A former firefighter was killed in a grain bin accident. Read more HERE. Reports state he was working on top of the bin and fell in
Read More »Two School Buses Crash In Cleveland – 14 Injured
Two school buses were involved in one crash this morning in Cleveland. 12 students and 2 adults were transported to area hospitals.
Read More »Cement Mixer Through A Parking Deck
A cement mixer punched through a parking deck. The Toms River TRT responded to shore the deck prior to a crane lifting the mixer out.
Read More »Glass City Marathon In The Books For Toledo’s Bravest
We all were honored to lace up our shoes for Toledo's Bravest that died in the line of duty January 26, 2014. This was a big race with thousands of runners and spectators all over the course. Toledo sure was strong and well.
Read More »Serious School Bus Crashes – Canada and California
Over the last two days there have been two serious school bus crashes. No city, town, village is immune to these crashes. The school bus in the First Due Tackle logo is a constant reminder to prepare for these incidents.
Read More »Big Run This Weekend In Toledo
A bunch of us are tapering for the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio this Sunday. FF Hackenburg is running the full marathon in gear and a pack while most of our First Due Racing team is running the half marathon.
Read More »Trench Training In A Maintenance Pit
Setting up your trench equipment in a maintenance pit can be a good review or introduction for some. Couple pics here.
Read More »Fire Behavior Prop
The next few paragraphs and pictures are from Andrew Brassard. The prop he built to talk about fire behavior worked great. Check it out and talk about the stages of fire with your crew. What are you looking for when, where, and why as you crawl into each building.
Read More »Double Pin Job In SC
Two passengers were pinned in this one. Engine 53 first due. Review the pictures and talk through your first moves with your crew.
Read More »Serious School Bus Crash In Colorado
Serious crash where car under-rides school bus in Colorado this morning.
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