LODD: Two volunteer fire fighters die after an explosion while attempting to extinguish a fire in a coal storage silo – South Dakota, 2011 Volunteer fire fighter killed during wildland/field fire – Indiana, 1999 Major Incidents: In 2001, 4 loaded barges veered off course and struck the Queen Isabella Causeway in Texas causing several vehicles […]

LODD: Fire fighter-emergency medical technician suffers sudden cardiac death after multiple emergency responses – Massachusetts, 2007 Career fire fighter dies after roof collapse following roof ventilation – Iowa, 2002

LODD: Motor-vehicle incident claims life of volunteer fire fighter who was responding to alarm – Ohio, 1999

LODD: Fire chief suffers fatal heart attack while responding to a structure fire – Pennsylvania, 2007 Career helitack fire fighter dies in burnover during an initial attack at a wildland fire operation – California, 2004

I’ve taken on a new business and it has occupied a lot of my time. Something has to give and The Fire Brief is more hobby than business. So, at least for a while I will have to scale things back a bit. I’m not sure how often I can post, but I am passionate […]

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 […]