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Decal Fundraiser For Fallen Deputy Joe Matuskovic Back By Popular Demand
Posted on SConFire.com 1 hour ago
The popular 4″x4″ decals made in memory of fallen Charleston County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Matuskovic were only originally intended to be available for a limited time. But due to popular demand the group behind the fundraiser decided to give it ...
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The popular 4″x4″ decals made in memory of fallen Charleston County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Matuskovic were only originally intended to be available for a limited time. But due to popular demand the group behind the fundraiser decided to give it ...
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Firefighter’s POV Stolen From Station While at a Fire
Posted on SConFire.com 2 hours ago
Colleton County SC – A gold colored 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was stollen during an early morning fire in Colleton County. The vehicle, belonging to a Firefighter was taken from Colleton County Fire Station 6. Thanks to the help of OnStar, ...
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Colleton County SC – A gold colored 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was stollen during an early morning fire in Colleton County. The vehicle, belonging to a Firefighter was taken from Colleton County Fire Station 6. Thanks to the help of OnStar, ...
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Firefighters clean up yard of 81-year-old fall victim
Firefighter invents tool to conquer snowed-in hydrants
Posted on Fire Chief 7 hours ago
On average, it takes 20 minutes to dig and move to the next hydrant; the Hydrant Snorkel eliminates this problem
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On average, it takes 20 minutes to dig and move to the next hydrant; the Hydrant Snorkel eliminates this problem
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Off-duty firefighter: playing ‘what if’
Posted on Fire Chief 9 hours ago
For volunteer and career firefighters alike, pre-incident planning never goes off duty or takes a holiday
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For volunteer and career firefighters alike, pre-incident planning never goes off duty or takes a holiday
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Welcome to “Free Coffee Day”
Fire command: Going defensive
Posted on Fire Chief 10 hours ago
Knowing when and how to shift from an offensive fire attack to a defensive attack is critical for firefighter safety
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Knowing when and how to shift from an offensive fire attack to a defensive attack is critical for firefighter safety
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Morning Lineup – September 29
Posted on Fire Geezer 10 hours ago
“I always go around firetrucks and never have had a problem before,”
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“I always go around firetrucks and never have had a problem before,”
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Maiden Fire Department
Posted on FireNewsNet 11 hours ago
MAIDEN – Congratulations to Assistant Chief Tracy Caldwell and the members of the apparatus committee of the Town of Maiden Fire Department of Catawba County, NC, on the recent delivery of their customer supplied 2008 Spartan demo chassis with a ...
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MAIDEN – Congratulations to Assistant Chief Tracy Caldwell and the members of the apparatus committee of the Town of Maiden Fire Department of Catawba County, NC, on the recent delivery of their customer supplied 2008 Spartan demo chassis with a ...
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Man denied firefighter’s job files suit against chief, city
Posted on Fire Chief 13 hours ago
The suit claims his ex-girlfriend, also applying to become a firefighter and intimately involved with the chief, convinced the chief to block his appointment
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The suit claims his ex-girlfriend, also applying to become a firefighter and intimately involved with the chief, convinced the chief to block his appointment
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Mayor says ‘no’ to cries for S.F. chief’s ouster
Posted on Fire Chief 14 hours ago
Chief Joanne Hayes-White's supporters say the criticisms are unfair; the mayor has rejected calls for her departure
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Chief Joanne Hayes-White's supporters say the criticisms are unfair; the mayor has rejected calls for her departure
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Fire, police injuries costing Los Angeles millions
Posted on Fire Chief 14 hours ago
The increased frequency and cost of leave has forced the fire department to spend millions of dollars in overtime
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The increased frequency and cost of leave has forced the fire department to spend millions of dollars in overtime
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Upper Dublin House Fire [Video]
Facebook Poll Prompts Sexual Harassment Investigation in Queensland
Posted on Fire Law Blog 20 hours ago
Firefighters in Queensland, Australia are under investigation for creating a Facebook “poll” to rate which of their female colleagues would be best in bed. According to The Courier-Mail, several female firefighters who were targets of the poll have been transferred and an outside investigation is now underway.
