National Firefighter News

• 4 FFs injured in crash en route to Penn. barn fire January 23, 2021
  Lancaster and Lebanon County fire departments responded to the fire; the extent of damage to the barn was not immediately clear
• Sizing-up the COVID-19 vaccine: Firefighters, researchers separate fact from fiction January 22, 2021
  Answering key questions about safety, efficacy, mutations, side effects, conspiracy theories, and what’s ahead as new vaccines roll out
  Janelle Foskett
• Video: Texas fire, EMS rescue and revive unresponsive father, daughter from house fire January 22, 2021
  Neither of the victims pulled from the house had a pulse, but medical crews were able to resuscitate both at the scene
• Mass. FFs use hovercraft to rescue dog that fell through ice January 22, 2021
  Two firefighters were able to reach the dog, retrieve him from the icy pond and return him back to his owner on the shore
• Multi-department water rescue operation after ice skater falls in Maine lake January 22, 2021
  Several departments answered the call by responding with rescue teams, equipment and other gear needed to protect both first responders on site and the rescue victim
• ND bill offers health insurance to families of FFs, cops, corrections officers killed on duty January 22, 2021
  The health coverage would apply to spouses until they receive health coverage from another source or until they turn 65, and would apply to children until they turn 26
• 11 requirements to become a firefighter January 22, 2021
  The firefighting career field is very competitive; here's a quick breakdown of what you should and should not do as you prepare to join the fire service
  Sarah Calams
• LODD: Calif. fire captain dies of COVID-19 complications January 22, 2021
  Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Capt. W. Chris Mertz, 54, had worked for the department for more than 30 years
• Ala. FF injured at vacant house fire January 22, 2021
  A member of the Mobile Fire-Rescue was injured at the scene of a vacant house fire; the cause is still being determined
• Making the grab: When ground ladders are the right call for the rescue January 22, 2021
  Video shows FDNY crews using ground ladders instead of aerial to rescue people from burning building
  Mark van der Feyst
• Photo of the Week: DC's Bravest at Inauguration January 21, 2021
• State grants NM fire department $1M for heavy duty rescue truck January 21, 2021
  Carlsbad Fire Chief Rick Lopez said the department has outgrown its older rescue truck and will benefit from access to more equipment at scenes
• Fire Chief John Tippett talks crew resource management and its impact on firefighter safety January 21, 2021
  Detailing the principles of CRM and how checklists can help incident commanders maintain fireground safety
  Side Alpha with Chief Marc Bashoor
• Fla. fire engine rolls over en route to fire January 21, 2021
  The Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District apparatus flipped over into a wooded area off the road
• New Ohio fire station prioritizes first responder health January 21, 2021
  The new Columbus Division of Fire station includes a separate changing station to protect firefighters from carcinogens and an alarm system that reduces sleep interruptions
• 5 steps to firefighter fitness in the new year January 21, 2021
  Make the commitment, evaluate your situation, set goals, create a healthy environment, and size-up the plan as you go
  Aaron Zamzow
• 3 NY FFs injured in 3-alarm blaze January 21, 2021
  Rochester Fire Lt. Ryan Fleming said the size and compartmentalized structure of the multifamily home made the blaze difficult to fight
• SC FD's future in question after withdrawal of merger offer January 21, 2021
  The Wagener Fire Department's strained relationship with town officials culminated in the suspensions of its chief and assistant chief in November
• CAL FIRE chief: 'We weren't prepared' for January fires January 21, 2021
  At least 20 wildland fires ignited across Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties this week amidst strong winds
• Infographic: 7 steps to clean firefighting turnout gear January 20, 2021
  Dirty turnout gear is dangerous - refer to this infographic to make sure yours is clean