Four Columbus firefighters were injured after a reportedly stolen car crashed into the engine they were riding on Monday afternoon. The crash occurred around 3 p.m. at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Essex Avenue near the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The vehicle, which was … [Read more...]
Water, and lots of it, is one of a firefighter’s most powerful weapons. But a small vial of blood can also go a long way in saving lives among their ranks. Virginia Beach is screening hundreds of firefighters this week for more than 50 types of cancer — which is the leading … [Read more...]
On January 21, 2023, at approximately 22:22 Hours PST, a gunman entered the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California and opened fire, killing ten innocent victims and injuring ten others who were gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Los Angeles Area Fire … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that 1 of the 3 injured Queensland Firefighters (Australia) has died in the Line of Duty from her injuries. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) 1st Class Firefighter Izabella "Izzy" Nash, 46, initially suffered critical injuries inside with two … [Read more...]
All, This video is another example of just how bad it is "out there"-on the roadways. In this case, a Fairfax County (VA) Police Officer BARELY escapes with his life. Whenever we - as Firefighters & EMT's operate on any roadways, it’s critical to over compensate in being … [Read more...]
The Bangor (Maine) Fire Department released a statement last evening that a Firefighter in their department has died. The statement reads "It has been a regrettably sad day at the Bangor Fire Department with the unexpected and sudden passing by one of our firefighters." The … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on the Line-Of-Duty Death of Frederick County Fire & Rescue (northern Virginia) Deputy Chief Chester T. Lauck who passed away this morning 0809 hours at Winchester Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Chief Lauck suffered a cardiac event at his … [Read more...]