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North Carolina Bravest Killed In Wreck

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A black bow donning the front of a fire engine, a white one on the door and flags flying at half staff signified a day of sadness Wednesday at the Vann's Crossroads Fire Dept. Chief Jamey Jones greeted countless mourners and phone callers who paid their respects to a fallen comrade.

Junior volunteer fireman Phillip Stephen Hulen lived his 19 years to the fullest, according to friends. An outstanding young citizen, his life was tragically cut short when he was killed in a single-vehicle accident just north of Newton Grove.



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Kenneth Eugene Sterling of 605 Ethel Road, died Saturday, April 10, 2004. He was the son of David Eugene and Brazella Snoddy Sterling.

He was a 1978 graduate of Greer High School, member of the 1978 State Championship of Greer High School and graduated from Denmark College. Mr. Sterling was an EMS Firefighter for the Westview-Fairforest Fire Department, Greenville City Fire Department, BMW Fire Department and the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport. He received a Distinguished Service Medal of Honor Award in April 2002.

[catman]

Alaska Fire Chief Suffers Heart Attack

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Mike Fenster, acting Chief of Capital City Fire/Rescue, Juneau, Alaska, suffered a heart attack on Thursday, April 15.

According to Fire Marshall Richard Etheridge, Chief Fenster, 57 had spent his Thursday shift working on contract negotiations. "He left the firehouse at approximately 5 p.m. He was home alone when he called 911 around 7 p.m., fearing that he would be unable to drive to the hospital." Chief Fenster suffered a heart attack at approximately 7:30 p.m. while riding in the back of the ambulance.



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Friday, April 23, 2004
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South Carolina Lt. Collapses At Scene

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A Chesterfield Fire Department firefighter in South Carolina collapsed at a fire scene and died of the heart attack later at the Chesterfield General Hospital Thursday, April 22.

Lt. Bruce Rogers, 56, was moving toward the pumper at the scene of a multi-alarm fire that destroyed the town community center, when he collapsed. Paramedics on the scene worked on Rogers and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounce dead, according to Chaplain and Firefighter Phillip Caulder.



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Illinois District Chief Suffers Heart Attack; Dies At Home

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Rockford's bravest lost one of their own Monday when District Chief Kevin McIntyre died of an apparent heart attack at his home. Police were called to McIntyre's home on Sage Drive around 5:30 p.m. and discovered his body. The Winnebago County coroner's office was called out, and the 45-year-old firefighter was pronounced dead at 5:43 p.m.



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Illinois Firefighter Killed in Firetruck Collision

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Two fire trucks collided Tuesday at a suburban intersection west of Chicago, killing one firefighter and injuring two others.

One of the injured was hospitalized in serious condition. There was no immediate word on the other's condition.

[catman]

Firefighters Lay Wreath At Site Of Fire Truck Crash
Collision Kills One, Injures Two




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The front of one of the units was destroyed in the impact.






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An overhead shot of the accident scene and overturned pumper.






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Firefighters gather late Tuesday night at the scene of the tragic accident.






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The second pumper involved in Tuesday's accident.






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MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Firefighters gathered overnight to lay a wreath at the site where two fire trucks struck each other, killing a 34-year-old firefighter, as they headed to a garage fire in Franklin Park.

? Images: Firefighters Gather; Accident Scene
? Video: Firefighter Killed

Two other firefighters were injured, one of them critically, when the trucks collided Tuesday evening. A witness said the crash sounded like a bomb went off.

The firefighter died at Loyola University Medical Center in the Chicago suburb of Maywood, said hospital spokeswoman Sandra Martinez.

The collision happened about 6 p.m. at an intersection on the border of the suburbs of Northlake and Melrose Park. Trucks from Northlake and the suburb of Stone Park were involved, according to witnesses.

Cecil Graham, 39, a mechanic with Pollard Motor Co. in Melrose Park, said he was walking outside when he saw one firetruck heading through the intersection of Mannheim Road and Armitage Avenue. The other firetruck was traveling along Mannheim.

"As soon as (the truck) crossed the first lane of traffic, that's when I heard the bomb -- the big explosion," he said.

Graham said one firetruck landed on its side after the collision.

"I could see underneath the truck, the whole thing," he said.

Investigators believe the Northlake was turning north on Mannheim from the eastbound lanes of Armitage when it struck the Stone Park's only firetruck, which was traveling north on Mannheim.

"Clearly, this is a tragic event for both communities," said Stone Park Village Attorney Dean Krone. "I'm sure that all members of the departments and of other departments feel very deeply about this situation."

Firefighters involved in the accident had to extricate at least one firefighter from the truck and had to extinguish flames coming from it.

Ellen Maslo, a receptionist at Pollard, said the trucks were "pretty mangled" when she stepped outside.

"I thought if anybody came out of there, it would be a miracle," she said.

NBC5's Rob Elgas reported that investigators said both the Northlake truck and the Stone Park truck were responding to the same call -- a garage fire in nearby Lyons Township.

"I don't know whether there was communication between the two departments tonight," Krone said.

The 34-year-old Stone Park firefighter who died in the accident was also a Chicago firefighter assigned to Engine No. 57 at Division and Western, where he was an EMT, NBC5's Amy Jacobson reported.

The driver of the Stone Park fire truck was in critical condition at Loyola Tuesday night and was undergoing surgery for two broken femurs, a collapsed lung and head injuries.

"Considering that we work with these people all the time, it kind of hits home," said 32-year fire veteran Capt. Carl Lite. "There's small fender benders with ambulances and passenger cars, but with two firetrucks like this, no."

A 27-year-old Stone Park firefighter was at Elmhurst Hospital in serious condition Tuesday night, but his injuries were not life-threatening.

Two other firefighters were treated for minor injuries and released Tuesday night.

[catman]

sorry, was trying to post the pics fromthe crash.

Trav

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RAPIDS CITY -- Friends and family mourn the death of a local soldier who died in the war with Iraq.

Sgt. Landis Garrison 23, of Rapids City, died yesterday in combat. He served with the 333rd Military Police unit out of Freeport.

The Illinois Army National Guard tonight isn't saying how Sgt. Garrison was killed. His family in Rapids City got the news of his death late Thursday night with a knock at their door. Then the fire department was paged.

Inside, a lot of hugs and tears. Outside, flags fly at half staff outside the Port Byron Fire Station in tribute to Sgt. Landis Garrison.

?He just, he had a heart of gold,? said firefighter Tony DeCap.

For his friends and fellow firefighters on the small department, the fact he won't be coming back, still sinking in.

?Great guy, he'd do anything for you, had a big heart,? he added, nodding.

Garrison was only 23, but started on the fire department here when he was just 17.

In Iraq, as a military police officer now for a year, Garrison?s friends at the fire station kept in touch, publicly showing their support and pride for their soldier.

?He wanted to serve his country like everything else he did, he did it 110 percent.?

Garrison was supposed to be home now. His unit actually he got to the airport and was sent back north.?

His friends here just got an email from Landis on Sunday, who told them he was headed back into Iraq Monday, thanking them for their support and assuring them a welcome home party was in the works.

?Greatest, fun-loving guy I ever had to meet,? said firefighter Steve Sallows. ?I'll never forget him.?

Garrison was also a part-time police officer for Hampton.

Funeral arrangements are still pending, but we're told it may be held in Riverdale High School to accommodate all the people.

[Keith_Hixson]

We had a large fire in a downtown building. I took my crew in to lay down water at the base of the fire. We had gone about ten feet into the building when the roof collapsed. Those big timbers just missed me by six inches or less. We backed out of there post haste. I told the chief "no one is going in there until the fire and building has been stabilized.

Your stories bring back memories.

Keith

[catman]

Thanks Keith, not trying to bring back bad memories, just trying to let people know what we do everyday. To me, it seems as though people do not realize what firefighters and first responders do everyday. The dangers they face and people they help. Our profession is almost as thankless as that of the soldier but no less dangerous.

I copy these stories from another web site I belong to, firehouse.com, check it out sometime, lots of good stuff there!

Trav

[catman]

A veteran Brookline, Mass., firefighter has died as a result of injuries received in the line of duty.

NewsCenter 5's Gail Huff reported that Irwin "Buzz" Gross, 58, of Natick, Mass., died at Beth Israel Hospital Monday night.

[firemedic]

Tahnks for the report about the two engines. It's such a great reminder that when we are responding with lights and sirens, it is so important to stay safe. It's a lose/lose situation if you get injured or killed while rushing to save someonel else. Remember this sad episode when you are respnding catman, as I will. Blessings,

[catman]

Will do FM, be safe out there brother!

Trav

[catman]

Joseph E. Bowles, 58, a firefighter from the Cumberland Road Station 5 and Westarea Station 10 in Fayetteville, North Carolina died while working at the station on May, 11, 2004.

