LONG ISLAND (NY) FIREFIGHTER KILLED WHILE ENROUTE TO TRAINING CLASS The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com Tragic news out of New Hyde Park (Nassau County, Long Island NY) as a New Hyde Park Firefighter was killed yesterday when he was thrown from his motorcycle … [Read more...]

WILDLAND FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR  / FIREFIGHTER KILLED WHILE OPERATING NEAR YELLOWSTONE The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com A Firefighter operating at a forest fire near Yosemite National Park has been killed in the Line of Duty. CalFire Firefighter Equipment … [Read more...]

Hey, This is yet another example of understanding that your employer may not have your back ... and another warning to look into your own protection at your own department. Warning: do not ever assume or presume you are covered. Understand also that your city or jurisdiction may … [Read more...]

All, Funeral arrangements have been set for Sun Prairie Fire Captain Cory Barr, who died in the Line of Duty after that natural gas explosion and fire in downtown Sun Prairie on Tuesday, July 10. DETAILS: There will be a private visitation on Friday night, July 13 at the … [Read more...]

NEW YORK FIRE LIEUTENANT DIES ON DUTY  The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com  We regret to pass on that Lt. Michael F. Cherubini, 71, of the Hague Volunteer FD (Warren County, Lake George area) died following a medical emergency during a FD details. While riding as … [Read more...]

All, As a long time firefighter, I (and we all) have seen how "personal" stuff can get between Firefighters (career, call and volunteer) and those who are elected or appointed to represent the needs of their community. Sometimes it can get very nasty-where the focus of … [Read more...]

All, The Firefighter who was killed in the Line of Duty last night in the Sun Prairie explosion and fire has been identified as Fire Captain Cory Barr. Captain Barr and his wife owned the Barr House Pub Restaurant (destroyed in the explosion and fire) and he was also Captain … [Read more...]

WISCONSIN FIRE CAPTAIN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-GAS EXPLOSION The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com Tragic news out of Wisconsin following a gas exposition that killed a Sun Prairie Fire Captain, leaving behind two young children and family. Social media has his … [Read more...]

All. Here is an excellent article about Captain Vigiano's life: FDNY Hero's Legacy of Sacrifice and Service https://townhall.com/columnists/larryprovost/2018/07/10/fdny-hero-n2498724   Captain John T. Vigiano Funeral Arrangements Mangano Funeral Home 1701 … [Read more...]