The volunteer fire and rescue response problem is happening pretty much anywhere you look and listen these days. It is not new-and it is not getting better. It is any-town where the community is (unknowingly) relying to see "who" may be around and "who" may show up when the tones … [Read more...]
A bit of good news. The condition of the Firefighter injured in yesterdays fire that claimed the life of Lt. Jason Menard is improving. Reports are that he is still in ICU after suffering 2nd & 3rd degree burns. He is not being publicly identified but is stable with some very … [Read more...]
Firefighter Line of Duty Death for October 2019
The United States Fire Administration has received notice of the following 9 Firefighter fatalities in the month of October: Name: Dale Jaynes Rank: Firefighter Status: Volunteer Date of Incident: 9/16/2019 Fire Department: Burdett Fire Department Age: … [Read more...]
A veteran Fire Captain with Toronto (Canada) Fire Services is in critical condition after he and another Firefighter fell from the roof of a vacant downtown building where a three-alarm fire broke out early yesterday morning. Companies were called to a fire at the house in the … [Read more...]
This is a minor update-Gary has still NOT been found. As of the last hour, this is what we have from his FD. 4 two man crews were dropped in areas of last phone pinging, or last known areas he was. They are Trackers and are searching out and tracking his boots/hiking. They are … [Read more...]
On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Wamsutter Volunteer Fire Department was working an accident scene of a single vehicle rollover off the north side, westbound Interstate 80 at mile marker 170. The pickup truck involved in that incident had just been towed away and the driver had … [Read more...]
(After reading this story and watching the incredible video, please take a look at our note that follows-regarding this Fire Chief-Thanks!) All, Outside of New York City, and just south of Long Island, is a barrier island along the Atlantic Ocean called Fire Island. During … [Read more...]
Broward Sheriifs Office & Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Police Investigators want to know why a South Florida firefighter who went out for a night with friends ended up dead. 39-year-old Christopher Randazzo was killed early Saturday morning. His body was found at the Southern Seas … [Read more...]
Take time to listen to the audio and read the story. From what sounds and appears to be poorly trained/poorly lead dispatchers (investigative reports indicate that police are sent to "check out" fires before alerting the volunteer fire department) to a failed and lacking … [Read more...]
Last week, the Wenonah Fire Company (New Jersey, near Philly) agreed to a $4.5 million settlement of a lawsuit brought by a woman critically injured when her car was struck by a volunteer who ran a red light while responding to a call. Melinda Baker of Mantua also will receive … [Read more...]
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