As East Hempfield Township’s fire chief, John Kottmyer plans for “armageddon” but hopes for the best. Armageddon, he said, will happen the moment township leaders decide they need to hire a full staff of professional firefighters.
Read moreTwo Killed, 10 Injured in Cincinnati Fire
A fire in a thee-family home on Summit Avenue has left two people dead and ten others injured, according to Fox 19.
Read moreThe Larry Conley Show: Inspiring Higher Education in the Fire Service
Join Larry Conley and the rest of the G.L.U.E. Crew as they sit down with two giants in the fire service: Rick Lasky and Dr. Denis Onieal. In this compelling
Read moreUnconventional Firefighting: The Power of Thinking Outside the Box
By Jeffrey Levy In the ever-evolving world of firefighting, the ability to adapt and employ unconventional methods can make all the difference in safely and effectively mitigating fire incidents. The morning
Read moreTraining Days: Rapid Intervention
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
Read moreThinking 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 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.
Read moreFallen Baltimore Firefighters Inspire Families to Keep Going
For starters, she wears a necklace bearing a picture of her only son, Rodney Pitts III. Attached is another metal piece impressed with the Baltimore City firefighter’s fingerprint.
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