I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun. – Charles R. Swindoll

April 8 has several interesting NIOSH reports!

LODD’s:

F2008-12

Apr 08, 2008

Volunteer deputy fire chief dies when struck by motorized water monitor that “launched” off aerial ladder truck – Pennsylvania.

F2008-09

Apr 08, 2008

A career captain and a part-time fire fighter die in a residential floor collapse – Ohio.

F2006-22

Apr 08, 2006

Volunteer fire fighter dies after being struck by a shackle on a recoiling tow rope – South Dakota.

F2004-37

Apr 08, 2004

Volunteer chief dies and two fire fighters are injured by a collapsing church facade – Tennessee.

99-F32

Apr 08, 1999

Deputy chief suffers unwitnessed sudden cardiac death while fighting a wildland fire in steep terrain – Massachusetts.