PD arriving first at fires isn't all that unusual--and in some areas, it is usual. Sometimes it's a help, sometimes is causes more problems-it often depends upon training, conditions and related leadership. As your recall, earlier this year, 2 NYPD officers were on scene prior to … [Read more...]

 SMOOTH BUMP/BUMP TO THE PUMP    The crew on C - Shift from Fire/Rescue Station 9 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, just completed working on four hose coupling training props that will hang in the various classrooms throughout the County.  The … [Read more...]

Two firefighters were injured while responding to a fire at a Greater Hope Baptist, located at 2660 Spottswood.One firefighter fell and hurt his knee, and the other suffered steam burns to his face and ears.It took 35 minutes to put the fire out. The sanctuary was saved, but the … [Read more...]