I have been sitting on this story waiting for the right time to bring it up. I thought it was kinda neat that Chad Ochocinco mentioned the Peabody LODD on Twitter. Ochocinco has over 3 million followers on twitter. It is great to see someone with his celebrity offering condolences for one of our fallen. Follow Ochocinco on Twitter @Ochocinco
Read More »Chicago Fire Department – Everyone Goes Home – Watch and Share
If you think you got some good reason for not wearing this or for not doing things the right way write it down. Because I need to read that to your widow. Cause I'm not going to know what to say. You say it for me. - Chicago Chief of Training Peter VanDorpe
Read More »Peabody, MA Firefighter James Rice Dies in The Line of Duty at Hancock Street Apartment Fire
Officials have identified James Rice as the firefighter who died at a fire today in Peabody, Mass. The fire went to 3 alarms at 5 Hancock Street in Peabody. Firefighters from Danvers, Salem and Lynnfield also responded to the fire to assist. The initial call came in around 1:30pm.
Read More »Updated: One Firefighter Dies at Three Alarm Apartment Fire in Peabody, MA. 13 Left Homeless
A fire broke out at an apartment complext in Peabody, Mass. today leaving 13 homeless. The fire went to 3 alarms and apparently sent one firefighter to the hospital. FirefighterCloseCalls.com reports other firefighters were injured as well. Peabody firefighters were on scene with firefighters from Danvers, Salem and Lynnfield.
Read More »11 Year Old Jared Flanders Gets it! Rides Bike to Worcester Firefighter’s Wake on his own
This story will make the hair stand on its end. This young man gets it. He put his suit on, tied his own tie, and then rode his bike to the funeral of Worcester Firefighter Jon Davies. He didn't even ask his parents.
Read More »Thanksgiving, Black Sunday, and Sending off a Hero
I also got to do a ton more traveling this year. Willie Wines Jr. and I are thankful for all of the doors opened to us. The people we got to meet and hang out with in NYC, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Wyoming (city), Loveland, Mason, Johns Creek, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Emmitsburg, Prince George's County, and elsewhere along the way. You guys have been great. Thank you for all you have done to make our trips worth it.
Read More »Green Lights for POV’s, VA LODD, CPR Stopped at Time Warner, Daily911Deals, and More
Beyond the Line video trailer, Westsider Front Holder on Daily911Deals.com, CPR stopped at Time Warner, Green lights for POV's, and more on FireCritic.com
Read More »Asheville, NC Firefighter Jeffrey Bowen Dies in Fire. Many others injured
One Asheville Firefighter is dead and many others injured after a fire in a medical building near Mission Hospital. The current total is that eight other firefighters were taken to the hospital for various reasons.
Read More »Video Coverage: Firefighter Corey Shaw Killed in Collapse at Multi-Alarm Fire
The Pinckneyville, Illinois Fire Chief's son, Firefighter Corey Shaw, was killed in a collapse at a multi-alarm fire Friday morning. The fire occured at an antique mall which spread to the Opera House next door. Corey, 22, was killed when operating on a ladder. The fire consumed the Pinckneyville Antique Mall and the Kunz Opera House.
Read More »FireGround Audio: Muncie, Indiana Church Fire LODD and Funeral Arrangements
At 6 minutes in, there is talk about backing out because they don't have water supply set up....and then there is radio traffic about needing EMS because they have a firefighter trapped and not out of the building yet.
Read More »