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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. ... Read More
Hsinchu City Fire Bureau Line of Duty Death Lee Yung-chen and Chou Li-hsin

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 ... Read More
Thomas McClave St. Pete Beach Fire Department Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle

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 ... Read More
1 Colerain Fire Captain Robin Zang Broxterman Firefighter Brian Schira Colerain Township Fire & EMS

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... Read More
1 Injured Firefighters Los Angeles Fire Department Vehicle Fire Explosion

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... Read More
LODD Celebration of Life Firefighter Lineup Plainfield High School

Firefighter Marques Hudson - Plainfield Fire Department - LODD

Firefighter Marques Hudson Plainfield Fire Department Plainfield, New Jersey On Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, Firefighter Marques Hudson responded to a residential fire. While fighting the fire, he became ... Read More
residential fire non-life-threatening injuries rescued succumbed to injuries

Firefighter Cancer Month Starts Now

In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to d... Read More
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Reduce Cancer Mitigation

Chief Robert Wysong - Clinton-Warren Joint Fire and Rescue District - LODD

Chief Robert Wysong Clinton-Warren Joint Fire and Rescue District Clarksville, Ohio On Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, Chief Robert Wysong responded to a brush fire. After the call, he returned home. Later in... Read More
Clinton Memorial Hospital Miami Valley Care Flight brush fire unresponsive

Lieutenant Charles - Gallant Rye Fire Rescue - LODD

Lieutenant Charles "Chuck" Gallant Rye Fire Rescue Rye, New Hampshire On Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, Lieutenant Charles “Chuck” Gallant worked an overtime shift at the station where he parti... Read More
Lieutenant Charles “Chuck” Gallant Heart Attack

EMT STRUCK & KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY BY IMPAIRED DRIVER

We regret to pass on that a 30-year-old Emergency Medical Technician was struck and killed in the Line of Duty Saturday - at the scene of a traffic crash in Mobile, Alabama. Her crew just had happene... Read More
ASAP EMS EMT Mary “Katie” Pipkins traffic crash