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FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL ALERT ISSUED

 Rick Markley    February 1, 2019    No Comments

FIREFIGHTER - EMS SURVIVAL SAFETY ALERT ISSUED DUE TO NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF PERSONNEL BEING STRUCK ON SCENES  The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), through their Safety, Health and Survival Section and in cooperation with the Emergency Responder Safety … [Read more...]

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BUFFALO FIREFIGHTER INJURES WRIST AT HOUSE FIRE

 Rick Markley    January 21, 2019    No Comments

By John Tummino, WKBW: A Buffalo firefighter was injured fighting a weekend fire in the Riverside neighborhood. Firefighters responded to the fire on Royal Street Saturday afternoon. Three adults and one child made it out safely. They are being assisted by the Red … [Read more...]

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UPDATE: CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER HURT IN BLAST IN STABLE CONDITION

 Rick Markley    January 19, 2019    No Comments

By Kelowana News: Kelowna Professional tweeted out an update on the firefighter injured in the fire earlier today. “An update on our KFD Captain who injured today at this 2nd alarm structure fire,” reads the Tweet. “He is in stable condition at KGH and is expected to make a … [Read more...]

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CONN. FIREFIGHTER SUFFERS HEAD INJURY AT AUTO SHOP FIRE

 Rick Markley    January 18, 2019    No Comments

By Norwich Bulletin: A fire that ravaged a Putnam auto repair and parts business Wednesday night is being deemed accidental in nature, though the sheer amount of damage to the 196 Providence Pike building makes pinpointing the exact source of the blaze … [Read more...]

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MALAYSIA: INVESTIGATORS TESTING 6K FIREFIGHTER UNIFORMS FOR HIGH FLAMMABILITY

 Rick Markley    January 16, 2019    No Comments

By Jerry Choong, MalayMail: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed investigating the Fire and Rescue Department’s purchase of inferior fireproof uniforms worth RM13.5 million in 2016. It said in a statement that the probe was almost … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTERS CAUGHT IN CROSSFIRE THAT KILLED CALIF. POLICE OFFICER

 Rick Markley    January 12, 2019    No Comments

By Steve Large, CBS 13: Davis firefighters laid flowers at the site of the shooting that left officer Natalie Corona dead Thursday. Corona was one of the first responders at the three-car collision along with firefighters from the 5th street station. The firefighters said … [Read more...]

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FRANCE: 2 FIREFIGHTERS DIE IN PARIS GAS EXPLOSION

 Rick Markley    January 12, 2019    No Comments

We regret to pass on that two Firefighters were killed in the Line Of Duty and 47 people were injured in an explosion and fire caused by a gas leak at a Paris bakery today. Firefighters were already on scene investigating the gas leak when the explosion occurred. The latest … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER RESCUED AFTER FALL THROUGH FLOOR, SUFFERS BURNS

 Rick Markley    January 10, 2019    No Comments

By Erika Tallan, Fox2Now: A firefighter is recovering from burns to her body after she fell through the floor while fighting a house fire in Ferguson. The fire started at around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the 100 block of North Harvey. A Fox 2 News photographer was … [Read more...]

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FOUR IND. FIREFIGHTERS HOSPITALIZED AT WOOD-FILLED COMMERCIAL BLAZE

 Rick Markley    January 9, 2019    No Comments

WNDU: A massive fire broke out in Elkhart County just after 6 p.m. Monday, requiring crews from multiple townships to respond and battle the blaze for hours. There were still hot spots at Recycled New Pallets at about 11 p.m., but crews were slowly starting to leave, and … [Read more...]

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TWO NY FIREFIGHTERS FALL THROUGH FLOOR BOARD

 Rick Markley    January 9, 2019    No Comments

WBNG: Fire officials say two firefighters were taken to the hospital as the result of response to a fire Monday morning. Union Center Fire Department First Assistant Chief Tony Silvestri tells 12 News two firefighters fell through floorboards when entering the home at 149 … [Read more...]

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