A single vehicle crashed into a Los Angeles Fire Department station in Sun Valley early Monday morning. A car crashed into the front of LAFD Fire Station 77, located at 9224 Sunland Boulevard, at the intersection of Tuxford Place, at about 5:26 a.m., according to the Los … [Read more...]
Sunday update: Ascension Via Christi Hospital confirmed Russell Fire Chief Dylan Riedel is now in good condition at the hospital after sustaining injuries in a structure fire explosion. The hospital said he was listed in “fair condition” Saturday but upgraded on Sunday. Just … [Read more...]
Many many years ago I remember some specific Chief officers responding with us to fires. Chiefs who we never saw at training, but who arrived on scenes and "took command." Chief officers who rested on their history as Firefighters, didn't attend any training, but who were now … [Read more...]
We wanted to pass on as something to look at-and to keep handy as a guideline: Self-Care Tips After The Tough Calls As Firefighters and EMT's, we see some pretty tough stuff. Helping people on what is often their worst day can be rewarding, but it can also take a toll on us … [Read more...]
A paramedic was shot while loading a patient into an ambulance in North Carolina, officials said. The Kinston Police Department said officers were called to a residential neighborhood at about 6 p.m. Sunday, May 28. Two vehicles were traveling in the area when someone from a gray … [Read more...]
A volunteer firefighter from Burke County, North Carolina is recovering at home after his heart stopped while fighting a fire. His fellow firefighters at the scene saw his collapse and worked to save his life. The firefighters led a procession Monday for volunteer firefighter … [Read more...]
Early this morning, an Austin Firefighter was working several fires near IH35/Riverside; when was stabbed in the thigh by person on scene. The FF was taken to the hospital, treated, and released; he's home and doing ok. Suspect arrested on scene. … [Read more...]