AUSTRALIAN FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-BACKED OVER AT FIRE STATION
The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
A recognized heroic Firefighter who helped residents escape last year’s flood disaster at Theodore in Central Queensland (Australia) has been killed in the Line of Duty in a tragic accident at the town’s fire station. 28-year-old SES (State Emergency Services) Firefighter Matt Stevens, who also served as a mechanic was called to the fire station on Friday night to work on an apparatus that had broken down. Tragically, he was working under the vehicle when a senior officer at the fire station started the truck, reversed out and unknowingly and accidentally crushed him. Yesterday his wife Jessica, also an SES volunteer, was in severe shock at the loss of her husband. His brother Tim, also a member of the fire brigade and reportedly in the truck at the time of the accident, was naturally left devastated as well. As always, our sincere condolences to all affected.
HERE ARE SAMPLE APPARATUS BACKING SOP’s AND PPT’s FROM THE IAFC SAFETY, HEALTH AND SURVIVAL SECTION, THE IAFF and USFA:
http://tinyurl.com/7ohny2e (Click OPEN)
HERE ARE MORE SOP’S FROM THE FFCC SOP/SOG SECTION PAGES:
HERE ARE RELATED NIOSH REPORTS:
HERE IS MORE INFORMATION AND TRAINING RELATED TO BACKING AND OPERATING APPARATUS:
ILLINOIS FIREFIGHTER SERIOUSLY HURT AS HOSELINE BURSTS
La Salle (IL) FF Steve Smith was injured during initial operations at a large industrial building fire in Peru late Saturday and is now listed in fair condition after early morning leg surgery yesterday at Illinois Valley Community Hospital. FF Smith, 26, had right leg was "ripped open" just minutes after he arrived on the fire scene as he attempted to hook a supply line coupling to a hydrant. "(The accident) cut me pretty deep, ripped my tendon and chipped my femur," Smith said from his hospital bed. The firefighter said he was in a lot of pain before and after surgery, but realized it could have been worse. Doctors told him he will have eight to 12 weeks of recovery followed by physical therapy. He expects to make a full recovery. We’ll have more details on this soon.
PHOTOS OF THE FIRE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq1xyxQWCOg&feature=related
VIDEO OF THE FIRE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9OgygOaWO8
BRITISH COLUMBIA LODD FIREFIGHTER FUNERAL DETAILS
The funeral for Fire captain Dan Botkin will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Enderby Arena. Captain Botkin, 25, died in the Line of Duty from an explosion at Sperlich Log Construction Dec. 29. More details can be found on the Enderby FD’s FACEBOOK PAGE where you can also leave messages of condolence.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL – ESPECIALLY WHEN BACKING APPARATUS MAKING SURE NO ONE IS ON, ABOVE OR UNDER THE RIG.
BillyG 1-2-12 / 1040 Hours
The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
SUBSCRIBE TO THE SECRET LIST: https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/secret.php
GET SECRET LIST TWITTER "ALERTS": http://twitter.com/thesecretlist
FOLLOW THE SECRET LIST ON FACEBOOK: http://tinyurl.com/y855vmt
