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Free Online Scenario-Based Training for Firefighters During COVID-19!

 Brian Kazmierzak    March 3, 2021    No Comments

In the current pandemic, in-person instructions have become extremely challenging for fire departments. We would like to recommend a free resource of effective and interactive training for nationwide firefighters. With the support from Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, … [Read more...]

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MAYDAY AT QUEENS APARTMENT FIRE – FIREFIGHTER INJURED

 Joe Knitter    March 3, 2021    No Comments

WOODHAVEN, Queens (WABC) -- One firefighter was injured in a two-alarm house fire in Queens early Wednesday morning. The fire broke out inside the multi-family home on 85th Street in Woodhaven at around 5:10 a.m. One firefighter apparently fell through a flight of stairs … [Read more...]

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INHALED SMOKE COULD RAISE RISKS OF COVID-19 FOR FIREFIGHTERS

 Joe Knitter    March 3, 2021    No Comments

More than 10.3 million acres of land were scorched by wildfires nationwide in 2020. Firefighters battling the harrowing flames often work shifts that exceed 24 hours, and they stay in close quarters in remote locations for weeks at a time, offering a prime opportunity for … [Read more...]

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RELATED: WHEN DRINKING & DRUGS ARE ALIVE & WELL AT THE FIRE HOUSE

 Billy    March 1, 2021    No Comments

***LIFE SAVING REMINDER*** While the facts and specifics on exactly what happened in Detroit (earlier today) are not out-this is such a CRITICAL REMINDER that so often, "we know" when a Brother or Sister at our own department may have a drinking or related substance abuse … [Read more...]

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FIRE CAPTAIN HOSPITALIZED WITH BURNS AFTER BLAZE DISPLACES 49 – PATERSON, NEW JERSEY

 Joe Knitter    February 27, 2021    No Comments

Firefighters quickly went to defensive operations as flames tore through the 3½-story, wood-frame building on North 7th Street after igniting shortly after 2 a.m. Most of the interior collapsed within an hour. The fire captain was taken to St. Barnabas Medical Center in … [Read more...]

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FIRE RAVAGES MULTI-FAMILY, MIXED-USE BUILDING – FIREFIGHTER INJURED – GARFIELD, NEW JERSEY

 Joe Knitter    February 27, 2021    No Comments

The fire broke out shortly before 11:30 p.m. on the second floor of the three-story Maple Avenue building, which houses the Sud's City laundry on Palisade Avenue. It quickly blew through the attic and roof, collapsing a rear portion of the building soon after. A firefighter … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER ATTACKED WITH GLASS BOTTLE RESPONDING TO INCIDENT – BELFAST

 Joe Knitter    February 27, 2021    No Comments

A firefighter sustained an injury to his face after coming under attack while responding to an incident in Belfast on Wednesday. One Appliance from Whitla Fire Station responded to reports of pallets being burned in Duncairn Gardens at around 6.30pm last night. The team … [Read more...]

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Equity & Diversity…In YOUR Firehouse ?

 Billy    February 24, 2021    No Comments

There's a Lexipol webinar next week that we wanted to pass on to you. WHAT: Lexipol Webinar “We Don’t Have a Race Problem” Confronting Racial Inequity in the Fire Service WHEN: Tuesday, March 2, 1300 hours Eastern (1000 hours Pacific) - No Cost The claims of the … [Read more...]

 Behavior Health, FIRE & EMS CIVIL DISORDER, MISCELLANEOUS, News, News Firefighter Close Calls, Pass it On, Safety and Survival, SAFETY, SURVIVAL & TRAINING DOWNLOADS, TRAINING/DRILLS

DISORIENTED FF CALLS MAYDAY AT STRUCTURE FIRE – CANADA

 Joe Knitter    February 24, 2021    No Comments

One person is unaccounted for after firefighters battled a house fire in the southwest Calgary district of Southwood early Tuesday morning. Heavy smoke was coming from the basement of the single-storey house on the 10000 block of Elbow Drive S.W. when crews arrived shortly … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY – PENNSYLVANIA

 Billy    February 21, 2021    No Comments

A Firefighter died in the Line of Duty early this morning while operating at a structure fire in north central Pennsylvania. The fire was in a 500' x 50' farm building on Parthemer Road in West Beaver Township (Snyder County). A member of the Beavertown Rescue Hose Company lost … [Read more...]

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