A bizarre incident on a run-one that we have all been on (an EMS cardiac arrest run using 02) has led to a civilian fatality and a burned Firefighter. Apparently a fire department oxygen tank seemingly exploded on this run in Mesquite, Texas. It happened late last night as … [Read more...]
All, The following is from the FDNY Bureau of Training:... PLEASE NOTE: Of everything your read below, please pay attention to this part: "We are the FDNY - we play to win." ....a mantra that every firefighter, fire officer and every department should embrace-and can … [Read more...]
This is the radio traffic from yesterday's Los Angeles County dwelling fire that resulted in the tragic Line of Duty of a Firefighter. Firefighter Jonathan Flagler, 47, was operating when conditions rapidly changed and he was overcome while inside, and subsequently died in the … [Read more...]
The International Association of Fire Chiefs is urging all FIRE CHIEFS, FIRE OFFICERS, LABOR LEADERS and FIREFIGHTERS to join in a COVID-19 FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL INFORMATIONAL STAND DOWN. While there is no question that we are all aware of the impact of COVID-19 on the various … [Read more...]
Captain Brian (Levings) is a long time friend and Brother Firefighter of mine. We responded to numerous fires in the 70's and 80's together. This is a request for you to help in any way you can. On Thursday December 30th 2021, Brian and his wife Jill Levings, lost their home … [Read more...]
The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund is bringing donated fire service gear, tools and apparatus to the storm devastated area of Lee County, Kentucky on January 6th 2022 ...arriving in the AM on Jan 7th....from Bethpage, Long Island (NY) through NJ, PA, WV and KY. THE … [Read more...]
A Boone County (Missouri) Fire District Assistant Chief was killed in an Interstate 70 crash early this morning. Assistant Chief Bryant Gladney died at the scene after the crash involving a tractor-trailer near Route Z. Gladney was arriving on the scene of a crash when a … [Read more...]