According to USFA, Firefighter Bowles was on shift performing routine station and apparatus maintenance when he collapsed from an apparent heart attack. He had not responded to any calls within 24 hours of his death. After being transported to a nearby hospital, he was pronounced dead.

[catman]

Teen S.C. Firefighter Killed in Crash

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A high school senior and volunteer firefighter died in an early morning crash in Anderson County Friday morning.

Anderson County Deputy Coroner Charlie Bozeman said Michael Martin was responding to an emergency call with the Ebenezer Fire Department just after 6 a.m. when his pickup ran off Wright School Road and struck a tree.

[catman]

Sharon Springs, New York State Firefighter Collapses While Battling House Fire

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A firefighter died after apparently collapsing while battling a house fire that was ignited by lightning, authorities said.

Jeffrey W. Howell, 42, a member of the Sharon Springs Fire Department, was one of the first firefighters at the scene of a farmhouse that caught fire just after 5 p.m. Thursday. He was working outside the house and suffered heat exhaustion when he collapsed, authorities said.

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Alabama Fire Chief Dies At EMS Seminar

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An Alabama fire department is mourning the death of their 27-year-old fire chief, who passed away while representing the department at an EMS convention Thursday morning.

"It was an overwhelming thing for us," said Assistant Chief Richard Oliver of the Green Pond Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service.

Chief Harry Edward Suggs joined the department four years ago and became chief a year later. He formerly worked as a career firefighter at the Adamsville Fire Department.

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Connie C. Bornman, 56, a firefighter and EMT for Middle River Volunteer Rescue Company died while assisting a patient on Monday at approximately 3 p.m.

Bornman was a volunteer for the Middle River Volunteer Rescue Company for the past four years according to Division Chief Harold C. Cohen.

According to Cohen, she was on a call assisting a patient that was suffering from chest pains, when she went out to get a little fresh air. She sat in the front of the truck with the air conditioning on thinking it was the heat that was causing her trouble.

[catman]

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Tuesday, June 22, 2004
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Georgia Firefighter Found Unconscious At Station

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William Lacy, a firefighter with the Augusta Fire Department, was discovered unconscious at the fire station Thursday, June 17.

According to Chief Al Gillespie, Firefighter Lacy, 47, was discovered by his fellow firefighters in the dormitory area at approximately 8:00 a.m. He was unresponsive and crew members were unable to revive him. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:30 p.m.

[catman]

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Friday, June 18, 2004
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Utah Firefighter Plane Crashes; Pilot Dies Battling Wildfire

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The pilot of a single-engine air tanker died Thursday night while assisting in efforts to extinguish the Dammeron Fire.

Officials would not release the name or any specifics on the man flying the plane Thursday night, pending notification of next of kin.

The pilot apparently worked on the fire in a yellow agriculture plane and had just dumped a load of retardant when his plane either stalled or pitched at about 6:30 p.m., said Dammeron Valley resident Andrew Tomer, who watched the accident happen.

[catman]

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Monday, June 21, 2004
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15-Year-Old Louisiana Volunteer Riding With Firefighter Killed in Accident

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A Lafayette television station is reporting that a 15-year-old volunteer firefighter died while responding to a call when the vehicle he was in slammed into another vehicle.

KLFY says the unidentified teenager died yesterday (Saturday) on state Highway 343 near Duson.

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Veteran Kansas Paramedic Dies At Station; Suffers Heart Attack While On Duty

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A 25-year member of the Johnson County ambulance service suffered a heart attack Friday while on duty and later died after resuscitation efforts failed.

Lt. Edward Ned Neustrom, a paramedic and department mentor, was found by firefighters about 10:45 a.m. at the station where he was assigned, 13801 Switzer Road, Overland Park. He was 49. Co-workers tried to resuscitate him and transported him to Overland Park Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

[catman]

Firehouse.com Line of Duty Death Notification
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
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Arizona Firefighter Collapses While Assisting With Forest Treatment Program

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Gary Archibeque, 39, a firefighter with Show Low Fire Department, was assisting on their Forest Treatment Program when he collapsed on Saturday, June 19, according to Jack Babb, Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshall.

He had worked with the Show Low Fire Department for two and a half years. Show Low is a combination of career and reserve members. Archibeque was a reserve member. He was also a full-time transportation manager at Foxworth-Galbraitch.

[catman]

Texas Chief Dies After Incident

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The Chief of the Bluegrove Volunteer Fire Department in Clay County, Texas, died of an apparent heart attack after responding to a hay and vehicle fire July 9.

G. Don Fox, 60, became ill at the scene and was found later in his home according to Don Davis with the Davis Funeral Home. He passed away at the Henrietta Hospital.

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S.C. Copter Took Call After 3 Units Declined

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A fourth call went to Spartanburg, where Regional One pilot Bob Giard checked the radar, decided the weather looked clear and took off with two crew members.

The crew never reported problems with the weather en route to the site. But minutes after picking up the patient, their helicopter crashed in woods near the Palmetto Trail, about 1,000 yards from an I-26 rest area, authorities said.

[catman]

L.A. County Fire Capt. Killed In Crash

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The Los Angeles County Fire Department lost a captain in the line of duty Tuesday when Fire Captain Daniel Elkins was involved in a single-vehicle accident.

Elkins, 47, was leaving the Pine Incident brushfire in the Lake Hughes area when he was involved in the accident, according to a fire department media advisory. He was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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North Carolina Firefighter Succumbs To Heart Attack After Responding To Vehicle Crash

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Firefighter Harold Dean Chappell, died the next morning of an apparent heart attack after completing a call of a motor vehicle crash on July 11, 2004 at 6:12 p.m, according to USFA-FEMA.

Chappell was a volunteer with Arlington Fire and Rescue, Inc. in Jonesville, North Carolina

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Wednesday, August 4, 2004
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New Jersey Fire Police Captain Dies Of Heart Attack

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The Haddon Heights, New Jersey Fire Department announced the passing of Fire Police Captain Thomas Conway, August 2.

Captain Conway was working a July 29 incident of an activated carbon monoxide house alarm when he began suffering chest pains. He was later transported to Our Lady of Lords Hospital in Camden and then to Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia and there passed away of an apparent heart attack.

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Thursday, August 5, 2004
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Ex-Hebron, North Dakota Fire Chief Suffers Heart Attack At The Scene

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Former Hebron fire chief George Raber is being remembered as a man who could not get firefighting out of his blood.

The 64-year-old Raber was the oldest man in the community fire department. He died over the weekend of an apparent heart attack suffered as he stepped from the fire engine to fight another blaze.

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Monday, August 2, 2004
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Carthage, Tennessee Fire Chief Dies From Injuries Received While Battling Church Fire

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Carthage Fire Chief Ed Stallings, 71, died over the weekend at a Nashville Rehabilitation Center.

Officials said he never fully recovered after the roof of a burning church collapsed on top of him.

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Friday, August 20, 2004
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Two Philadelphia Firefighters Die Battling House Blaze

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Two firefighters died while battling a blaze in a row home in northeast Philadelphia on Friday night, authorities said.

Authorities said the firefighters were in the basement of the home in the Port Richmond section of the city when they ran into trouble and called for help on their radios, Deputy Fire Commissioner John McGrath said.

"At some point in the fire they had indicated through their emergency buttons that are on their radios that they were in distress," McGrath said. "A rapid intervention team went in to get them out ... they were transported to the hospital and they were later pronounced (dead) by the doctors."

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Thursday, August 5, 2004
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Long-Time New Mexico Firefighter Dies After MVA Response

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A long-time New Mexico fire service veteran died in the line of duty Wednesday, May 4 after responding to a motor vehicle accident and collapsing at home from a cause to be determined.

Firefighter Mike McAdams was in his late 70s and had been with the Sapello-Rociada Volunteer Fire Company for many, many years, said Chief Bill Gamel. He was a former chief of the department and his daughter formerly served as the department's EMS director.

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Thursday, August 11, 2004
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Kentucky Fire Truck Accident Leaves One Firefighter Dead, One Injured

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An accident involving two volunteer firefighters, Barbara Bordenkircher and William Stanton from the Wickliffe Rural Fire Department in Kentucky, left Bordenkircher dead and Stanton in the hospital with serious injuries. The accident occurred approximately at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Michael Bryant, Wickliffe Rural's Fire Chief. 'I came to the scene afterwards. No other vehicles were involved,' said Bryant.

The two firefighters were responding to a grass fire caused by a man pulling a pontoon boat. The tire came off the trailer as it was going down the road, said Bryant. It threw sparks and ignited a fire.

