When a Baltimore fire lieutenant fell through the floor of an abandoned rowhouse in 2014 and died of smoke inhalation, a federal occupational safety agency recommended the fire department physically mark vacant properties deemed dangerous to help prevent another tragedy. The … [Read more...]
This story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Police officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, a … [Read more...]
There's always been "lively" discussions of what Firefighters want, as far as fireground leadership...it's a very critical issue. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts via the below FIREGROUND LEADERSHIP survey. Career, volunteer, part-paid or poorly paid … [Read more...]
When we first saw this report, I was thinking the subtitle could be: "So You Want To Be A Fire Incident Commander/Fire Chief?" ....and that's because when you look at what the FD was cited for, it is a firm reminder that this is a serious job for all leaders in the fire … [Read more...]
Apparatus Crash, SCBA Failure?, What Happened In Bangladesh (The Secret List)
All, 5 people were hurt in a crash involving a fire truck, a dump truck and a car in New Jersey late this morning. An East Orange fire truck slammed into a building after the initial collision. 3 Firefighter were on the apparatus and the drivers of the two other vehicles -- a … [Read more...]
DURHAM, N.C. -- Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than the general adult U.S. population, according to studies by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and other … [Read more...]
In honor of the upcoming NY Telephone Fire Plaque Dedication at FDNY's Randall’s Island Fire Academy planned for this weekend, you are invited to an ONLINE EVENT TODAY to honor the sacrifices of thousands of BellTel workers and FDNY Firefighters. While nothing can compare to … [Read more...]