A Female Firefighter in Colorado who learned that her treatment for breast cancer would not be covered under her health coverage fought for change in order to level the playing field for all Firefighters. Fire Officer Tracy Post, a lieutenant in the Westminster, Colorado, fire department, was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma in...Read More
An Oklahoma fire chief was arrested at the scene of a fire after a state trooper determined the firefighter was under the influence of alcohol. William Mick, 48, of Haileyville, was charged Monday with misdemeanor public intoxication, according to documents filed at the Pittsburg County Courthouse. Haileyville Mayor David Johnston said Mick was suspended pending...Read More
There was a working fire yesterday in Millbourne (Delaware County near Philly) PA. Responding Darby Firefighters rescued a woman from that 2 alarm building fire Wednesday afternoon-working with their fire dispatchers. The fire was reported on 11 N Millbourne Avenue just after1400 yesterday (Wednesday). First-arriving companies had fire showing from the first floor and smoke...Read More
Retired Anchorage Fire-Medic Jeff Eastgate is doing great following his kidney transplant! He has been released from the hospital and is lodging at the residential hotel next door to the hospital. Dr’s are very happy with his progress. He and his family sends their love and appreciation.Read More
While most of what we send out/post is tough news-as that’s what TSL and FFCC was created for-so we can learn, there are times when we have some related good news to share. You may recall we sent out a “MAYDAY” from Jeff E of the Anchorage (Alaska) FD as Jeff was “backed” into a...Read More
Fire Lt. Danielle O’Hearn (and mother of 5) of the Somerville Fire Department remained humble while telling her story after being injured during a rescue. and mother of five told her story after being injured during a heroic rescue. “I just happened to be the person who went up the ladder first,” she said. She...Read More