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Monday, August 16, 2004
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California Firefighter Killed After Responding To Fire

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Authorities investigated the death of a rookie firefighter who was run over by a fire engine after crews put out a house fire in Encino, a city fire official said.

Jaime L. Foster, 25, of Palmdale, was pronounced dead at Tarzana Regional Medical Center yesterday afternoon, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Foster, who was assigned to Station 73 in Reseda, was the first female city firefighter ever to die in the line of duty, according to the Daily News.

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Friday, August 20, 2004
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Marine Firefighter Collapses at South Carolina Base

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USMC Corporal Robert (Bobby) M. Weber, Jr., 23, collapsed for an unknown reason while riding the rescue man position on the Crash Truck, August 16, at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SC.

A member of Marine Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Webers was with this crew sitting at the ready response position (Hot Spot) on the airfield when he collapsed for an unknown reason. MCAS Aircraft Rescue Dispatch contacted the MCAS Structural Fire Division for medical assistance. MCAS Structural Firefighters and MCAS Aircraft Rescue Firefighters both performed CPR and medical treatment on scene and MCAS Fire Department used the AED to try and revive the downed Marine Firefighter. Beaufort County EMS arrived on scene and transported the patient to Beaufort Memorial Hospital where the emergency room doctors pronounced him dead at the hospital.

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Friday, August 23, 2004
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Medical Helicopter Crashes In Nevada, Killing All 5 Aboard

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A medical helicopter airlifting a baby to a Reno hospital crashed in a remote area of northern Nevada, killing all five people aboard, authorities said.

The Access Air helicopter crashed either late Saturday or early Sunday into the upper part of 9,775-feet Mt. Tobin, about 200 miles northeast of Reno, Humboldt County Undersheriff Brian Jonas said.

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Thursday, August 26, 2004
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Pennsylvania Firefighter Killed when Fire Truck Backs Over Him

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A driver who failed to see two firefighters behind a fire truck backed over them, killing one and sending the other to the hospital.

Veteran firefighter David Vinisky, 49, of Raccoon Township, was pronounced dead shortly after he was hit by the fire truck Wednesday evening at the Beaver County township's fire station, said Beaver County Deputy Coroner Wayne Tatalovich Jr.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2004
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Fla. Firefighter/EMT Killed In Ambulance Crash, Three Others Injured

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Polk County Firefighter/EMT Ben Lang, 22, died while assisting with the transport of a patient to Winter Haven Hospital. He was located in the back of the ambulance sitting in the Captains Chair when the ambulance struck a large Pine tree, according to Mike Linkins, Deputy Chief of Operations for Polk County Fire Department.

Lang, out of Cypress Gardens Station 8 in Winter Haven, was their first career firefighter killed in the line of duty. He joined the department in July, 2001. "This is the first career death for our department. We had a volunteer firefighter death back in 1981 that was a very long time ago. It was back when we worked on a tailboard system," said Linkins.

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Neb. Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty

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For what may be the first time in York County history, a firefighter has died in the line of duty.

According to information from York Fire Chief Kevin Stuhr representing York County Mutual Aid, Michael Aunkst, 45, of Benedict, died early Sunday morning after having an apparent heart attack while working at the scene of a fire in rural Gresham.

[catman]

USFA Reports Triple Texas Firefighter Fatality

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A triple firefighter fatality occurred Thursday, March 10 when three Texas firefighters were killed in a helicopter crash, the USFA reported. The cause of the helicopter crash is still to be determined.

Those killed were Fire Base Manager John Greeno, age 51, Fire Management Officer Charles Edgar, age 54, and Pilot Jose Victor Gonzales, age 45.


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Dixie Suburban, Kentucky Firefighter Mourned

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A Dixie Suburban firefighter is being remembered for his dedication to protecting the public and helping others.

On Wednesday, 39-year-old Andre Ellis died in the line of duty. He was doing what he loved best which was helping others be better firefighters.


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Hollywood, Alabama Fire Chief Dies of Line of Duty Heart Attack

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Fire Chief Al Wright, 51, of the Hollywood, Alabama Volunteer Fire Department died Monday, March 21 of a heart attack while responding to a call.

The department received a call of an auto incident with injures Monday evening and Wright was paged to respond. En route to the called he passed away from what has been determined to be a heart attack.


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New York Firefighter Loses Fight For Life After Injury

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According to Montgomery Fire Chief James Ferguson, Firefighter Bob Brooks lost his battle Monday after suffering a ruptured brain anuerism. Details for funeral arrangements still pending.

Bob Brooks, 42, of Montgomery, a married father of five who moved to Montgomery from Long Island in the past year, collapsed during the final phase of basic firefighter training at the Orange County Fire Training Center.


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Paramedic and a Volunteer Killed in Ambulance Crash on Long Island

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A paramedic and a volunteer were killed when their ambulance slammed into a tree on the way to a Long Island hospital. The volunteer, Heidi Behr, 23, of Riverhead was a hard-working single mother who leaves behind a severely disabled 14-month old son, her mother said.

The other victim, William Stone, 30, was a professional paramedic from Rocky Point. A relative said he was engaged to be married.


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North Carolina Assistant Chief Dies at Fire Station

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A North Carolina assistant fire chief passed away Saturday, May 7th while on duty at the fire station.

Assistant Chief Mike Childress, of the Level Cross Volunteer Fire Department in Randolph County, died after an apparent heart attack, members said. He was discovered by his daughter and fellow firefighters.


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Iowa Firefighter Dies After Farm Accident

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The young farmhand who tried to rescue a Clinton County farmer overcome by manure pit gases has died, too.

Justin P. Faur, 23, of Teeds Grove, died Saturday at University Hospitals in Iowa City, more than a week after the April 20 death of cattle farmer Dwight Johnson, 52, of Andover.


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Former N.J. Chief Laid to Rest

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James Michael Ratcliffe was remembered yesterday as a low-key man who loved the Giants football team, spoiled his cats and spent the better part of his life serving the residents of Metuchen as a volunteer.

The former chief of the Metuchen Fire Department was mourned at a funeral service at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in the borough. About 130 people attended.


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Arizona Firefighter Dies at Station

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An Arizona firefighter passed away in her sleep while on duty at the Pinetop Fire Department, officials reported.

According to the department's web site, Valeree Claude, age 33, died unexpectedly in her sleep on June 24th while on duty at Pinetop Fire Station 2, located at 5976 Bucksprings Road.


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Georgia Firefighter Dies On Duty

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A Georgia firefighter died from a heart attack while on duty early Thursday morning.

The U.S. Fire Administration Memorial Data Base is reporting that Thomas A. Hurlbert, 54, who was returning from multiple storm-related calls with the Rockdale County Fire Department in Conyers, Ga., suffered a heart attack as he was driving the apparatus.


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[melody1181]

Just adding this from a few months ago.

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<DIV>04/25/2005 AMARILLO </DIV>
<DIV>Amarillo Firefighters Mourn Death of Comrade

PHILLIP YATES
Courtesy of Amarillo Globe-News


Amarillo firefighters striped their badges with black mourning ribbons, and flags at city fire stations flew at half-staff in tribute to a fallen comrade who died Monday after suffering critical injuries in the line of duty Saturday.

With wreaths of flowers hanging underneath the low-flying American flag at the Amarillo Fire Department's Central Fire Station, firefighters remained in a state of shock and grief after learning the news that firefighter Christopher Brian Hunton, 27, died Monday morning at Northwest Texas Hospital, said Amarillo Fire Chief Steve Ross.

"They are just devastated," Ross said. "He (Hunton) has his own family, but he was also a part of our family."

Hunton, who was an AFD firefighter since March 6, 2003, died at Northwest Texas Hospital at 9:53 a.m. after suffering serious injuries when he fell from a firetruck Saturday night, Ross said.

Hunton had surgery soon after the accident and was placed in the intensive care unit at the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries early Monday, Ross said.

According to an Amarillo Police Department report of the accident, a defective door handle may have been a contributing factor in Hunton's fall from the firetruck.

The department's fire marshal, Terry McKinney, said officials are waiting on the arrival of the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office, which will begin its own investigation into the accident.

"I am just convinced that once the investigation is completed, we will have a very clear picture," McKinney said. "Right now, all we have are assumptions."

McKinney said the department is also expecting an autopsy.

Hunton is the first Amarillo firefighter to die in the line of duty since Kenneth Albert Caldwell, 29, died Aug. 16, 1982, while searching for residents inside a burning Amarillo apartment building. Two other Amarillo firefighters have died in the line of duty since 1936.

The accident occurred about 10 p.m. when Ladder Truck No. 3 was responding to a fire in the 2600 block of South Polk Street. The firetruck, a 1998 Freightliner, left the Central Fire Station at Fourth Avenue and Van Buren Street and went north before turning right on Southwest Third Avenue.

