The Texas LODD Task Force is announcing the details on the combined memorial service for the families of first responders that were killed in the tragic events that occurred in the city of West, Texas.
Read More »Continuing Coverage: The Identities of Victims in West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
The victims identities in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion are still being processed. I have still not seen any "official" word on exactly who died and what their role was at the scene. Below you will find that there are currently believed to be 9 firefighters dead after the tragedy.
Read More »12 Bodies Recovered in West, Texas Explosion. 11 Fire & EMS Personnel Believed Among the Missing & Dead. Search and Rescue Still Underway
Below you will find the names and photos of the reported dead or missing fire & EMS responders in West, Texas. The sources for the information are marked if you would like more information. Some have been confirmed as dead, others are reported as missing after responding to the explosion.
Read More »West, Texas Coverage: Fertilizer Plant Explosion. Off-Duty Dallas Captain Kenny Harris Among the Dead. 200+ Injured
Audio & Video: West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Fire and Explosion. 2 Confirmed Dead, Hundreds Injured. Reports also of 60+ Dead including Firefighters, EMS, and PD
Read More »The Fleitz’s Take Manhattan. Our Spring Break Family Vacation to New York City and Connecticut
For spring break this year, Becky and I decided to take the kids North. My sister lives in Niantic, CT and we hadn't seen my niece Isla (Eye-La) since her birth just a few short months ago. We love Connecticut and have visited a couple of times. We decided to throw in a visit to New York City as well.
Read More »Submitting Content to FireCritic.com – How to Get Your Content on One of the World’s Top Fire Service Blogs
FireCritic.com is one of the World's most popular fire service blogs. However, I don't have a staff to find ALL of the news, information, photos, videos, training, and everything else on a daily basis. No, this blog is run by one person and I make it work.
Read More »Spring Break Family Vacation in NYC and Connecticut
Many of you know that I am on vacation with the family in New York City. My children are on spring break and we headed out, Griswold style, to Connecticut and New York City. My sister lives in NYC and we got to see my niece for the first time. Now we are in NYC and my kids are enjoying the sights and sounds for the first time.
Read More »Helmet Camera Video Compilation from Albuquerque Fire Department
A snapshot of the situations Albuquerque Firefighters and Paramedics are tasked to deal with on a daily basis.
Read More »Best of the Rest – Never Ask The Dead, Accomack Arson Spree, Paramedic David Lee Roth, Eagle Scout Project, and much more!
Best of the Rest - Never Ask The Dead, Accomack Arson Spree, Paramedic David Lee Roth, Eagle Scout Project, and much more!
Read More »Firefighter Makes Compilation Helmet Camera Video of What He Sees on a Daily Basis
Fire Critic says...decent compilation of firefighting video. I am curious of the span of time to get all of the video. I wonder if the firefighter seen learning a very valuable lesson at 1:24 mark suffered any burns?
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