All, I was recently privileged to be invited to the U.S. Fire Administrator’s 2022 Summit on Fire Prevention and Control. Now to be honest, I've been honored to participate in many of these "where are we going" national fire service forums and discussions on the future of the … [Read more...]
All, We regret to pass on that Central EMS EMT Gina Ayers, 57, was killed in the Line of Duty in a crash and three others were injured today. The wreck involved the ambulance, a Ford Mustang and a Dodge Ram pickup truck and occurred just before 0700 today, Thursday, Nov. … [Read more...]
Combat Ready Volunteer Firefighters (The Secret List)
All, The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS), and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) have joined together to release a new operational training guide for … [Read more...]
All, In a rare situation, an unknown caused explosion occurred at the Long Beach (Calif) Fire Department training facility yesterday that left several personnel with minor injuries. As coordinated fireground training operations began, an unexpected explosion occurred in the … [Read more...]
All, Initial reports are that yet another lithium ion battery was the cause. NEWS CONFERENCE: Here is some additional footage along with the media conference with FDNY officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKK8OV87qE INTERVIEW WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORMED … [Read more...]
All, Hopefully you’ve seen the phenomenal rescue performed by the FDNY this morning at that hi-rise fire, if not check out the two video clips below. While watching the rescue unfold, I couldn’t help but think: -Imagine if their probie school training wasn’t what it … [Read more...]
NJ FIREFIGHTER, 54, LODD After ‘Not Feeling Well’
All, We regret to pass on that Firefighter Alex Moss, 54, of the Upper Saddle River Fire Department (near NYC) died in the Line of Duty following a run. On Sunday, Oct. 30, Firefighter Moss responded to the fire station for a residential fire alarm call. He remained at the … [Read more...]