Photos by author This training day was designed to give some new ideas to members assigned to rapid intervention team (RIT) duty. The idea for the class came from an FDIC hands-on-training
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Thinking Firefighters: The Theory Behind the Action
By Brian A. Carr Firefighting is a practical discipline. Men and women trained to the highest levels work together to solve problems affecting people, places, and community. Firefighters and emergency responders
Read moreA Seat at the Table Keeps You Off the Menu
THANKSGIVING is one of those special times of the year. The weather is great, football is in full swing, and there are lots of family gatherings that center around the table.
Read moreTwo Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility
Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.
Read moreSix Firefighters, Three Residents Hospitalized After Four-Alarm Brooklyn Fire
Nine people, including a 70-year-old man and six firefighters, were hospitalized after a massive fire tried to consume an entire Brooklyn block, FDNY officials said Tuesday.
Read moreSon Follows Father’s Path in Leadership Role at IL Fire Department
A son is following in his father’s footsteps in taking a high command position with the Tinley Park Fire Department.
Read moreKansas City (MO) Firefighter, Security Guard Save Child from Drowning at Pool
Brandon Hullinger was relaxing at his neighborhood pool in Kansas City’s Northland Monday evening when he heard someone yell, “Does anybody know CPR?”
Read morePA Highway Renamed in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
A seven-mile stretch of Route 143 in Lehigh County was renamed Thursday in honor of firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris, who died in the line of duty in December 2022 while fighting a house fire.
Read moreNY Fire Departments Talk OSHA Changes
Fire officials had a chance to voice concerns about a proposal from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that would change “Fire Brigades” standards. Local officials are worried the changes could financially cripple small, rural...
Read moreFormer Fire Chief Slain at Trump Rally Honored with Bagpipes, Gun Salute, and Bugle Sounding Taps
Funeral services were held for Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed at a rally for former President Donald Trump. Associated Press7.20.2024 By MICHAEL R. SISAK, MARYCLAIRE DALE, GARY FIELDS
Read moreHappy 4th of July 2024
On behalf of PacMule Belts, we wish you a happy Independence Day.
Read moreNJ Firefighter Suffers Serious Arm Injury at Motel Fire
A firefighter seriously hurt her arm and one guest suffered minor injuries at a motel fire in New Jersey, according to northjersey.com.
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