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Submit Your Close Call / Near Miss Navigation Home Close Calls Secret List Gallery EMS CloseCalls Drills Firefighter Staffing Personal Survival Safety and survival SOGs Links Modern Fire Behavior About Us Never Forget Fire Communications Pass it On Lodd Calendar LODD STATS Yearly Totals Year Totals 2015 80 2014 87 2013 101 2012 83 2011 81 2010 87 2009 93 2008 118 2007 118 2006 107 "In Memory Of" Click this patch   Custom Search Contact Info Email BillyG info@ firefighterclosecalls.com Email Weekly Drill Suggestions to Drills@firefighter closecalls.com Click Here for The 9/11 Widows' and Victims' Families Association Click Here: Skyscraper Safety Campaign       Also check the most current issue of THE SECRET LIST for related News and Updates-(Click Here) FF INJURED AT TN HOUSE FIRE Thursday, December 17, 2015  The Springfield Fire Department is investigating two fires that completely destroyed a 17th Avenue East home and injured a firefighter early Wednesday morning, according to Chief Jimmy Hamill. Emergency responders were first called to the home on 17th Avenue East shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A male resident called 911 and told the authorities that his water heater had caught fire, Hamill said, adding that flames were visible when his department arrived at the home. About 15-20 minutes later, as crews were just getting into the firefight, one of Hamill's men was injured and had to be transported to NorthCrest Medical Center, the chief said. "He's going to be out for a while," Hamill said of the firefighter, later identified as Dustin Dudley, an 11-year veteran of the Springfield Fire Department. "He was fighting the fire inside and as he was attempting to clear out some of the smoke, he tried to raise a window that was ei... [ more ]         FIREFIGHTER SUICIDE NEAR FIRE STATION Wednesday, December 16, 2015  Horrible news from Kansas City (MO) where there was an apparent self inflicted shooting of a Kansas City Firefighter at 34th and the Paseo, near (the below) Kansas City fire station. The KCFD has also sent a release out expressing shock, sadness and support. One report is that a resident of the area heard a gunshot, looking outside and saw the body between Kansas City Fire Station 17 and a residence to the south. The incident was reported about 0845 this morning. By 1000 hours, Mayor Sly James, fire department officials and off duty firefighters were at the scene. The crew at FCFD, and especially that firehouse has been through some tough stuff: Equipment housed at that firehouse includes Truck 2, the ladder truck that firefighter Larry J. Leggio rode to help fight an Oct. 12 fire on Independence Boulevard. Leggio and firefighter John V. Mesh died when a wall of the burning building collapsed. It also was the station of Anthony Bruno, a firefi... [ more ]   2 JACKSON MS FFs FALL THRU FLOOR AT FIRE Wednesday, December 16, 2015  Two firefighters are in the hospital after falling through the floor while battling a blaze at the intersection of Capitol Street and Prentiss Street.Jackson Firefighters extinguished a fire at a vacant house. The house sustained significant damage according to Cleotha Sanders of the Jackson Fire Department. The firefighter’s injuries have not been listed at this time. The cause of the fire is under investigation         "ZADROGA ACT" AS CLOSE AS IT'S EVER BEEN-BUT IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL IT'S OVER - VOTE EXPECTED TOMORROW Wednesday, December 16, 2015   In the next step toward a major victory for ailing first responders, congressional negotiators included an $8.1 billion measure to renew the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act in the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending package that was finalized and released last night, lawmakers said.The measure would extend the World Trade Center Health Program for 75 years with $3.5 billion in funding to monitor and care for 73,000 responders and survivors. It also would provide $4.6 billion for the Victim’s Compensation Fund, which it renewed for another five years.Now it’s all over except for the voting, which the House and Senate are expected to do later this week before they leave Washington for the scheduled start of the holiday recess.“It’s in writing. The deal is done. Now Congress needs to vote,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan), a Democratic sponsor of the Zadroga Act extension. