In This Issue: Two Firefighters Injured in IN Flashover, Initial RIT Response, Chicago Firefighters Hurt…
On the podcast this evening, members of the Sons of the Flag have updates on the group’s mission of aiding military, first responder, and civilian burn survivors.
In case you missed it, listen to Anthony Kastros’s interview with City of Los Angeles (CA) Chief Deputy Al Poirier about the recent explosion and investigation.
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News
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Firefighting
Two firefighters were injured during a dynamic fire event while they were battling a restaurant fire Saturday evening in Indiana, according to news reports.
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News
Two Chicago (IL) Fire Department firefighters were hurt, though not seriously, while battling an extra-alarm fire in the Chatham neighborhood Tuesday morning.
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ATF Joins Probe of Los Angeles Blast that Injured 12 Firefighters
Heavy Rains, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes Hit Chicago Area
PG&E’s Bankruptcy Plan Wins Support from Wildfire Victims
Officials: Southwest FL Brush Fires Destroyed 12 Homes
USFA: COVID-19 Cost Recovery for Fire and EMS Departments
NFFF Honors Our Nation’s Fallen Heroes: 50 First Responders Succumb to COVID-19
Features
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Features
Are all your companies capable of serving as a rapid intervention team? David DeStefano shares an account and lessons learned from the fireground.
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Fireground Safety
Todd Burton has a safety alert on how butane honey oil/butane hash oil (BHO) can cause explosions and impact your citizens’ safety and operations.
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Photos
Fire photographer Tim Olk shared some photos of Chicago firefighters responding to an electrical vault fire.
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Podcasts
Host Anthony Kastros talks with City of Los Angeles (CA) Chief Deputy Al Poirier in the wake of a serious incident that left 12 LAFD members injured.
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Commentary
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Commentary
How will your time in the fire service be remembered? To successfully navigate your career, it is imperative to hold on to the person you were before you became a firefighter, says Mike Morse.
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