All, A death in Kanawha County (W.Va.) is now at the center of growing questions and calls for accountability and justice. The family of John Lucas, 45, is disputing the initial account released by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office after Lucas was killed last week in an encounter involving and potentially by a Kanawha County Emergency...Read More
All, We regret to pass on the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Paramedic William Corey “Liam” Price, who died on Sunday after suffering a medical emergency in the Line of Duty. He is with Ford County (KS) Fire-EMS and had 7 years on the job. Our condolences to all those affected. Rest in peace....Read More
All, The FDNY and FDNY Foundation will once again be hosting the very popular FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium (SRFM), taking place May 14-17, 2026, at the world-renowned FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island. YOU ARE INVITED FDNY SRFM Symposium is open to ALL Fire, EMS & Related Emergency Service & First Responders. Career. Volunteer....Read More
All, Horrible news after multiple people (reported to be a Mom & 6 kids) have been killed as a result of an Amish farmhouse dwelling fire that started Sunday morning in Clinton County, PA., NE of State College. Fire & emergency services responded just after 0830 hours to the fire on Long Run Road in Lamar...Read More
All, Check out this very informative piece from Dr Dan Madrzykowski, ULFSRI. HIGHLIGHTS/OVERVIEW: The 2026 edition of NFPA 1700 includes significant updates, such as the addition of a chapter in Tactical Considerations for Search and Rescue. New research areas address fire suppression tactics, including studies on coordinated fire suppression. New research addresses suppression tactics and the...Read More
All, FYI: There is an excellent webinar tomorrow (Thursday, 4/16/2026) focused on wildland fires’ unique operational concerns and will be discussing some lessons learned when things went sideways. DETAILS: https://tinyurl.com/2382cyvx FIREFIGHTER INJURY, CLOSE CALLS & LODD RECENT REPORTS: Here are some recent LODD reports, tips, and affiliated articles related to Firefighters and close calls. “What should...Read More
