Never Forget! September 11 Compilation Video LODD: Fire fighter/operator suffers sudden cardiac death while operating a fire engine at a structure fire – Louisiana, 2009

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” – Arthur Ashe LODD: In 2002, a volunteer firefighter died when he entered a molasses vat to attempt to rescue a downed co-worker, who also died. Major […]

“If you want to get the most out of your men, give them a break! Don’t make them work completely in the dark. If you do, they won’t do a bit more than they have to. But if they comprehend, they’ll work like mad.” – Lt. General “Chesty” Puller LODD: In 2006, a New Jersey […]

“You should always be the first to try and make your idea fail; only then may it stand up to become a great idea.” – John Webb, Truck 4, Louisville (Ky.) Fire Department LODD: In 1935, two Los Angeles, CA firefighters died at the Mission Painted Fabrics Company fire Major Incidents: In 1990, three college […]

Question(s) of the week: Since it is Labor Day, have you thanked those who work with you for all of their efforts? A simple and sincere “Thank You” from the “boss” can go a long way for morale (key word: Sincere!). LODD: In 2018, a Sturgis, SD firefighter was killed when a propane tank exploded […]

“The Saga of Pappy Gunn” by George C. Kenney is the amazing story of one of the great heroes of WWII. Pappy Gunn, with his mechanical genius and story telling abilities would have been a great firefighter! LODD: Volunteer fire fighter dies during attempted rescue of utility worker from a confined space – New York, […]

My wife and I fixed this for the first time last week. Martha Stewart’s One Pan Pasta will now be one of our “go to” dinners. We added some Zucchini and yellow squash we had in the fridge and enjoyed a wonderful meal while only dirtying one pan! I’m not sure how it would scale […]

Dad Joke Friday: What do you call a bear without any teeth? A gummy bear! LODD: Five Omaha, NE firefighters died in a collapse at the Grand Central Hotel fire in 1878. Major Incidents: The Bastrop County Complex fire begins in Texas.  The fire continues for over a month, consuming over 34,000 acres, destroying over […]

“If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job.” – Tom Landry LODD: Volunteer fire fighter dies in a single-motor-vehicle crash while responding to a medical assistance call – Louisiana, 2011 New Jersey chief killed at a house fire in 2004 Major Incidents: In 1991 a fire at a chicken processing […]

“It is my earnest hope, and indeed the hope of all mankind, that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past — a world founded upon faith and understanding, a world dedicated to the dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish […]