The Best of the "Harlem Shake" EMS & Ambulance Edition Videos (8 Videos)
Read More »The Best of the “Harlem Shake” Firefighter Edition Videos As Performed Around the World (17 Videos)
Here are most of the firefighter versions of the "Harlem Shake" as seen on Youtube. I posted one that is hilarious a week or so ago and since then firefighters have been busy making their own. The original one I posted now has over 5 million hits. I am not sure any top the original chickenman and spiderman.
Read More »Felons As Firefighters? New York State Law Aims to Stop Employment Discrimination Against Ex-Cons. FDNY Considers Hiring Felons
You should read the story. FDNY hasn't willingly opened its doors to felons. As a matter of fact, the city's notice to applicants still states that convicted felons "are not eligible for appointment to this position."
Read More »Double LODD in Bryan, Texas – Lt. Eric Wallace Killed in Collapse. Lt. Gregory Pickard Died in the Burn Unit.
Lt. Eric Wallace died late last night at a fire in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan, Texas. The hall is located at the 1500 block of Groesbeck Dr. Firefighters were called out around 11:20 p.m. Friday.
Read More »Best of the Rest – Nuts, Bees, Brotherhood, Hazing, Detroit, NFE, NFFF, and More via The Fire Critic!
Best of the Rest - Nuts, Bees, Brotherhood, Hazing, Detroit, NFE, NFFF, and More via The Fire Critic!
Read More »Close Call Video: Russian Firefighter Nearly Knocked off Ladder By Falling Snow Drift During 5th Floor Rescue. Watch How it Happens!
A Siberian firefighter, in the city of Magadan, trying to reach people trapped in a building is sent tumbling down the ladder after being hit by a chunk of snow falling from the roof while smoke is coming out of the windows. Thankfully, the firefighters were able to save a child, carrying the kid down the ladder.
Read More »FireCritic.com Contributing Site “Youtube” Makes it Big on Huff Post AND STATter911.com with Helmet Camera Footage from Highland Park, MI
One of our biggest contributors to The Fire Critic, Youtube, made it big on the Huffington Post AND STATter911.com. I can't believe how we have been able to propel Youtube to its current status...and we certainly appreciate everything that Youtube has sent us in the past. Next thing you know I will be inventing a hose stretcher!
Read More »Funeral Arrangements for West Webster Firefighters Chiapperini & Kaczówka
All of the information below is available at WestWebsterFD.org. Please rely on their site over FireCritic.com for the most up-to-date information. Feel free to let me know if you have questions, but there are emails below for contacts in West Webster.
Read More »Complete Coverage: Firefighters Chiapperini and Kaczówka LODD’s in West Webster, NY
Firefighters Michael Chiapperini and Tomasz Kaczówka were killed while arriving at a house fire in West Webster, NY yesterday. Firefighters Theodore Scardino and Joseph Hofstetter were also shot in the incident.
Read More »Best of the Rest – Blog of the Year Voting, Firefighter Nation, Mahlon Mitchell, LODD, SAFER, and More!
Firefighter runs for Lt. Governor of Wisconsin, Find out what department Dave Statter used to run with, Tweet of the Week, LODD in VA, LODD in Arkansas, and much more!
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