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Fifty-seven-year-old Brian Smyth was a seven-year member of the Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department. The Fraser Valley Regional District has released a statement that says the fire department responded to a call at around 5 p.m. on March 4. Smyth sought medical attention at 9:20 p.m. and was treated at the scene before being rushed to Royal Columbian Hospital soon after. He was on life support for two days before dying while surrounded by family and friends. The district says he continues to give back in death, as he donated his organs to save the lives of others.   DAYTON ENGINE STRUCK BY CAR MINUS DRIVER  Sunday, March 8, 2015   An excited motorist who jumped out of his car while it was still in motion. A firefighter tells us the pumper truck was parked at the scene of a minor traffic accident in the 100 block of Boltin Street about 10:30 p.m. The driver, said to have been a relative of someone involved in the accident, drove up in a car and seemed agitated or excited as he got out of it. Problem is, he left in gear and it continued on — sans driver — until it hit the city vehicle. The driver then took off running. Police had the car towed. - See more at: http://www.whio.com/news/news/crime-law/car-sans-driver-hits-dayton-fire-truck/nkQSQ/#sthash.VJZHZ1ij.dpuf          CYCLIST CRITICAL AFTER COLLISION WITH SF ENGINE 1  Sunday, March 8, 2015    A bicyclist was listed in critical condition Saturday after an early morning collision with a fire truck in San Francisco’s Tenderloin.Engine 1 was returning to its South of Market Fire Station after clearing a call at 2:12 a.m. Saturday when it collided with a male cyclist, whose name has not been released, at the intersection of Turk and Mason streets, said Fire Chiefmore ]         FIREFIGHTER HOODS, YOU & CANCER  WTNH Video  Saturday, March 7, 2015   Firefighters wear hoods that are meant to protect them in fires, but these tools could be hurting crews long after the flames are out.“Unfortunately, our culture was the more soot you had on you, it was almost a badge of honor,” said retired Waterbury firefighter Dan Huften. He says his white firefighter hood would often turn black. Huften retired from the Waterbury Fire Department from a back injury and was then diagnosed with Stage 3 Colo-rectal cancer. “I underwent chemo and radiation, followed by surgery, which resulted in a permanent colostomy followed by more chemotherapy,” said Huften. Friday, more than 200 hoods were donated anonymously to the Waterbury Fire Department. It’s for crews to rotate them and not need to wear a dirty one. “All those cancer-causing materials are being absorbed through the skin,” said Occupational Physician for Boston Fire Dr. Michael Hamrock. He says a National Institute of Occupational Safe... [ more ]         EMS HELICOPTER CRASH-PILOT LODD  Saturday, March 7, 2015    A medical helicopter crashed into the parking lot of a St. Louis (MO) hospital, killing the pilot. The helicopter went down late last night in the parking lot on the campus of St. Louis University Hospital. Pictures from the scene show charred smoky remains. No patients, employees or hospital visitors were affected-the pilot was the only fatality, whose identity has not been released. Our condolences to all affected. RIP.         9 FIREFIGHTERS TEST POSITIVE FOR MOLD ...AND THE BATTLE OVER "TAKING CARE" OF FIREFIGHTERS CONTINUES AS THEY ARE DENIED WORKERS COMPENSATION.  Saturday, March 7, 2015    9 Firefighters in Indian River County (Florida) have tested positive for exposure to toxic mold, which could be inside their fire stations, according to The Indian River County Firefighters Union. The union received the test results this week. Union President, John O'Connor, says the union is now pressing the county to more thoroughly inspect the stations for mold and to correct the problem. O'Connor says firefighters at three stations tested positive. "It indicates that there's a major problem and we have to fix it sooner than later," said O'Connor. This comes after two firefighters tested positive for toxic mold exposure earlier this year. O'Connor says seven more tests were order... [ more ]        (Sample Mold Photo)    FIREFIGHTER CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE- PENNSYLVANIA  Saturday, March 7, 2015   Firefighter Jeff Buck, who was critically injured while fighting that fire in Clearfield, PA continues to fight for his life. His sister is saying he may have suffered severe brain damage. 