(NOTE: While this isn't directly focused on our mission at FF close calls, budget cuts have always proven to be related to firefighter-and civilian-safety and survival. The below article paint a picture. We also urge you to follow the IAFC Conronavirus page that covers ECONOMIC … [Read more...]
You'll remember last June when the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, and specifically the suspension of Captain Danny Dwyer, made national headlines. Apparently, instead of waiting for his two truck crew members to finish gearing up, Captain Dwyer crawled inside with 2 … [Read more...]
PLEASE WATCH THIS 2 MIN. VIDEO FROM IAFC PRES CHIEF GARY LUDWIG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHbjYHqVDfU HERE IS THE ACTION LINK: https://www.votervoice.net/iframes/IAFC/Campaigns/73874/Respond THE "ACTION" LINK pushes your support of significant COVID-19 funding … [Read more...]
Today, Friday April 24 would have been the release and book signing of our 3rd and final Pass it On book..."Pass It On 3-Making Good Progress. As we had done before, a majority of the contributors (see list of Book 3 contributors below) had already confirmed that they'd be in … [Read more...]
The IAFC is renewing their urgent request for all fire departments to complete the IAFC COVID-19 PPE Readiness & Availability Assessment Survey by Monday, April 20. Earlier this week, IAFC President Gary Ludwig asked (letter link below) Congress and the administration for … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that early this morning (Tuesday), City of Passaic Firefighter Israel "Nudge" Tolentino, 33, died of COVID-19 complications. A Firefighter since December 2018, the father of 2 young children died at 0300 Hours. Firefighter Tolentino was originally hired … [Read more...]
Just when you thought things couldn't get tougher-the LEGAL issues are coming into play...and will be around for a while. Curt Varone, Fire Service Attorney & Veteran Fire Chief, took some time this afternoon to talk about these issues-some issues that you may have not even … [Read more...]
Please take a look at this COVID-19 fire & EMS training video. This excellent, 10 minute video was developed by Dr. Kelly Reynolds (Disease Transmission SME) and her University of Arizona team in partnership with Captain John Gulotta, Tucson FD and Tucson IAFF Local 479. it has … [Read more...]
THE IAFC IS ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: This is a critical survey that is being used to evaluate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the fire and EMS agencies. This data will help evaluate the resources being impacted (and needed ASAP) by this event - FIREFIGHTER & … [Read more...]
We are passing on to you that Gordon Graham and the folks at Lexipol have set up a unique coronavirus site (https://coronavirus.lexipol.com/) The site provides you with no cost COVID-19 fire department policies, courses and training tools for individuals and agencies. Lexipol … [Read more...]
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