The Carrollton (Texas) FD had a cool idea, design a LARGE trailer (see photos below) that protects their members operating on the scene of roadways. It's been in service for just a few weeks-and it was struck "in the line of duty" last weekend-doing its job, on its 2nd run … [Read more...]
Yesterday the Manhasset-Lakeville FD on Long Island New York was alerted to respond to an automatic fire alarm....just like each of us do daily. Below is a photo of what the first arriving Chief found upon his arrival. It's a reminder to everyone of us that while many AA's are … [Read more...]
===THIS THURSDAY: FROM THE INCIDENT COMMANDER AND THE RETIRED CHIEF WHO LOST HIS SON ON A HIGHWAY INCIDENT The monthly NFFF Connect webinar is coming up this Thursday and it will be a special one. It will be about a vehicle crash on an interstate that killed heroic Virginia … [Read more...]
Here is additional and updated information from the FDNY and the google drive: Lithium-Ion Batteries: Challenges for the Fire Service. The FDNY foundation symposium was presented with our partners from the NFPA and UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute. The Symposium Google … [Read more...]
It’s been two months since Apopka firefighter Austin Duran died in the Line of Duty after a trailer filled with sand fell on top of him. The 12-page Apopka police report includes several witness interviews, including one with the firefighter who was sent to help Duran move the … [Read more...]
A Lauderhill (Broward County, FL near Fort Lauderdale) fire rescue has been left damaged after someone shot at it while crews responded to a call. A Firefighter Paramedic saw the gunman, and it turned into quite a scare for the first responders. On Friday, the crew of Rescue … [Read more...]
Officials say as many as five law enforcement agents were hurt when an explosive device unexpectedly detonated during a training exercise at a Montgomery County prison. Several emergency vehicles, including at least two fire trucks, swarmed a large field near SCI - Phoenix in … [Read more...]