A fire recruit was injured while training during "Hell Week" evolutions at the New York State Fire Academy where a recruit suffered fatal injuries during training earlier this year. The DeWitt Fire Department recruit suffered a fractured arm while taking part in bailout … [Read more...]
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...]
FIREFIGHTER INJURED AT V-E-I-S DRILL
Training Accident - a FF and Capt were injured as a ladder being used for a VEIS drill slipped and fell to the ground. The FF fell 10'-12' to the ground, suffering bruising and a sprained wrist. The Capt footing the ladder suffered a broken foot from being struck by 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...]
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...]
WATERTOWN — Fire Chief Matthew Timerman is not satisfied that state fire administrators have not initiated an internal investigation into how city firefighter Peyton L.S. Morse died after he suffered a medical emergency while training at the state fire academy in early … [Read more...]