When we work together and stay focused on getting things done, we can find common ground and make a real difference in people’s lives. – Conor Lamb LODD’s: F2014-02 Jan 26, 2014 Two career fire fighters die in a rapid fire progression while searching for tenants – Ohio. F2011-08 Jan 26, 2011 Fire fighter trainee […]

I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together. – Queen Elizabeth II LODD’s: F2009-06 Jan 25, […]

Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that’s real power. – Clint Eastwood LODD’s: No published NIOSH reports for today but Firefighterclosecalls.com has multiple on it’s history page.

We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. – Jesse Owens LODD’s: F2005-04 Jan 23, 2005 Career fire fighter dies while exiting residential basement fire – New York. F2005-03 Jan 23, 2005 Career lieutenant and career fire fighter die […]

If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards. – Bear Bryant LODD’s: F2015-02 Jan 22, 2015 Fire fighter suffers heart attack during training and later dies – Kansas. F2013-02 Jan 22, 2013 Volunteer captain […]

Six NIOSH reports today! Take care of yourselves and be careful! LODD’s: F2005-16 Jan 21, 2004 Captain suffers an acute aortic dissection after responding to two alarms and subsequently dies due to hemopericardium – Pennsylvania. F2004-08 Jan 21, 2004 Fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death after emergency recall – Massachusetts. F2003-24 Jan 21, 2003 Fire […]

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. – Vince Lombardi LODD’s: Jan 20, 2014 Fire engineer suffers sudden cardiac death at shift change – California. Jan 20, 2007 After working three consecutive 24-hour shifts and fighting an extensive structure fire, a 47-year old career LT suffers sudden cardiac death […]

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 […]

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. – Desmond Tutu LODD’s: Jan 18, 2012 Fire apparatus operator suffers sudden cardiac death during physical fitness training – Hawaii. Jan 18, 2001 Fire fighter dies in sleep during his work shift – Michigan.

LODD’s: One of today’s NIOSH reports involves a tanker (tender to some) rollover. I recall this almost happening to me in the late 1980’s. After being transferred to another station across the county, I was checking out the Tanker and took it for a short test drive. Not being familiar with the apparatus or the […]