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...]
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...]
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...]
Below is a link to a number of no cost-no excuses weekly fire department basic company drills. As always, make sure that these - or any related suggested drill or training - are authorized and fall within the policies and operating guidelines of your own department, as well as … [Read more...]
The following document has been sent on behalf of the FDNY Fire Academy. This morning FDNY units responded to a worker whose arm became trapped in a meat grinder. A Tips from Training bulletin has been created to discuss strategies and tactics for this type of emergency. … [Read more...]