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 launching the industry’s first ever First Responder Wellness Week on March 27-31, a weeklong collection of coverage...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 center for treatment. He was in stable condition. “We are extremely thankful...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 kidneys went to five...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 a high rise fireproof multiple dwelling. This fire which began near the entrance to...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 RESCUE: HERE is an interview of the FDNY Firefighters who performed the rescue today: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/hero-firefighters-recognized-for-incredible-rescues-at-nyc-high-rise/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 is? -Imagine if they didn’t train on duty? -Imagine if...Read More