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Firefighters in Queensland, Australia are under investigation for creating a Facebook “poll” to rate which of their female colleagues would be best in bed. According to The Courier-Mail, several female firefighters who were targets of the poll have been transferred and an outside investigation is now underway.
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Drone Video: Heads Up Flooring Burns in Lake Ariel, PA
Posted on Fire Critic 22 hours ago
An early morning fire destroyed a warehouse in Wayne County. Firefighters said flames destroyed a warehouse used by Heads Up Flooring, along Route 590 in Hamlin. The show room was not affected by the fire.
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An early morning fire destroyed a warehouse in Wayne County. Firefighters said flames destroyed a warehouse used by Heads Up Flooring, along Route 590 in Hamlin. The show room was not affected by the fire.
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Video: 3rd Alarm School Fire Northcote Auckland, New Zealand
Posted on Fire Critic 22 hours ago
Sixty firefighters are battling a blaze in a school block at Northcote College.The fire in E block, the school's technology block, was discovered by a security guard shortly before 8pm.Neighbour Evie Kemp said she saw the fire while driving past, and initially thought the smoke was fog.
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Sixty firefighters are battling a blaze in a school block at Northcote College.The fire in E block, the school's technology block, was discovered by a security guard shortly before 8pm.Neighbour Evie Kemp said she saw the fire while driving past, and initially thought the smoke was fog.
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Video: 4 Houses Burn in Shenandoah, PA. Authorities Say The Fires Appear Related (3 Videos)
Posted on Fire Critic 22 hours ago
Videos by: Andrew Leibenguth. Video 1 is above, 2 and 3 are below. Video 1: Fire 1 of 4, 200 Block East Lloyd Street, Shenandoah, 9-28-2014, TamaquaArea.com Video 2: Fire 2 of 4, N. Ferguson and W. Coal Streets, Shenandoah, 9-28-2014, TamaquaArea.com Video ...
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Videos by: Andrew Leibenguth. Video 1 is above, 2 and 3 are below. Video 1: Fire 1 of 4, 200 Block East Lloyd Street, Shenandoah, 9-28-2014, TamaquaArea.com Video 2: Fire 2 of 4, N. Ferguson and W. Coal Streets, Shenandoah, 9-28-2014, TamaquaArea.com Video ...
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Video: 3-11 Alarm Fire on Chicago’s West Side
Posted on Fire Critic 23 hours ago
Multiple alarms for huge warehouse fire on Chicago's West Side. Several firefighters overcome from heat and exhaustion. According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire started at a building housing metal products company LPI Worldwide, and spread to Harris Ice Company and a two-story residential building.
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Multiple alarms for huge warehouse fire on Chicago's West Side. Several firefighters overcome from heat and exhaustion. According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire started at a building housing metal products company LPI Worldwide, and spread to Harris Ice Company and a two-story residential building.
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FDNY Captain Accused of Hollywood Sexual Assault
Posted on Fire Law Blog 1 day ago
A veteran FDNY EMS captain has been charged by police in California with sexual misconduct with two minors. Captain Wilbert Riera, 51, was arrested Friday in New York afternoon on six counts of felony sex assault. The offenses allegedly occurred on September 12, 2014 in Hollywood.
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A veteran FDNY EMS captain has been charged by police in California with sexual misconduct with two minors. Captain Wilbert Riera, 51, was arrested Friday in New York afternoon on six counts of felony sex assault. The offenses allegedly occurred on September 12, 2014 in Hollywood.
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Caught on video: Explosion lifts up roof at Tucson storage building fire
Inside EMS Podcast: Pediatric Resuscitation
Posted on Ambulance Driver Files 1 day ago
On this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the latest EMS news and events, and welcome Dr. Peter Antevy to the Guest Table. Peter is a pediatric emergency physician, and the developer of the Handtevy ...
