We easily talk about the fire service as a family. We use words like love, caring, brotherhood/sisterhood. We would protect each other with our life. These are heartfelt sentiments, but how do they translate into behavior? As with all cultural issues, it is only my behavior … [Read more...]
Two crashes, including one in which a semi tractor-trailer struck a Liberty Township (Area of Cincinnati, Ohio) fire truck, closed northbound Interstate 75 in Butler County overnight. The first crash was reported just before the exit for Ohio 129 and Liberty Way about 1100 … [Read more...]
An 18-year-old woman was killed, three residents were taken to a hospital and two Sterling Heights firefighters suffered burns during a house fire today. Firefighters were called around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the 37000 block of Mariano Drive. The family was trapped and … [Read more...]
This fire has intrigued me from when I first earned about it as a very young Firefighter, so I wanted to pass it on as today is the anniversary. June 26 1964: Marshall's Creek (PA, about 2 hours NW of NYC) Firefighter's responded to the community fire siren sounding-it was a … [Read more...]
Ever approach a scene and be unable to see the scene because of wayyy too many warning lights being used at "hi intensity" all at the same time? Of course you have. Some fire apparatus operators shut many of their lights off. Some leave all lights on and then add floodlights, … [Read more...]
On March 22, 2018, two male career fire fighters, ages 50 and 29, died following a structure collapse while working to extinguish hot spots following a structure fire in a 140-year old mill building. The previous day, March 21, 2018, the local career fire department was … [Read more...]
Bad news out of Appleton (Wisconsin) this evening where units responded to the transit center for a medical run around 1830 hours., and while they were on scene, there was a shooting. Reports right now are that a Firefighter and a Police Officer were shot. among at least 2 … [Read more...]
As you are aware, Atlanta (Georgia) Fire-Rescue experienced a devastating incident yesterday while operating (upon arrival) at a crash on Interstate 85. Atlanta Truck 2 and Paramedic Engine 30 were dispatched to that initial crash involving an overturned vehicle on I-85 … [Read more...]
So a term that would have never been heard or known just a few years ago is "Firehouse Bully".. Maybe a "School Yard Bully?" Sure. But a Firehouse Bully? Seriously. Come on... Much like dealing with firefighter behavioral health and cancer, it's relatively new. At least to … [Read more...]
The families of two San Antonio Firefighters, 1 badly injured and 1 killed in the Line of Duty in that massive fire that ripped through the Ingram Park Mall in 2017, have sued the manufacturer of a lifesaving device they say failed while the two were trapped in the burning … [Read more...]
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