The NFFF launched its Incident Commander-to-Incident Commander (IC to IC) Network in 2020 to support incident commanders involved in a Firefighter fatality. Several of those IC's are willing to share their experiences so we can all learn. TOMORROW: THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, … [Read more...]
There is a "no cost/no excuse" training course from UL specifically related to fighting fires in basements or related "below grade" conditions. Their “Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires” course covers the results of fire experiments conducted as part of the Basement Fires … [Read more...]
Today is the Anniversary of the 23rd St Fire in FDNY that killed 12 Firefighters on October 17, 1966. There are several excellent resources from Fire Engineering to learn about this fire. ===The first is brand new, and is from retired FDNY Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy (hosted … [Read more...]
As we have all experienced the first "wave" of COVID-19, and by all indications we will be facing a 2nd, perhaps even worse wave, the IAFF has produced an excellent "after action" report that is a document of value for all personnel and leaders: From the IAFF: Not since the … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Today UL released two new flashover related videos: a short PSA and a full-length side-by-side home furnishing comparison experiment video. The PSA drives awareness of how little time there is to escape a dwelling fire and urges people to plan ahead by having working smoke … [Read more...]
The next installment of the IC to IC program on NFFF Connect is TODAY September 24th at 1:00 pm EST. They will be having a discussion with Assistant Chief Robert Wilkins, Philadelphia Fire Department , the Incident Commander of that house fire that killed a Firefighter in … [Read more...]
This piece starts with an article from the Washington Post about a tragic death. Please take time to read it as well as pass it on to your communication center leaders. It is also important that Fire Officers in the field have a thorough appreciation and understanding of the … [Read more...]