The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health just launched an interactive map for firefighter line of duty deaths. In addition to plotting the location and summary of the LODD, it gives report status and a link to the finished report. So far, plot points for 2013 and 2014 are entered. It's worth a look.
Super small. Super bright. And virtually indestructible! Now in Shamrock Green with a green LED tail light! This shamrock-green model is remarkably compact, lightweight body and the inner workings were originally designed to withstand the shock-after-shock recoil of an automatic weapon in combat conditions.
I was working the other day when the speakers kicked on and a tone alerted us to an impending crisis. However, the pleasant female voice began the announcement with, "Assist the citizen, respond non e...
"It is very difficult to attract young people to volunteer work. I'll take my not so young buddies who are committed to the safety of the community and have a whole lot of experience and we will just keep on answering the call. As for the 62 year old gentilman who passed away while in training, rest in peace brother you are surely one of us."
