We regret to pass on to you that Battalion Chief Michael Fahy of Battalion 19, a 17-year member of the FDNY, was killed in the Line of Duty when he was struck in the head by part of the roof that blew off thatprivate dwelling at 300 W. 234th St. in The Bronx this morning. Chief … [Read more...]
The families of five firefighters who died or suffered catastrophic injuries when they were forced to jump from a burning Bronx apartment building in 2005 settled their suits against the city Monday, months after a jury awarded them one of the largest verdicts in city … [Read more...]
We regret to inform you that 1 Meridian Firefighter was killed in the Line of Duty and 2 others were injured seriously this morning when their responding fire apparatus rolled over in Meridian, Mississippi. One of those seriously injured Firefighters was later flown by helicopter … [Read more...]
A Columbus (Ohio) Firefighter was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle while participating in a “Fill the Boot” event ealier today. The firefighter suffered a broken leg after being hit by a vehicle at High Street and North Broadway while participating in the “Fill … [Read more...]
A bad couple of days for Firefighters on the roadways-here are some updates: In Minnesota yesterday, 25-year-old Beartown Michigan Firefighter Alan Swartz and 23-year-old Firefighter James Shelifoe, both of of Baraga, Michigan, were killed when the fire transport truck they were … [Read more...]
Study Shows Peer Pressure Impacts Firefighter Safety
Peer pressure plays a major role in a firefighter’s decision to engage in safety measures. A new study, conducted by Dornsife School of Public Health, delved into the cultural aspect of firefighter safety. The program was funded by an AFG grant, and headed by Dr. Jennifer … [Read more...]
I'm talking about on fire/EMS runs. So there. Seriously-some interesting discussions going on in relation to what "acts of violence" related PPE fire and EMS personnel should have available, be issued or wearing. Additional discussions continue about how quickly fire/EMS … [Read more...]