With more than three decades under his belt, FDNY Captain Jim Kiesling has experienced “some collapses” while responding to blazes; but he was always able to get out of them by himself. That changed Wednesday, when he was pinned to the ground after a “lean to collapse” while … [Read more...]
My attempt at writing the below linked article was to provide a very basic but very honest “firehouse talk” article about cancer. So yep-I was diagnosed late last summer. Some people are afraid of even the word cancer. I completely understand. That said, this piece has some … [Read more...]
All, The following is from the FDNY Bureau of Training:... PLEASE NOTE: Of everything your read below, please pay attention to this part: "We are the FDNY - we play to win." ....a mantra that every firefighter, fire officer and every department should embrace-and can … [Read more...]
As one who's certainly screwed up a few times in my career, I get it. However, it seems to me that "things" have gotten way, way off the scales. I recently had an opportunity to share some thoughts related to that, so I wanted to pass that on to you. Maybe this will help some … [Read more...]
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday...no other words get our attention on this job than those do. A long time friend of FFCC & The Secret List, Chief Tony Carroll, has made MONDAYS, our MAYDAY focus day. Tony makes sure we Never Forget through his MayDay Monday Training Drills. Tony - a … [Read more...]
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...]