Hey...2 Illinois firefighters were injured at a dwelling fire this morning in Markham, Illinois.1 FF (from Hazel Crest, on mutual aid) is in critical condition with burn injuries after falling through the roof of a single family dwelling fire this morning. He was rescued by the … [Read more...]
MO. Fire Chief Killed
Hey...We have been notified that Afton, MO FPD Chief Jerry Buehne was killed this morning. While all details are not in yet, apparently the Chief was in his staff car when a PT Cruiser, driven by robbery suspects crossed the center line and struck the chiefs car-killing him.As … [Read more...]
2 NY FF's Killed/Separate Incidents
Hey....A member of the Beekman (New York) Fire District was killed this morning when the heavy rescue he was driving rolled over during a response to an auto accident call. The driver was pinned, and after extrication was transported to Saint Francis Trauma Center in … [Read more...]
OR. FF Injured / NC Firehouse Expl/Fire
Hey...In the "remember to wear your helmet strap" section, a Keizer, Oregon volunteer firefighter injured this week in a training exercise remains in stable condition at Salem Hospital on Friday recovering from his injuries. Witnesses reported that the firefighter fell Monday and … [Read more...]
2 Serious Apparatus Crashes
Hey...In Jackson, Mississippi, a child's skull was fractured after the vehicle it was riding in slammed into a fire engine. All seven people in the vehicle were injured. The accident happened on Interstate 55 near the McDowell Rd. exit, just before noon, as the fire engine was … [Read more...]
NC Firefighter Killed
Hey....A 31 year old firefighter from Knightdale, NC (Eastern Wake FD) was killed early this morning when he was struck by a tree that his crew had extinguished following a lightning strike.Firefighter Todd Blanchard leaves behind his Fiance' and 2 children. As always our deepest … [Read more...]
FDNY Firefighter Gerard Baptiste
Hey...Ever heard of the FDNY Dream Bike? The 1979 Honda CB750 LTD belonged to FDNY Firefighter Gerard Baptiste, FDNY badge #782 from Ladder 9, who bought the old, non-running bike just two weeks before 9-11-01. He had aimed to restore it and ride it. After his murder, in his … [Read more...]