

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