Firefighter Close Calls

All, We regret to pass on that a Firefighter was killed in the Line of Duty in an apparatus crash today in South Carolina. The crash happened around 1100 hours on Highway 72 in Clinton (Laurens County, NW of Columbia) while Firefighters were responding to a call. Initial reports are that the fire apparatus was involved in that […]

A Scott County (Virginia, near the TN border) Firefighter died in the Line of Duty yesterday, Saturday while fighting a wildfire. Firefighter James Ward reportedly collapsed while working with a hand crew when he collapsed and was then treated/taken to Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee, where he later died. FF Ward had worked with the Virginia […]

We regret to pass on that a Firefighter was killed in the Line of Duty in an apparatus crash today in South Carolina. The crash happened around 1100 hours on Highway 72 in Clinton (Laurens County, NW of Columbia) while Firefighters were responding to a call. Initial reports are that the fire apparatus was involved […]

Mar. 30—NEW LONDON — When it comes to responding to an emergency call, whether for a fire, crash or medical issue, seconds can count. So, a dispatch alert notifying firefighters of the location and type of ongoing incident needs to come in clearly for personnel to quickly suit up and get rolling. But the antiquated, […]

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Four people were hospitalized, including two firefighters with Chesterfield Fire & EMS, following a Saturday night crash involving a fire truck that shut down all area lanes on Interstate 95 for hours. According to Chesterfield Fire & EMS, just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, a county ladder truck was positioned […]

On 3/31/1954 the Cleveland Hill School explosion and fire killed fifteen, and injured nineteen sixth-grade students, in Cheektowaga, New York a heavily populated Buffalo suburb. The fire flashed through the eight-classroom 100-foot-long wood-frame annex building just before noon recess. “The cause of the fire was never determined but it may have been caused by a […]

CINCINNATI — One person was injured when an ambulance was involved in a crash on Reading Road Friday. According to police on the scene, the ambulance was driving with its lights and sirens on while transporting a patient to the hospital when a vehicle allegedly pulled out in front of them, causing the collision. A […]

On 3/30/1905 a Bronx, New York (FDNY) firefighter “was killed when he was caught in falling debris in a subway tunnel, as he and other firefighters were washing out remains from a fire from the day before.” On 3/30/1923 two Manhattan, New York (FDNY) firefighters “were killed when they were caught under a collapsing wall […]

All, A civilian is dead and 4 Firefighters were “severely” injured in Ringgold, Georgia today. The 4 Firefighters received those burn injuries while operating at a working dwelling fire at around 1520 hours. Initial reports were that someone may have been trapped in the burning home. This is reported to be a non-hydranted area. Much more […]

A civilian is dead and 4 Firefighters were “severely” injured in Ringgold, Georgia today. The 4 Firefighters received those burn injuries while operating at a working dwelling fire at around 1520 hours. Initial reports were that someone may have been trapped in the burning home. This is reported to be a non-hydranted area. Much more […]

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly made several 911 calls on Tuesday, making “violent threats” toward Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office employees, including the sheriff. Michael Minnuci, 52, made his first 911 call at about 6:24 p.m., according to NBC affiliate WBBH. During his call, he reportedly threatened the operator, […]

All, We regret to pass on that Lexington (NC) Fire Captain Ronnie Metcalf, who received severe injuries while fighting a fire which destroyed a home on the morning of March 06, 2024, has died in the Line of Duty. Captain Metcalf was transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital where he had been in […]

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — A three-vehicle collision involving a Hollywood Rescue Squad ambulance occurred on Point Lookout Road at the intersection of Maypole Road on March 28, 2024, around 11:05 a.m. Upon arrival, crews discovered that the ambulance had a patient onboard at the time of the accident. Multiple patients were evaluated on the scene by […]

On 3/29/1953 the Littlefield Nursing Home predawn fire killed thirty-four patients and a nurse in Largo, Florida. The fire spread rapidly through the 185’ one-story wood-frame structure. Twenty-five residents were able to escape. “The fire started in an area of the kitchen and supply room.” “Littlefield’s Nursing Home was located in Pinellas County, Florida, approximately […]

National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week is coming on April 14 – 20. An officially proclaimed seven days of recognition for the folks who staff the gateway between the public and public safety. Whatever you call them in your community, this is a great time to honor those people who share responsibility for firefighter safety. This […]

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – It was an accident no one expected to happen. “It’s not too often you see a truck, especially a fire truck that massive, to flip over,” said Charlie Hand, a witness of the accident. On Feb. 2, firefighters were responding to a structure fire when the truck completely overturned on South Harding […]

From the Awendaw-McClellanville Consolidated Fire District Facebook Page: On 3/27/2024 at 1605 hours, Water Tender 906 was involved in a roll-over vehicle crash. This incident occurred on Sewee Road near Come-about-way, while returning from a training evolution and not on an emergency response. No other vehicles were involved. The driver, Firefighter Kohen Etheredge, 33 of Awendaw, suffered […]

All, This video summarizes the fire on Avenue N in Brooklyn, NY, where Firefighter Timothy Klein lost his life in the Line of Duty. It explores the factors that led to his tragic death and reviews the key takeaways from the incident. After watching the video, use the handout to continue the conversation with your […]

From the DC Fire and EMS Twitter (X) Feed: Working Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire upper floor of a multi story apartment building. 2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire involving 8th floor apartment in 9 story occupied apartment building. Had mayday call for firefighter in distress being resolved. A victim […]

On 3/28/1960 the Cheapside Street whisky bond fire in Glasgow, Scotland killed nineteen firefighters. “The fire broke out in a bonded warehouse owned by Arbuckle, Smith, and Company on Cheapside Street, Anderston, Glasgow around 7:15 p.m. Fire was reported as smoke coming from a second-floor window of the warehouse. At 7:49 p.m. a major explosion […]