A Little Egg Harbor N.J. woman is facing some life altering charges after admitting to alcohol consumption prior to causing a crash striking - and altering the lives of multiple Firefighters and a PA State Trooper in Pennsylvania this past weekend. As you know, Lower Merion … [Read more...]
One Firefighter was killed and others were injured in the Line of Duty early this morning in a serious crash involving a drunk driver(s) on I-76 in Lower Merion Township just outside Philly. A Pennsylvania State Trooper, and fire crews from Belmont Hills Fire Company and Gladwyne … [Read more...]
Tomorrow - Friday July 23rd, 2021 - 09:00 -17:00 ...is the Lieutenant Nathan Flynn Fireground Leadership Training Program While some of you may be joining us in person this year, we unfortunately can't have everyone on site in Maryland. The 3rd Annual Lt Nathan Flynn … [Read more...]
Below is a link to the fire radio traffic from the Tucson shooting on Sunday. TAKE NOTE of the demeanor of those involved, including those shot-as well as the IC and the outstanding fire radio dispatcher. Another excellent example showing the results of training, training that … [Read more...]
While the community struggled to come to terms with the fallout from Sunday afternoon's attack in a south-side neighborhood and against first responders, Tucson firefighters were already focused on their directive for the day: Take care of one another. Tucson Fire Chief Chuck … [Read more...]
A natural gas leak caused by prohibited drilling led to an explosion while crews were in the blast area evacuating civilians and contributed to the 2018 death of a Wisconsin firefighter, according to a federal line-of-duty death report. The findings are part of a National … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that Mountain Warfare Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Matthew Michael Rominger, 48, with 30 years of service, passed away on 5-16-2021. Firefighter/Paramedic Rominger contracted COVID-19 while on a medical call on April 4, 2021 from a patient with a … [Read more...]
There are all kinds of reasons why some folks sometimes don't give a damn in our business. Poor pay, bad working conditions, poor staffing, poor training, poor leadership or personal issues...you've heard and probably experienced some yourself. It happens. That certainly should … [Read more...]
Here are a couple of videos showing the new FDNY Super Pumper 1 ...along with some history that we thought you'd enjoy: =VIDEO 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbBT-Adn3Cw =VIDEO 2: https://youtu.be/D1U1zh7A6Wg =ARTICLE ABOUT THE NEW SUPER PUMPER … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters have stepped up to support Firefighter Michael "Micky" Burgesser's recovery from severe burns he sustained while operating at that fire south of Hagerstown last Tuesday. He has a wife and 2 young children. FF Burgesser was listed in good condition Friday at … [Read more...]