Posts Categorized: In The Line Of Duty
2012, The First 10
Here is a specific breakdown of these first ten fatalities.
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More Building Construction for Size Up
In addition, the importance of the block wall in the back is important for orientation as well. If we get inside and get to a wall that is block, we have a pretty good idea of where we are. We only would know this by pre-planning and/or doing our 360.
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A Comment Worthy of a Post
Executive Director of the NFFF reminds us of the purpose of "EGH".
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Why Everyone Goes Home doesn’t always mean “Everyone Goes Home.”
"You think I am brave because I carry a gun; well, your fathers are much braver because they carry responsibility, for you, your brothers, your sisters, and your mothers." Charles Bronson as O'Reilly in "The Magnificent Seven"
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A must read from STATter911.com: The loss of Captain Jeff Bowen. The inside story from Firefighter Jay Bettencourt, Asheville Fire Department.
The first of two parts as Firefighter Bettencourt describes the desperate attempt to save his captain and himself.
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Arrangements for ex-Chief Bruce Turcotte, Hopelawn Engine Company #1
Funeral is scheduled for Wenesday.
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Hopelawn VFD Firefighter Bruce Turcotte dies at Woodridge, NJ house fire. Collapses while stretching hose. Civilian found dead in home.
Firefighter Turcotte was 58-years-old and a long time member of the department.
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PA LODD- 19-yr old Brandon Little dies while responding in his POV
Brandon Little, 19, of the United Hook and Ladder Fire Company Company 33 out of New Oxford, PA ejected in horrific crash into a house and tree after cresting hill at a high rate of speed.
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January 17th, 1908 – Scranton PA Fatal Knitting Mill Fire
SCRANTON FACTORY FILLED WITH GIRLS A PREY TO FLAMES
FOUR KILLED AND MANY MEET SERIOUS HURTS
Several Of The Victims Leaped From The Windows.
FEARFUL JAM ON A FIRE ESCAPE.
The Flames Gutted the Interior of the Knitting Mill in Which the Girls Were …
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Best of the Rest – Rescuing Myself, Fat Firefighters, Complacency Kills, FF Certification, Kenny Hendrick Memorial, and Quick Drills
Best of the Rest - Rescuing Myself, Fat Firefighters, FF Certification, Kenny Hendrick Memorial, 2 House Blog, Complacency Kills, Quick Drills, and much more!
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Congressional office pool offends mother of fallen firefighter. Wildland fire organization calls it ‘a shot to the gut.’
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee office pool had been running since 2003.
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Twenty years ago: Kenny Hedrick, Morningside VFD, Prince George’s County, MD killed in a house fire.
Memorial ceremony tonight at Morningside firehouse.
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Best of the Rest – Reviews, Chevy Volt, Volunteers, Firehouse History, and @Ochocinco on Twitter
I have been sitting on this story waiting for the right time to bring it up. I thought it was kinda neat that Chad Ochocinco mentioned the Peabody LODD on Twitter. Ochocinco has over 3 million followers on twitter. It is great to see someone with his celebrity offering condolences for one of our fallen. Follow Ochocinco on Twitter @Ochocinco
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Pompano Beach Firefighter William Elliott dies in fall from aerial ladder. Occurred during drill at Station 61.
Firefighter William Elliott was at top of 90-foot aerial ladder during drill.
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Honoring a Brother…again
For the second time in two weeks, firefighters from all over the country came to Massachusetts to honor a Brother who died in the line of duty...
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Pennsylvania volunteer’s story about being an FDNY firefighter trapped in 9-11 rubble questioned. Steelton mayor & chief questioned about comments to newspaper.
FDNY says they have never had a firefighter named Emilio Hall.
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Chicago Fire Department – Everyone Goes Home – Watch and Share
If you think you got some good reason for not wearing this or for not doing things the right way write it down. Because I need to read that to your widow. Cause I'm not going to know what to say. You say it for me. - Chicago Chief of Training Peter VanDorpe
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NFFF/CFD Video—> Make this a MUST WATCH FOR ALL FIREFIGHTERS. Perfect training.
“If you think you’ve got some good reason for not wearing this or for not doing things the right way , write it down. Because I need to read that to your widow. Because I’m not going to know what to say. You say it for me.”
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Chicago Fire Department – Everyone Goes Home
Take the time to watch this excellent film.
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Peabody, MA Firefighter James Rice Dies in The Line of Duty at Hancock Street Apartment Fire
Officials have identified James Rice as the firefighter who died at a fire today in Peabody, Mass.
The fire went to 3 alarms at 5 Hancock Street in Peabody. Firefighters from Danvers, Salem and Lynnfield also responded to the fire to assist. The initial call came in around 1:30pm.
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UPDATED Video and Fireground Audio: 42-year old James Rice, a Peabody MA Firefighter Killed in the Line of Duty
TheBostonChannel.com has just reported the death of a Peabody MA firefighter who was injured earlier today in a three alarm blaze at a multi-unit building. According to fire officials and hospital spokesperson, he has been identified as 42-year old James"Jim" Rice.
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UPDATE – Peabody, MA Firefighter James Rice dies battling Hancock Street fire. Fireground audio & chief’s press conference.
Firefighter pronounced dead after mayday at fire.
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Updated: One Firefighter Dies at Three Alarm Apartment Fire in Peabody, MA. 13 Left Homeless
A fire broke out at an apartment complext in Peabody, Mass. today leaving 13 homeless. The fire went to 3 alarms and apparently sent one firefighter to the hospital.
FirefighterCloseCalls.com reports other firefighters were injured as well.
Peabody firefighters were on scene with firefighters from Danvers, Salem and Lynnfield.
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This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Poor Operations and Flashover Kill Three, Iowa 1999
It is believed that the three victims were hit with a thermal blast of heat before the handline burned through.
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This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Collapse Six Minutes After Under Control, Chicago 2010
The T-16 crew proceeded into the structure and observed a small amount of rubbish burning on the ground.
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