A civilian died but numerous people were rescued by members in a multi-family dwelling in Manchester, New Hampshire, yesterday. (CRITICAL NOTE: This fire, once again, emphasizes the critical need for heavy and rapid first alarm assignments with plenty of staffing. Be sure to … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters: If you were not able to watch 60 Minutes last night, please check these links-60 MINUTES did a very comprehensive story with interviews from many of the FDNY Chiefs who survived, about the so many who did not: PART !: … [Read more...]
A Flint Hill (south of Charlotte) fire apparatus was struck by a tractor trailer last night while on the scene of a motor vehicle accident. No firefighters, EMS, or law enforcement officers were injured. The truck driver was treated on the scene and transported to a local … [Read more...]
If your community or department is not planning a remembrance event for 9/11/2021...it is not too late. And quite frankly - if the fire department doesn't do it-it probably won't get done. Please do it. Since time is tight-we have an excellent 9/11 remembrance guide for your … [Read more...]
When he went to his physical exam in October, Lt. Greg Galehouse felt like he was in pretty good health. The Akron firefighter had an active lifestyle and no sign that anything was wrong. After blood work, an EKG and a physical stress test, everything seemed OK. After … [Read more...]
Due to the massive floods that are being experienced in Germany, there have been 2 Firefighters who have died in the line of Duty. Yesterday, a Firefighter, 46, died in a flood operation in Altena.Initial reports are that a man got into the water and the Altena Firefighters … [Read more...]
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - An Albemarle County firefighter is back on the job after beating stage 3 kidney cancer. Sean Ryan, a 37-year-old firefighter, says he was stunned when a routine scan found a large tumor on his kidney. He went through surgery and fought … [Read more...]