COLONIE — Five Troy firefighters needed hospital care after an accident during an exercise Thursday morning at the Colonie Fire Training Tower. Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association President Eric Wisher said all five were released from the hospital later in the day after … [Read more...]
While we all take time to remember the attacks on our nation, and the murderers of thousands, below are some documentaries and clips related to that day. ...OF IMPORTANT NOTE: A heartbreaking milestone haunts this year’s 9/11 anniversary — 341 FDNY members have now died of … [Read more...]
A week from today, on Wednesday September 6th, Firefighter & Actor Bobby Burke will be presenting a very special 20-minute keynote talking about his experience as a Firefighter, an Actor and most importantly his very personal connection to 9/11...and the loss of one of his … [Read more...]
Bobby Burke is a Firefighter on Long Island. You may or may not know him as a Firefighter, but you have certainly seen him on TV and in the movies. This year, join in on Wednesday, September 6 for this free half-day online multi-session training program, Lexipol Connect 2023 … [Read more...]
In April, more than 3,000 fire service personnel tuned in to the free Lexipol webinar on Corrugated Stainless-Steel Tubing, or CSST, and the significant and often "hidden" risk it poses to firefighters in modern, single family dwelling fires. One chief called the webinar "one of … [Read more...]
Released today on the approximate 5-year anniversary of the structural Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Nathan Flynn (Howard County, MD), and the approximate 2-year anniversary of the Line of Duty Death of Captain Joshua Laird (Frederick County, MD) is this outstanding … [Read more...]
If you respond to single-family dwelling fires, this program is a not-to-be-missed opportunity that costs you nothing but will provide priceless gains to every Firefighter, Fire Officer, and Chief. We promise. Tomorrow (Thursday, August 3rd) is the 2023 Flynn/Laird Training … [Read more...]