A veteran New Orleans (LA) fire captain passed away Monday while on duty, according to a release from the department.

Captain Michael Windsay died while serving as acting Fifth District chief at New Orleans Fire Department headquarters on March 3, 2025. He was a 30-year veteran of the department, having just celebrated that milestone last month.

The death of Captain Windsay comes on the heels of ano… Morether death for the department, that of Captain John Blackwell, who passed away on February 24, 2025, after 27 years on the job. He was felled by cancer at 53 years old. Less

A teen motorcyclist was killed and his passenger critically injured Saturday evening after colliding with a City of Boynton Beach (Palm Beach County) fire rescue apparatus.

The Freightliner rig was traveling northbound on S. Congress Ave around 1930 Saturday with its emergency lights and sirens activated.

As it approached the 1325 block, a motorcycle traveling southbound driven by an 18-year-old was… More traveling in the center lane when the fire apparatus turned left colliding with the bike. The rig and motorcycle collided, ejecting both the 18-year-old male and his 13-year-old passenger.

The 18-year-old (who was not wearing a helmet) was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the passenger (who was wearing a helmet) was transported to Delray Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. The three Firefighters were uninjured and provided immediate care. Less

Come join the best team around!
✔️ 100% Paid Employee Health
✔️ 14 Paid Holidays
✔️ 48/96 Shift Schedule
✔️ Progressive Training Culture
✔️ Healthy Training Budget
✔️ Servant Minded Leaders
✔️ Min. 3 Firefighter Staffing on Rigs
✔️ Advanced Life Support - Non-Transport
✔️ 20 and Out Retirement Plan
bgrV

Please note: the audio has been edited to remove non-transmitting timed of gaps and unrelated transmissions by the creator of the clip.

Commercial Structure Fire w/ Maydays, LODD

February 12th, 2025, 9:35pm

1 Main Street, Binghamton, New York

Binghamton Fire Department responded to a report building fire at 1 Main Street. Units arrived to find heavy fire conditions rapidly spreading to exposures. A co… Morellapse occurred and several Maydays were called. Three firefighters were transported to a local hospital. Unfortunately, as you know, Firefighter John R. Gaudet gave his life in the Line of Duty.

AUDIO:
6Adx Less

per CALFIRE... 🔥 Critical Fire Weather Alert 🔥 Southern California is facing critical fire weather through Wednesday. Much of So Cal — from San Luis Obispo to San Diego — is at significant risk of rapid fire spread due to life-threatening winds and dangerously low humidity. It’s also extremely important to report suspicious activity to help prevent arson. Activate the “Red Flag” layer of the CAL… More FIRE incident page at 3mOM for the most up-to-date warning areas. Less

Take some time to watch as LA County Fire Chief Tony Marrone provides a no BS reality check to the reporters, on the fires. “There are not enough fire engines, firefighters, or municipal water for this.”

Additionally, more no-nonsense perspective from Orange County Fire Chief Brian Fennessy.

When people stop building highly combustible structures in the most combustible areas of our Country, along w… Moreith assured well-staffed equipment and stations, we will see the potential for tragedy reduced.
https://youtu.be/MxcvVGtoYZE?si=ACbX3qSe_BoGf5iu Less

FIREFIGHTER DOWN IN MARYLAND

Early this evening in Prince Georges County, Maryland, multiple companies from three different counties were operating at a one alarm working house fire. While operating, a Montgomery County Firefighter was reported to have gone down, and reportedly in extremely critical condition. We are waiting additional information from Montgomery County. More to follow.

We regret to pass on the Line of Duty death of Paramedic Larry Nuckols of Jay County EMS in Portland, Indiana. Paramedic Nuckols suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty Friday evening. He was working a 24-hour shift and had responded to multiple emergency calls earlier that day.

Just before 2000 hours, his partner found him unresponsive while sitting in a chair. She initiated CPR and called for… More assistance. Advanced care was rendered, and he was transported to the hospital a block away, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Paramedic Nuckols was 53 years old and had served in EMS for over 32 years. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran with three deployments and served until retirement. His six adult children survive him. Our condolences to all those affected. Rest in peace. Less

From: City of Tallahassee Fire Department

Fully Committed to Service: Join the Tallahassee Fire Department!

We’re hiring Firefighter/EMTs to be part of a team that’s dedicated to protecting our community. With a base salary of $51,093.51 plus 11 guaranteed paid holidays, your starting total is $54,093.51!

Additional incentives include:
• Bachelor’s Degree: +$1,320
• Paramedic Certification: +$5,220
• Ph… Moreysical Fitness Run: +$1,081
• Overtime opportunities

Your potential earnings could reach $61,714.51 or more annually!

Join a team that is Fully Committed to making a difference every day.

Apply today at e2Va or email us at joinTFD@talgov.com for more information. Less

CALIFORNIA URGENT FIRE WARNING

Millions of people across Southern California are under a Red Flag warning as a dangerous windstorm starting today, Tuesday, could bring widespread destruction and extreme fire risk to the area, with emergency services braced to provide a huge response. A "Particularly Dangerous Situation" (PDS) Red Flag warning has been issued for 19 million people in the region, inc… Moreluding the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This class of warning is used "in rare situations when long-lived, strong and violent tornadoes are possible," according to the National Weather Service. Keep an eye on applicable sights as this continues to worsen. Less