The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

LODD’s:

Five NIOSH reports today, with no common theme. Keep your heads on a swivel and work to stay safe!

Jan 19, 2012

Fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death while performing driver/operator duties at a residential structure fire – New Jersey.

Jan 19, 2011

Volunteer fire fighter caught in a rapid fire event during unprotected search, dies after facepiece lens melts – Maryland.

Jan 19, 2003

Career fire fighter/emergency medical technician dies in ambulance crash – Texas.

an 19, 2003

Volunteer fire fighter dies following nitrous oxide cylinder explosion while fighting a commercial structure fire – Texas.

Jan 19, 1999

Fire investigator dies after being struck by a chimney that collapsed during an origin and cause fire investigation – New York.