This fire has intrigued me from when I first earned about it as a very young Firefighter, so I wanted to pass it on as today is the anniversary. June 26 1964: Marshall's Creek (PA, about 2 hours NW of NYC) Firefighter's responded to the community fire siren sounding-it was a … [Read more...]
Ever approach a scene and be unable to see the scene because of wayyy too many warning lights being used at "hi intensity" all at the same time? Of course you have. Some fire apparatus operators shut many of their lights off. Some leave all lights on and then add floodlights, … [Read more...]
On March 22, 2018, two male career fire fighters, ages 50 and 29, died following a structure collapse while working to extinguish hot spots following a structure fire in a 140-year old mill building. The previous day, March 21, 2018, the local career fire department was … [Read more...]
Bad news out of Appleton (Wisconsin) this evening where units responded to the transit center for a medical run around 1830 hours., and while they were on scene, there was a shooting. Reports right now are that a Firefighter and a Police Officer were shot. among at least 2 … [Read more...]
As you are aware, Atlanta (Georgia) Fire-Rescue experienced a devastating incident yesterday while operating (upon arrival) at a crash on Interstate 85. Atlanta Truck 2 and Paramedic Engine 30 were dispatched to that initial crash involving an overturned vehicle on I-85 … [Read more...]
So a term that would have never been heard or known just a few years ago is "Firehouse Bully".. Maybe a "School Yard Bully?" Sure. But a Firehouse Bully? Seriously. Come on... Much like dealing with firefighter behavioral health and cancer, it's relatively new. At least to … [Read more...]
The families of two San Antonio Firefighters, 1 badly injured and 1 killed in the Line of Duty in that massive fire that ripped through the Ingram Park Mall in 2017, have sued the manufacturer of a lifesaving device they say failed while the two were trapped in the burning … [Read more...]
NEW WARNING LIGHT PLANS: "FIRE SERVICE SITUATIONAL WARNING LIGHT SYSTEMS" For years, we have increased lights, added more lights, used brighter lights-etc-thinking it simply made good sense...so the public would use caution. However, we have also arrived on scenes and have … [Read more...]
Bad news out of Arizona this morning as 3 people are dead and several Firefighters have been seriously hurt in a crash involving a Phoenix fire apparatus. 3 civilians involved in the crash were pronounced dead with 1 of the victims being a six-month old child. The other civilian … [Read more...]
When there’s no one else to help, firefighters are the people who answer the call. “Water’s pouring into your basement, water’s pouring out of your ceiling, something’s smoky, something’s on fire, you saw a spark, you don’t know what to do, they call us,” said firefighter John … [Read more...]
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