All, A grand jury has found there’s not enough evidence to file criminal charges in the death of Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse. As you will remember, Morse died after a March 3, 2021 incident at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls. The 21-year-old … [Read more...]
All, We are deeply saddened to hear from mutual friend Greg Noll that Chief Don Abbott passed away this evening after his battle with several health issues over the last 5 years. He only learned of Don’s deteriorating health status yesterday after friends tried to contact Don … [Read more...]
All, We regret to pass on that 3 Firefighters have died in the Line of Duty during a training detail in the Qatari capital of Doha weeks before the start of the World Cup. Reports are that they were on or operating that aerial tower when it collapsed. Some reports claim … [Read more...]
NJ FF LODD, WORCESTER CLOSE CALL (The Secret List)
All, We regret to pass on that Westwood (northern NJ, near NYC) Firefighter Kevin May, age 29, suffered a cardiac incident after responding with the WFD on Sunday October 16 as part of the mutual aid assignment to a major fire in Upper Saddle River. The Westwood fire department … [Read more...]
5 TYPES OF FIREFIGHTERS WHO CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE (The Secret List)
Hey, I was at a conference recently where I spent time with some old friends – friends you probably know as well: Dr. Denis Onieal and Curt Varone. As most of you likely know, Denis is retired as Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator and Superintendent of the National Fire Academy. … [Read more...]
OHIO FIRE EMS CHIEF LODD AT SCENE (The Secret List)
All, It is with deep regret that we pass on that EMS Chief Mark Miller from Wayne Township Fire and Rescue in Auglaize County, Ohio has died in the Line of Duty. Chief Miller died from a cardiac event while on the scene of a vehicle crash. The visitation hours will be 11AM … [Read more...]
Firefighter Dies Training, FF Plane Crash Death (The Secret List)
All, We regret to pass on that a Summerville (S.C.) Firefighter had a medical emergency after returning home from a physical fitness training session with their recruits yesterday (Monday) morning. He, unfortunately, passed after being transported to Summerville Medical … [Read more...]