While the truck was turning, Hunton, who was in the left-rear passenger side of the truck, fell out after the passenger side door came open, according to an Amarillo Police Department accident report.

The truck was traveling at a relatively slow speed at the time of the accident, according to police reports.

The fire department has set up a fund in Hunton's name at Amarillo National Bank, and fire officials are in contact with Hunton's family to plan his funeral service, Ross said.

Hunton, who was not married and had no children, will be buried in Lubbock, where his parents live, but a funeral date had not been set late Monday, said AFD Capt. Bob Johnson.

Ross said members of the department will continue to wear the mourning badges and keep their flags at half-staff for the next 30 days to honor Hunton.

"It is out of respect for a fallen brother," Ross said.</DIV>

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Delaware Firefighter Dies After Heart Attack During Call

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A Delaware firefighter died in the line of duty Sunday, July 10 after suffering an apparent heart attack while investigating a possible structure fire.

Firefighter Joe Evans, 61, had served the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company since 1964.


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Michigan Firefighter Dies After 2004 Vehicle Collision

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The United States Fire Administration has announced the line of duty death of Michigan firefighter Thomas L. Ivey, who died in July 2005 as a result of a vehicle collision in December 2004.

Ivey, 48, was a volunteer firefighter with the West Iron County Fire Department in Iron River, Michigan.


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Detroit Firefighter Dies of Heart Attack While On Duty

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A 21-year veteran of the Detroit Fire Department died of a heart attack while on duty Sunday.

Sgt. Rodney N. English, 48, collapsed while doing administrative work at Detroit's Engine 1 station house, 111 W. Montcalm St.


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New Jersey Firefighter Killed by Drunk Driver

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A Keansburg, New Jersey firefighter was struck and killed Wednesday by a suspected drunk driver while directing traffic at the scene of a hazardous materials incident.

Joseph F. Walsh, age 76, served the Keansburg Fire Department for 54 years, said Capt. Albert Scott.


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Kansas Fire Trucks Collide, Killing Chief

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Two firetrucks responding to a brush fire in south-central Kansas collided head-on Wednesday, killing the district's fire chief.

The accident occurred about 4 p.m. southwest of Hutchinson as the two trucks from Reno County Fire District No. 7 responded to a controlled field burn that had gotten out of hand, the Reno County Sheriff's Office said. The office said smoke from the blaze had reduced visibility over the roadway, contributing to the crash.


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[BLUEHAWK]

Question...

Is there anyone place/agency whatever whose job it is to collect and make available history of ALL such losses in America, or is it done just locally, or what?

When I got hired by the City of Oakland (Calif.) it was necessary to go to the OPD to get fingerprinted... just when you walk in the main entrance they have a huge marble wall with large bronze stars on it for each peace officer LODD... quite impressive.

I was just wondering if there is some sort of national museum or archives on this, of some kind.

[catman]

I am sure there is, but do not know where it is, or what it is called.

Trav

[BLUEHAWK]

Cat -

Here are a few leads... in that direction, just came across them.

Former NYC cop pushes for police museum

"HILTON HEAD ISLAND: He also wants to establish a Hall of Fame dedicated to officers who died at World Trade Center and elsewhere.

By Stephanie Broadbent
Carolina Morning News

A former New York City police officer who retired to Hilton Head Island is gathering support for creating the first national police museum and hall of fame for law enforcement officers.

He doesn't want it located in Washington, D.C., or even New York City. He hopes to have it built on Hilton Head.

Roger Valente, who founded Our Nation's Police Heroes Foundation earlier this year, has talked for years of wanting to do something for police officers and their families to honor their work and show his appreciation.

"My wife got tired of me yelling at the television every time the police were knocked for doing something wrong and never given credit for doing something right," Valente said. "I'd get furious. So she says, 'Get up off your fat butt and do something.' "

And he did. In January, he created the police heroes foundation and since then the group has honored two Georgia police officers and one from Beaufort.

After the events of Sept. 11, they decided to "think bigger," Valente said.

Valente still carries the New York City badge he earned the week of his 21st birthday. Now, it's cloaked in a black band, in memory of more than 30 New York police officers who died in the rubble of the World Trade Center. He doubts he'll ever take the black band off.

He wants to build a hall of fame to memorialize those police officers first, and then add to it each year the names of officers who deserve to be honored.

He also hopes to gather memorabilia from around the country to illustrate the early days of police work and its progress since. Both would be housed in one building.

It will be no easy task. Valente and his supporters are starting from scratch, with no money.

What they do have is vocal support and encouragement from a number of local and state leaders.

Valente addressed the Hilton Head Town Council last week about his ideas and Hilton Head Mayor Tom Peeples wrote him a letter of support. He wasn't asking for money.

Valente said he also has support of a number of state lawmakers in Columbia and Washington. He believes the S.C. House of Representatives will pass a resolution in January directing his organization to move forward on his plans to open a museum and hall of fame on Hilton Head.

After that, he hopes to get financial backing, possibly from the federal government. He wants to buy an old movie theater on Main Street for $1.4 million to remodel into the museum and hall of fame.

He estimates the entire project would cost about $3 million. He wants to model it after the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Pa.

That's not a high price to pay for a place that would likely attract more tourists and give police the attention they deserve, he said.

"This could be a real boom for the town," he said.

Valente doesn't think his dream is a long shot. There is a national firefighters museum in Baltimore, but no national museum for law enforcement officers. Hilton Head would be a good place because it already attracts tourists and would be a good place for those who want to visit the museum to vacation, he said.

"The project is very viable," he said. "We think we have to raise public awareness first and when we raise public awareness, the money will follow."

Valente said he would also like to host national or even international seminars for police agencies at the museum and provide public education about law enforcement."

Reporter Stephanie Broadbent can be reached at 837-5255, ext. 110, or at stephanie@lowcountrynow.com

[BLUEHAWK]

The only "national" Firefighters museum I could locate for sure...

"Oklahoma Firefighters Museum
Children find it fun, interesting and exciting. Adults say they've never seen anything like it. Attractions outside allow unlimited imaginations but once the museum doors swing wide, their attention is directed to the remarkable collection of antique fire apparatus, tools and machinery used since 1736.

The Firefighters Museum houses the large, colorful Ben Dancy shoulder patch collection, over 4,500. Exhibits offer a spectrum of educational and historic memorabilia. Some permanent, some on loan from Ben Franklin's company, they range from a 1736 massive section of hand-carved wooden water main to a rotating exhibit of the largest privately-owned fire alarm box collection.

Real firefighting afficianados will recognize the many classic fire engines housed at the museum. The Ahrens-Fox Front-Mount Piston Pumper. The 1917 REO Hose and Chemical Truck. The 1870 Hunneman Hand Pumper. The Amoskeag 1861 Steamer, capable of pumping 600 gallons per minute. And the beautiful 1910 American LaFrance Type 5 chemical and hose truck.

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum is located at 2716 NE 50th in Oklahoma City, easily accessible from I-35. It is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except holidays. Admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children, and preschoolers are free with parents. Tour groups at half price. Call 405-424-3440 for more information.


Oklahoma Firefighter Museum official website


At left, the first fire station in Oklahoma, built at Fort Supply Indian Territory by U.S. soldiers in 1869. The orginal crude log structure, moved and reassembled in the Museum, housed a hand-drawn hose cart and was used before Oklahoma became a state."
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Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau
189 W. Sheridan
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-297-8912 .. 800-225-5652
email: okccvb@okccvb.org

[BLUEHAWK]

Another one, in Oregon...

UPPERTOWN FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM

"The Uppertown Firefighters Museum houses an extensive collection of fire fighting equipment and memorabilia dating as far back as the 1880's. There are hand-pulled, horse-drawn and motorized fire engines and vivid photographic displays of some of Astoria's most spectacular fires.

The historic 1896 building originally was part of the popular North Pacific Brewery which was closed by Prohibition in 1915. In 1928 the City of Astoria rebuilt the building as the Uppertown Fire Station #2. In 1960 it was retired and in 1989 the City of Astoria gave the building to the Clatsop County Historical Society for use as a museum. Much of the historic equipment on exhibit was also donated by the City."

[BLUEHAWK]

One in Derry, New Hampshire...

"TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - One tourist attraction in Derry is the Robert Frost Homestead. The Bicentennial and Firefighters Museums are also in Derry."

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One in Denver...

"The Denver Firefighters Museum is located in historic Denver Fire Station No. 1. The building was constructed in 1909 for Engine Company No. 1 by Glen W. Huntington, noted Denver architect, as one of the largest fire house ever built in Denver. The building served as a working fire station until 1974. The building was designated a Local Landmark on February 11, 1974 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1979.

