Fairfax County fire engine 411 and truck 411 were responding to an emergency call near Beacon Hill Road and Anthony Street at approximately 4:30 a.m. when truck 411 was involved in an accident, according to Fairfax County Fire Department Public Information Officer Capt. Bill Moreland.
Read More »Close Call Video: Japanese Fire Truck Crashes in Tunnel On The Way To a Call in Fukuoka, Japan. 3 Firefighters Injured
Video captures out-of-control fire truck. Shocking footage has emerged of a Japanese fire truck hurtling through a tunnel before crashing onto its side.
Read More »Forest, VA Engine Overturns While Responding to House Fire in Bedford County
The Forest Volunteer Fire Company #5 in Bedford County, VA had an engine (Pumper 5) overturn on the way to a fire this morning. Six firefighters were on the engine at the time. Three or Four of them were transported for injuries. Two of them remain in the hospital.
Read More »Best of the Rest – ELAFF, Quick Drills, LODD’s, Brotherhood Cuts, and an Appeal for EMS LODD Benefits
Already this year, I have family or fire service trips scheduled for Nashville, Gatlinburg, Columbus x2, South Dakota, Aruba, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Chicago, DC, Denver, and New Jersey. Let me know if you want to meet up and I will tell you when I will be in town!
Read More »Teen Charged in Fake 911 Call that led to Fire Truck Crash. His Fault or not?
A teenager in Connecticut was charged with making a false 911 call. The problem isn't just the prank call. The problem is that a fire truck crashed on the way to the call. What do you think? I agree that it is wrong to make fake 911 calls, but do you think it is his fault for the fire truck crashing? Should the punishment be more severe?
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