All, Below is a link to a sanctioned fundraiser for the 2 young sons (his oldest, Logan, turned 6 years old today) of Spring Valley FD New York Firefighter Jared Lloyd who was killed in the Line of Duty yesterday. Fundraiser Link: https://gofund.me/19e3c82a Earlier today … [Read more...]

All, Below is a link to some of the radio traffic yesterdays multi-alarm fire at a nursing home type facility in Spring Valley, Rockland County, N.Y. that took the life of Firefighter Jared Lloyd, 35, of the Spring Valley FD. As you know, Lloyd died in the Line of Duty at the … [Read more...]

All, The missing Spring Valley Firefighter who was lost following a MAYDAY has been recovered. Volunteer Firefighter Jared Lloyd, a 15-year veteran of the Spring Valley Fire Department was operating inside to remove victims, when he became trapped, losing his life in the Line of … [Read more...]

All, Several MAYDAYS were transmitted during a multi-alarm working fire at a Spring Valley (Rockland County, NY 40 miles north of NYC) assisted living facility, killing one resident, injuring others (including Firefighters) and prompting dozens of heroic rescues. The fire was … [Read more...]

All, There's a free webinar tomorrow with the new Superintendent of the National Fire Academy, Eric Gabliks, that will feature him in a conversation with CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb. This will be a great opportunity to find out: ==Current operational status of the … [Read more...]

All, A 14 year Jasper County Fire-Rescue (SC) veteran Firefighter Brian Mixson died on Wednesday, March 17, after suffering a stroke. FF Mixson experienced a sudden headache while on duty on March 5. Two days later, he had a change in vision and was rushed to the hospital, … [Read more...]

All, Relatives and friends of the late Heather Schafer are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, March 23 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, March 24 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm immediately followed by a service at 1:00 pm. Both the calling hours and service will be … [Read more...]

All, It's with deep regret that we pass on this message on from Chief Dennis Light of the Prescott (AZ) Fire Department. "It is with a heavy heart and a great deal of emotion that we must share the tragic news concerning the loss of Firefighter/EMT Tye Seets. Tye seemingly … [Read more...]

All, That New Jersey Jr Firefighter remains critical but stable. A Firefighter and Police Officer saved the life of the Junior Firefighter from Ridgefield Park when he was critically injured in an explosion behind a village restaurant. The 17-year-old Ridgefield Park High … [Read more...]

All, The following is being shared from the National Volunteer Fire Council on the passing of their Chief Executive Officer, Heather Schafer. Heather Schafer, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) chief executive officer, passed away suddenly on March 15. Heather had … [Read more...]