PA FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-WHILE TURNING OUT FOR A HOUSE FIRE
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It is with deep regret that we advise you that around 0200 hours this morning, a Firefighter from North Irwin (Westmoreland County, PA) has died in the Line of Duty. Reports are that the 63 year old Firefighter turned out for the run but was found “down” by other Firefighters in the station. He was treated, transported to Westmoreland Hospital where he succumbed. We will post more on our home page later. As always, our most sincere condolences. Additionally, related to the same fire, another Firefighter broke his ankle while getting out of the apparatus at the scene.
The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
It is with deep regret that we advise you that around 0200 hours this morning, a Firefighter from North Irwin (Westmoreland County, PA) has died in the Line of Duty. Reports are that the 63 year old Firefighter turned out for the run but was found “down” by other Firefighters in the station. He was treated, transported to Westmoreland Hospital where he succumbed. We will post more on our home page later. As always, our most sincere condolences. Additionally, related to the same fire, another Firefighter broke his ankle while getting out of the apparatus at the scene.
INDY FIRE OFFICER SUFFERS SERIOUS INJURY WHILE TRAINING
An Indianapolis Fire Officer was seriously injured yesterday when a hose line exploded while he was setting up a training detail. IFD Captain Willie Thompson, 46, is in stable condition at St. Vincent Hospital after the 1335 Hours accident at the IFD training facility. Captain Thompson was preparing for a training detail by filling a hoseline with air instead of water when the system exploded in his right hand. The training evolution he was preparing for is a survival skills maneuver taught to IFD Firefighters. The preparation for this requires that the 1 3/4″ hoseline be charged with air instead of water, through the use of a high pressure (4500 lbs) SCBA air tank. Captain Thompson, with 11 years on the job, has reportedly conducted the specific maneuver hundreds of times, but the connection at either the metal hose coupling or the gated “wye” (“Y” connection) exploded, causing serious injury to his hand. IFD is conducting an internal investigation. We’ll advise more as it becomes available from IFD.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 11-10-10 / 0723 Hours
