Jason Cortez, the San Francisco Firefighter-Paramedic who was killed during a training mishap last week, was knocked over a third-floor railing by a 1.5" water stream from a valve he had “inadvertently” opened, as per a preliminary report released Sunday. (report … [Read more...]
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) is investigating allegations that an unauthorized backfire was set by private for profit firefighters on the Glass Fire in California’s Wine Country. Media video (below) shows the hired private firefighters being … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that Colmar Fire Company (near Philly) Firefighter Edward "Gary" Minnick was laid to rest Wednesday, after a drive-by funeral ceremony through Lansdale and Hatfield Boroughs. The funeral ceremony on Wednesday included a drive-through service at Huff and … [Read more...]
An impaired driver hit the Ellinwood Fire Department at over 100 mph destroying two fire trucks and damaging a third according to Topeka Fire Chief Craig Duke. Duke tweeted photos of the damage Wednesday morning with the call, “Let’s help Ellinwood Fire Department.” The building, … [Read more...]
Worcester (MA) is moving forward with a study of the Fire Department, nearly a year after pledging to review firefighter safety in wake of the Line-of-Duty death of Lt. Jason Menard. The city said this week it had hired Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) to study … [Read more...]
SAN FRANCISCO FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-FALL FROM TRAINING BUILDING
We regret to pass on that a San Francisco Firefighter died in the Line of Duty this morning after falling three stories during a drill at a department training facility. Firefighter Paramedic Jason Cortez, 42, fell at least 30 feet, initially reported as from a ladder during a … [Read more...]
In a world with a bit of an overload on web-based activities, this is one worth checking out. Lexipol is hosting a no cost and very unique virtual conference, "Connect 2020: Serve Better, Together” will take place next Wednesday, October 14. The Connect 2020 conference will … [Read more...]
A Los Angeles County Fire Department engine was involved in a traffic crash Monday morning while responding to a 911 call. The fire engine collided with a red pickup truck just after 10 a.m. near the intersection of Corbin Avenue and Roscoe Blvd. in Winnetka. It was unclear what … [Read more...]
Utica Fire Deputy Chief Matt Ambrose suffered from minor injuries following a house fire on Smith Place in Utica. According to Utica Fire Chief Scott Ingersoll, fire crews were battling the fire inside of the home when the stairway collapsed causing Ambrose to fall from the … [Read more...]
A volunteer firefighter was injured Saturday evening when he swerved to avoid another vehicle and overturned the firetruck in Breezy Point, Queens, FDNY fire officials said. The injured Rockaway Point firefighter was taken to Community Hospital in Brooklyn where his injuries were … [Read more...]
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