While it's clear that the role of the company officer can make a break the success of a crew, station or organization-it may be more critical now than ever. Be it amplified in the national news where the role of a company officer is now making national and world headlines, or … [Read more...]
FSRI has launched a new “The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-ion Batteries” online course that is available through the link below. Lithium-ion battery-powered devices – cell phones, laptops, power tools, electric vehicles, and scooters – are everywhere. As … [Read more...]
Please see below for the upcoming 2nd annual "WHAT'S KILLING US?" 2023 Firefighter Health & Safety Seminar, March 20th, 2023. Greater Cincinnati Area A Face Paced, No BS Training Day...Featuring: Dr Lori Moore Merrell-USFA-"What's the future of the fire … [Read more...]
An old friend of Fire Fighter Close Calls TSL (The Secret List), Bill Carey put together a factual review of Firefighter LODD's for 2022: Here is the info from Bill: (entire article link below) along with some thoughts from Frank Leeb. 2022 ended with a total, as of 26 … [Read more...]
EMS Response to Uvalde Shooting Examined – A new series of articles examined the response of emergency medical services at the Uvlade School shooting finding mismanagement of the resources after the shooter was neutralized. A consortium consisting of WAPO, ProPublica and … [Read more...]
HALLIGAN HITS INSTRUCTOR IN HELMET – NO INJURIES
While training a new hire class SME on Truck Company Operations was demonstrating how to marry a Halligan tool to a 24' extension ladder for ease of carrying and deployment. After the placement and positioning of the ladder had taken place the instructor made a final adjustment … [Read more...]
All, The FDNY Bureau of Training has published a Book of Remembrance in honor of their/all of our fallen brothers and sisters who have the made the Supreme Sacrifice in the performance of their duties. This includes both their Fire and EMS members. The goal of this book is to … [Read more...]