While it's clear that the role of the company officer can make a break the success of a crew, station or organization-it may be more critical now than ever. Be it amplified in the national news where the role of a company officer is now making national and world headlines, or … [Read more...]
FSRI has launched a new “The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-ion Batteries” online course that is available through the link below. Lithium-ion battery-powered devices – cell phones, laptops, power tools, electric vehicles, and scooters – are everywhere. As … [Read more...]
If you drive any vehicle "emergency" status, and/or supervise people you will want to learn about this case. Please keep reading, carefully, as there are many factors. PLEASE NOTE: We have also linked below to attorney & Chief Curt Varone on this as he has additional eye … [Read more...]
As you are aware, Veteran FDNY Firefighter William "Billy" Moon tragically died in the Line of Duty after a 20-foot fall at Rescue 2 in Brooklyn on Dec. 12 which left him with a severe head injury that he couldn't survive. Moon was an organ donor and his heart, lungs, liver, and … [Read more...]
There was this radio transmission: “....probably the best thing you could do is drop a ladder down in this hole and put the fire out, and I’ll walk out....” Captain Joshua D. Laird-Frederick County, Maryland. On Aug. 11, 2021, Frederick County, MD, Fire Capt. Joshua D. Laird … [Read more...]
Please see below for the upcoming 2nd annual "WHAT'S KILLING US?" 2023 Firefighter Health & Safety Seminar, March 20th, 2023. Greater Cincinnati Area A Face Paced, No BS Training Day...Featuring: Dr Lori Moore Merrell-USFA-"What's the future of the fire … [Read more...]
An old friend of Fire Fighter Close Calls TSL (The Secret List), Bill Carey put together a factual review of Firefighter LODD's for 2022: Here is the info from Bill: (entire article link below) along with some thoughts from Frank Leeb. 2022 ended with a total, as of 26 … [Read more...]