Blogs
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...
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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 ...
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IMPORTANT: SCBA SAFETY BULLETIN
The IAFF was recently contacted by members of an IAFF Local affiliate experiencing issues with SCBAs entering low-air alerts despite having adequate air remaining in the cylinder. A scientific analy...
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Bobby Sherman, Teen Pop Idol turned EMT/Reserve Deputy
Bobby Sherman - a teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He had a series of successful singles, notably the million-seller "Little Woman" (1969). Sherman released 107 songs, 23 singl...
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FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN WATER/FLOODING RESCUE-Germany
Several districts in the southern German region of Bavaria have declared emergencies because of high water levels after downpours led to the death of a Firefighter. The National Weather Service is wa...
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Taiwan: 2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN MULTI FAMILY DWELLING FIRE
We regret to pass on that a Taiwan (Hsinchu City) apartment complex fire has killed 2 Firefighters in the Line of Duty. The Hsinchu City Fire Bureau received report of the fire at 10:55 p.m. Sunday. ...
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Off-Duty St. Pete Beach District Fire Chief Arrested for Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault Arrest Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Thomas McClave (Suspect – Arrested) Age: 55 Employer: St. Pete Beach Fire Department Charges: Aggravated Assault ...
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Remembering Colerain's Two Fallen Firefighters: Single Family Dwelling
It was on April 4, 2008 when Firefighters from Colerain Township (Hamilton Co, OH) responded to the type of fire dispatch that we all have turned out on many, many times. However, in this case, what ...
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Update: L.A. Explosion & Video
As of this morning two injured Firefighters remain in the hospital. Below is a video of the explosion and an update with details from LAFD: https://youtu.be/nJbvLhe_gfI?si=7RpvN20z5BDLLfnx https://ww...
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NJ FIREFIGHTER LODD FUNERAL: FF MARQUES HUDSON
A funeral service celebrating the life of Plainfield Firefighter Marques "Huddy" Hudson (who died in the Line of Duty at the Emerson Avenue house fire last week) has been scheduled to be he...
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