In a very positive step, the Line of Duty death investigation of Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse is now in the hands of the state’s Violent Crimes Unit. The unit, formerly known as the Major Crimes Unit, recently took over this case. This is the first real movement in the … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters: If you were not able to watch 60 Minutes last night, please check these links-60 MINUTES did a very comprehensive story with interviews from many of the FDNY Chiefs who survived, about the so many who did not: PART !: … [Read more...]
This outstanding film will take you through a timeline of events on January 6, 2021, as DC Fire & EMS personnel treated and transported hundreds of patients in the midst of hostile crowds. DC's Bravest worked alongside both Metropolitan Police and U.S. Capitol Police, treating … [Read more...]
All: Registration is now open for Lexipol's free, virtual Connect User Group Conference which will be held on September 8th....but sign up ASAP. Connect 2021 will kick off with a live keynote session by Lexipol co-founder and risk management expert Gordon Graham on "Striving … [Read more...]
The headlines read: "Firefighters arrived at the home. No one answered the door, so they left. Inside, an entire family was being poisoned by carbon monoxide." You can read (and really must read/listen) this very in-depth media report (with audio etc) below. PLEASE BE SURE … [Read more...]
By Southern Maryland News Net On Friday, August 6, 2021, at approximately 9:40 a.m., firefighters and staff at the Joseph Sacco Firefighter and Safety Training School located at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Valley Lee, reported one unknown aged male … [Read more...]
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...]