National Firefighter News

• Be clear and honest: First responder tenets for serving as a trial witness April 20, 2021
  First responders must be clear about their observations and follow key documentation guidelines to be considered as a credible witness
  Bradley M. Pinsky
• Pa. firefighters rally at state Capitol for online fundraisers April 20, 2021
  Volunteer fire companies were forced to halt their online raffles after state officials said they were illegal
• Scene safety and responding to civil unrest April 20, 2021
  Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
  Rob Lawrence
• First responder cyclist group to host interactive mental health campaign April 20, 2021
  The #MovementIsMedicine campaign encourages first responders and their loved ones to stay active while learning resiliency skills
• A simple leadership challenge with a twist: Identify your heroes – now emulate them April 20, 2021
  In “Sailing True North,” Admiral James Stavridis challenges leaders to consider who they admire, then put their virtues into action
  Robert Rielage
• Ga. firefighter-EMT, 20, dies during his first shift April 20, 2021
  St. Marys Firefighter-EMT Efren Medina died suddenly after returning to the station from a medical call
• NJ cops, firefighters can retire early under 'burnout bill' signed by governor April 20, 2021
  The new law allows public safety workers who reach 20 years of service within the next two years to retire with a pension, regardless of their age
• Ore. FD says ambulance was sabotaged, engine destroyed April 20, 2021
  Authorities are investigating what Rocky Point Fire District officials say was the malicious vandalism of their only ambulance
• Mass. firefighter-EMT, 23, on ventilator with COVID-19 April 20, 2021
  A fundraiser was set up for Plainville Firefighter-EMT Brett Bertram after he was placed in a medically-induced coma
• Worcester officials promise improvements after federal report on 2018 LODD April 20, 2021
  The report on Firefighter Christopher Roy's death made more than two dozen recommendations to prevent future fatalities
• 4 investments worth every penny for firefighters April 20, 2021
  How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items
  Vincent Bettinazzi
• 6 more data points that all fire chiefs should know April 19, 2021
  Glean key decision-making insights from data based on budget, CAD, incident types, geolocation, weather and policies
  Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
• 4 data points that all fire chiefs should know April 19, 2021
  Chiefs should be knowledgeable about key community risks and operational deployment data
  Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
• A multifaceted approach to first responder health and wellness April 19, 2021
  Acknowledging the toll a career in public safety takes, what can first responders do to overcome the physical and mental health challenges that accompany the job?
  Miriam Childs
• Ill. FF injured in small explosion at fatal fire April 19, 2021
  Firefighters entered the home to search for the victim but were forced to retreat due to heavy fire
• Remembrance ceremony held on 26th anniversary of Oklahoma City bombing April 19, 2021
  The hybrid virtual and in-person ceremony honored the 168 people killed in the terrorist attack on April 19, 1995
• New Ariz. law reduces workers' comp barriers for firefighters with cancer April 19, 2021
  The bill further protects female firefighters by adding breast cancer and ovarian cancer to the list of qualifying diseases
• 2 killed in fiery Tesla crash April 19, 2021
  Firefighters stayed at the scene for about four hours keeping the vehicle's batteries cool
• Calif. tactical medics rescue man hanging head-first off cliff April 19, 2021
  The man was clinging to the side of the cliff "like a cat" as rescuers quickly formulated a plan to save him
• Wash. FF bitten by large exotic cat at house fire April 19, 2021
  The African serval weighing between 60-70 pounds escaped the blaze unharmed