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FIREFIGHTER LODD LAWSUIT

As the year of 2022 has gone on, we have seen more LODD related lawsuits from families against Fire Chiefs, fire departments and property owners. The most recent one is shared with us by Fire Chief/A... Read More
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T’was the night before Christmas and all through station

T’was the night before Christmas, and all through station All was quiet except for our snoring dalmatian. Our boots had been placed by the bunk sides with care In hopes that the shift change would f... Read More
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William P. Moon, II Firefighter - Fire Department of New York - LODD

William P. Moon, II Firefighter Fire Department of New YorkBrooklyn, NY On Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, Firefighter William P. Moon, II was preparing for a drill inside the firehouse, when he fell approxim... Read More
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Troy M. Dettinger, Chief - Union Fire and Hose Company #1 of Dover, PA - LODD

Troy M. Dettinger Chief Union Fire and Hose Company #1 of Dover, PADover, PA On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at approximately 1:23 a.m. Chief Troy M. Dettinger responded to an EMS call at a residence. A... Read More
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CHARLES D. SWANK, Firefighter-Paramedic, Washington Township Fire Department - LODD

Charles D. Swank Firefighter/Paramedic Washington Township Fire DepartmentDublin, OH On Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, while attending fire department mandated training in Pensacola, Florida, Firefighter/Pa... Read More
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The FDNY Bureau of Training has published a Book of Remembrance

The FDNY Bureau of Training has published a Book of Remembrance in honor of their/all of our fallen brothers and sisters who have the made the Supreme Sacrifice in the performance of their duties. Th... Read More
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Kurt Keilhofer, Firefighter - Mapleton Volunteer Fire Department

Kurt Keilhofer Firefighter Mapleton Volunteer Fire Department Mapleton, PA On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, Firefighter Kurt Keilhofer was at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 655 in Union Town... Read More
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FIREFIGHTERS & OUR HISTORIC DEADLY DECEMBER

Each December, there are some very significant dates for the fire service, worthy of note and well worth kitchen table discussion with Firefighters-especially with the younger ones. While we can'... Read More
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Johnny Tetrick, Firefighter - Cleveland Division of Fire

Johnny Tetrick Firefighter Cleveland Division of Fire Cleveland, OH On Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, Firefighter Johnny Tetrick responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 90 East. While cleaning ... Read More
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Everette Watson, Chief - Calvert Volunteer Fire Department

Everette Watson Chief Calvert Volunteer Fire DepartmentSheridan, AR On Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, during the fire department’s bi-monthly training drill, Chief Everette Watson left the station to go t... Read More
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