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Free Online Scenario-Based Training for Firefighters During COVID-19!

 Brian Kazmierzak    March 3, 2021    No Comments

In the current pandemic, in-person instructions have become extremely challenging for fire departments. We would like to recommend a free resource of effective and interactive training for nationwide firefighters. With the support from Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, … [Read more...]

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FIRE & EMS COVID DEATH STATS: UPDATE

 Billy    March 1, 2021    No Comments

COVID FIRE & EMS DEATH UPDATE According to the NFFF, as of 2/25/2021, there are 165 total reported deaths due to COVID-19 complications: 112 fire personnel; 53 EMS only. Additional statistics from the NFFF: -The average age of Fire personnel who died due to COVID-related … [Read more...]

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RELATED: WHEN DRINKING & DRUGS ARE ALIVE & WELL AT THE FIRE HOUSE

 Billy    March 1, 2021    No Comments

***LIFE SAVING REMINDER*** While the facts and specifics on exactly what happened in Detroit (earlier today) are not out-this is such a CRITICAL REMINDER that so often, "we know" when a Brother or Sister at our own department may have a drinking or related substance abuse … [Read more...]

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Equity & Diversity…In YOUR Firehouse ?

 Billy    February 24, 2021    No Comments

There's a Lexipol webinar next week that we wanted to pass on to you. WHAT: Lexipol Webinar “We Don’t Have a Race Problem” Confronting Racial Inequity in the Fire Service WHEN: Tuesday, March 2, 1300 hours Eastern (1000 hours Pacific) - No Cost The claims of the … [Read more...]

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HEAVY FIRE, PEOPLE TRAPPED: THE FIRE DISPATCHERS MATTER (Audio, Video, Radio Traffic)

 Billy    February 18, 2021    No Comments

There was a working fire yesterday in Millbourne (Delaware County near Philly) PA. Responding Darby Firefighters rescued a woman from that 2 alarm building fire Wednesday afternoon-working with their fire dispatchers. The fire was reported on 11 N Millbourne Avenue just after1400 … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER STRUCK BY TRAIN – FLORIDA

 Billy    February 2, 2021    No Comments

A Firefighter in Polk County (Florida) is very fortunate after being struck by a train while operating at a 3-4 acre brush fire this morning. Initial reports are that the Firefighter was between a brush truck and a train when he was struck, Thankfully, that while the FF suffered … [Read more...]

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Have you Seen This From The IAFC ?

 Billy    February 2, 2021    No Comments

First of all, if you haven't read the IAFC Public Statement Against Violence and Hate, released on Jan. 15, 2021, start here: https://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/01/15/iafc-public-statement-against-violence-and-hate I like that statement. I like it alot. Of course … [Read more...]

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1 of 2 OKLAHOMA HERO FIREFIGHTERS IDENTIFIED – LEAVES BEHIND WIFE & KIDS

 Billy    January 31, 2021    No Comments

There's an effort to help the family of one of the 2 heroic Waynoka Firefighters killed in Friday morning's house fire. Tayler Bradford was a volunteer Firefighter who left behind his wife and their young kids. Below is a GoFundMe page link set up to help his family: IF YOU … [Read more...]

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ALASKA FIREFIGHTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANT UPDATE

 Billy    January 31, 2021    No Comments

Retired Anchorage Fire-Medic Jeff Eastgate is doing great following his kidney transplant! He has been released from the hospital and is lodging at the residential hotel next door to the hospital. Dr's are very happy with his progress. He and his family sends their love and … [Read more...]

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2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED LODD, 2 CIVILIANS ALSO DEAD IN OKLAHOMA DWELLING FIRE

 Billy    January 29, 2021    No Comments

Four people, including 2 Firefighters, were killed in a house fire early this morning in the northwestern Oklahoma town of Waynoka. Initial reports are that a resident called 911 at about 0300 saying they were stuck in the bedroom of a home near East Locust Street and Main … [Read more...]

 LODD's, MISCELLANEOUS, Modern Fire Behavior, News, News Firefighter Close Calls, Pass it On, Safety and Survival, STRUCTURAL

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