This morning a Firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while operating at a working fire in Southern Maryland. At approximately 0545 hours Firefighters from Potomac Heights, and surrounding Charles County departments responded to Glymont Road in Indian Head, for the reported … [Read more...]
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...]
A Western North Carolina firefighter who died after a battle with cancer died in the line of duty, according to a ruling by official agency looking into her death. The Asheville Fire Department announced today (Monday) the ruling by the North Carolina Industrial Commission that … [Read more...]
Twenty Prince George's County firefighters have scabies, a highly contagious condition in which tiny mites burrow under the skin and cause severe itching and rashes, fire and health officials announced Monday. Prince George's County Fire Chief Ben Barksdale said 205 employees of … [Read more...]
Glendale (AZ) Firefighter Kevin Thompson found out this spring he had cancer. he has been a Firefighter in Glendale for 26 years. And based upon new state law, he thought, he wouldn't have to worry about paying for treatment because Arizona recognizes that firefighters have a … [Read more...]
NEW IAFC PRESIDENT, FIRE CHIEF GARY LUDWIG KICKS OFF A NEW FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL CAMPAIGN: "If You Don't Feel Well... Don't Make It Your Farewell" Last week at the IAFC's Fire Rescue International Conference, Chief Gary Ludwig (who was just installed as President of the IAFC) … [Read more...]
It's with deep regret that we pass on that Lt. Brian J. Sullivan, a 27-year veteran FDNY Firefighter who was in Squad 41 in the Bronx died in the Line of Duty from a heart attack he suffered at his home following a call during his 24-hour shift. Lt. Brian J. Sullivan, of … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that on Saturday, August 10, 2019, Firefighter Norman Edward Klenow responded to a motor vehicle accident. While providing traffic control at the scene, he complained of not feeling well and was assisted into the apparatus. After returning to the fire … [Read more...]
A new US cancer database - the Firefighter Cancer Registry which was fully funded by Congress in June - aims to track the careers and health histories of thousands of firefighters in order to better understand the link between emergency work and disease, writes Victoria … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that Frederick County (Maryland) Fire and Rescue and the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company are mourning the unexpected passing of valued member, Michael Powers, earlier this afternoon. Firefighter Powers, 70, a lifelong member and active volunteer from … [Read more...]
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