Hey, This is a unique but time sensitive opportunity at the National Fire Academy for company-level officers, chief officers, and supervisors who have department/regional-level health and safety responsibilities (such as program planning and implementation) and who may serve as … [Read more...]

Hey, Warmest congrats to "our own" Gordon Graham on receiving the Fire Services Training Institute 2018 Howard W. Rayon Distinguished Service Award for his distinguished service, commitment and dedication in the highest honor of the American fire service and the public safety … [Read more...]

FIREFIGHTING HELICOPTER CRASH-PILOT KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-PORTUGAL. The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com We regret to pass on that a firefighting helicopter crashed today (Thursday) while combating a wildfire in northern Portugal, killing its Pilot who had … [Read more...]

All, Once again, Firefighters were struck while operating on the scene of an incident. This time it was last month in Oklahoma. A vehicle pulling a U-Haul trailer hydroplaned and lost control, slamming that U-Haul trailer into two Firefighters who were on scene working a … [Read more...]

All, Once again it's a case of “something” missing when this dispatcher handles this call - without compassion or sense. Perhaps it is the organizations leadership that is missing that led to the Chiefs comments that “she didn’t violate policy.” What’s the policy? What … [Read more...]

Hey, On March 31 in 2018 there was a triple fatal ambulance crash in Bellwood, IL, that we posted on. Turns out it was an "unregistered ambulance" that did not brake or slow down before slamming into that building nearly 17 months ago. Now, following investigations, the … [Read more...]

Hey, There were 3 truly unique "Chief Chat" speakers in Atlanta last week, and I wanted to share these clips with you. These 3 videos are short, fast, to the point-and I'm confident you will find them of great value, as we try to never waste your time. GENERATION Z-ARE YOU … [Read more...]

MONTANA EMT KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY CAR DRIVER LOSES CONTROL AT DEMOLITION DERBY The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com A car taking part in a demolition derby at the Powell County (Deer Lodge, Montana) Fairgrounds went out of control Sunday night and crashed … [Read more...]