Today the Denver Firefighters Museum is open to the public six days a week year round. Hands-on activities combined with the Museum?s exhibits, provides information about fire safety and prevention as well as the history of the Denver Fire Department and historic Fire Station No. 1. Try on firefighting equipment, slide down a pole and ride on our fire truck designed just for kids as you pretend to put out fires. Or watch videos and play video games to find safe ways out of the house on fire.

Museum Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission: Adults $4.00, Seniors $3.00, Children 14 and under $2.00.

Group Tours: Scheduled at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please call for reservations and group rates.
Be sure to visit our gift shop!



You'll find toys, apparel, gifts, jewelry, decorating items, books, and more! Visit online!



The mission of the Denver Firefighters Museum is to preserve the history of the Denver Fire Department and firefighting through the collection and preservation of artifacts, documents and photographs. The purpose of the Museum is to educate the public about fire safety and the history of firefighting in Denver from its inception to the present. This is accomplished through interpretive exhibits, educational programming and scholarly research.

Education is the primary focus of programs at the Museum. Educational program content is guided by it?s relevance to the mission statement. Programs are designed to provide the participants with opportunities to understand how fire safety and prevention directly affect their daily lives.

It is the vision of the Denver Firefighters Museum to present exhibits that are tangible expressions of the history of the Denver Fire Department. The goal in presenting exhibits is to entertain, educate, and guide the public in the pursuit of new interests. Exhibits also are designed to provide the public with a better understanding of the origins and growth of present community interests, activities, and attitudes. These goals are accomplished by using objects, documents and photographs to interpret the Denver Fire Department?s past and present experiences with the community."

[BLUEHAWK]

Here's something about Fire horse tack...

Historic Fire Fighting Equipment Fire Horse
"We have a wide range of horse tack for both English and western riders. Let us help you find English tack for hunter jumpers, eventing, and dressage or western tack for trail riding, barrel racing, and cutting. Tack accessories such as halters, blankets and saddle pads and horse boots are also available. Our horse tack selection fits the needs of horses, ponies and riders of all ages.

The Internet can be a great source of information, and right at your fingertips. But sometimes it's hard to come across good worthwhile sources of information on the internet as there are so many websites to browse through. But don't be despondent, there are however, a lot of good informational websites about historic fire fighting equipment fire horse. It's just a matter of browsing through all the search engine results until you find a site that can offer you the information you are looking for."

[BLUEHAWK]

Found one in Toledo...

"Dedicated to over 150 year history and heroes of the
Toledo Fire Division


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Saving a Life


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Conveniently located five minutes from downtown Toledo.
Toledo Firefighters Museum
918 Sylvania Ave.
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 478-FIRE (3473)


Click here for map

Here's to the firefighters, one and all
Always at your beck and call
Vigilant and unafraid
Volunteer or city paid

Solentific men are these
Fighting fires or a dread disease
Challenging a flaming hell
At the ringing of the bell

Unknown heroes clad in blue
They give up their lives just for you
Pray for them as they go past
As every ride may be their last

By: Nick Kenny



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T.F.D Homepage


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The T.F.D. has been protecting the lives and
property of Toledoans since 1837. It has evolved from
a volunteer "bucket Brigade" into a highly-trained
workforce schooled in the most current methods of
modern-day fire fighting and life-saving
technology. Authorized strength is 525
firefighters. They are responsible for
protecting Toledo's 333,000 residents
living throughout an 84 square mile area.


Old Fashioned Training


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The Toledo Fire/Police Alarm Office - Report from 1937






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Founded in 1976 for the purpose of preserving the history of the
Toledo Fire Division and educating citizens about fire prevention
and safety. In memory of fallen firefighters, the two-story museum
is located in a working fire station, "Old Number 18 Fire House",

circa 1920, which was replaced by a new station in 1975.


Old #18 Fire House



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The museum's million dollar display includes many large pieces
of vintage fire fighting equipment. The centerpiece of the museum
is the 1837 "Neptune", Toledo's first fire pumper. Lovingly restored
by Toledo Firefighters, the hand-pulled, hand-operated Neptune
required a 20-man crew and could deliver about 300 gallons
of water per minute.

Other major fire equipment includes:

1927 American-LaFrance pumper
1929 Pirsch pumper
1936 Schacht service ladder truck
1969 Willy's Fire Jeep NEW


Steam Pumper No. 2


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Toledo Steamers
by Tim Boaden, Historian - reprinted from The Hook and Letter, fall 2002

The first steam fire engine or "steamer" as they were commonly known, made its appearance in Toledo even before there was a paid fire department. Two of the early volunteer companies purchased steamers from the H.C. Silsby Island Works Company of Seneca, New York in 1861, six years before Toledo started paying its firemen.

Although the technology had been around for several decades, the first practical working steamer was used in Cincinnati in 1852. Its arrival signaled the end of large volunteer departments in most big cities, which by this time had become a political embarrassment because of fighting more with each other than fighting fires.

Since it only required two men to operate a steamer with an additional four to six hosemen as opposed to the 20 to 40 men it took to operate each hand engine, it is easy to see why city governments quickly adopted the steamer.

Between the first steamer purchased in 1861 and the last one in 1908, the Toledo Fire Department had a total of 23 from such manufacturers as the aforementioned Silsby, along with Amoskeag, Clapp and Jones, Ahrens and LaFrance.

When the department ultimately decided to convert to motorized fire engines, many of the steamers were relatively new so tractors replaced the horses.

The last steamer went out of service at Number 5 station on March 1, 1930, thus ending an era that spanned nearly 60 years. Although the last of the Toledo steamers went with the scrap metal drives of early World War II, the Toledo Firefighters Museum is actively seeking to buy or acquire one on loan.





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Photos of some items at the Toledo Firefighters Museum


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Old Alarm Office
Firehouse Gongs
Helmet Display Case
Models of old rigs
Speaking Trumpet & Helmet
Museum Study/Research Ctr.
Fire Marks/Old Equipment
TFM Stained Glass Window

The Firefighting "Ladies"



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Ornate speaking trumpets, sweat sticks used to sweep lather
from the horses, fire gongs, bells, badges, buckets and...

Hundreds of antique fire toys
Watchman's desk and tape register
Vintage uniforms
Command officers room
Toledo area memorabilia
Firefighters sleeping quarters


Old #16's Firehouse



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Over one-hundred fifty years of Toledo fire fighting history
can be found on the second floor of the museum. An
extensive collection of scrapbooks, reference materials
and Toledo Fire Division journals dating back to the
1800's is housed in the museum's library.

Hundreds of photographs of notable fires and Fire Division
history can be found throughout the museum.

In addition, the chronological history of the T.F.D.
is displayed on the first floor of the museum.

This turn of the century display was made possible through
the combined efforts of area businesses, local labor
organizations and the City of Toledo.


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Click HERE for a report (Spring, 1985)
on the Toledo Firefighters Museum
from the Ohio Professional Fire Fighter


Wayne Trail Gasoline Tanker Fire



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Located near the second floor library is the safety
and learning center that was once the firefighters
sleeping quarters. "Jed's Bedroom" and
"Fireman Freddy's Fire Station" were constructed
to allow children to actually role play situations
they might encounter in their home.



Under the trained supervision of the Fire Prevention
Bureau, children are taught how to roll out of bed,
keep low in case of smoke, and feel the door for heat
with the back of their hand. Families are encouraged
to plan escape routes from their homes, designate a
common meeting place, and test smoke
detectors regularly.



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The Man Who Created Fireman Freddy
Home Fire Escape Drill - Escape Plan and
Practicing your Plan
Home Fire Escape Tips
The Thank-You Board - from children who visited TFM



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Click on Spot
for history of
Dalmatians



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The Toledo Firefighter's Museum, Inc., a non-profit
organization, was founded in 1976, as part of the
City of Toledo's celebration of
America's Bicentennial.

The museum's first display was located in the
Museum of Science in the Toledo Zoo.
As the collection grew, it became evident
that larger facilities were needed.
"Old Number 18 Fire House" seemed the perfect
home to display this collection.


"Neptune" built in 1837



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Click here for information on becoming a Lifetime Member of the Toledo Firefighters Museum.


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Donations
If you have items in your attic, basement, garage, etc., consider donating them to the museum so everyone can enjoy seeing them. Items can also be loaned to the museum, if you wish.
We also have fund donations set up including the Stamp Fund to help us pay newsletter mail costs, and the Coloring Book Fund.
Contact us for further information (419-478-3473)
or e-mail us.
We are a 501c3 charitable organization and all donations
are tax deductible for those who itemize.



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Open
Summer: Saturday 12-4 pm
Winter: Saturday 12-4 pm

Group Tours
Also available weekdays or
evenings by appointment

Admission
Always Free!

Elevator
All public areas handicapped
accessible.

