We regret to pass on that Mountain Warfare Fire Department Firefighter-Paramedic Matthew Michael Rominger, 48, with 30 years of service, passed away on 5-16-2021. Firefighter/Paramedic Rominger contracted COVID-19 while on a medical call on April 4, 2021 from a patient with a … [Read more...]
There are all kinds of reasons why some folks sometimes don't give a damn in our business. Poor pay, bad working conditions, poor staffing, poor training, poor leadership or personal issues...you've heard and probably experienced some yourself. It happens. That certainly should … [Read more...]
Here are a couple of videos showing the new FDNY Super Pumper 1 ...along with some history that we thought you'd enjoy: =VIDEO 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbBT-Adn3Cw =VIDEO 2: https://youtu.be/D1U1zh7A6Wg =ARTICLE ABOUT THE NEW SUPER PUMPER … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters have stepped up to support Firefighter Michael "Micky" Burgesser's recovery from severe burns he sustained while operating at that fire south of Hagerstown last Tuesday. He has a wife and 2 young children. FF Burgesser was listed in good condition Friday at … [Read more...]
Every Fire Chief has things they "want" to happen/or not happen...but yet, bad stuff still happens. On the fireground. In the fire station. Unfortunately members acting like jackasses..."bullying" has become a behavior in some firehouses-even if the Fire Chief says "don't … [Read more...]
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Doctors at UPMC are trying to raise awareness about the benefits of napping for first responders. KDKA’s Meghan Schiller found out this new napping study applies to everyone looking to make informed decisions about rest but especially applies to first … [Read more...]
BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL EBSS LEAK
Be sure to check that the Scott X3 EBSS hose swivel connection is fully threaded to the manifold block. My ebss came unthreaded this week and dumped the tank quick.. Full to zero pounds -2 min. New pack, less than a year old. Thank god it was a car fire, I'd hate to think what … [Read more...]
As covered on all the news networks, there was a collapse of an occupied 12+ story occupied condo this morning in Miami-Dade. =HERE is the dispatch and initial company arrival and size up: https://youtu.be/f3jnQXBnFLc NOTE: Engine 76's priority arrival messages. =HERE is … [Read more...]
Rockland County, New York State and Federal investigators conducted a raid on the Spring Valley (Rockland County, NY New York) Village Hall this afternoon, in connection with the investigative probe into that deadly March fire at the Rockland County adult home that killed Spring … [Read more...]
All, The word "bully" appears in more places than ever these days-and in my opinion, can be confusing. What I mean is, where is the line between being a firm fire officer and being a bully? What about "game playing" or having "firehouse fun" vs actions that could cause serious … [Read more...]