A volunteer firefighter from Burke County, North Carolina is recovering at home after his heart stopped while fighting a fire. His fellow firefighters at the scene saw his collapse and worked to save his life. The firefighters led a procession Monday for volunteer firefighter … [Read more...]
Starting today is a new focus on First Responder wellness (focus on all First Responders) with numerous free resources. THIS WEEK: March 27-31, 2023 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: https://info.lexipol.com/frww-tsl WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? Gordon Graham and the crew at Lexipol are … [Read more...]
A veteran Firefighter called a Mayday when the second-floor of a house collapsed. Charleston (West Virginia) Capt. John Hastings, an 18-year veteran, who was pinned under debris immediately called for help. He was rescued in about 10 minutes and transported to an area trauma … [Read more...]
As you are aware, Veteran FDNY Firefighter William "Billy" Moon tragically died in the Line of Duty after a 20-foot fall at Rescue 2 in Brooklyn on Dec. 12 which left him with a severe head injury that he couldn't survive. Moon was an organ donor and his heart, lungs, liver, and … [Read more...]
A tip has been developed from FDNY training to discuss the roof rope rescues that occurred earlier today in Manhattan. FILE: https://tinyurl.com/mrcx7ud8 DETAILS: Earlier today in Manhattan FDNY units (fire and EMS) operated heroically at a serious fire on the 20th floor of … [Read more...]
Initial reports are that yet another lithium ion battery was the cause. NEWS CONFERENCE: Here is some additional footage along with the media conference with FDNY officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKK8OV87qE INTERVIEW WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORMED THE … [Read more...]
All, Hopefully you’ve seen the phenomenal rescue performed by the FDNY this morning at that hi-rise fire, if not check out the two video clips below. While watching the rescue unfold, I couldn’t help but think: -Imagine if their probie school training wasn’t what it … [Read more...]