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FIREFIGHTER REGAINS CONSCIOUSNESS, SPEAKS AFTER JUNE INJURY

 Rick Markley    August 1, 2017    No Comments

Anchorage, Alaska firefighter/paramedic Ben Schultz spoke his first words since suffering a spinal injury when he fell from a ladder in June. On July 31, Schultz said, “hi”, “mom” and “dad” from his Denver hospital room, where he was transferred to from Anchorage because of … [Read more...]

 News, Safety and Survival, Training
 firefighter safety, injury, recovery, training

CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER INJURED AT METAL PLANT EXPLOSION, FIRE

 Rick Markley    July 30, 2017    No Comments

One Chicago firefighter suffered a minor back injury early Friday morning at a warehouse-like site said to deal in scrap and precious metals. Firefighters immediately went defensive when they learned the building was unoccupied. One witness reported hearing explosions and the … [Read more...]

 News, Safety and Survival
 chicago, firefighter safety, industrial fire

Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative Shares Resources

 Seth Barker    July 27, 2017    No Comments

Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative has uploaded thier SOGs and Policies relating to firefighter safety and health. This is a FREE resource that can be found at http://www.floridafirefightersafety.org/. They have also been working closely with the Sylvestor … [Read more...]

 Firefighter Cancer, Pass it On, Safety and Survival

POSSIBLE 18-MONTH ARSON SPREE PUTTING FIREFIGHTERS AT RISK

 Rick Markley    July 27, 2017    No Comments

Investigators, police and fire officials in the Canadian providence of Ontario are trying to find those responsible for an 18-month-long string of suspicious fires in a rural county. Fire officials are concerned firefighters or civilians will be hurt if the rash of fires … [Read more...]

 News, Safety and Survival
 arson, canada, firefighter safety

CONTRA COSTA CA LODD – 10 YEARS LATER

 ADMIN    July 26, 2017    No Comments

July 21, 2017 marked the ten year anniversary of the Michelle Drive fire that claimed the lives of Captain Matt Burton and Engineer Scott Desmond from Contra Costa Fire, as well as the lives of the two elderly residents of the structure. After the fire, an investigative report … [Read more...]

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OHIO FIREFIGHTER INJURED BY UNCONTROLLED ATTACK LINE

 Rick Markley    July 26, 2017    No Comments

A 54-year-old Ashtabula, Ohio firefighter lost control of an attack line and was struck in the head. The firefighter was taken to a hospital where he was treated and released. The Star Beacon reported that the line slipped from the firefighter’s hands while battling a fully … [Read more...]

 News, Safety and Survival
 close calls, fire attack, firefighter safety, structure fire

PA. FIREFIGHTER SUFFERS MINOR WRIST BURNS

 Rick Markley    July 26, 2017    No Comments

A Meadville, Pennsylvania firefighter suffered minor burns to the wrist area while fighting a house fire Monday. The firefighter was treated on scene by an ambulance crew. Go Erie reports that the tenants were burning furniture outside the home when fire spread up the exterior … [Read more...]

 News, Safety and Survival, Staffing
 close calls, fire attack, firefighter safety, structure fire

CARDIAC ENLARGEMENT IN U.S. FIREFIGHTERS

 Seth Barker    July 25, 2017    No Comments

It's widely acknowledged in the fire service that cardiac events account for roughly 45 percent of all firefighter line-of-duty deaths. Autopsy reports showed many of these incidents occurred in people who had underlying heart problems, and most of the research has focused on … [Read more...]

 Personal Survival, Safety and Survival

ARSONIST SHOVES PA. FIREFIGHTER SHOVED DOWN FLIGHT OF STAIRS

 Rick Markley    July 25, 2017    No Comments

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania firefighters were attacked by a man at a fire that fire officials believe he set; the man pushed one firefighter down a flight of stairs. Fox43 reported the story, but did not give details about the extent of the firefighter’s injuries. Firefighters … [Read more...]

 News, Personal Survival, Safety and Survival
 arson, assault, close calls, fire attack, firefighter safety, structure fire

Spotting the reflective tape on his partner’s gear, firefighter pulls trapped partner to safety

 Seth Barker    July 25, 2017    No Comments

HOBART — Each day, police and firefighters set out to keep their communities safe, and the response during a recent fire displayed the courage and unselfishness of the city's first responders. Several were honored during a recent City Council meeting for their heroic … [Read more...]

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