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More than half of FDNY say they’ll refuse COVID-19 vaccine

 Billy    December 5, 2020    No Comments

More than half of New York City firefighters say they won’t be vaccinated for COVID-19 when the potentially life-saving shot becomes available to first responders in a matter of weeks, according to a new internal survey. About 55 percent of 2,053 smoke-eaters polled in the … [Read more...]

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OUR LADY OF ANGELS & FIREFIGHTERS DECEMBER

 Billy    November 30, 2020    No Comments

The Our Lady of Angels fire anniversary (Dec. 1, 1958) in Chicago where 92 kids and four nuns lost their lives – a day in 1958 where the heroics of Chicago firefighters were well documented. 3 VIDEOS OF THE OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL … [Read more...]

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INDIANA FIREFIGHTER LODD-Medical Emergency After A Run

 Billy    November 24, 2020    No Comments

It is with deep regret that we pass on the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter/EMT Robert Cree of the Harrison Township VFD in Lucerne, Indiana (north of Logansport). Firefighter/EMT Cree and crew responded to a medical emergency Sunday evening just after 1900 hours. At … [Read more...]

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AMBULANCE STRUCK BY SEMI IN OHIO

 Billy    November 23, 2020    No Comments

2 Firefighter-Medics were injured in a crash that involved an ambulance and a semitrailer in Lebanon, north of Cincinnati. The crash happened around 1100 hours Sunday on State Route 48 at Miller Road when a 2006 Freightliner LFD ambulance was on Miller Road with the emergency … [Read more...]

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D.C. FIREFIGHTER SHOT AT SCENE-MINOR INJURIES

 Billy    November 22, 2020    No Comments

Gunfire struck a D.C. Firefighter who was tending to a shooting victim in Southwest Washington, DC this evening. A man and a woman were shot about 1620 hours in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven on MLK Avenue. Someone fired more shots at the scene a short time later, striking a D.C. … [Read more...]

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So….HOW IS IT….INSIDE YOUR FIREHOUSE? (Take This Survey)

 Billy    November 17, 2020    No Comments

Well known researcher and friend of the fire service Dr. Sara Jahnke and her partners have focused on promoting the health and well-being of Firefighters and military through research, for over 20 years. Harassment and bullying have become a critical area of concern in the … [Read more...]

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EXTREME RESCUE ATTEMPTS RESULT IN CLOSE CALL AS FIREFIGHTERS ARE SWEPT OFF PIER IN MICHIGAN

 Billy    November 17, 2020    No Comments

8 Firefighters were swept into Lake Michigan during a dramatic rescue attempt late Sunday, Nov. 15, on the south pier in Muskegon. 9 Firefighters were injured with one suffering serious injuries. The search resumed Monday morning for the body of the missing civilian. WHAT … [Read more...]

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INDIANA PARAMEDIC DIES FROM COVID – LINE OF DUTY

 Billy    November 17, 2020    No Comments

We regret to pass on the Line of Duty death of Columbus (Indiana) Regional Health EMS Paramedic Scott Gordon. On November 4th, Paramedic Gordon became ill with COVID-19 contracted in the line-of-duty -- less than 48 hours after his EMS partner became ill. He was hospitalized … [Read more...]

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ANOTHER FIRE APPARATUS STRUCK-This Time: New Hampshire

 Billy    November 16, 2020    No Comments

Yesterday it was Alabama, Saturday it was in New Hampshire-and it happens nearly everyday to Firefighters,Cops, EMT's and related highway responders. This morning's decision to position a Dover FD ladder truck in front of a crash scene prevented a box truck from crashing into … [Read more...]

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HOW FIREFIGHTERS DIED IN 2019…..(It depends on who you ask)

 Billy    November 9, 2020    No Comments

According to the USFA, in 2019, 62 Firefighters died in the Line of Duty, 22 less than the 2018 total of 84 Firefighters. The fatalities included 25 career firefighters, 34 volunteer Firefighters, and 3 wildland agencies w/the total consisting of one female and 61 males. There … [Read more...]

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