Fire Critic An Unadulterated View of the Fire Service
Cameras fitted on firefighters’ helmets have helped improve commanders’ decisions during emergencies.
Read More »Helmet Camera Study Improves Life-Saving Decisions in the Fire Service
MSA’s G1 iTIC Gives Fire Departments the Opportunity to Cost-effectively Equip Every Firefighter With Thermal Imaging Technology
We got to hang out with MSA today. Check out The Fire Critic Facebook page for more coverage. However, their iTIC continues to amaze me! You have to check out this awesome pack and technology!!!! MSA’s G1 iTIC Gives Fire ...
Read More »FDIC 2017 Schedule – Check out MSA G1 & Black Diamond X2 Boots!
Willie, Andrew, Jared, and I will be in town on Wednesday for FDIC. We will be at the MSA booth, the Black Diamond Boots Booth, and the MSA party and NFFF SDRR to name a few events! See you there!
Read More »Helmet Cam Video: Pearl Street Apartment Fire in Oakland, CA
This morning, just after 5am, Oakland Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Pearl Street. Upon arrival, crews found a working fire with people trapped. Engine 1, Engine, 15, Engine 10, Truck 4 and Battalion 2 were initially dispatched. Command requested an additional engine and truck when rescues were confirmed. E5 and Truck 1 responded as the additional units.
Read More »Video: Massive Apartment Fire in Overland Park, KS Burns 22 Homes
Yesterday, Overland Park, KS experienced an 8 alarm fire that I'm certain tasked all firefighters in the area. What began as a massive fire at an apartment complex under construction ended with expanding to 22 houses on fire.
Read More »18 Years…What Would I Go Back and Tell My Rookie Self?
Here is a quick list of things that I might tell my rookie self to do during my career if I bumped into that guy on his first day. (Some of which I did and am happy for it).
Read More »Video: A Quick and Important Message about Mentoring
A quick and important talk about mentoring from Mark VonAppen.
Read More »The Station Nightclub Fire (West Warwick, RI) – February 20, 2003
The Station nightclub fire occurred on Thursday, February 20, 2003, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evening's headlining band Great White, which ignited plastic foam used as sound insulation in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage.
Read More »Body Cam Catches Two Cops Rescuing Woman From Apartment Fire
You have to watch this video to see what these Bastrop, TX Police Officers are caught doing...
Read More »Dash Cam: PD Pushes Burning Truck from Jack in the Box Drive-Thru
At approximately 9:14pm on February 11, 2017, Officers with the Glenn Heights Police Department responded to a vehicle Jack fire located in the drive-thru lane of the Jack in the Box restaurant, located at 1703 S. Beckley Rd. Upon arrival, officers observed a Ford truck engulfed in flames dangerously close to the structure. An officer was able to successfully move the vehicle away from the structure utilizing his patrol vehicle and no injuries were reported.
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