All, We regret to pass on that the Whitehall (NY) Firefighter who suffered a torn aorta on the way to a May 2 fire has died, in the Line of Duty. Second Assistant Fire Chief James P. Brooks, 45, died around 1030 hours yesterday, Friday. He succumbed to injuries as a result … [Read more...]

All, This Secret List 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 … [Read more...]

All, We regret to pass on that a Firefighter died in the Line of Duty yesterday fighting a wildfire in California that was sparked by a device used to reveal a baby's gender. The firefighter was first reported missing Thursday, but the U.S. Forest Service confirmed early Friday … [Read more...]

All, There was another fatal fire department EMS crash this week, when a 21-year-old Fond du Lac (Wisconsin) man died Tuesday in a crash with a Fond du lac Fire Department ambulance. The man was a passenger in a car that did not stop for red light around 0430 hours at an … [Read more...]

All, An FDNY ambulance transporting a heart attack patient to the hospital collided with an FDNY fire truck responding to a fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, this morning, leaving the patient dead and a family member seriously injured. Ladder 102, T-boned the FDNY … [Read more...]

All, A Carrollton (Texas) Fire Captain has died in the Line of Duty after he suffered a medical emergency in quarters. Carrollton Fire Rescue Captain Lee Holbert was hospitalized on Wednesday, Sept. 9 but died yesterday, Sunday. He was 57 years old and served with the department … [Read more...]

Never forget? In some cases I know it would help so many if they could forget... -The ones with mental and emotional illness who live every moment with the anguish of personal loss. -The ones who have survived after losing those who were killed. -The ones who are still … [Read more...]

All, There will be a webinar next week, Wednesday, September 16 at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT and it will be featuring: -FDNY Chief of Department John Sudnik -Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins -Immediate Past IAFC President & Chief of Champaign, IL Fire Chief Gary … [Read more...]

All, As we've shared before, DC Jay Jonas (in his Division 7 newsletter) has shared some excellent stories-and opportunities for us to all learn. Jay's latest piece (link is attached) features the late Pete Ganci, Chief of Department, who was killed on 9/11. You may have … [Read more...]

All, We regret to pass on that Houston (Texas) Fire Capt. Tommy Searcy, 45, died Tuesday after a months-long battle with coronavirus. The 18-year veteran of the department spent weeks in intensive care at Memorial Hermann in The Woodlands. In their effort to help save their … [Read more...]