Firefighter Close Calls

  On 2/25/1882 a Corvallis, Oregon firefighter died at a grain mill fire when a wall of the structure collapsed and fell on him. On 2/25/1900 a Detroit, Michigan firefighter died of the injuries he sustained after being caught under a falling smokestack. On 2/25/1904 a Manhattan, New York (FDNY) firefighter “died of pneumonia, which […]

An Arizona Firefighter is in critical condition after he was crushed by a fire apparatus engine, yesterday, Feb 23. The Gila Bend (Phoenix area) Firefighter had been performing maintenance on the rig’s engine when it came down on him. The Firefighter was airlifted to the hospital in life-threatening, critical condition..although the word is that he is […]

A jury has awarded more than $13.5 million to the family of a man killed in a 2018 crash involving a speeding D.C. fire truck. The award, to be paid to the widow of DeAngelo Green and his six children, came after a jury found that the District was “grossly negligent” in the March 9, 2018 […]

Valencia, Spain — The death toll from a dramatic fire that left two residential buildings charred in Valencia rose to 10 on Saturday after authorities announced they located the remains of what they believe is the last missing person. Forensic police found the 10th victim inside the scorched building, national government delegate in Valencia Pilar Bernabé told journalists. […]

All, An Arizona Firefighter is in critical condition after he was crushed by a fire apparatus engine, yesterday, Friday. The Gila Bend (Phoenix area) Firefighter had been performing maintenance on the rigs engine when it came down on him. The Firefighter was airlifted to the hospital in life-threatening, critical condition. KHIYP’s Take Care. Be Careful. […]

On 2/24/1978 sixteen civilians and two Waverly, Tennessee firefighters died when “a 20,000-gallon propane tank car, which was one of 25 that derailed on February 22nd, exploded as experts were preparing to transfer the gas to tank trucks. More than 43 people were severely injured and 16 others, including the two firefighters, were killed in […]

The following was sent by the Los Angeles City Fire Department to share with all Firefighters. Please pass this on and share it far and wide. It applies to EVERY Firefighter, Fire Officer & Chief everywhere. As you know, last Thursday, February 15th, LA City Firefighters responded to a truck on fire, which sent 9 Firefighters to the hospital after […]

On 2/23/1991 the One Meridian Plaza fire claimed the lives of three firefighters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One of the most significant high-rise fires in U.S. history. “Construction on the 492’ tower began in 1968, was completed in 1972, and approved for occupancy in 1973. Built at the corner of 15th Street and South Penn Square […]

ll, Here is an interesting situation that adds to the ever-ongoing discussion of when we go in and when we don’t. IMO: Like much of what we do-it depends on size up, conditions, immediately available resources, and information determined by the OIC who may be the first arriving fire officer, chief, or in some cases, […]

Here is an interesting situation that adds to the ever-ongoing discussion of when we go in and when we don’t. IMO: Like much of what we do-it depends on size up, conditions, immediately available resources, and information determined by the OIC who may be the first arriving fire officer, chief, or in some cases, a […]

We regret to pass on that  Philadelphia Fire Battalion Chief John Garrow died in the Line of Duty on Monday after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. Chief Garrow spent 32 years with PFD. Our deepest condolences to all those affected. Rest In Peace. =FIREFIGHTER DOWN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE-CPR A fire destroyed a home in Kingston, […]

On 2/22/1902 a New York, New York hotel fire killed sixteen and injured about fifty at Park Avenue, between Thirty-Second and Thirty-Third Streets in Manhattan. “Most of the dead were guests with rooms on the upper stories of the hotel or on the fifth floor, which had the greatest damage. It is explained that five […]

Nearly 18 months ago, an explosion at the Haywood Community College fire and rescue training tower injured an instructor. Now, that instructor has filed a civil lawsuit against the company behind the equipment in the building. The three-story burn tower simulates training exercise for firefighters, including real fires they have to put out. It is […]

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will conduct its own investigation after a house explosion in Sterling killed a Firefighter. Trevor Brown, 45, was one of the Loudoun County Firefighters who responded to a home on Silver Ridge Drive Friday after neighbors reported a strong smell. Brown was outside of the house and […]

PITTSBURGH — At least one person was taken to a local hospital after an ambulance crash in a Pittsburgh neighborhood early Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on Freeport Road near Walnut Grill. A Lower Kiski ambulance, out of Armstrong County, was taking a woman to nearby St. Margaret Hospital when it crossed […]

On 2/21/1897 a Hartford, Connecticut firefighter “died of the injuries he sustained while operating at Box 26.” On 2/21/1899 a Milwaukee, Wisconsin firefighter was killed at the Wisconsin Chair Company fire, in Port Washington. “The entire Wisconsin Chair Company’s Plant and six business and residence blocks were totally destroyed; thirty families were made homeless and […]

As you know, last week a CNG vehicle explosion occurred in Los Angeles, injuring nine Firefighters. An FDNY tip has been developed on CNG vehicle fires. An additional FDNY tip has also been developed that discusses fighting fires in an LPG-fueled vehicle vs. a CNG-fueled vehicle. It is vitally important for every Firefighter and Fire Officer to recognize the difference […]

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — An SUV driver who hit a fire truck and a parked car Saturday night was accused of driving under the influence, Yolanda Fernandez, community awareness division manager with the St. Petersburg Police Department, told Patch. Tammy Austin, 54, ran a red light on 22nd Street S. around 8 p.m. and hit […]

A severely injured firefighter, who was among several injured when a compressed natural gas tank on a semi-truck tractor exploded last week in Wilmington, was extubated over the weekend and later was alert and able to talk, authorities said. Eight other firefighters injured in the blast were released from the hospital Friday. The lone remaining hospitalized […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A Florida man was arrested in Louisville Saturday after police say he crashed into the back of an occupied ambulance while he was high on drugs. According to arrest documents, Darrin Cobb, 54, from Port Saint Lucie, Florida, was charged with wanton endangerment, operating while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia and […]