January 23, 2005 was “Black Sunday” in New York when FDNY Lt. Curtis W. Meyran (covering Ladder 27 that day) and FF John G. Bellew (Ladder 27) died in the Line of Duty at an apartment fire in the Bronx. Four other FF’s were injured: Jeffrey Cool (Rescue 3) the late Lt. … [Read more...]
My attempt at writing the below linked article was to provide a very basic but very honest “firehouse talk” article about cancer. So yep-I was diagnosed late last summer. Some people are afraid of even the word cancer. I completely understand. That said, this piece has some … [Read more...]
All, The following is from the FDNY Bureau of Training:... PLEASE NOTE: Of everything your read below, please pay attention to this part: "We are the FDNY - we play to win." ....a mantra that every firefighter, fire officer and every department should embrace-and can … [Read more...]
The International Association of Fire Chiefs is urging all FIRE CHIEFS, FIRE OFFICERS, LABOR LEADERS and FIREFIGHTERS to join in a COVID-19 FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL INFORMATIONAL STAND DOWN. While there is no question that we are all aware of the impact of COVID-19 on the various … [Read more...]
While this fire involved a high rise, this information applies to all of us, at all ranks, regardless if you cover high rise or not-as so much of this is about training, procedures and understanding WIND DRIVEN fires. Please check out the links below including the FDNY … [Read more...]
UPDATE: FIREFIGHTER “Extremely Critical”, FF Falls Thru Floor-Burned In Basement (The Secret List)
All, Tough news as Chicago Firefighter Mashawn Plummer remains in "very critical" condition at Loyola Medical Center from injuries suffered at yesterday's dwelling fire. Firefighter Plummer is 30 years old and came on the CFD job about a year ago. Firefighter Plummer had just … [Read more...]
A Cicero Firefighter suffered burns after falling through the floor into the basement around 0545 hours this morning. Several Firefighters were entering the first floor of the home Friday morning when the floor collapsed and the Firefighter fell into the basement, where the fire … [Read more...]