As 9/11 approaches, we are sharing various clips with the intent that Fire Officers & Senior Members watch these with their younger members and crews together so they gain more information and understanding of the murders, those who still suffer and what 9/11 did to our nation-and how it impacted Firefighters, EMS, Police and others...Read More
Hurlock Firefighter Injured in Rescue Call Now Recovering, Says He Owes His Life to His Crew A Hurlock Volunteer Fire Department member is recovering after being seriously injured during a rescue call last week. He reached out to Shore News Beacon and gave permission for his story to be shared. On the night of August...Read More
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) – A member of the Springfield Fire Department Water Rescue Team injured during rescue operations at Springfield Lake on Sunday has been released from the hospital. “I am proud of the response by our Water Rescue Team and members of the fire department to this tragic incident, and thankful that...Read More
One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. Officials said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders, and one civilian died at the scene. A firefighter and a fire marshal were inside the structure when a second explosion happened,...Read More
Some interesting statements came out of this afternoon’s update from NTSB. Their preliminary investigation into the fatal runway collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday night suggests it was caused by an overlapping series of failures that stemmed from seemingly predictable problems with staffing and technology. (Google: Swiss Cheese Model) The Port Authority crash fire...Read More
Nearly two years after a rescue boat capsized in Bear Creek in Columbia, officials say a rope throw bag on the rescue boat wasn’t properly secured and that the cause of the boat’s sudden power loss may never be known. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben, 42, responded to the area of...Read More
