Yesterday the Manhasset-Lakeville FD on Long Island New York was alerted to respond to an automatic fire alarm....just like each of us do daily. Below is a photo of what the first arriving Chief found upon his arrival. It's a reminder to everyone of us that while many AA's are … [Read more...]
Committing more money to fight occupational cancer, including raising dues to fund research on the fatal disease, was a top priority at the IAFF's convention in Ottawa, Ontario last week. General President Edward Kelly stated "“Take a look at those f—ing walls,” he said, citing … [Read more...]
“I Died In An Airplane – Then a Rescue Chain Saved Me” is the powerful story of Jim Wick, who also had a close call with colon cancer 2 years after his Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the plane. He tells the story from the perspective of a recipient of emergency medical services. You … [Read more...]
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...]