NC FIRE CHIEF LODD-MEDICAL EMERGENCY
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It is with deep regret that we belatedly pass on the details regarding the Line of Duty death of Fire Chief Richard Leo “Ricky” Barbour, 55, of the Wilsons Mills VFD. Chief Barbour responded to a woods fire in Smithfield on 01/29/2011. The following day (within 24 hours), Barbour experienced chest pains and was transported to the hospital. Chief Barbour was treated at the hospital but never recovered from his injury and passed away just before midnight on 02/04/2011. Our condolences to all affected. Here is their website: http://www.wilsonsmillsfd.com
APPARATUS STRUCK ON PA INTERSTATE-FF’s INJURED (PHOTOS)
Yesterday afternoon, in the suburbs of Erie PA on I-90, Brookside (PA) Squad 257 was struck by a semi car carrier while they were responding to an I-90 crash. 3 Firefighters were injured-but they have NLT injuries. The weather conditions were described as “white out” at the time of the numerous crashes.
In speaking with Fire Chief Don Erbin, he said “I’ve been a Chief Officer a long time, and have had command of some large and small incidents, but when you hear “Command we were just hit by a semi!” That not only makes you tweak just a bit but escalates your incident a bit. Keeping that crew calm while getting them help – but also keeping the crews you have working toward their original goal to continue is the challenge” HERE are pictures: www.kuhlhosefire.org .
APPARATUS STRUCK IN MICHIGAN-FF’s INJURED (VIDEO)
Two Warren Firefighters were hurt yesterday when their apparatus was struck broadside by a semi-tractor trailer and was knocked onto its side. The driver of the pumper and 1 of the 2 FF’s were transported for NLT injuries. The 3rd FF, riding in the front seat, was not hurt. HERE is video: http://macombdaily.com/articles/2011/02/08/news/doc4d51a3ff472fc783149165.txt
WIDOW OF CALIF. LODD FIREFIGHTER RECEIVES 4.6 MILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT
The widow of 1 of 2 Contra Costa County Firefighters who died in the Line of Duty in a 2007 house fire will receive $4.6 million to settle her wrongful-death lawsuit against two security companies she blamed for mishandling the initial report of the blaze. (See below for the NIOSH and the CCCFD’s Reports-both identifying all the factors related to the double LODD Fire)
The fire killed Fire Engineer Scott Desmond, 37, and Capt. Matt Burton, 34, in the Line of Duty. It also killed the home’s residents, Delbert Moore, 67, and his wife, Gayle, 62.
The family sued saying Pinnacle Security of Utah and its subcontractor Security Associates International of Illinois were to blame for the Firefighter’s death.
When the fire started, early on July 21, 2007, Security Associates received an automatic alarm from the home. A company employee activated a two-way intercom at the home and asked, “Is everything OK?” Gayle Moore responded, “No, we have a fire.”
The employee then called the Contra Costa County FPD on a non-emergency line and said, “I’m calling to report a fire alarm,” as opposed to the actual fire. That led the fire dispatcher to consider it a lower-priority call. At one point, the alarm company was put on hold for 5 minutes while the dispatcher answered emergency calls. It was nearly 10 minutes after Mrs Moore spoke to the alarm company before Firefighters were dispatched to the scene, a single engine was initially dispatched, with Desmond and Burton aboard.
Pinnacle Security will pay $2.6 million and Security Associates International will pay $2 million. The companies will pay an additional $350,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Moores’ children.
Burton was a 10-year veteran of the FD, and Desmond had served for 8 years. They were the first Firefighters in the Contra Costa district’s history to be killed in the Line of Duty. The fire was caused by a cigarette.
HERE is the NIOSH FIRE LODD Report: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200728.html
The family sued saying Pinnacle Security of Utah and its subcontractor Security Associates International of Illinois were to blame for the Firefighter’s death.
When the fire started, early on July 21, 2007, Security Associates received an automatic alarm from the home. A company employee activated a two-way intercom at the home and asked, “Is everything OK?” Gayle Moore responded, “No, we have a fire.”
The employee then called the Contra Costa County FPD on a non-emergency line and said, “I’m calling to report a fire alarm,” as opposed to the actual fire. That led the fire dispatcher to consider it a lower-priority call. At one point, the alarm company was put on hold for 5 minutes while the dispatcher answered emergency calls. It was nearly 10 minutes after Mrs Moore spoke to the alarm company before Firefighters were dispatched to the scene, a single engine was initially dispatched, with Desmond and Burton aboard.
Pinnacle Security will pay $2.6 million and Security Associates International will pay $2 million. The companies will pay an additional $350,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Moores’ children.
Burton was a 10-year veteran of the FD, and Desmond had served for 8 years. They were the first Firefighters in the Contra Costa district’s history to be killed in the Line of Duty. The fire was caused by a cigarette.
HERE is the NIOSH FIRE LODD Report: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200728.html
HERE is a summary of the CCCFPD INTERNAL REPORT (Media Summary): http://tinyurl.com/4gk7cjq
HERE is more on the lawsuit settlement from the local media: http://tinyurl.com/4l5q3fu
HERE is more on the lawsuit settlement from the local media: http://tinyurl.com/4l5q3fu
FIREFIGHTERS BEING ATTACKED LIKE NEVER BEFORE (IAFF VIDEO)
As clearly seen thru the media across the Country, Fire Fighters are being targeted by political and leg
islative threats like never before. As stated: FF’s can not afford to sit back while our opponents launch these assaults. The IAFF is working on a multi-faceted public relations/media/communications initiative to respond to the wave of attacks coming at their members from numerous fronts.
islative threats like never before. As stated: FF’s can not afford to sit back while our opponents launch these assaults. The IAFF is working on a multi-faceted public relations/media/communications initiative to respond to the wave of attacks coming at their members from numerous fronts.
HERE is the IAFF’s related video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gziy_zpEqmc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gziy_zpEqmc
FINAL NOTE: Boca Raton (FL) FF/Paramedic/Engineer John Wilson, 50, was struck and killed while riding his bicycle last weekend. Wilson was originally from Sound Beach, Long Island, N.Y. He was riding his bicycle in the crosswalk while trying to cross the intersection of when he was struck by a vehicle. Charges are pending against the driver. Wilson’s family has set visitation and funeral arrangements.
The visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center Street, Jupiter. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peters Catholic Church, 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the BRFF’s Benevolent Fund, in memory of John Wilson. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 565, Boca Raton, FL 33429. Our condolences to his family and the members of BRFR.
The visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center Street, Jupiter. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peters Catholic Church, 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the BRFF’s Benevolent Fund, in memory of John Wilson. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 565, Boca Raton, FL 33429. Our condolences to his family and the members of BRFR.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
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