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IMPORTANT: SCBA SAFETY BULLETIN

The IAFF was recently contacted by members of an IAFF Local affiliate experiencing issues with SCBAs entering low-air alerts despite having adequate air remaining in the cylinder. A scientific analy... Read More
metallic substance low-air alerts SCBA potentially carcinogenic

Bobby Sherman, Teen Pop Idol turned EMT/Reserve Deputy

Bobby Sherman - a teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He had a series of successful singles, notably the million-seller "Little Woman" (1969). Sherman released 107 songs, 23 singl... Read More
2 Bobby Sherman Teen Idol Songwriter EMT Deputy Sheriff

FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN WATER/FLOODING RESCUE-Germany

Several districts in the southern German region of Bavaria have declared emergencies because of high water levels after downpours led to the death of a Firefighter. The National Weather Service is wa... Read More
Bavaria firefighter LODD inflatable rescue boat overturned

Taiwan: 2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN MULTI FAMILY DWELLING FIRE

We regret to pass on that a Taiwan (Hsinchu City) apartment complex fire has killed 2 Firefighters in the Line of Duty. The Hsinchu City Fire Bureau received report of the fire at 10:55 p.m. Sunday. ... Read More
Hsinchu City Fire Bureau Line of Duty Death Lee Yung-chen and Chou Li-hsin

Off-Duty St. Pete Beach District Fire Chief Arrested for Aggravated Assault

Aggravated Assault Arrest Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Thomas McClave (Suspect – Arrested) Age: 55 Employer: St. Pete Beach Fire Department Charges: Aggravated Assault ... Read More
Thomas McClave St. Pete Beach Fire Department Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle

Remembering Colerain's Two Fallen Firefighters: Single Family Dwelling

It was on April 4, 2008 when Firefighters from Colerain Township (Hamilton Co, OH) responded to the type of fire dispatch that we all have turned out on many, many times. However, in this case, what ... Read More
1 Colerain Fire Captain Robin Zang Broxterman Firefighter Brian Schira Colerain Township Fire & EMS

Update: L.A. Explosion & Video

As of this morning two injured Firefighters remain in the hospital. Below is a video of the explosion and an update with details from LAFD: https://youtu.be/nJbvLhe_gfI?si=7RpvN20z5BDLLfnx https://ww... Read More
1 Injured Firefighters Los Angeles Fire Department Vehicle Fire Explosion

NJ FIREFIGHTER LODD FUNERAL: FF MARQUES HUDSON

A funeral service celebrating the life of Plainfield Firefighter Marques "Huddy" Hudson (who died in the Line of Duty at the Emerson Avenue house fire last week) has been scheduled to be he... Read More
LODD Celebration of Life Firefighter Lineup Plainfield High School

Firefighter Marques Hudson - Plainfield Fire Department - LODD

Firefighter Marques Hudson Plainfield Fire Department Plainfield, New Jersey On Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, Firefighter Marques Hudson responded to a residential fire. While fighting the fire, he became ... Read More
residential fire non-life-threatening injuries rescued succumbed to injuries

Firefighter Cancer Month Starts Now

In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to d... Read More
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Reduce Cancer Mitigation