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On this week’s episode of Inside EMS, co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the latest EMS news and events, and welcome Dr. Peter Antevy to the Guest Table. Peter is a pediatric emergency physician, and the developer of the Handtevy ...
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Fundraising Standings: September 28
Posted on Ambulance Driver Files 1 day ago
KTKC Fundraising Challenge 2014 total as of 1600 CST, Sunday, September 28 is $10,589, and team standings are as follows: Team Amount Donations Team JayG 2390 46 Team Borepatch 1700 31 Team Ambulance Driver 955 17 Team HBC Concealment 818 ...
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KTKC Fundraising Challenge 2014 total as of 1600 CST, Sunday, September 28 is $10,589, and team standings are as follows: Team Amount Donations Team JayG 2390 46 Team Borepatch 1700 31 Team Ambulance Driver 955 17 Team HBC Concealment 818 ...
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15 Shot at Miami Night Club
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
Miami Helrald Fifteen people, ranging in age from 11 to 25, were shot and wounded — at least one critically — at a party early Sunday morning at a Miami nightclub, according to Miami police. The shooting happened at The ...
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Miami Helrald Fifteen people, ranging in age from 11 to 25, were shot and wounded — at least one critically — at a party early Sunday morning at a Miami nightclub, according to Miami police. The shooting happened at The ...
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5 years after Omni flight crash, improvements in safety are in place for flight paramedics
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
WBTW-TV: News, Weather, and Sports for Florence, SC WBTW.com FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – A job where minutes, even seconds stand between life and death. For Joseph Turbeville, minutes are what bridge the gap of the Omni flight crash that killed ...
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WBTW-TV: News, Weather, and Sports for Florence, SC WBTW.com FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – A job where minutes, even seconds stand between life and death. For Joseph Turbeville, minutes are what bridge the gap of the Omni flight crash that killed ...
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One Dead Five Wounded in Colleton County Shooting
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-09-28 07:30:00 | SC | COLLETON|WALTERBORO | FATAL SHOOTING | SANDY DAM LANE | MULT GSW VICTIMS|1 DOA|~6 PTS AT ER|M1, M9, M19, M26, BATT1, E19, U21, LIFENET WITH MULT HELOS ENROUTE | SC-58 WCIV ABC NEWS ...
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SConFire.com CAD: Zoom 2014-09-28 07:30:00 | SC | COLLETON|WALTERBORO | FATAL SHOOTING | SANDY DAM LANE | MULT GSW VICTIMS|1 DOA|~6 PTS AT ER|M1, M9, M19, M26, BATT1, E19, U21, LIFENET WITH MULT HELOS ENROUTE | SC-58 WCIV ABC NEWS ...
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UPDATED – Early video: Multiple suspicious fires overnight in Shenandoah, PA
2014 Ohio Fire EMS EXPO
Posted on Average Jake Firefighter Blog 1 day ago
I just got back from the Ohio Fire and EMS EXPO in Columbus Ohio. I was given the chance to teach the 90 minute version of my “Medical Mayday” class talking about firefighter cardiac arrests, why the firefighter cardiac arrest ...
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I just got back from the Ohio Fire and EMS EXPO in Columbus Ohio. I was given the chance to teach the 90 minute version of my “Medical Mayday” class talking about firefighter cardiac arrests, why the firefighter cardiac arrest ...
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Sunday Matinee
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
Comedy - The Gong Show; Documentary - Rescue Swimmers; Adam-12 episode
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Comedy - The Gong Show; Documentary - Rescue Swimmers; Adam-12 episode
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Bridge named for Pa. fire chief killed by motorist
Posted on Fire Chief 1 day ago
Chief Miller's son said he would have been embarrassed by all of this recognition: "He was a humble man."
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Chief Miller's son said he would have been embarrassed by all of this recognition: "He was a humble man."
