Hey...We have just been advised that at least two members of the Riverhead, Long Island VAC (EMS) have been killed in an ambulance crash that occured late this afternoon. There are additional injuries but details are still being released.More info when we have it.Take Care-BE … [Read more...]
NJ LODD
Hey....Atlantic City NJ Firefighter Paul Carr, 58, died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday afternoon in his firehouse, Deputy Chief Vincent Rifice said. A firefighter found Carr lying on the floor and notified others. Carr had been working out alone on a rowing machine in Fire … [Read more...]
FF Life Saved, FF Heat Stress and StandDown followup
Hey...A Memphis firefighter is recovering from possible heat exhaustion after collapsing while fighting an apartment fire earlier this week. The firefighter is reported to have been in respiratory arrest for a time, was revived and then taken to Methodist South Hospital, where … [Read more...]
FF Charged w/Negl. Homicide-Response Deaths
Hey....A Michigan firefighter has been charged in the traffic deaths of a Traverse City-area woman and her eleven-month-old son. Firefighter Cory Carlton of the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department was arraigned Thursday on two counts of negligent homicide. Firefighter Carlton … [Read more...]
Cowards Steal FDNY Hero's Plaque
Hey....FDNY LT. David Fontana's memorial plaque that was placed in front of his former Brooklyn home has been stolen. Dave was assigned to Squad Co. 1, an active member of the FDNY Fire Bell Club, was murdered on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center. You also may … [Read more...]
Funeral Details-PA. Inst/Capt. Robert Gallardy
www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com Funeral Details for PA. Adjunct Fire Instructor / Altoona Fire Captain Robert Gallardy, 47, who died in the line of duty. Gallardy, 47, a nine-year veteran of the Altoona Fire Department, died Tuesday from injuries suffered Sunday during a training … [Read more...]
PA. FF Dies at Scene
It is with regret that we notify you that in Union City, Erie County, PA. James E. Lafferty, Sr, 69 years old, who was the chief of the fire department Fire Police (traffic control) unit, died after collapsing and going into cardiac arrest at the scene of a building fire late … [Read more...]