18 year old Buck suffered the worst of the injuries from Tuesday mornings house fire. While operating, the roof collapsed trapping he and two of his fellow Lawrence Township Volunteer Firefighters inside. The other two Firefighters were released the same day. But Jeff Buck the 18 year old Firefighter who is still in High School engaged with a child on the way, had to be transported by ambulance to UPMC Altoona where he is still in critical condition. His sister updated friends and family on his condition saying that Buck is off sedation and major medications but is still receiving anti-seizure medications and while he is breathing on his own he may have severe brain damage. Signs that there is still a massive amount of hope he will pull through.         FIRE ATTACK HOSE LINES - Can You Help?  Friday, March 6, 2015    A few months ago, a young Fire Protection Engineering lad reached out for some help-as he is doing University level studies related to fire hose lines....specifically hose lines that have burned through at fires. Fires that you have been on-or are familiar with. We told him we are more than glad to help. The young man, Patrick G, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute put together a survey to ask you - fire fighters, a few specific questions to determine if you have come in contact with a burn-through or know about one. Please help him out----his work will help us all: PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY: more ]         UPDATE: Two firefighters released from hospital after Ohio apparatus crash  YouTube Video  Friday, March 6, 2015   A Munson Township fire truck was involved in an accident on its way to a house fire, said Lt. John Hiscox with the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office. It happened on Wilson Mills Road in Munson Township Thursday afternoon. Two vehicles were going eastbound, when the first car spotted the fire truck and slowed to pull over. The second car did not slow down, according to the sheriff’s office. It hit the back of the minivan and veered left of center, striking the fire truck head on. The fire truck driver and the driver of another vehicle were taken to Hillcrest Hospital in critical condition. A release from the Munson Fire Department Thursday night said the firefighter has minor injuries. The two other firefighters were taken to University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center; they have been released.         MANHOLE EXPLOSION LEAVES FFs INJURED  NBCNewYork Video  Friday, March 6, 2015   Three firefighters, a Con Edison worker and a National Grid worker were all injured Thursday night in two separate manhole explosions in Brooklyn. Three FDNY firefighters were rushed to area hospitals after a manhole explosion and fire were reported at 9:54 p.m. at Broadway and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn, officials told CBS2. At least one firefighter was escorted by police to Kings County Hospital Center, officials said. The other two were also taken to unspecified hospitals. The firefighters’ conditions were not immediately learned, but all were expected to survive. The FDNY, National Grid and Con Edison remained on the scene late Thursday night. In an earlier incident at 8:44 p.m., a Con Ed worker and a National Grid worker were injured while attending to a manhole fire at Nevins and Pacific streets in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Their conditions were not immediately available. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/03/05/firefighter-injured-in-bushwick-brooklyn-... [ more ]         FIREFIGHTER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MANHOLE FIRE/COVER EXPLOSION - FDNY  Friday, March 6, 2015    A firefighter was seriously injured when a manhole explosion launched the cover into his head in Brooklyn on Thursday night.Firefighters from Engine 222 were working on a manhole fire on Broadway at Lexington Ave. in Bushwick around 2200 when the cover blew and struck the Firefighter in the head. The man was rushed to Kings County Hospital with a police escort, according to the sources. He had a massive head wound but was expected to survive.         FIREFIGHTER CRITICAL IN OHIO FIRE APPARATUS CRASH  Thursday, March 5, 2015   A Munson Township (Geauga County, Ohio, east of Cleveland) ladder truck was involved in a serious crash on its way to a house fire this afternoon.Two vehicles were going eastbound, when the first car spotted the fire apparatus and slowed to pull over. The second car did not slow down. It hit the back of the minivan and veered left of center, striking the fire truck head on. The fire apparatus driver and the driver of another vehicle were taken to Hillcrest Hospital in critical condition. Two other firefighters were taken to University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. More to follow. KTIYP's. Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On. BillyG The Secret List 3-5-2015-1530 www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com