For more Info...
(419) 478-FIRE



Visit our Gift Shop!


Museum Patches Available


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Play music? Old Fire
Sheet music here!


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Taking the Museum
On the Road


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The Last Alarm
(List covering 10 years of TFD
firefighters who have passed on)
If I Knew...a poem


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The Ultimate Sacrifice
(Those who died in the line of duty)


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Five Chiefs Reminiscing -
200 years aggregate of fire-
fighting in Toledo


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Toledo Firefighters Federal
Credit Union Homepage
Toledo Firefighters Health Plan
Toledo Convention/Visitor Bur.


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Volunteers Painting the Fire Museum
We have provided links to
our various pages as
well as others.
The Firefighter's Prayer
Fire Museums listing
Firefighter
Jim the Fire Horse
Toledo Fire Horses
The Fireman's Wife
The Fireman's Dream
Hall of Flame
Music -Hear
The Midnight Fire Alarm
Society Preserving Old Fire
Vehicles (SPAAMFAA)
"Hand Tubs"
(Neptune-like vehicles)
Fire Collector News
Twas the Night Before Christmas for Firemen
Creation of a Firefighter
What is a Fireman?
The Saddest Job
Firefighters Humor
The Chief's Laws
Misc. Fire Pictures



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The Littlest Firefighter
10/05/01 Symphony Photos
"When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Fireman"

God Bless Firefighters
See our tribute to 911"

http://www.toledofiremuseum.com

[BLUEHAWK]

Bonanza!!! :D (Found on Yahoo "Firefighters Memorials" search...)

UNITED STATES
US National Memorials
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Law Enforcement Officer Memorial: By Joe Davis. For all of the United States.
Police Memorial Directory: By J. Meredith. Page similar to this one.
Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty: From the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum.
1994 The Last Roll Call: From CLEAT in Texas.
1995 The Last Roll Call National: CLEAT's national honor page for 1995.

US State & County Memorials
Kansas City Missouri Memorial: Memorial to the officers of Kansas City PD killed in the line of duty. Dated back to 1881.
A Tribute To those Who Died: From Carter County, Oklahoma a page about their memorial stone tribute.
Massachusetts State Trooper Dedication Page: Honor page.
Honor Roll of NY State Troopers: For the New York State Police.
Officer Down!!: Page by Burt Thomas of the Jacksonville, Fl. Sheriff's Office. Gateway to Honor Page, poems, "war stories", etc.
Fallen Officers Memorial: For the Ohio State Highway Patrol; includes support personnel as well.
The Line Of Battle: A Memorial: Site by Sgt. Robert L. Snyder of the Vernon Township Police Department in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
In Memory Of: A memorial page for officers of the Pawtucket, Rhode Island police department.
The State of Texas Last Roll Call - 1995!: Also from
Killed In The Line Of Duty: Pennsylvania State Troopers memorial.
Jackson County Sheriff's Dept Memorial: Florida.
Missouri's Officer Down Page
Orange County Police Memorial
Oxnard Police Memorial Page
Sacramento Police Sheriff's Memorial Foundation
Shasta County Officer's Memorial
Texas Fallen Troopers
California Peace Officers Memorial

US Individual Memorials
Tribute to Officer Martin Ganz "2M74": Of the Manhattan BeachPolice Department, California.
Memorial: Memorial to Deputy James W. Cook, Dewitt County Sheriff's Department, Illinois.
Harlend G. Orsburne Memorial: A Wisconsin deputy.

Other US Police Services
Agent Down: US Border Patrol Memorial.
Requiem To A Fallen Agent: Tribute to a Border Patrol agent.
US Army Military Police In Memoriam: To honour army military police.

Memorials Not Classified
Officer Down!
CANADA
For The Trumpet Shall Sound: RCMP Honour Memorial Page.
OPP Honour Roll: From the OPPA.
Officer Down Memorial Page Canada


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UNITED KINGDOM
Roll of Honour 1985 - 1995 UK: Page to honour police officers in the UK.


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INTERNATIONAL MEMORIALS
Roll of Honour 1997: Maintained by DC Jim McNulty of Strathclyde Police, Scotland. It honours police personnel around the world who lost their lives this year.
Roll of Honour 1996: Maintained by DC Jim McNulty of Strathclyde Police, Scotland. It honours police personnel around the world who lost their lives in 1996
The Garda Siochana Museum Archives Memorial: Ireland.


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CANINE MEMORIALS
K-9 Valor: Memorial to Police Dogs killed in the line of duty. Pictures and bio.


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FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIALS
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial: United States memorial.
he Last Alarm
The Last Alarm: Kansas City Fire Department memorial to those who died in the line of duty.
New York State Firefighters Memorial
Unhappy Valentine's Day: Pittsburgh Fire Memorial.
Firefighters Memorial: Seattle, Washington.
Remembering A Firefighter: Lt. Lawrence "JuJu" Roche Hanrahan, LA.
Firefighter's Creed and Memorial: Seattle, WA.
Fire & EMS Online Memorials
Iowa Firefighters Memorial Park
Craig Michael Amone: Connecticutt.


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EMS MEMORIALS
The National EMS Memorial Home Page


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OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST
Partners In Safety USA-UK: A program to provide vests for UK police officers. Please check this out officers.
Project Security Blanket: A memorial blanket project at Officer Mike Simmons page.
My Father's Badge: Poem by Brian K. Eddy dedicated to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Last Shift: A memorial poem written by Linda Syverson Dent, a daughter and sister of cops.
Firefighters Creed
A Fireman's Prayer
The Fireman's Prayer
Law & Order: Collection of Police, Fire, EMS and Criminology, Forensics, Law & Prison links.
The Grief and Loss Resource Centre: Excellent information and counselling resources.
Writings On The Wall: Collection of poems and short items for police officers. Inspirational, enlightening. Excellent.




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[BLUEHAWK]

I think this one is National...

"The United States Congress created the
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

to lead a nationwide effort to remember America?s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.
The Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. It is registered as a corporation in the State of Maryland. The Foundation receives funding through private donations from caring individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations.

A grant from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance supports programs for survivors of fallen firefighters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency partners with the Foundation to sponsor many of the National Memorial Weekend activities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology supports work on a national research agenda to prevent line-of-duty deaths."

[BLUEHAWK]

Here's a lead on Wildland firefighters... (I actually have considerable personal knowledge about this one)

News & Reports

"Wildlandfire.com Headlines Click the WLF News Search option for our News Page using Google News with several customized scripts and current event categories. Other options for breaking fire news are also available including the Hot List Forum and WildWeb Dispatch.
National Fire Situation Report
~~ html format
~~ pdf format
The daily Situation report listing fire summary, large fires, and resources being used. This report is in html format (immediate loading). Click on the top archived NICC Incident Management Report.
This pdf version of the SIT report requires Adobe Acrobat and some time to load.
National GACC Website Portal Fire Intelligence by GACC: Situation Report & Morning News

Northern California - Sit - News
Southern California - Sit - News
Northwest - Sit - News
Alaska - Sit - News
Northern Rockies - Sit - News
Eastern Great Basin - Sit - News
Western Great Basin - Sit - News
Rocky Mountain - Sit - News
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NIFC's Fire News National Interagency Fire Center's fire news - and Large Fire Map, during fire season only.
NPS Morning Report Daily reports from - the National Park Service.
USFS Morning Report Fire summary - during the season - updated each morning from U.S. Forest Service Fire & Aviation Management
Wildlandfire News & Fire Information This page provides links to our wildlandfire.com Hot List Forum of breaking fire news, the WildWeb Dispatch page, the Google wildland fire news search, fire maps and scanners, and more.
Practical: The Paperboy Comprehensive, searchable listing of around 5,000 newspapers worldwide, Internet news services, media resources, and online magazines. For digging deeper.


Weather

NICC: National Weather Service Quick links to all National Weather Service area forecasts. . .and much more.
CA Fire Weather North Zone &
CA Fire Weather South Zone Fire Weather Predictive Service Forecasts from CWCG
Northern Area (Redding) and Southern Area (Riverside).
NOAA Satellite Services A super site for checking fire locations and smoke patterns!
GOES 8 & 10 main page Western hemisphere satellite weather images main page. See also the link below.
GOES 8 Interactive To see animated smoke plumes of specific North American fires, click the link, set controls on Show an "Animation" and Quality: "100%". Then click the state or region you want to view close up. (Do not click the large blue "Animate image below" button.) It takes a few moments to load. There's also GOES West.
NASA GHCC NASA Global Hydrology & Climate Center (world wide satellite images).
RAWS (Interagency) Remote Automated Weather Stations.
ROMAN Real Time RAWS Info: Maps, weather summary, wind speeds, Rh, precip, etc.
National Fire Weather Page Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches
MesoWest Weather summaries from around the US. Click on a location and get current conditions. Choose a fire and get current conditions near that location. Useful easy-to-access site for basic current information.
Intellicast Main page for US and world weather forecasts, radar, & satellite images.
The Weather Channel More weather.
Lightning Explorer From Global Atmospherics, a nice site.
Accuweather.com Another good lightning site.
Fire Danger Map Fire danger from the Wildland Fire Assessment System (WFAS).
Fire Potential Map Fire potential from the WFAS.
Drought Monitor Map Monitors drought. From the National Drought Mitigation Center.


