THE IAFC IS ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: This is a critical survey that is being used to evaluate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the fire and EMS agencies. This data will help evaluate the resources being impacted (and needed ASAP) by this event - FIREFIGHTER & EMS … [Read more...]
We are passing on to you that Gordon Graham and the folks at Lexipol have set up a unique coronavirus site (https://coronavirus.lexipol.com/) The site provides you with no cost COVID-19 fire department policies, courses and training tools for individuals and agencies. Lexipol … [Read more...]
Take just 2 minutes and watch this video from Battalion Chief Jim Brinkley, (Ret). Prior to his position at the IAFF Jim served for more than 21 years with the Prince George’s County (MD) Fire/EMS Department and 14 years on his local IAFF Local 1619 Executive Board. Watch The … [Read more...]
..yet another 16 snakes have been dumped in pillowcases outside a UK fire station where 13 pythons were discovered just last week. The latest haul of 15 corn snakes and a carpet python was found last Saturday in a bin behind Farringdon Fire Station in Sunderland, northeast … [Read more...]
So often when we read about a medical LODD, the article or report states that the Fallen Firefighter "didn't feel well" and went to lay down-and never again got up. Feeling "uncomfortable" or not "feeling well" has left numerous spouses, partners, kids, grand kids and friends … [Read more...]
Yesterday we had the pleasure of discussing fire department lawsuit facts (vs myth) in a webinar with long-time friend chief / fire service attorney, Curt Varone. You can get (and view) that entire presentation based upon his research of thousands of cases and related resources … [Read more...]
Original post at: https://www.inquirer.com/news/paoli-fire-company-dave-driesch-tom-mcgill-20191211.html Every firefighter knows a call can come at any time. But the Rev. Dave Driesch and the Rev. Tim McGill serve a God as well as their community — meaning … [Read more...]
In February 2020, Chief Gary Ludwig, IAFC President will launch his initiative, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, which focuses on reducing the number of firefighter cardiac deaths. A significant component of this campaign is to hear directly from those who … [Read more...]
Warmest congrats to "our own" Gordon Graham on receiving the Fire Services Training Institute 2018 Howard W. Rayon Distinguished Service Award for his distinguished service, commitment and dedication in the highest honor of the American fire service and the public safety … [Read more...]
This is unedited police radio audio from the first two hours of the shootout. Police officers were trying to serve a narcotics warrant in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood Wednesday afternoon when they were caught in gunfire. NOTE: While not directly fire related, this radio … [Read more...]
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