On a Happy Note

On a Happy Note

When the New York Fire Department held its annual memorial service this fall, there was a happy note that seldom is heard. For the first time since 1965, no New York City fire fighter died in the line of duty during the preceding 12 months. That is really an enviable record in a city that has more fires than any other city in the nation.

Chief of Department John Hart mentioned during the memorial service that since he joined the department in 1954, 256 fire fighters had died in the line of duty in New York City. That’s an average of 9.5 fire fighters a year, which makes the current record so remarkable—a record hopefully to be repeated.

LAFD SUV in the ocean

Los Angeles Firefighter Swept Into Ocean as Mudslides Hit CA

A Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle was pushed into the ocean as heavy rains sent debris across several roadways.

Grandville (MI) Fire Truck Hit While Responding to I-196 Rollover

Michigan State Police are reminding drivers to pull over for emergency vehicles after a fire truck was struck Wednesday night.