Geographic

MS Terraserver Microsoft Terraserver page. View and print satellite images/topo maps of most US areas.
Current Earthquake Activity Seismicity maps of recent earthquake activity in the USA or around the world.
GEOMAC From the Geospatial Multi-Agency Coordination Group. Click the GEOMAC button on the left to go to current wildland fire sit maps.
Detected Large Incidents Map From NIFC
Detected Hot Spot Map From NOAA
Maptech Mapserver Maptech free online mapper. Topo, nautical, aero charts, & navphotos. Printable. Sometimes slow.
MapQuest Online travel planner, address finder, route mapper. Printing options.
Google Maps Excellent new mapping utility and travel planner - versatile.
California Road Closure Site Enter the road number and see if it is closed to traffic due to wildfire or anything else.


Federal Pages

Find a USFS Employee Search for US Forest Service employees, find their email address, work location, and telephone numbers.
Find a DOI Employee Same as above, except ya can find Department of Interior/ BLM/ NPS employees, among others.
NWCG Sit / 209 NWCG sit report and 209, requires password to enter.

Type I IIM Teams (National) &
Type II IIM Teams (Regional) &
Area Command &
Fire Use Management Teams Find out where the Teams are fighting fire.
Links to National Type I Interagency Incident Management Teams and GACCs page.
Links to Type II Interagency Incident Management Teams page.
Links to Area Command website page.
Links to Fire Use Management Teams (FUMT) page.
Mobilization Info IIMT, Area Command and Buying Team rotation schedules, National Mobe Guide, Military Use Handbook, and lots of forms here from NICC.
ROSS For dispatchers with questions about the Resource Ordering and Status System.
USDA's Home Page US Department of Agriculture home page.
USDA Forest Service National Page Documents, mission statements, links, etc.
USFS National Alphabetical Links Basically a site map - easy to find info on the FS including links to forest locations, maps and phone numbers, publications, speeches, documents and congressional records, to name a few.
US Forest Service Fire & Aviation The main page of the largest wildland firefighting organization in the world.
FAM Links to People in Fire A page of links to hotshot info, helitack, handcrews, partners, smokejumpers.
USFS T & D Center Publications All the publications from the USFS Technology & Development Centers in Missoula and San Dimas. User name= t-d. Password= t-d. Check out new safety items, equipment and ongoing projects.
US DOI BLM Fire & Aviation US Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Fire & Aviation Page.
Alaska BLM Fire What's happening up North?
NM BLM Fire NM Fire site
US DOI NPS Fire Net US Department of Interior, National Park Service - Fire Net
BIA NIFC Fire Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fire and Aviation Management
FEPP Federal Excess Personal Property, a source for used firefighting equipment.
Practical: Find out how OWCP works. A message board where firefighters can ask questions about benefits and processes relating to Office of Workers Compensation Programs claims. KRS - a hotshot who was severely injured - is moderator.
Practical: Contact Your Congressional Representative From InfoSearch, simply click on the map and you're linked. Speak your mind. Email your views. Also for snail-mail addresses and phone numbers: US Senate Directory House of Representatives Directory
If you don't know who they are, go HERE, enter your zip code only and your reps in both houses will be selected.
Competitive Sourcing Resources All you ever wanted to know on the competitive outsourcing madness, including how to influence the outcome of legislation.
ICS Unit Identifiers for R5 Forests ICS unit identifiers for National Forests in CA and links to them (quick).
ICS Unit Identifiers for R3 ICS unit identifiers for all units in the Southwest Region (AZ, NM and West TX) (quick).
ICS Unit Identifiers ICS unit identifiers for ALL cooperators in the US in rich text format.


State Pages including State Wildland Fire Pages

Alaska Div of Forestry Alaska Division of Forestry with several nice fire pages.
Arizona State Land Arizona State Land Department.
Colorado State Forest Service Colorado FS and Fire.
California Dep't of Forestry All about the CDF FIRE. If you can't find it here, the Site Map for the easiest way to navigate.
Florida Div of Forestry Florida Fire and Forest Protection.
Georgia Forestry Commission Has fire danger ratings, current GA fire news releases and photo maps.
Hawaii Div of Forestry and Wildlife Fire Management in Hawaii.
ID Dep't of Lands Fire Page Idaho Department of Lands, Fire Management.
Iowa DNR Rural Fire Prevention and Protection
Indiana Dep't of Natural Resources Indiana Dep't of Natural Resources.
Michigan Natural Resources As stated.
Minnesota Dep't of NR From the land 'o lakes. Fire
Montana FAM Montana Fire & Aviation Management.
Nevada Division of Forestry Fire Info in NV.
North Carolina DOFR NC Division of Forest Resources with a link to NC Fire Weather/Fire Danger page.
Oklahoma Forestry Oklahoma fire info.
Oregon Department of Forestry Lot'sa good info here, this link will take you to their photo gallery.
PA Forestry & Fire Protection All about fire protection in Pennsylvania.
SC Forestry Commission South Carolina Forestry and Fire.
South Dakota State Forestry Nice site for Fire Info. (They're using one of our fire photos.)
Tennessee Forestry Fire Tennessee Fire Info from fire weather to daily fire report.
Texas Forest Service Fire Pertaining to . . . Texas Fire!
Utah Forestry Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands.
Washington DNR Fire Washington Forest Fire Information. Also Prevention
Wisconsin Dep't of NR WI Dep't of Natural Resources.


Worldwide Wildland

FireGlobe Website of the Global Fire Monitoring Center (GFMC), an Activity of the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. Many links, some nice photos.
FireBreak On bushfire with some nice photos of Aussie fires and some good links.
FireNet Another fire website with info on Australian bushfire.
New South Wales Fire Brigades What these Aussie firefighters do, photos, glossary of fire terms, etc.
NSW Rural Fire Service Info about New South Wales (AU) bushfire.
Australian National Parks & Wildlife Service Park closures and links to some fire news.
Country Fire Authority Victoria The Linton Inquiry involves the death of 5 firefighters in a vehicle burnover in Australia in December 1998.
Country Fire Service, South AU With info on Aussie homeowner protection, current fire bans, incidents and media releases.
New Zealand's Rural Fire Page As stated.
Forest Fire in Canada National fire site from the Canadian Forest Service, in English and French.
Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center Fire Intelligence British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec (in French) (in English)
New Brunswick


Canadian Sit Report Canadian Forest Service Fire Situation Report.
Practical: Online Conversion Converts measurements of all kinds from all over the world so you can understand what you're reading.


Aviation
Sunrise-Sunset Compute and print sunrise, sunset, & twilight charts for cities and airports worldwide in local time zone.
Airport Identification Find that elusive airport acronym by city, name, identifier, or browse by State.
NOTAM Check your submitted NOTAMs for accuracy.
Aviation Safety System Including links to Safecoms, Safety Alerts and Reports and the Aviation Mishap Information System, an electronic data (files) storage based system encompassing all aspects of aviation mishap reporting within the U.S. Forest Service.
Office of Aircraft Services Office of Aircraft Services, DOI.
Assn. AirTanker Pilots The Association of AirTanker Pilots and Aerial Support People


