All, As shared by the PFD: The Philadelphia Fire Department is heartbroken by the loss of Lt. Sean Williamson, who provided dedicated service to our city for 27 years. Lt. Williamson died in the Line of Duty after a fire-damaged building collapsed in the Fairhill neighborhood … [Read more...]
Funeral Details: Chief Harry Carter
All, We have been advised of the following services to honor the life of Chief Harry Carter, PhD, who died at age 74 after a 2 year battle with cancer. Viewing - Sunday, June 26th, 1400-1800 Hours Funeral - Monday, June 27th, 1000 Hours Higgins Funeral Home 20 Center … [Read more...]
Chief Harry Carter, PhD-Rest In Peace (The Secret List)
All, We regret to pass on that Dr. Harry R. Carter has passed away after an illness. Harry retired in 1999 as a Suppression Division Battalion Commander with the Newark FD. During his tenure in Newark, he served as Chief of Training, Commander of the Hazardous Materials … [Read more...]
Visiting Firefighter Killed, Off Duty Fatality: FDNY (The Secret List)
All, A Belgian Firefighter riding along with an FDNY fire boat was killed when another vessel slammed into the ship. FDNY’s Marine 1 Bravo was operating in the East River near Pier 11 at about 2200 hours Friday when a charter boat collided with it. The Firefighter from … [Read more...]
All, We regret to pass on that a Philadelphia Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty after a building collapsed early this morning. Companies initially responded to the 300 block of West Indiana Avenue just after 2 a.m. for a fire at the three-story restaurant and residential … [Read more...]
All, This morning, there was a building collapse during a fire response at 300 W. Indiana St in Philadelphia which resulted in several Firefighters and an L&I inspector trapped. Current reports are that the members have been rescued and transported to hospitals. Several … [Read more...]
Fire Recruit Dies During Testing (The Secret List)
All, We regret to pass on that Fire Recruit Andrew Vaughn, 36, passed away after suffering a medical emergency during Greensboro (NC) FD's pre-employment physical assessment. The physical assessment included a mile and a half run, sit-ups, push-ups, and pull-ups. The first … [Read more...]