Below are just some of the videos that were recommended by the FB Brothers. I will add that this article was a quick idea I had after all of the great examples shared...and then I sat down and watched all of the videos, one by one. I was holding it together until the Pipes started playing on the Kyle Wilson Tribute video...then I lost it.
Read More »Must See Video: Firefighter Hit by Falling Wall During Defensive Operations at a House Fire
There is no need to be this close to an unsupported wall when all you are doing is saving the foundation. Next time, move the picnic table around, grab a ham sandwich and hit the fire from a safe distance!
Read More »LODD – Firefighter Jarrett Eleam of the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company Dies After Training
Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter Jarrett Eleam passed away Wednesday. He fell ill during training with his fire company on Monday night. Eleam, who graduated from Erie County’s Firefighter I Boot Camp class this past summer, died at Mercy hospital in Buffalo. His arrangements are being planned.
Read More »Trust Me…this will never happen to you!
Attention all firefighters: the story below details a battle that will never happen to you. It might happen to someone you know, but I assure you it will not happen to you. The story is written by Chief Mario Trevino and is worth your time to read. This is probably one of the top ten articles written this year!
Read More »Firefighter Life Safety Message from Billy Goldfeder
I have to admit…I am a huge fan of BillyG. I have not heard him speak in person, but I have spoken through email with him. He is very approachable. BillyG serves a great role in our Fire Service today. ...
Read More »42 Children Die in Mexican Day Care Fire – Where are the Safety Regulations?
42 children have died in a day care fire in Mexico and many others are hospitalized. Many are pointing to safety rules as being the reasons for the possibility for such tragedies as this to occur. Mexico is not a ...
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