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NEW online, self-study course at The National Fire Academy

The National Fire Academy announces the release of a new, on-line, self-study course, Chemical and Physical Properties Terms (course code Q0259). This course provides an overview of chemical and ... Read More
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Chief Timothy “TJ” M. Johnson - Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department - LODD

Chief Timothy “TJ” M. Johnson Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department Warren, Pennsylvania On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, Chief Timothy “TJ” M. Johnson responded to an EMS call at a residence. Upon returni... Read More
EMS Call Chief Timothy “TJ” M. Johnson Heart Attack

Captain Anthony "Tony" Hoffman - Ionia Fire Department - LODD

Captain Anthony "Tony" Hoffman Ionia Fire Department Ionia, Iowa On Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, Ionia Fire Department firefighters were responding to a cornfield fire. A pumper was driven by a ... Read More
Ionia Fire Department Mayo Clinic Polaris Ranger Cornfield Fire

Assistant Chief Joseph Back - Whitesburg Fire Department - LODD

Assistant Chief Joseph Back Whitesburg Fire Department Whitesburg, Kentucky On Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, Assistant Chief Joseph Back responded to the scene of a medical emergency at a residence. While ... Read More
Asst. Chief Joseph Back Whitesburg Fire Department Massive Heart Attack

Firefighter Cameron Craig - Abingdon Fire Department - LODD

Firefighter Cameron Craig Abingdon Fire Department Abingdon, Virginia On Oct. 19, 2023, Firefighter Cameron Craig was responding to a fire alarm call as a passenger in a fire department truck when th... Read More
Firefighter Cameron Craig Abingdon Fire Department crash

Firefighter Colin Reedy - West Whiteland Fire Company - LODD

Firefighter Colin Reedy West Whiteland Fire Company Exton, Pennsylvania On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, during a heavy downpour, Firefighter Colin Reedy and Firefighter Emily Gindele were responding to the... Read More
Firefighter Colin Reedy Firefighter Emily Gindele Paoli Memorial Trauma Center

EMT/Firefighter Rodney Pitts III - Baltimore City Fire Department - LODD

On Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, Baltimore City Fire Department firefighters responded to a fire that broke out in a block of brick two-story homes. While inside one of the homes, 5 firefighters became ov... Read More
EMT Firefighter Rodney Pitts Baltimore City Fire Department

Firefighter Troy Thompson - Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department - LODD

Firefighter Troy Thompson Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department Seven Springs, North Carolina On Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, Firefighter Troy Thompson was at the scene of a vehicle accident when he s... Read More
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Firefighter Joe Parish - Diboll Volunteer Fire Department - LODD

Firefighter Joe Parish Diboll Volunteer Fire Department  Diboll, Texas On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Firefighter Joe Parish was responding to a request for mutual aid from Fuller Springs, TX, wh... Read More
Mutual Aid Crash Succumb to injuries Accident

Mia Regina Ethridge - Louisa County Department of Fire and EMS - LODD

Firefighter Mia Regina Ethridge Louisa County Department of Fire and EMS Louisa, Virginia On Sunday, July 9, 2023, Firefighter Mia Regina Ethridge was responding to a residential structure fire when ... Read More
Structure Fire Accident Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Virginia Medical Center