The Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey 22 nd Annual Father’s Day “Forever Running" Memorial 5K Run/Walk and ¼ mile Kids Fun Run is coming up. It's focus: to keep the memory of Chief Downey and all the victims of Sept. 11 th alive. The 5k run will take place on June 18th 2023 at … [Read more...]
Many many years ago I remember some specific Chief officers responding with us to fires. Chiefs who we never saw at training, but who arrived on scenes and "took command." Chief officers who rested on their history as Firefighters, didn't attend any training, but who were now … [Read more...]
All, We regret to pass on that Mississippi Firefighter Philip Allen, a member of several area departments was killed after being hit by a car on Highway 49 in Covington County (SE of Jackson) while attempting to help victims of a car crash. Covington County Fire Coordinator … [Read more...]
UL's Fire Safety Research Institute has launched their latest no cost training program: “Search and Rescue Tactics in Single-Family Single-Story Residential Structures'' It's an online no cost program that covers tactical considerations stemming from FSRI research to … [Read more...]
On January 21, 2023, at approximately 22:22 Hours PST, a gunman entered the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California and opened fire, killing ten innocent victims and injuring ten others who were gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Los Angeles Area Fire … [Read more...]
In support of this year’s Firefighter Safety Stand Down campaign, June 18-24, the Safety Stand Down Sweepstakes Quiz is now live, featuring questions that reinforce key messages and practices behind this year’s theme, “Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” Firefighters & … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that 1 of the 3 injured Queensland Firefighters (Australia) has died in the Line of Duty from her injuries. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) 1st Class Firefighter Izabella "Izzy" Nash, 46, initially suffered critical injuries inside with two … [Read more...]