All,
We were shared the information that a Ukrainian Firefighter was killed in recent days (June 6) during the ongoing war between them and Russia. The clip shows a FF mourning the loss of his brother FF. Here is more: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1770812670521358
Related: Fire Chief Responds And Finds His Wife, Daughter, and Grandchild:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/05/world/ukraine-firefighter-family-russia-attack-intl
MINNESOTA FIREFIGHTER LODD
A 35-year-old firefighter in Amboy, Minn., died in the line of duty. Andrew Karels died last Monday after serving nearly 10 years with the Amboy Fire Department and was the unit’s medical officer. Karels is survived by his wife and their two children, ages 7 and 9.
While the cause of his tragic death was not disclosed, this followed notification from the Governor:
“Confidential crisis support for firefighters and their families in need of support, guidance or mental health resources is available 24/7 by calling 1-888-784-6634 or by visiting liveandworkwell.com and entering access code MnFIRE in the MnFIRE Assistance Program.”
MASSACHUSETTS FIREFIGHTER DIES FROM OCC CANCER
We regret to pass on the Line of Duty Death of Active Member Everett Firefighter Paul Messana, due to occupational cancer. He passed away just last week.
FATAL RESPONDING EMS CRASH IN DELAWARE
Yesterday, a Ford Bronco traveling north on Mulberry Street was approaching Milton-Ellendale Highway at the same time that a Sussex County EMS Chevrolet Suburban, which was responding to an emergency call with its emergency equipment activated, was approaching the same intersection. The Bronco went past a stop sign and into the path of the EMS vehicle, causing a collision on the passenger side of the Bronco. The Bronco struck a tree after the collision. The driver of the Bronco was a 74-year-old woman who was taken to the hospital, where she died. The driver of the EMS vehicle was a 38-year-old woman who is a Sussex County Paramedic. She went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
POSTING FIRE PICS:
Here’s an interesting piece about FFs posing in front of a fire victim’s home. A reminder for all of us to know what your department policy is as well as applicable state laws.
Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.
BillyG
The Secret List 6/8/2025-1416 Hours
