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HOUSTON FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN WAREHOUSE FIRE

We regret to pass on that a Houston firefighter died and another was injured in the Line of Duty while operating in a warehouse fire late last night. 42-year-old Firefighter Marcelo Garcia lost his ... Read More
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PA FIRE POLICE OFFICER DIES DURING COMMUNITY EVENT-LODD

We regret to pass on the Line of Duty Death of Robert Myers, Sr. of the Danville PA Fire Department Fire Police Unit (Danville Borough Fire Police). FPO Myers was working as a Fire Police Officer at ... Read More
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Obituary For Chief Jack McElfish

FIRE CHIEF JACK McELFISH OBITUARY Veteran Fire Chief Jack McElfish (“Jack”) passed away on September 16, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. With a distinguish... Read More
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CALIF FIREFIGHTER, 59: LODD-Collapses During Training

We regret to pass on that a West Sacramento Firefighter-Engineer and USAR Team member, who had been serving in the West Sacramento Fire Department for 18 years, died today, Monday, when he collapsed ... Read More
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GEORGIA MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR CHIEF JACK McELFISH

(Please Read Carefully-Everyone Is Requested To Please RSVP via the below link) The City of Sandy Springs is honored to host a memorial service for Chief Jack McElfish, the first Fire Chief of the Sa... Read More
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Chief Jack McElfish-Rest In Peace

It is with profound heartache that I personally pass on to you that my close family friend and professional mentor since the early '80s, Chief Jack McElfish, passed away from cancer earlier today... Read More
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PFAS, FIREFIGHTERS & PPE

As you are well aware, there is genuine concern about PFAS and its negative impact on us doing our jobs. Massachusetts and Connecticut are the first two states in the US to ban the use of toxic PFAS ... Read More
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Firefighter Recruit William Cody Treatch - LODD

Firefighter Recruit William Cody Treatch Rural Metro Fire Department Tucson, Arizona On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Firefighter Recruit William Cody Treatch suffered a heat-related emergency during ... Read More
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Arkansas City Fire and EMS mourning loss of EMT Firefighter Trevor Rusk

It is with heavy hearts that Arkansas City KS Fire and EMS Department announces the death of Trevor Rusk -- a beloved EMT/Firefighter who dedicated his life to serving and protecting their communit... Read More
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Firefighter Rodrick Shane - Lambert Wayne Township Fire Department - LODD

Firefighter Rodrick Shane Lambert Wayne Township Fire Department Indianapolis, Indiana On Wednesday, May 24, 1995, Firefighter Rodrick Shane Lambert was paralyzed when the fire engine in which he wa... Read More
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