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Former fire chiefs question tactics used at Dallas LODD fire
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
Chiefs Lasky and Peterson said the use of defensive and offensive operations at the same time is inherently dangerous
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Chiefs Lasky and Peterson said the use of defensive and offensive operations at the same time is inherently dangerous
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Product Review: Richardson Reloading .45 ACP Ammo
Posted on Ambulance Driver Files 2 days ago
A few months back, when I was looking for items for the Kilted to Kick Cancer Fundraising Challenge prize packages, fellow paramedic and gun nut Cody Richardson contacted me with a very generous offer: he’d donate 10% of the September ...
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A few months back, when I was looking for items for the Kilted to Kick Cancer Fundraising Challenge prize packages, fellow paramedic and gun nut Cody Richardson contacted me with a very generous offer: he’d donate 10% of the September ...
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Saturday CarToon: 2013 Camaro SS
Posted on Fire Geezer 2 days ago
Fossilmedic frolics in Reno and wonders about winter muscle car performance.
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Fossilmedic frolics in Reno and wonders about winter muscle car performance.
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RescueDigest Resources: Modern Contents and Construction Demand Modern Fire Tactics
Posted on Rescue Digest 2 days ago
This collection of resources uses a straight forward approach to show how you can use new information to give more options, not less.
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This collection of resources uses a straight forward approach to show how you can use new information to give more options, not less.
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Caught on video: Ladder falls into wires at 3-alarm fire
Truck Driver Killed After Crashing, Taking Down Pedestrian Bridge
Posted on Fire Geezer 2 days ago
The crash brought down the entire bridge, wrecking the truck and fatally injuring the driver.
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The crash brought down the entire bridge, wrecking the truck and fatally injuring the driver.
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L-1791 Members Visit Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Ladder Truck
Posted on Model City Firefighter 2 days ago
This is a great story about local firefighters here in the Tri-Cities that GET IT! A few members of IAFF Local 1791 have taken it upon themselves to take the training to be able to volunteer at the Niswonger Children's Hospital in Johnson City. Since several of the members have received the training, they have started taking the apparatus by to visit with the children. The members typically stop by and visit with the children who are currently in the hospital. The apparatus is on display outside of the hospital for the children that are able to come out for a tour.
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This is a great story about local firefighters here in the Tri-Cities that GET IT! A few members of IAFF Local 1791 have taken it upon themselves to take the training to be able to volunteer at the Niswonger Children's Hospital in Johnson City. Since several of the members have received the training, they have started taking the apparatus by to visit with the children. The members typically stop by and visit with the children who are currently in the hospital. The apparatus is on display outside of the hospital for the children that are able to come out for a tour.
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2014 Carolina Children’s Charity 5k Run A Success
Posted on SConFire.com 2 days ago
Hanahan SC – At the crack of dawn this morning the parking lot of the Hanahan Recreation Department came alive with activity. Volunteers of all ages along with several sponsors began setting up for the 11th Annual Carolina Children’s Charity ...
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Hanahan SC – At the crack of dawn this morning the parking lot of the Hanahan Recreation Department came alive with activity. Volunteers of all ages along with several sponsors began setting up for the 11th Annual Carolina Children’s Charity ...
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Smeal receives order from Detroit for 10 pumpers
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 2 days ago
Next summer, 10 new Smeal fire trucks will be serving the Detroit Fire Department. Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced the purchase of the custom pumpers in a press release. From the press release: “We are proud to have been selected ...
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Next summer, 10 new Smeal fire trucks will be serving the Detroit Fire Department. Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. announced the purchase of the custom pumpers in a press release. From the press release: “We are proud to have been selected ...
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Video of roof operations at San Jose, CA apartment fire
Shreveport Update: Fire Chief and Assistant Chief Fired
Posted on Fire Geezer 2 days ago
THE EMBATTLED SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, Fire Chief Craig Mulford and his Assistant Chief were both terminated from employment Thursday.
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THE EMBATTLED SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, Fire Chief Craig Mulford and his Assistant Chief were both terminated from employment Thursday.
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