During a scheduled training evolution at an acquired structure, a serious near-miss incident occurred involving a firefighter participating in a bailout exercise. The acquired structure was a two-story single-family dwelling. The training plan and previously developed executive summary identified the two-story structure specifically for Denver Drill and VEIS (Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search) training. The structure’s training objectives did...Read More
The below NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) Safety Checklist was published this afternoon: Safety Checklist: SCBA Training Prop Evolution FFFIPP has conducted dozens of investigations of fatalities that occurred during SCBA confidence training in props. This checklist puts prevention actions from decades of investigations into a concise, structured form which can be used...Read More
MONTOUR FALLS, New York (WWNY) – 6 students at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls were sent to the hospital this week due to signs of dehydration and illness. A state spokesperson tells 7NEWS the symptoms included cramping, headache/migraine, upper respiratory illness, dizziness and congestion. The cases happened over several days this...Read More
As 9/11 approaches, we continue sharing these various clips with the intent that Fire Officers watch these with their members and crews together so they gain more information and understanding of the murders, those who still suffer and what 9/11 did to our nation-and how it impacted Firefighters, EMS, Police and others directly involved. These are...Read More
Here’s a no cost opportunity from Gordon Graham for you, your Firefighters & Fire Officers. Join Gordon Graham for Lexipol’s Readiness Week 2026 A week of NO COST live virtual events, downloadable resources, videos, and an agency readiness assessment September 21-25, 2026 No registration fees. Just high-quality training, video and downloadable resources to help...Read More
As 9/11 approaches, we are sharing various clips with the intent that Fire Officers & Senior Members watch these with their younger members and crews together so they gain more information and understanding of the murders, those who still suffer and what 9/11 did to our nation-and how it impacted Firefighters, EMS, Police and others...Read More
