There is a reason you may not have immediate access to financial compensation if you are injured in the line of duty. Or on duty. It is because 99% of the time, the money would be paid by some insurance company, and if you don’t realize it from your life’s experience, let me … [Read more...]
Below is a link to a number of no cost-no excuses weekly fire department basic company drills. As always, make sure that these - or any related suggested drill or training - are authorized and fall within the policies and operating guidelines of your own department, as well as … [Read more...]
The following document has been sent on behalf of the FDNY Fire Academy. This morning FDNY units responded to a worker whose arm became trapped in a meat grinder. A Tips from Training bulletin has been created to discuss strategies and tactics for this type of emergency. … [Read more...]
Take a moment and watch the below clips, especially #3, after reading the following information. Please. For whatever reason, there doesn't appear to be much concern for the downed power lines. Even with the noise and sparking... SIZE UP & THINK: Don't get so narrowly … [Read more...]
In many areas, you don't have to listen to the radio very long to hear some ridiculous and personality based mutual aid responses. I don't mean YOUR department, it's that other place. You know-where we simply HATE that "other" fire company or department and "I'll be damned if … [Read more...]
New Haven FD is grieving the loss of a fallen brother. Firefighter “Rick” Ricardo Torres answered his last call on 5/12 responding to a structure fire in New Haven Ct. He leaves behind his pregnant wife and soon to be 1 year old son. Any donation would be greatly … [Read more...]
In yet another reminder to DO our jobs, a probe found that two L.A. County Firefighters had taken crash site photos that "served no business necessity," Vanessa Bryant’s lawyers said in a court filing...and they are expected to lose their jobs. While this is not a close call or … [Read more...]
New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres, 30,.died in the Line of Duty early this morning. Lt. Samod “Nuke” Rankins remains hospitalized in critical condition. During the fire, Firefighter Torres reportedly got in trouble and transmitted a mayday. FF Torres and Lieutenant Rankins … [Read more...]
If you've been a member of The Secret List for any length of time, you know we are strong supporters of fire and related 911 dispatchers. We have also been pretty vocal that without livable salaries, humane working hours, strong initial and on-going training, a disciplined … [Read more...]
I wouldn't waste your time if this opportunity wasn't worth your time. Seriously: I'm not sure I have seen this many no-nonsense top shelf quality fire service speakers-for free-in one event. FOR FREE. From FDNY's Acting Chief of Department Tom Richardson....To … [Read more...]