Firefighter Andre Kelley, who suffered second and third-degree burns escaping a flashover in Feb., says his recovery has been painful and grueling, but also inspirational. (Image Lancaster Online)
Stanley Wilson, the Dallas FF who was killed in a 6-alarm blaze, was honored Monday night by friends, family and FFs who praised his character and reputation. (Image WFAA)
A black bear had to be tranquilized and removed from a two-story tree after it climbed so high up that the fire department ladder truck was needed to reach it. (Image YouTube)
It is easy to see them as small and routine, but the treats lurking in dumpster fires are not to be taken lightly. Read firefighter training experts Jason Hoevelmann and Jason Poremba as they examine how to safely and effectively attack these fires.
For safe, reliable and fool-proof bailout, only the DEUS 3100 offers firefighters completely hands-free operation, quadruple redundant brakes and speed limiting technology to guard against free fall. The 3100 uses DEUS 7.5 mm Fire Resistant Rope that you can replace in seconds. It’s small, lightweight and built firefighter tough.
"There have been times at an emergency scene where I have had to ask a civilian to move or re-locate for safety and/or privacy concerns. The vast majority of times, the civilian complies. However, there have been a few exceptions. There are folks that will test your professionalism on purpose, solely to get a reaction they can exploit."
Is it a good idea for Chicago firefighters to be forced to provide safe passage for children who have to walk to school through gang-infested neighborhoods?