San Bernardino County, California authorities arrested a 23-year-old man they say set eight wildfires, one that injured a firefighter. The accused, Jarrod Samra, was a member of the San Manuel (Calif.) Fire Department’s explorer program until he reached the program’s maximum … [Read more...]
By Nikolas Charles When the new film Detroit opens nationwide on Friday, most moviegoers will likely focus their attention on the dramatic confrontation between police and citizens that it portrays. But some may also notice another group of individuals who … [Read more...]
Authorities in Montana identified the firefighter killed Aug. 2 at the Lolo Peak fire as 29-year-old Brett Witham from Mentone, California. The U.S. Forest Service said Witham was a member of the Vista Grande Hotshot team. Witham was struck by a falling tree Wednesday … [Read more...]
More than 70 firefighters were on scene to battle an apartment complex fire that left five firefighters suffering from heat-related illness; three were transported for treatment. Los Angeles County, Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia and San Gabriel firefighters battled a three-alarm … [Read more...]
A Baytown (Texas) Fire Department ambulance was T-boned by a motorist in an SUV while running lights en route to a motor vehicle crash Thursday. The force of the impact flipped the ambulance on its side. Two medical students in the back of the rig were flown to the hospital, … [Read more...]
A Hamilton, Ohio fire engine and a passenger vehicle collided at an intersection Thursday afternoon. The car, somewhat ironically, came to rest on a fire hydrant. WHIO reported that one firefighter and the vehicle’s driver were taken to a hospital to be checked out. The news … [Read more...]
Gas Leak: 13 Alarm Explosion & Fire in 1967
Attached is an outstanding account on what started as a "gas leak".... Once again it's another reminder of the "gas leak" and what it CAN (and has!) become for us as firefighters. REMINDER: When turning out for a reported gas leak, follow your FD policy (initial alarm … [Read more...]
About Your Firefighting Tools
Here is a great history about the tools - (and the Fire Officer behind the tools) - that we use everyday. You'll really enjoy this! Thanks to Neptune NJ Chief Don Colarusso for this important … [Read more...]
Today we take time to remember the 39th anniversary of the infamous BROOKLYN WALDBAUMS SUPERMARKET FIRE OF 1978: (VIDEO BELOW). On August 2, 1978, 6 FDNY Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty, and more than 35 injured, some seriously. Killed in the Line of Duty were … [Read more...]
Perth Amboy, New Jersey career firefighter Richard Leonard, 70, died in the line of duty July 30, 24 years after inhaling toxic smoke at an industrial recycling plant fire. The U.S. Fire Administration ruled that Leonard died of exposure having worked for hours in highly toxic … [Read more...]