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Oneida County is giving away FREE CAR SEATS!

Posted by Capt. Lewis - February 28, 2024 11:16 AM

Oneida County is giving away FREE CAR SEATS! Waterville Volunteer Fire Department, 222 E. Main Street, Waterville on March 21st from 9a to 11p Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department, 5476 Trenton Road, ... Read More

1 Car Seat Oneida County Riding Safely

Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth Burnsville Fire Department - LODD

Posted by Capt. Lewis - February 25, 2024 10:03 AM

Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth Burnsville Fire Department Burnsville, Minnesota Incident Description: In the early morning hours of February 18, 2024, Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth was shot ... Read More

Two police officers Shot and Killed Domestic Disturbance Suspect Killed Himself

"IN COMMAND" - Fire Captain Sues After Being Ordered Into Unoccupied Bldg Fire

Posted by Capt. Lewis - February 25, 2024 9:48 AM

Here is an interesting situation that adds to the ever-ongoing discussion of when we go in and when we don't. IMO: Like much of what we do-it depends on size up, conditions, immediately available... Read More

2 Incident Command Vancouver (Washington) Fire Department Gregory Weber

Updated Info: Ohio Double LODD Funeral

Posted by Capt. Lewis - November 30, 2023 8:04 AM

The family of the late Chief Stegbauers wants all to know that Firefighters are all very welcome at his service. They do welcome any firefighter wishing to pay their respects. There will be elements ... Read More

Grace Community Church Milledgeville-Plymouth Cemetery firefighter military honors

FIRE CHIEF LODD: Husband of Well Known Fire Chaplain

Posted by Capt. Lewis - November 25, 2023 6:14 PM

We regret to pass on that Forest Bend Fire Department (Webster, Texas near Houston) Fire Chief John Norris has died in the Line of Duty. Chief Norris is the husband of nationally known Fire Chaplain ... Read More

1 Forest Bend Fire Department Fire Chief John Norris

After Tragedy in Newark, Port Authority Must Fund Shipboard Firefighter Training — Opinion

Posted by Capt. Lewis - July 25, 2023 10:10 AM

The tragic deaths of Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr., fighting a cargo vessel fire, have brought into stark focus the real dangers of shipboard firefighting, especially for la... Read More

Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou Wayne Brooks Jr. Cargo Vessel Fire Training

WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNOUNCES NEW FIRE CHIEF

Posted by Capt. Lewis - June 26, 2023 9:49 PM

Walton County Fire Rescue, the primary provider of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the largest fire suppression agency north of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton C... Read More

Walton County Fire Rescue Chief Austin Pugh Walton County EMS

2 Firefighter Drownings in a Week

Posted by Capt. Lewis - June 16, 2023 9:18 PM

For the second time in a week, another off-duty Firefighter has died trying to save swimmers caught in a rip current. Banks County (GA) Fire Captain Richie Alford, who was vacationing in Panama City... Read More

Banks County Georgia Fire Captain Richie Alford Panama City Beach

VETERAN FIRE CAPTAIN, UNION PRESIDENT & ADVOCATE FOR FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL DIES SUDDENLY

Posted by Capt. Lewis - June 16, 2023 9:00 PM

A longtime St. Paul Fire Captain who championed firefighter safety and wellness throughout North America has died unexpectedly. St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons worked at Station 22 at Front Avenue... Read More

Capt. Chris Parsons Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters cancer-causing chemical retardants

Texas Fire/EMS station destroyed by direct hit from tornado

Posted by Capt. Lewis - June 16, 2023 6:41 PM

The Perryton Fire Department took a “direct hit” from a deadly tornado. Multiple tornadoes touched down around 5 p.m. Thursday, killing at least three people and injuring 75-100 others. Perryton F... Read More

1 Perryton Fire EMS tornado thunderstorms bad weather

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