Posts Tagged: Lodd
“It’s Not Something You Do; It’s Something You Are”
Remembering the Sacrifices’ of that day in September and all of those who came before us in this the United States Fire Service and those that were with us, in the commission of our sworn duties who didn't go home…..as we do what we d…
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The Definition of a FireFighter
On August 9, 2010 Chicago Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Wheatley was working a grease-chute fire at a restaurant when he fell approximately 35 feet from the ladder of an attached fire escape suffering fatal injuries while he was making his way up to …
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LODD of Chicago Firefighter Christopher Wheatley
LODD Chicago Firefighter Christopher Wheatley. It is with great condolences that I share this information recently posted at FirefighterCloseCalls.com. FF Wheatley came on the CFD in 2000 as a paramedic and became a firefighter in 2008. Wheatley is the first firefighter to die in the line of duty since 2008.
Read More »UPDATED WITH ARRANGEMENTS: Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Christopher Wheatley, 31, Dies in the Line of Duty During Overnight Restaurant Fire
Christopher Wheatly became Chicago Fire Department's first line of duty death since 2008, falling to his death after slipping on a ladder fighting a restaurant fire.
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Stuck In The Past
When your organization is experiencing such dysfunction that it is obvious even to the newest recruit, then how clueless are you to insist that everything is coming up roses?
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Remembrance FDNY; Brooklyn Box 3300 August 2, 1978
FDNY Waldbaum Fire August 2, 1978The Waldbaum’s Supermarket Fire and Collapse FDNY 1978
The Waldbaum Super market fire, Brooklyn, New York occurred on August 2, 1978, thirty two years ago. Six firefighters died in the line of duty when the roof of…
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The Waldbaum Fire Collapse FDNY 1978 Remembrance
The Waldbaum’s Supermarket Fire and Collapse FDNY 1978
The Waldbaum Super market fire, Brooklyn, New York occurred on August 2, 1978. Six firefighters died in the line of duty when the roof of a burning Brooklyn supermarket collapsed, plunging 1…
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Emails Tell Horrifying Story
CHARLESTON - Almost from the outset of their investigation three years ago, a group of experts concluded that Charleston FDt was a mess and that its chief needed to go for the organization to rise from "the dark ages." That theme emerges in hundreds of …
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Firefighters Honor Two Fallen Virginia Brothers
On Friday we buried two Brother Firefighters from the Rocky Mount Fire Department in Virginia. Almost simultaneously, firefighters were burying two more fallen brothers in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Firefighters, Police Officers, Sheriffs Deputies, and other Public Safety Personnel from across Virginia and other States came to Rocky Mount to give our Brothers a final farewell.
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LODD: Fire Chief Posey Dillon and Firefighter Danny Altice of the Rocky Mount (VA) Volunteer Fire Department
This story has kept me busy that past few days. Another one of the web sites I run is VAFireNews.com. The State Fire News web site has kept up on all the news following the deadly crash between Rocky Mount Wagon 1A and an SUV.
There are plenty of issues related to this crash which can be debated and reported later.
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It’s Real Simple… BUCKLE UP
"I wish you would have simply buckled up that day."
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3*4*3 Reports
After a recent training program, we discussed in a smaller group setting common, contributing and apparent causes related to three prominent fire incidents.
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Newest NIOSH Alert: Preventing Deaths and Injuries of Fire Fighters at Structure Fires
NIOSH released it's latest Alert on Firefighter Risk Reduction. Fire fighters are often killed or injured when fighting fires in abandoned, vacant, and unoccupied structures. These structures pose additional and sometimes unique risks due to the potentia…
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What’s On Your Radar Screen?
BuildingsonFire 2010; Building Construction, Command Risk Management and Operational Safety
Major Influencing Fire Service Reports, Issues or Focus that should be on Your Radar Screen
The following list is but a modest cross section of pertinen…
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LODD – France
The rescuers got there and retrieved the three bodies and began resuscitation.
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FF Dies On Job, close to Retirement
GREENVILLE - Bob Flintom battled fires for more than 30 years. The 61-year-old Pelham Batesville Fire Department FF had been on light duty since September, though, due to health reasons, according to his boss. "He'd needed a kidney transplant," said PBFD…
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Goodbye Firefighters: Trent Steckel and Lt. Frank Fouts
Announcement: 2 Firefighters Lost in IL this week
Trent Steckel
Trent Steckel (24yrs) was killed in a motorcycle accident early this morning. He was an Apprentice with Woodstock Fire/Rescue and a POC with Lakewood. Our hearts are with his family.…
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My Visit to Houston Fire Department
No matter where I go, I always learn something new and interesting about that particular department. Whether it be about the house we are visiting, the equipment, operations or historical information, each place has it's own story and way of doing things.
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Remembering Hackensack and Gloucester City
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As we approach the July 4th holiday period, two significant LODD incidents previously occurred during this time frame that hold a …
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Eleven Minutes to Mayday; What You Need to Know
The Colerain Township (OH) Fire and EMS Department under the leadership of Director and Chief G. Bruce Smith recently released its final report Investigation Analysis of the Squirrels nest Lane Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths related to the Ap…
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No More History Repeating Events-Remembrance
As we approach the July 4th holiday period, two significant LODD incidents previously occurred during this time frame that hold a number of lessons learned related to command management, operations, building construction principles and building performan…
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Get Fit. Get Safe. Make It Personal.
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Despite the fact that I wrote this piece for Fire-Rescue Magazine last year, I'm pretty sure its content is …
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Apply the Lessons Learned
Above all, don't let the lives lost at any LODD be lives lost in vain. Learn from their mistakes, but don't be critical, we have all screwed up and been lucky enough to get away with it. Be constructive and train on the recommendations so that you don't repeat history.
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In Search of Tactical Patience
Today commemorates the anniversary of the Sofa Superstore fire in Charleston, South Carolina, in which nine firefighters lost their lives while engaged in aggressive interior operations at a commercial building occupied and operating as a furniture store…
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The Charleston 9: 3yrs Later
Our latest addition to FireEMSBlogs brings a Charleston interview to the site.
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