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Big ax looming at the FDNY: Threat of 1,000 layoffs, closing of 62 fire companies

Friday, March 12, 2010

The FDNY is bracing for doomsday.

The department will be forced to close a staggering 62 fire companies and lay off more than 1,000 firefighters if the bad-news state budget becomes reality, Commissioner Salvatore Cassano told the City Council Wednesday.

"We would be ver... [ more ]

Responding Fire Apparatus Loses Fuel Tank

Friday, March 12, 2010

A Buffalo fire truck lost its fuel tank overnight.

The truck was on its way to a fire alarm at Buffalo State when the tank fell off in the middle of Elmwood Avenue.

More than 40 gallons of diesel fuel spilled all over the roadway.

Hazmat crews were called to... [ more ]

Three Critically Injured in Crash With Washington DC Fire Apparatus

Friday, March 12, 2010

Traffic in the District was snarled for hours Friday morning as police investigated a traffic collision involving a D.C. Fire truck that seriously injured three people.

Commuters heading into the District Friday were met with heavy delays. Officials say most of the back-up was due to... [ more ]

Fire Chief Replacement Lacks Fire Experience

Friday, March 12, 2010

The man hired to replace National City's retiring fire chief has no fire experience, the 10News I-Team learned.

Frank Parra has been a National City councilman for eight years and has worked as an emergency medical technician for over 20 years. However, he is not a fireman.

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Frank Parra

LIFE SENTENCE "PLUS" FOR "STICK DRIVING" PARAPLEGIC WHO KILLED DELAWARE FF/EMT IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Thursday, March 11, 2010

The paraplegic who "drove with a stick" and then struck and killed Delaware City (DE) Firefighter/EMT Michelle Smith in the Line of Duty as she treated an injured motorcyclist on Dec. 20, 2008, was sentenced to life in prison plus 26 years, today.

The life sentence... [ more ]

WALL COLLAPSE AT FIRE KILLS DUTCH (NETHERLANDS) FIREFIGHTER IN THE LINE OF DUTY (FIRE VIDEO LINKS BELOW TO THIS FIRE AS WELL AS AN FDNY COLLAPSE VIDEO)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

44-year-old Firefighter Wiebe de Vries, of the Veendam Fire Brigade and also an officer of that municipality, was killed in the Line of Duty Monday when a wall collapsed at a working shopping center fire. He leaves behind his Wife and 3 children. One other Firefighter was hurt bu... [ more ]

Two FDNY Firefighters Seriously Injured At Structural Fire

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Five firefighters were injured in a second alarm fire in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn.

The heavy flames shot from the building located at 192 Concord Street just before 4:45 a.m.

When firefighters arrived they were met with intense flames shooting out of all of th... [ more ]

Technology Equipment in the cabs of emergency vehicles may create risk and distraction

Thursday, March 11, 2010

They are the most wired vehicles on the road, with dashboard computers, sophisticated radios, navigation systems and cellphones. While such gadgets are widely seen as distractions to be avoided behind the wheel, there are hundreds of thousands of drivers — police officers and paramedics... [ more ]

NYTimes

Castlegar fire command truck in collision

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A car accident involving a Castlegar fire truck Friday afternoon is underlining the risks inherent in “pranks” like setting brush fires and purposely setting off alarms.

Fire chief Gerry Rempel was responding to a call regarding brush fires at 2:20 p.m., when the ... [ more ]

CT FIRE POLICE CAPTAIN DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-MEDICAL EMERGENCY WHILE RESPONDING

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

It is with deep regret that Beacon Hose Company # 1 announces the Line of Duty Death of past Asst. Chief and current Fire Police Captain Kevin Swan. At 0508 hours this morning, March 10, 2010, Beacon Hose Co was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 20 Susan Street . FP 23 ... [ more ]

Firefighter Passes Out While Responding

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Thanks to www.Statter911.com for bringing this story to our attention.

Nevada County Consolidated Fire Capt. Bruce Niederberger was being evaluated at Sutter Roseville Medical Center Monday after he passed out behind the wheel while on a call.<... [ more ]

Amazing Parapet Wall Collapse Video Courtesy of FDNY

FDNY Video

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Thanks to FDNY Chief of Safety Steven Raynis for sharing this video from a recent taxpayer fire at Bronx Box 55-3563. There was a partial roof collapse, followed by a collapse of the front parapet and exterior wall. Operations at this fire were changed from an offense to defensive attack because ... [ more ]

FDNY leadership transforming firefighter safety and survival culture

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Over the past 70 years, the number of LODDs suffered by the FDNY has been drastically reduced. From 1941 to 1960, an average of 9.25 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty. Over the next 20 years, it dropped to 8.25. From 1981 to 2009 — excluding the September 11 terrorist attack... [ more ]

NIST STUDY OF THE CHARLESTON SUPERSTORE FIRE DUE OUT SOON

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

In a few months, NIST's fire investigators are expected to complete a study of the Sofa Super Store fire in Charleston that killed 9 Firefighters in the Line of Duty. Officials with the National Institute of Standards and Technology are scheduled to complete the investigation soon, though th... [ more ]

Investigators find multiple causes in Boston Line of Duty Death fire apparatus crash

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

An independent Board of Inquiry has found at least 15 separate safety and maintenance issues played a role in the 2009 crash of a Boston fire truck into a Mission Hill apartment building. Veteran Fire Lt. Kevin Kelley died when Boston Fire Ladder 26 lost its brakes descending a steep hill and cra... [ more ]

Lt. Kelley

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