In yet another reminder about us all operating on roadways, Columbus County (NC) Firefighters rushed to rescue a family stranded on a highway before a tractor-trailer smashed into their vehicles causing an explosion. This happened Monday evening. In a bizarre act later that … [Read more...]
Terrible news out of Worcester (MA) this morning following a multi-alarm residential fire. Initial reports are that a WFD Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty after becoming trapped while operating at the multi-alarm fire early this morning. Initial reports are that the … [Read more...]
Firefighter Line of Duty Death for November 2018
The United States Fire Administration has received notice of the following 5 firefighter fatalities in the month of November: Name: Dustin Grubbs Rank: Firefighter Status: Volunteer Date of Incident: Nov. 3, 2018 Fire Department: Magee Volunteer Fire … [Read more...]
Below is a bulletin issued to our area departments-feel free to share it, cut & paste, whatever--but consider sharing with your own departments. Take Care. Be Careful. Pass it On. BillyG ATTENTION: DRIVERS, FIRE OFFICERS & FIREFIGHTERS: Re: FIRE & EMS APPARATUS After … [Read more...]
Earlier today, Chesterfield Fire-EMS (Virginia-near Richmond) Engine 11 was on the scene of a vehicle crash (on Chippenham Parkway) when another vehicle slammed into the rear of the engine. Fortunately, no Firefighters were injured; however, the driver of the other vehicle was … [Read more...]
All, It's black Friday. Everyone wants a deal. Here's the deal-get a couple of these long sleeve shirts and help two important Firefighter charities... ...two important charities that may help you someday, at no cost. How about THAT for a deal? This is the final offer … [Read more...]
NIOSH has released their findings in the Line of Duty deaths of Wilmington (DE) Lt. Jerry Fickes, Capt. Chris Leach and Lt. Ardythe Hope on September 24, 2016. So now what and how does that impact you as a probie, a Firefighter, a Company Officer and especially as a Chief … [Read more...]
While we all shake our heads at the negative stuff on the internet, so much good has come from it, as we also know and see-each and every day. Who, years ago, would have thought that FREE training-and in this case from the FDNY would be available to EVERY Firefighter, EMT and … [Read more...]
Funeral details have been released for Hanover County (Virginia) Fire Lieutenant Brad Clark, 43, killed in the Line of Duty after a tractor-trailer struck his fire apparatus, which then struck him and his crew while working a crash during Tropical Storm Michael Thursday … [Read more...]
As you may or may not be aware, there is a new standard for active shooter/hostile events with guidance on fire department, EMS and whole community planning, response, and recovery...and there is a no cost webinar coming soon so you can learn directly about it. NFPA 3000p*, is … [Read more...]
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