Posts Tagged: Fire
DC hearing shows different views on how to handle peak EMS demand & medic shortage. Chief Ellerbe has second thoughts after communications director blocks press.
DC Chief Kenneth Ellerbe quickly figures standing and talking works better than running and blocking.
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In Harrisburg, PA this weekend for Fire Expo? Come see the people who make STATter911.com possible.
Stop by and thank our site sponsors. Support Command Fire Apparatus, MN8-Foxfire and Fire Cam.
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Helmet Cam: Long Creek, IL House Fire a Total Loss. Water Supply Issues Hamper Firefighters Efforts
Helmet Camera Video: Mt. Zion was called to assist Long Creek for a report of flames coming from the roof of a house. Upon arrival found the house to be heavily involved in fire. Mt. Zion assisted in fire suppression, and overhaul.
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Shoals VFD (NC) Hosts Honor Walk for West, Texas Responders Killed in Explosion
Chris Gillett, quoted below in the story, informed me he is a few hundred dollars short of his goal. You can contact him on his Facebook Profile (Firefighter Chaplain) to donate. He is also trying to get a tshirt order together for the event.
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TV station reports 5 to 6 paramedic ambulances in DC each day lack medics. Staffing shortage subject of hearing today.
The DC Fire & EMS Deptartment's paramedic shortage means an average of more than one third of it's 14 paramedic ambulances can't be properly staffed each day.
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Compton, CA Deputy Chief Marcel Melanson, who starred in reality series, jailed for arson. Police say fire covered up theft of city radio equipment.
Melanson fired in connection with arrest.
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Do You Have What it Takes? The Firefighter Turnout Challenge Supports the NFE
Are you participating in a 5k, 10k, marathon or other endurance event coming up? Take the Firefighter Turnout Challenge and show the public what firefighters do every day. You can create your own fundraising page HERE and even recruit your own team to help reach a group fundraising goal.
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The not so funny rest of the naked man on the PGFD ladder truck story. PGPD say he shot a man before climbing the rig.
Mohamed Sulaiman Bah is charged with attempted murder of a childhood friend.
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No, it is not okay to subcontract out your job as a firefighter. Stop defending what happened from Cleveland & learn some lessons.
And it's not okay to collect money for work and not pay taxes.
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Best of the Rest – Harrisburg, FDIC, FDNY Rescue, Botetourt County Heats Up Again
Best of the Rest - Harrisburg, FDIC, FDNY Rescue, Botetourt County Heats Up Again
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A must see: Naked man jumps on PGFD ladder truck at Calverton, MD grocery store. Incident ends with a tasing by police.
Man sits on tip of ladder without any clothing.
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13 Cleveland firefighters indicted for paying co-workers to cover shifts. Relieved of duty after felony charges of theft.
All expected to be suspended without pay in "caddying" scandal.
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Raw video: Apartment fire in Huntsville, Alabama.
Fire yesterday morning at Brittany Point Apartments.
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‘No confidence’ in Boston Chief Steve Abraira from his deputy chiefs. Cite ‘ghost fire chief’ for not taking command in bombing.
Chief Abraira says he changed long-standing policy of highest-ranking chief taking command to comply with national standards.
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FDNY rescues one up a tree. Not a cat, but a cop trying to get one.
Officer was out on a limb 30 feet in the air.
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Video: Evac tones & lots of airhorns but not everyone is coming out at Ambler Boro, PA house fire. Two firefighters hurt.
Two firefighters reported hurt during flashover.
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Helmet & Dash Cam: Two Views of West Plains House Fire
Helmet Camera and Dash Camera for West Plains FD responds to automatic aid with Howell County Rural Fire Dept on a structure fire.
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Video: Rowhouse fire in Freemansburg, PA.
Fire today on Juniata Street.
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FirefighterWife.com Flame Fest is the First Ever National Event for Firefighter Wives
Guys, do me a favor and share this with your wife. I get a lot of questions on FB related to relations with our significant others. This site is your answer to share with your wife. It provides her a place to connect, reach out, or just sit back and follow along with other firefighter wives.
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Raw video: Six dead in Pottsville, PA fire.
Four children and two adults were killed in the fire around midnight.
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Helmet Camera Video: Quick Knockdown on House Fire
Video by: zachary willis. No description.
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Arrival video: Apartment fire in Stony Plain, Alberta.
Fire Thursday evening at the Sonora Apartments.
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Close call video: Firefighter falls trying to exit roof at Easton, PA duplex fire.
Firefighter falls to lower roof and is uninjured.
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Product Review: 1st In Leather Custom Leather Helmet Shield
Another product review has been completed on our sister site FireProductReview.com. This time, we look at 1st In Leather's Custom Leather Helmet Shield.
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Raw video & radio traffic: Easton, PA duplex fire.
Fire yesterday evening on Wilkes Barre Street.
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