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said, “The finish line is in sight.”Sen. K... [ more ]         AIR AMBULANCE CRASHES EAST OF PHOENIX Wednesday, December 16, 2015   An air ambulance carrying three people has crashed in the Superstition Mountains near the city of Apache Junction in Arizona, east of Phoenix, officials say. (more) Emergency services were called to the helicopter crash at about 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday, but rescue workers have not yet been able to reach the site, which is in very rugged terrain. The crash occurred under unknown circumstances about 20 miles east of Apache Junction, or 50 miles east of Phoenix. Ian Gregor, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), said three people were on board the helicopter as it returned to the city of Globe in Gila County. The status of those on board was not immediately known. Christina Brodsly, a spokeswoman for for Air Methods Corp, confirmed that the accident involved an air ambulance operated by Native Air, which is a devision ... [ more ]         DETROIT FIRE APPARATUS ON FIRE Wednesday, December 16, 2015   Detroit fire crews were called to the scene of a fire in one of their department's own fire engines Tuesday.Three other fire trucks were called to put out the fire in Engine 17 at Warren Ave. and 2nd Street near Wayne State University. Firefighters could be seen using a fire extinguisher inside the front of the truck.         COURAGE AND VALOR AT YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT? Tuesday, December 15, 2015  Earlier this week we learned of the extreme courage shown by District Fire Chief Don Smith from Ottawa, Canada - when his actions resulted in the saving of a little kids life. It's a big deal. Don Smith's example reminds us of what courage and valor are. And while it is very difficult for most Firefighters to accept praise, thanks or recognition just ..for "doing the job", there are those rare times where it is well deserved. There are several recognition's in North America annually for Firefighters who were "there" and displayed courage and valor that truly made a difference. One of the most coveted awards in our business is the Chief Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award which commemorates the life and career achievements of Deputy Chief Ray Downey, who gave his life in the Line of Duty on September 11, 2001 at the WTC. It is presented annually at FDIC by Fire Engineering/Pennwell. As you know, Deputy Chief Downey was Chief of Rescue a... [ more ]   FUNERAL SERVICES ANNOUNCED FOR CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER DANIEL CAPUANO WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY Tuesday, December 15, 2015  The following are the funeral details for Chicago Firefighter Daniel Capuano, Badge Number 1676. Firefighter Capuano of Tower Ladder 34, died yesterday, Monday, December 14, 2015 in the Line of Duty at a Still & Box alarm, 9213 S. Baltimore Ave in Chicago. (Please see Widow and Orphan fund donation opportunity below. Firefighter Capuano leaves behind his wife and 3 young children) Visitation: Thursday, December 17, 2015 1500 – 2100 hours St. Rita High School Chapel                                          7720 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL                            &... [ more ]         CHICAGO LODD UPDATE: City: Unauthorized Elevator Work Was Being Done At Building Where Firefighter Was Killed CBS CHICAGO Tuesday, December 15, 2015   Charges could potentially be filed against the owner of a South Side warehouse where a Chicago firefighter fell Monday morning and died.The Chicago Fire Department says the firefighter fell down the open elevator shaft and there were no barriers around it. The Chicago Department of Buildings says unauthorized work was being done at the site, including complete removal of the elevator and other structural alterations. And Fire Department Spokesman Larry Langford says there were no barriers around the shaft. The firefighter, 42-year-old Daniel Capuano, fell from the second floor to the basement down the elevator shaft at the burning warehouse at 92nd and Baltimore. “The building owner did not obtain  the proper building permits for the work being performed, which would have included a permit for the removal or demolition of a conveyance device (e.g. an elevator),” a spokesperson for the Building Department said in a prepa... [ more ]         TX FF SUFFERS INJURIES IN FALL FROM CATWALK AT FIRE Tuesday, December 15, 2015  A Longview firefighter is being evaluated after falling from a catwalk while responding to a fire at a manufacturing building Monday morning.Longview Fire Chief Johnny Zackary says crews were called around 10:40 a.m. to the Crosby Manufacturing building, near Dana Way and LEDCO Drive in Longview. Zackary says by the time crews arrived, heavy black smoke was pouring from the building. Construction crews were doing "hot work" when the fire started, removing vats that were part of the previous company's operations. Zackary says it appears the vats were coated in residue used to put frame rails on vehicles, which was sparked by construction workers