Embarrassing to say the least!!!!!

Mo. Fire Trucks Collide, Five Firefighters Injured
Platte County firefighters were headed to a house fire when the wreck occurred at an intersection early Monday morning.

 

PLATTE CITY, Mo., May 9 (UPI) -- Five firefighters were seriously injured in the head-on collision of two firetrucks in a rural area of Missouri's Platte County, authorities said. Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/05/09/Missouri-firetrucks-collide-five-injured/UPI-90791304961653/#ixzz1Lt8R2T2F Video at this link too!

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Olive Branch, MS

Charles Foster of the Barton Volunteer Fire Department in Olive Branch, MS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-04-25

Initial Summary:  
Firefighter Foster passed away in the hospital from a heart attack he had suffered several days earlier while working debris removal related to severe weather incidents in the region. Incident Location: Hwy 309, south of Deer Creek RD (USNG: 16S BD 544 684)

FF’s reactions to the death of Bin Laden

Remember your grand kids may have been born after 9-11 should have some sort or explanation of this event.

Video: FDNY firefighters react to bin Laden's death ‎
FireRescue1 - 2 hours ago

"Osama Bin Laden was responsible for killing 343 members of the FDNY on Sept. 11, 2001. Tonight, in firehouses throughout the city, our members are grateful ...

http://youtu.be/m-gVaawCRJk

Video: Obama Praises Military for Bin Laden Operation

The Associated Press

Firefighters on bin Laden death: "Good riddance"‎ - CBS News
Obama: Al-Qaida head bin Laden dead‎ - Argus Press

Fire Fighters Issue Statement on the Death of Osama bin Laden

Another Good prior to arrival video

A little old but I had not seen this. Good prior to arrival video of this single family home. Good tactics and strategy video. Deck gun put into operation, that’s what it’s for. No tenable victims, probably not. Save the exposures, save what's left.

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Neon, KY

from USFA Firefighter Fatalities

Michael C. Webb of the Neon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department in Neon, KY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-04-26

Initial Summary:
Fire Captain Webb passed away from an apparent heart attack at his home shortly after responding to an all-terrain vehicle accident in a mountainous area. Incident Location: Millstone, KY (USNG: 17S LB 44 14)