Tomorrow - Friday July 23rd, 2021 - 09:00 -17:00 ...is the Lieutenant Nathan Flynn Fireground Leadership Training Program While some of you may be joining us in person this year, we unfortunately can't have everyone on site in Maryland. The 3rd Annual Lt Nathan Flynn … [Read more...]
A City of Gaffney firefighter was airlifted Thursday afternoon after he was injured during a training exercise. The department was conducting annual water rescue training at Limestone University when the firefighter did a routine shallow water entry dive and heard something … [Read more...]
Every Fire Chief has things they "want" to happen/or not happen...but yet, bad stuff still happens. On the fireground. In the fire station. Unfortunately members acting like jackasses..."bullying" has become a behavior in some firehouses-even if the Fire Chief says "don't … [Read more...]
All, The word "bully" appears in more places than ever these days-and in my opinion, can be confusing. What I mean is, where is the line between being a firm fire officer and being a bully? What about "game playing" or having "firehouse fun" vs actions that could cause serious … [Read more...]
Below is a link to a number of no cost-no excuses weekly fire department basic company drills. As always, make sure that these - or any related suggested drill or training - are authorized and fall within the policies and operating guidelines of your own department, as well as … [Read more...]
I wouldn't waste your time if this opportunity wasn't worth your time. Seriously: I'm not sure I have seen this many no-nonsense top shelf quality fire service speakers-for free-in one event. FOR FREE. From FDNY's Acting Chief of Department Tom Richardson....To … [Read more...]
EAST MEADOW, NY — Multiple homes were on fire in East Meadow Thursday night. The blaze broke out shortly before 8:30 p.m. on 7th Street, east of Prospect Avenue. There are reports that a propane tank exploded. Video from the scene shows a home engulfed in flames and then … [Read more...]
Since it is International Firefighters Day/Week, I want to share an opportunity I had last week. Through the kindness of the NFFF, I had a chance to speak with 3 "International" Fire Chiefs. Links are below-I hope you enjoy hearing their stories as much as I had talking with … [Read more...]
International firefighters day is today - so click on the below link - the FDNY MOAD drill is featured in the 1st educational video series... MOAD = Mother Of All Drills! Firefighters and friends of the Leary Firefighters Foundation across the country can watch and learn as … [Read more...]
One person was killed and another was injured in a severe bee attack at a Texas home on Monday. Breckenridge firefighters, AMR EMS providers and Stephens County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the scene and "were met with very aggressive bee activity," according to the … [Read more...]