welding and cutting to remove the vats. During the course of fighting the fire, Zackary says one firefighter fell from a catwalk; he was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, but Zackary says it appears the injury is non-life-threatening. Employees and construction crews inside the building at the time of the... [ more ]         SHOVE IT UNDER THE RUG? I Don't Think That's Gonna Happen. Tuesday, December 15, 2015  So... last weekend in Prince Georges County, Maryland, there was an extremely disturbing incident involving career and volunteer Firefighters. Reports are that they physically got into a fight or fights upon arriving on the scene. Fighting Fire-Fighters. This is hardly the first time this has happened. Actually, back in the 1800's volunteer Firefighters were a threat unto themselves. While buildings burned, New York Firefighters brawled and beat up rivals in other fire companies. During the Draft Riots of the Civil War — a grisly, episode depicted in Martin Scorcese’s Gangs of New York**– where one fire company set a fire and then stopped others from putting it out. How 'bout that. Yep- according to FEMA, this is officially the earliest recorded documentation of BMA. (Brotherhood My A$$) occurring in the North American fire service. And be sure to definitely watch for the fire company "hydrant hider" in this video. **CHECK THIS 90 SECON... [ more ]         A FIRE CHIEFS MESSAGE - PG CO MD FIRE CHIEF MARC BASHOOR Marc Bashoor Video Tuesday, December 15, 2015  From Statter911: Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Chief Marc Bashoor has just released a strongly worded video message following a fight on the fireground last Tuesday in Lanham, Maryland. A career lieutenant and firefighter from Station 830 (Landover Hills) accused members of Station 828 (West Lanham Hills VFD) of physical violence at the house fire on 75th Avenue.Chief Bashoor says the incident is still under investigation but has made immediate changes in SOPs in an effort to prevent turf wars on the fireground.         CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER LODD UPDATE: "MAYDAY MAYDAY WE GOT A FIREFIGHTER DOWN" Monday, December 14, 2015  The voice on the fire radio was calm, but the words couldn't have been more urgent. "Emergency, emergency," the fire official said at a warehouse fire on the Far South Side early Monday. "Mayday, mayday.  We got a fireman down, fell through a hole in the floor. Get an ambulance to the front of the building." Inside the warehouse at 92nd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Daniel Capuano and other firefighters had been searching through thick smoke for the source of a fire on the second floor when Capuano fell down an elevator shaft to the basement around 2:40 a.m., according to Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago. Capuano, 42 and a 15-year veteran of the department, was rushed to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead less than two hours later, fire officials said. He worked at a busy firehouse on the South Side of Chicago and couldn't have been happier. “You don’t sleep for the 24 hours you’re there... [ more ]         FF SUFFERS MINOR BURNS IN NY HOUSE FIRE Monday, December 14, 2015  Initial reports Friday evening as firefighters converged on 22 N. Highland Ave. at 6:30 p.m. were that two children were not accounted for.Firefighters simultaneously searched (there were no victims) and fought the blaze with the help of Croton and Briarcliff. Millwood and Pleasantville were on standby. One member of the department was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening minor burns. The fire flared back up at 10:45 p.m. Responders opened up more walls and ceilings and applied foam.         DEADLY AMBULANCE FIRE Monday, December 14, 2015   A newborn was charred to death after it was abandoned by the doctor and the nurse, who were travelling with it in an ambulance that caught fire due to sparking in the CNG kit of the vehicle. The shocking incident happened in Vartak Nagar, Thane (INDIA) on Thursday night. The sparking was followed by an explosion. The doctor and the nurse who were accompanying the infant jumped out of the ambulance when they saw the sparks flying out of the CNG cylinder, leaving the child behind in the vehicle. The Vartak Nagar police have filed an Accidental Death Report and are investigating the case to determine the role of the doctor and the nurse and the glitches in the ambulance that led to the horrific incident. They will also try to ascertain whether the CNG kit was faulty.The baby boy, who was born on Wednesday evening at a Bhiwandi-based hospital, had been shifted to Vedant hospital in Vartak Nagar when its health started deteriorating. However, when there was no improvement... 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