All, For those who may have missed it – or want to view it again – this webinar is being rebroadcast “on demand” due to its high popularity and interest in the fire in which Lt. Garrett Ramos lost his life in the Line of Duty. This started-like so many other runs-as a 1st alarm...Read More
All, If you are like me, you are getting all sorts of “feeds” related to the sales of 9/11 shirts and related items as we approach the anniversary of those that still suffer, were lost and were murdered by the vicious attacks on our nation. When purchasing, a good rule to remember is to look for a few...Read More
All, This incident started as an emergency response to a gas leak at a building on Treurenberg in Brussels. A low-pressure gas pipe was reportedly damaged by a contractor during construction work. While Firefighters and gas utility employees were operating, several explosions occurred inside the building at around 1330, apparently caused by accumulated gas. According to the...Read More
All, College of the Sequoias (near Fresno, California) is mourning the loss of a fire cadet who experienced a medical emergency on the Hanford campus earlier this week. The college confirmed that the cadet suffered a medical emergency on campus Monday. According to the college, fellow cadets immediately assisted the student before on-site paramedic staff...Read More
All, Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin early Thursday morning after an ambulance stolen in North Texas led to a pursuit and fatal shooting in Austin. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the suspect stole the ambulance Wednesday night from Station Four off Mansfield Road in Fort Worth, which led authorities on a...Read More
All, A Firefighter assigned to the July Lightning Fires near Ely (Minnesota) died Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Initial reports indicate the Firefighter was from Alaska. The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team said the medical emergency happened around 1040 hours Tuesday, Aug. 11, involving an individual assigned to...Read More
