We regret to pass on that Chief Timothy “Tim” Dennis Allbritton, 58, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from Covid. Tim was the Fire Chief with the Swepsonville (North Carolina between Greensboro and Durham) Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Wendy B. Allbritton, his … [Read more...]
This piece is worth the read for a variety of reasons. It also is headlined “As Wildfires Burn, are U.S. Cities Spending Too Much On Their Fire Departments?” making one think it’s about wildfires—but the piece is focused on municipal fire service costs/delivery of … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters: If you were not able to watch 60 Minutes last night, please check these links-60 MINUTES did a very comprehensive story with interviews from many of the FDNY Chiefs who survived, about the so many who did not: PART !: … [Read more...]
Take a moment to enjoy this excellent story about Deputy Chief Ray Downey put together by Deputy Chief Jay Jonas...you will certainly enjoy it. DOWNLOAD THE DEPUTY CHIEF RAY DOWNEY STORY: … [Read more...]
This outstanding film will take you through a timeline of events on January 6, 2021, as DC Fire & EMS personnel treated and transported hundreds of patients in the midst of hostile crowds. DC's Bravest worked alongside both Metropolitan Police and U.S. Capitol Police, treating … [Read more...]
A Queens family’s very first night in their new apartment turned into a fiery nightmare. A raging blaze ignited by a charging moped battery killed a 9-year-old boy early Wednesday as his desperate parents struggled in vain to rescue their trapped child from the flames … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccination of Fire and EMS Personnel Throughout the response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and its ensuing illness COVID-19, fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel have consistently served on the front lines while caring for patients and responding to other … [Read more...]
The headlines read: "Firefighters arrived at the home. No one answered the door, so they left. Inside, an entire family was being poisoned by carbon monoxide." You can read (and really must read/listen) this very in-depth media report (with audio etc) below. PLEASE BE SURE … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that the Grant County and Ulysses community (west of Wichita) is mourning the Line of Duty death of a longtime Firefighter who died after a 3 week battle against COVID-19. FF/EMT Rob Berry began service on the frontlines for Grant County in 1991. Berry’s … [Read more...]
If your community or department is not planning a remembrance event for 9/11/2021...it is not too late. And quite frankly - if the fire department doesn't do it-it probably won't get done. Please do it. Since time is tight-we have an excellent 9/11 remembrance guide for your … [Read more...]