The Texas LODD Task Force is announcing the details on the combined memorial service for the families of first responders that were killed in the tragic events that occurred in the city of West, Texas.
Read More »Continuing Coverage: The Identities of Victims in West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
The victims identities in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion are still being processed. I have still not seen any "official" word on exactly who died and what their role was at the scene. Below you will find that there are currently believed to be 9 firefighters dead after the tragedy.
Read More »12 Bodies Recovered in West, Texas Explosion. 11 Fire & EMS Personnel Believed Among the Missing & Dead. Search and Rescue Still Underway
Below you will find the names and photos of the reported dead or missing fire & EMS responders in West, Texas. The sources for the information are marked if you would like more information. Some have been confirmed as dead, others are reported as missing after responding to the explosion.
Read More »West, Texas Coverage: Fertilizer Plant Explosion. Off-Duty Dallas Captain Kenny Harris Among the Dead. 200+ Injured
Audio & Video: West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Fire and Explosion. 2 Confirmed Dead, Hundreds Injured. Reports also of 60+ Dead including Firefighters, EMS, and PD
Read More »Video: Texas Firefighters Have Their Hands Full at this House Fire
At 8 a.m. this morning Caney Creek Fire Department (TX) responded to a reported house fire on Metts Road just off FM 1485. When they arrived the fireplace and chimney on the side of the two-story home was on fire and falling away from the house.
Read More »Helmet Camera Video: House Burns in Cisco, Texas
“I believe the police are working on that right now. There was a rumor that some kids were seen in the house, there was an explosion, but none of that's been confirmed yet,” said Cisco Fire Chief Walter Fairbanks.
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 »Video: 4 Alarm Apartment Fire in Irving, Texas
On December 3, 2012, Irving Fire Department with assistance from surrounding fire departments battled this apartment fire in the 1000 block of San Jacinto. The fire quickly escalated to 4 alarms.
Read More »Helmet Camera Video: Detached Garage in Blue Mound, TX
Blue Mound (TX) FD. Working structure fire, detached garage. Edited out the masking and gloving up portion, that's why theres a brief skip before making the attack. Thank you to our mutual aid departments for your assistance as always.
Read More »Corpus Christi Firefighters Need Help – Video
You aren't alone...your department more than likely is not 100%. 50% might even be a dream these days for some of you guys. Check out this video showcasing some of the shortcomings of Fire/EMS service in Corpus Christi, Texas. Look at the numbers and relate them to your service levels.
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