Hey, The Carrollton (Texas) FD had a cool idea, design a LARGE trailer (see photos below) that protects their members operating on the scene of roadways. It's been in service for just a few weeks-and it was struck "in the line of duty" last weekend-doing its job, on its 2nd run … [Read more...]
All, Yesterday the Manhasset-Lakeville FD in New York was alerted to respond to an automatic fire alarm....just like each of us does daily. Below is a photo of what the first arriving chief found upon his arrival. It's a reminder to every one of us that while many AA's are … [Read more...]
TX & IDAHO FF LODD’s, Walmart: Fire Dept’s Lawsuit (The Secret List)
All, We regret to pass on that a volunteer Firefighter in the city of Alvin, Texas (SE of Houston) has died in the Line of Duty. Firefighter Charles D. Krampota was found deceased in his home following his response to a fire on Friday, Sept. 23, at a mobile home in Alvin. FF … [Read more...]
FCSN/MARYLAND FIRE CHIEF DIES (The Secret List)
All, It is with deep sadness that we mourn the untimely death of Chief Charles “Trey” Kelso who passed away today at the age of 45 from a sudden medical event that occurred earlier this week. Trey is survived by his wife, Elena Kelso, daughter, Claire Kelso, mother, Peggy Kelso, … [Read more...]
More WTC FDNY LODD’s & Training Link-Approaching a Horrible Number (The Secret List)
All, Yesterday, the FDNY, and the fire service as a whole, lost Chief Steve Geraghty from WTC related disease. Steve also served with the Rockville Centre VFD on Long Island as well as an Instructor with the Nassau County Fire Service Academy. In his honor the Bureau of Training … [Read more...]
Firefighter ‘Everyday’ Champions and NASCAR
All, Every once in a while we see a cool opportunity to recognize Firefighters and/or crews who go out of their way, above and beyond .... so we wanted to pass this on as Whelen is launching its annual Everyday Champion program for 2022. Whelen’s Everyday Champion program … [Read more...]
Gunned Down Police Officer, Fiancé of FF Dies: LODD (The Secret List)
All, We regret to pass on that Richmond (Indiana, near Dayton, OH) Police Officer Seara Burton died in the Line of Duty Sunday night, more than five weeks after she was critically injured in a shooting. Seara was engaged to marry her fiancé', Ohio Firefighter Sierra Neal. (From … [Read more...]