All, We regret to pass on that a wildland Firefighter died in the Line of Duty (in the hospital) after being injured Wednesday while fighting the Austin Fire burning in the Mount Hood National Forest. Members immediately treated the injured member who was transported but succumbed to the injuries. The National Interagency Fire Center initially...Read More
All, Chief Terry Shaffer led the fire department response to the terrorists’ hijacking of Flight 93, ending in Shanksville, PA: WATCH (from NFFF) https://youtu.be/jQCMC0nR1-w On this 25th anniversary, our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones that day, and since then, as well as the many who continue to fight and suffer from life-altering...Read More
All, We regret to pass on that the Chicago Fire Department is mourning the death of Battalion Chief Sean Kevin, who was 53 years old. Chief Kevin had just gotten home after completing a shift when he passed away. He became a Battalion Chief in 2023 and served for Chicago Fire Dept. for 30 years. He has 3 children....Read More
All, The below was originally written in 2007 as a letter to my son when he started probie school. It was based on many of my own thoughts and suggestions from others who had given tips to their own kids entering the fire service as well. I shared the letter with some other friends who...Read More
All, We regret to pass on that a Raymond (east of Manchester) Firefighter has died in the Line of Duty. Raymond Firefighter Eric Phillips, 44, died on Friday night when he suffered a medical emergency while on a call for service. Despite the life-saving efforts of other first responders, Phillips died at Exeter Hospital. Phillips was a...Read More
All, 6 firefighter students at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls were sent to the hospital this week due to signs of dehydration and illness. A state spokesperson told the media that the symptoms included cramping, headache/migraine, upper respiratory illness, dizziness and congestion. The cases happened over several days this week, and all six students...Read More
