Firefighter Close Calls

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 […]

Background: Although firefighters have increased risk for colon and prostate cancer, limited information exists on screening practices for these cancers in volunteer firefighters who compose two-thirds of the US fire service. We estimated the prevalence of colon and prostate cancer screening among volunteer firefighters using eligibility criteria from 4 evidence-based screening recommendations and evaluated factors influencing […]

PORT ALLEN – A West Baton Rouge school bus and ambulance were involved in an accident in Port Allen Wednesday morning. It happened on Court St. and N. 14th St. around 7:19 a.m. West Baton Rouge School District says, 40 students from Cohn Elementary were on the bus at the time. Three received minor injuries, […]

All, We wanted to pass on to you TWO separate and unique Firefighter & Firefighter family wellness opportunities occurring this week, at no cost, from Lexipol. Webinar 1: THURSDAY (Tomorrow) March 28, 2024 Webinar: Firefighter Therapy- busting myths and stopping stigma … a look behind the curtain. Register to attend this 60-minute webinar on Thursday, March 28, […]

Here are two can’t-miss free webinars this week. Webinar 1: THURSDAY (Tomorrow) March 28, 2024 Webinar:  Firefighter Therapy- busting myths and stopping stigma … a look behind the curtain. Register to attend this 60-minute webinar on Thursday, March 28, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2000918085453721694 Go inside a first responder psychologist’s […]

On 3/27/1841 the first steam fire engine was tested by designer P. Hodge at City Hall in New York; the 14-foot long 7-ton contraption threw a 1-½ inch stream of water over the flagpole. City firefighters hated the engine, they believed it would replace the hand pump and put them all out of work. Firefighters, […]

Rochester, N.Y. — Three people were hurt during a crash in the city’s downtown area Tuesday night. Around 7:25 p.m., a vehicle was traveling east on Andrews Street when it crashed into an unoccupied Rochester firetruck parked inside a median in front of the firehouse. Three people who were inside the vehicle involved were taken […]

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following a special report into the Austin Police Department’s 911 operations, the agency is in the early stages of considering using an AI component mentioned in the report. The report noted that Denver 911 “is looking at using AI to geotag an area with a known incident and create a voice message for […]

All, Early this morning, Lexington (NC) Firefighters responded to a house fire and on arrival had fire and smoke showing from the “charlie” division. Conditions warranted an interior search & attack, however, a few minutes later, an order was given to evacuate the home. The members evacuated, but one Firefighter was then reported missing. Firefighters went back inside […]

All, “The whole bridge just collapsed”…. Here is the radio traffic as the Maryland Transportation Authority Police were made immediately aware that the ship was approaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkjZImSG7j4 Here is the Baltimore City fire dispatch and radio traffic sent previously: https://youtu.be/g3lz-oBnmYE?si=2neIzJYGzQ2-y3cp Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On. BillyG The Secret List 3-26-2024-1317 Hours www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com