The Year Ahead in Firefighter Health, Wellness, and Survival
Todd LeDuc reflects on how far the fire service has come in terms of health and wellness—and how far we still have to go.
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Cavour (SD) Fire Chief Dies After Heart Attack at Fire Scene
Fire Chief Josh Kogel, 48, suffered a heart attack while operating at a fire on Labor Day and later died at the hospital.
North Haven (CT) Firefighter Dies After Responding to Multiple Calls
Firefighter EMT Anthony DeSimone, 50, died after working more than 30 hours and responding to numerous incidents.
It’s Halftime—But There’s No Show
Ron Kanterman takes a look at firefighter fatality numbers at the midyear mark and weighs some actions the fire service ought to take.
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NJ Firefighter Dies After Responding to Two Calls
Sussex Township (NJ) Firefighter Tony Duivenvoorde passed away from a heart attack after responding to two calls.
Mayday Monday: You’ve Rescued the Firefighter…Now What?
Tony Carroll speaks with guest David Mellen about the medical aspects of response to a firefighter Mayday.
Deptford (NJ) Firefighter Dies After Suffering Heart Attack
Firefighter Jeff M. Pfeiffer, 66, a past chief of the department, fell ill after responding to a call.
NC Fire Chief Dies After Training
Oak City Fire Chief Minton “Butch” Beach, 68, fell ill after attending fire department mandated training at the station.
Heart Safe Community Awards Application is Open Now
The application period for the EMS Section’s Heart Safe Community Award is now open.
WI Fire Chief Dies Following Training
Lake Mills Fire Chief Todd J. Yandre, 61, reportedly suffered a heart attack following live evolution fire training at the fire station.
NY Assistant Chief Dies After Suffering Cardiac Arrest
Assistant Chief Steve "Bullwinkle" Haskin Harris of the Fort Johnson (NY) Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., passed away after suffering cardiac arrest.
OR Firefighter Dies After Training
Gresham Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Norbury, 50, fell ill after performing hose evolutions at the training center.