Miscellaneous Wildland Pages
CA Fire Links, 2004 Information on the California Fires, 2004.
FIRE Links, 2004
A list of all large and small wildland fires of 2004 that have websites with info, maps, photos, and press releases. Arranged by state and then chronologically.
Southern California FIRE Links, 2003 Information on the SoCal fires, Fall 2003.
FIRE Links, 2003
A list of all large and small wildland fires of 2003 that have websites with info, maps, photos, and press releases. Arranged by state and then chronologically.
FIRE Links, 2002 A list of all large and small wildland fires of 2002 that have websites with info, maps, photos, and press releases. Arranged by state and then chronologically.
California, Washington & Oregon FIRE Links, 2001 A list of FS FAM and CDF links to fires that burned in 2001. Photos and maps available at most incident sites. Great for research or browsing the past fire season.
Wildland Firefighter Foundation The Wildland Firefighter Foundation, a nonprofit organization, provides emergency financial assistance to the families of fallen firefighters, and helps support their young children. Families left behind often find themselves with few resources, and the Foundation steps in to help.
A Hotshot Photo Journal An ex-hotshot's photos.
Firegirl's Page A nice homepage featuring wildland firefighting. One of the originals on our links page.
Spotfire Images By Mike McMillan. A fine fire photojournal site.
National Agricultural Library This one is in an obscure place. Some cool historic photos here, but they are all in GIF format, so they are big. For some examples, see our Equipment 2 Photo Page.
IMWTK Inquiring Minds Want to Know firefighting history. If you have any additions, send 'em in. Ab.
Funny Fire Terms & Nicknames Terms we use and names we call ourselves and each other. All in good fun. Ab.
Quotes to Live By A few quotes that are thought provoking; some are serious and some are for fun. If you have any additions, send 'em in. Ab.
SCRATCHlines One Liners from wildland firefighters. Send us your own! Ab.
Just One More Time...
Memories of those who have seasons of firefighting under their belts and might be looking at retirement... Are you nearing retirement? Have any memorable moments to share?
I Remember How aspects of firefighting have changed... Send in any additions. Ab.
Wildland Firefighter Awards Who we honor.
Wildland Memorial Sites There are many memorials and at least one Monument to fallen wildland firefighters on forests and in parks around the West and across the US. Here's the beginning of our list.
Memorial to Paul Gleason Father of LCES.


Job Related Links

Interagency Hotshot Crew List Current listing of National Interagency Hotshot Crews with contact links.
California Interagency Hotshot Crews Historical and up-to-date info to California IHC websites. Recording the history.
Redding Smoke Jumpers Redding California Smokejumpers home page.
National Association of Smokejumpers Anything you want to know about Smokejumping.
Federal Office of Personnel To search for fire related positions use the 0462 (forestry) or 0455 (range) series.
USFS Fire Employment Forest Service specific fire employment with many "How To" and other links.
BLM Fire Employment Bureau of Land Management specific fire employment.
NPS Fire Employment Information on fire hiring for the National Park Service.
National Forests by Region You need to know the region or forest you are interested in, an excellent source of phone numbers.
Our WLF.com Jobs Page Updated at least twice a week, it contains links to OPM Series 462 and 455 listings.
Firefighter Wanta Be's Q&A Questions from those wanting to be wildland firefighters with answers from professional wildland firefighters on topics ranging from what is a redcard and how do I get one to how do I get the training, etc.


Training & Education

List of IFPM Web-based Courses and Universities offering them from U Idaho *For Fire Managers seeking to meet new professional requirements* Scroll down mid-page and click ON-LINE or click here for the ON-LINE Courses download (EXCEL Spreadsheet)
Wildland Fire Training Good training website. It has great links to training courses offered in different Geographic Areas, MATS, NWCG training, and other links.
Fire Leadership for the Professional For the Do It Yourselfer: Lots of good leadership stuff with enough leadership reading material to keep you occupied for a year or so. Maybe longer.
Safety Refresher Training Resources Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program, under the auspices of R5 FAM, with the goal of making wildland firefighting your profession. Located at McClelland CA (Sacramento). Wildland firefighters, you must be hired to be sponsored for this program. Contact your forest or your local sponsoring agency. Ab note: College students who want to make wildland fire a career, ask about the STEP program.
Alaska Training Click Training in the header.
Colorado Wildfire Academy and
Great Plains Wildfire College Held annually in June (large academy) and January (smaller training group) respectively, both provide interagency training courses ranging from basic FF1 to advanced IMT training to more than 900 people annually.
CPS Information on the Campbell Prediction System and the course Wildland Fire Signature Prediction Method, a stand alone course, invaluable for those wanting to understand fire behavior.
Interagency Aviation Training Features fire aviation position descriptions and requirements; online modules (web-based training); instructor-led class schedule; registration for on-line and classroom training; commonly asked questions; news and events; IAT program information; and an outstanding fire aviation glossary. Full list of OAS Training.
National Advanced Fire & Resource Institute (NAFRI) A national level center for strategic planning, development, and implementation of fire, fuels, resource, and incident management skills and educational processes. Formerly NARTC.
National Fire Academy U.S. Fire Administration fire training academy.
NWCG Publications, including D-310-1 and the
310-1, new Links to the Wildland Fire Qualifications (D-310-1), Wildland Rx Fire Complexity Rating System Guide, NWCG National Fire Equipment System Catalog, ICS forms other NWCG docs (some in .pdf format). PMS 310-1, that provides national minimum requirements for wildland firefighting personnel.
FSH 5109.17 USFS Fire & Aviation Management Qualifications Handbook - primary position qualification requirements guide for Forest Service employees; supplements the NWCG Wildland and Prescribed Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1.
NWCG Taskbooks Task books for air operations, command and staff, expanded dispatch, finance, logistics, ops, planning, and prescribed fire.
NY Wildfire & Incident Mgt. Academy New York's interagency academy, offering courses meeting NWCG standards.
National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center The NIPFTC utilizes a program in which trainees complete parts of the NWCG approved prescribed fire task books under the guidance of fire training professionals. Located in Tallahassee FL.
Utah Wildfire Academy Training in Utah.
Southwest Fire Use Training Academy FUTA focuses on classroom training with an emphasis on prescribed burning in southwestern fuel types. Located in Albuquerque NM.
University of Montana Fire Training Joint training information effort from The University of Montana, the Southwest Montana Geographic Zone of the Northern Rockies Coordinating Group, and Global FIREnet.
CA Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) No cost, California Regional Occupational Training Programs (ROP) in Fire Science, FF1, S130, S190, First Responder, etc.
2- and 4-year Schools in Fire Science A page of links to 2 and 4-yr Junior Colleges, Colleges and Universities with fire science and fire ecology/forestry programs.
Wildfire Education Links for Teachers For school TEACHERS, a page of wildland links to materials including wildfire safety, fire ecology, stories, lesson plans, etc. Also links to info on creating defensible space - and educating the adult public.


Federal Employees Pages

The Federal Diary Keep abreast of what Washington is doing by reading Stephen Barr's column in the Washington Post.
FWFSA The Federal Wildland Fire Service Association. Go to their page, download the application form and join NOW! It's never too late to make a difference!
2004 Salaries & Wages Federal GS wage tables from OPM.
Federal Per Diem Rates Quick link to find nationwide travel and per diem rates.
National Finance Center The most important federal page in existence! You will need a PIN (personal identification number).
Federal Thrift Savings Plan Check your account balance and current rates of return on your retirement investment. PIN required.
Federal Office of Personnel
Management That would be the OPM page for short. Excellent site, easily navigable, tons of information.
Employee Express Federal workers can check/change tax deductions, payroll deductions, and much more from here.
FEDweek Electronic weekly newsletter for Federal Employees, free but heavy self-advertising.


Safety
Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center An Interagency Resource Center that focuses on Research and Analysis, Knowledge Management, and Information Transfer with the objectives of sharing knowledge to improve safety, performance, efficiency and organizational learning throughout the entire wildland fire community.
Fire Leadership Excellent collection of resources to develop leadership skills, thereby improving safety.
Six Minutes for Safety Federal Fire & Aviation Safety Team (FFAST) with NIFC present short safety review "lessons". One a day...
SAFENET Wildland Fire Safety & Health Network. The purpose of SAFENET is: (1) To provide reporting and documentation of unsafe situations or close calls. (2) To provide a means of sharing safety information throughout the fire community. (3) To provide long-term data that will result in identifying trends. Provide information online via the SAFENET site. If necessary, you may call. The phone number for providing a verbal safenet is 888.670.3938. You can leave a detailed message, which will be transcribed and posted to the Internet database.
10 & 18's 10 Standard Fire Orders & 18 Watchouts.
LCES Lookouts - Communications - Escape Routes - Safety Zones.
Interagency Resource Pocket Guide
(little yellow book all firefighters should carry with them) Including "How to Properly Refuse Risk", that is how to turn down an unsafe assignment, scroll down to doc p29 (pdf file) or if you have the book, it's on p 18.
Work Capacity Test or Pack Test Work Capacity Testing Information, including informed consent form, health screening questionnaire, and more.
Wildland FF Fatalities 1990-1998 Summarizes the causes of death for 133 persons who died while involved in fighting wildland fires in the US, analyzed by geographic area and by agency.
Firefighter Safety Awareness Study
Phase I Phase II Phase III A three part study to identify the organizational culture, leadership, human factors, and other issues impacting firefighter safety and to set and implement goals for improving safety. Phase III has problems if you try to open the whole large pdf file. Instead, open the document by chapters and you'll get it all. Interesting reading. Ab.
1995 Human Factors Workshop Findings from the 1995 Human Factors Workshop
2004 Human Factors Workshop On the IAWF website.


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