Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefDecember 4, 2020November 28, 2020

December 4

NIOSH doesn’t list any LODD’s on this date but Firefighterclosecalls.com has reports of 13 firefighters dyeing in the line of duty on December 4 dating back to 1881.

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefDecember 3, 2020November 23, 2020

December 3

The Worchester Cold Storage fire that killed 6 Worchester Firefighters occurred on this date in 1999. Having been a Captain for about 10 years, I was able to more fully appreciate the spectrum of loss and tragedy. There is a wealth of information regarding this fire available. But, in trying to remain brief, I’ve included […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefDecember 2, 2020November 23, 2020

December 2

Dec 02, 2012 Volunteer fire fighter struck and killed by backing fire apparatus at rural brush and structure fire – Illinois. Dec 02, 2005 Career captain dies and the driver/operator and a fire fighter are severely injured in apparatus crash – Louisiana. Dec 02, 1998 Fire fighter has sudden cardiac death during training – Texas.

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefDecember 1, 2020November 23, 2020

December 1

Dec 01, 2006 Fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death during physical fitness training – North Carolina. Dec 01, 1997 Fire chief dies as a result of a heart attack while fighting a fire in a two-story dwelling – New York.

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefNovember 30, 2020November 22, 2020

November 30

Another day without a NIOSH LODD report! But again, there are several reported by Firefighterclosecalls.com for this date.

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefNovember 29, 2020November 28, 2020

November 29

Nov 29, 1988 – 6 Kansas City Firefighters are killed in a early morning explosion at a construction site. Nov 29, 2006 Deputy chief suffers sudden cardiac death after responding to two incidents- North Carolina. Nov 29, 2003 Basement fire claims the life of volunteer fire fighter – Massachusetts.

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefNovember 28, 2020November 22, 2020

November 28

Nov 28, 2005 Career fire fighter dies after engine he was driving collides with a tractor trailer – Alabama.

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefNovember 27, 2020November 22, 2020

November 27

NIOSH doesn’t show any LODD’s on its list of reports for November 27, but Firefighterclosecalls.com has reports of 10 dating back to 1860!

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefNovember 26, 2020November 22, 2020

November 26

Let’s be Thankful! I am thankful for my wonderful wife, Loni! She is Love, Compassion, Caring, Kindness, Fun, Tenderness, Intelligence, Passion and Faith all rolled up in a beautiful woman! I am thankful for my wonderful, loving family! I am tankful for the experiences of a career spent helping others! I am thankful for all […]

Written by Southwest Virginia Training and The Fire BriefNovember 25, 2020November 13, 2020

November 25

Nov 25, 2002 Structural collapse at an auto parts store fire claims the lives of one career lieutenant and two volunteer fire fighters – Oregon. Nov 25, 2000 Residential house fire claims the life of one career fire fighter – Florida.