LODDs

PA Fire Police Officer Dies After Responding to Chemical Fire

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:31:00 GMT

A fire police officer has died following a three-alarm fire at a chemical plant in Buck County (PA).

Fire Police Officer Dies after Lightning-Sparked Fire at PA Chemical Plant

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:22:00 GMT

A fire police officer suffered a heart attack and died after leaving the scene of a chemical plant fire in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Article Examines Firefighter LODDs at Deutsche Bank Fire

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:54:00 GMT

A recent online article took a close look at safety issues in the 2007 Deutsche Bank fire in Lower Manhattan that killed two Fire Department of New York (FDNY) firefighters.

Feds Release Report on Fatal San Francisco Fire

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:19:00 GMT

Federal officials have released a report stating that a series of factors led to the deaths of two San Francisco (CA) firefighters who were killed in a house fire last year.

TX Firefighter Training Death Lawsuit Trial Begins

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:08:00 GMT

Testimony began Wednesday in a wrongful death lawsuit brought over the deaths of two Kilgore (TX) firefighters in a January 2009 training evolution.

CT House Passes Firefighter Compensation Bill

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT

A bill that would make certain local firefighters eligible for workers' compensation coverage for mental or emotional damage has passed the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Statement from US CSB on Workers Memorial Day

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:22:00 GMT

On this Workers’ Memorial Day 2012, I would like to take the opportunity to look back and remember those who have lost their lives and suffered serious injuries on the job this past year.

Fire Service Commentary: Will You Be Remembered or Forgotten?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Don Erbin reflects on the impact a single firefighter can make--or fail to make--on his department and the fire service at large.

Streamlight Donates to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation from Proceeds of Flashlight Sales

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:08:00 GMT

Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting for first responders, donated $17,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) with proceeds from sales of the company’s Red Nano Light.

CSB Releases New Safety Video on Fatal Hot Work Explosion

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released a new safety video detailing a fatal 2010 hot work accident that occurred at the DuPont facility near Buffalo, New York.

FDIC 2012 Class on Fire Service Ethics

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:45:00 GMT

"While it's a very small percentage of firefighters who are accused of ethical and professional misconduct, everyone in the fire service is associated with it and affected," said Bill Lowe, who presented the Friday morning FDIC 2012 classroom session, "Fire Service Ethics and Professionalism."

CSB Report on Fatal Welding Explosion at DuPont Buffalo Facility

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:54:00 GMT

In a draft report released today at a news conference in Buffalo, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) determined that an explosion that killed one and injured another contract welder on November 9, 2010, was caused by the ignition of flammable vinyl fluoride inside a large process tank, a hazard which had been overlooked by DuPont engineers.

FDNY Mourns Firefighter Killed in Warehouse Fire

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:09:00 GMT

Grand Jury to Investigate Deadly Philly Fire

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:18:00 GMT

A grand jury is now investigating the Philadelphia warehouse fire that killed two firefighters.

FDIC 2012: Riley Highlights Red Flags on the Fireground

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:44:00 GMT

In his Monday FDIC 2012 workshop, Ricky Riley of Traditions Training reviewed preventable issues that firefighters must contend with on the fireground.

50-Year Vet Dies Responding to Brush Fire in CT

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:31:00 GMT

A 50-year veteran Connecticut firefighter collapsed and died while hauling equipment to the scene of a brush fire

Third Fatal Fire in Philly in Recent Days

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:18:00 GMT

Four people, including two young children, died early Monday in a West Philadelphia house fire.

Firefighter Dead, Others Injured in Three-Alarm Brooklyn (NY) Warehouse Fire

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:04:00 GMT

One firefighter was killed and several others injured while battling a three-alarm warehouse fire Monday in Brooklyn, New York.

Two Fallen Philadelphia Firefighters Mourned

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:37:00 GMT

Hundreds of firefighters from across the country lined the streets of Philadelphia to pay their respects to two fallen brethren.

Crossfit 4 Fire: Forging the Craft of Firefighter Fitness

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:23:00 GMT

The American fire service is facing an epidemic of obesity that is killing numerous firefighters each year. Ed Hadfield describes the situation and says it's time to stop messing around--firefighters must either choose to live or die.