All, A Firefighter with West Metro Fire Rescue (Colorado) was critically injured after a fall during training this morning. Members were conducting high-angle rescue training in a steep, rocky area near Morrison, when Firefighter/Paramedic Jarrod Leonard fell approximately 50′ feet. FF PM Leonard was critically injured, treated and was transported to a local hospital. FF PM...Read More
All, This is a brief message from Gordon Graham-asking to please pass this on to your local municipal water department, water district, wastewater agency etc. “One of the things that has always impressed me about the fire service is the commitment to learning, preparedness, and protecting the communities we serve. Those same values are essential in the...Read More
All, Please check out these brief but solid words from highly respected, newly promoted FDNY Deputy Chief John Feehan, son of legendary 1st Dep. Commissioner William Feehan (LODD 9/11) Check out his words in this short clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/ivkQzqEbcXg?is=JOKK966p1qTXXMyF ”…. leadership means taking care of those under you*….” *and in the words of another highly respected,...Read More
All, We regret to pass on that on Friday, July 24, wildland Firefighter Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died in the Line of Duty from injuries sustained while operating at the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on June 27. Nate was assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and was one of five Firefighters involved in...Read More
All, A D.C. Firefighter is in serious but stable condition after being struck by a ladder truck. The FF was flown to an area trauma center Thursday afternoon. DCFD units responded to a report of a structure fire in the unit block of Galveston Street SW at 1:49 p.m. While on scene, the Firefighter was hit by...Read More
All, As you know, 3 Firefighters were fired after an outside investigation found hazing at St Lucie County (Florida) Fire Rescue. However, a police report and the Firefighters’ union are disputing those findings. Here is more, including video: https://www.wptv.com/wptv-investigates/st-lucie-county-firefighter-firings-questioned-after-police-report-contradicts-hazing-investigation Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On. BillyG The Secret List 7/22/2026 – 0800 Hours www.FirefighterCloseCalls.comRead More
