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| 1.03.2009 | CCF Administrator

DALLAS FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-MULTI FAMILY DWELLING FIRE

Dallas Firefighters have recovered the body of a Firefighter who previously reported by radio being trapped while operating at that 6 alarm condo fire early this morning. The fire, under heavy wind conditions, was first reported at 0252 hours and numerous rescues of civilians were performed by the members. A U.S. flag covered the Firefighter's body when it was removed from the rubble this morning. Around 0530 the Firefighter transmitted that he was trapped and lost. It's believed he became trapped when one of the floors collapsed-almost 3 hours later the body of that Firefighter was recovered from the wreckage.

HERE is some video from earlier this morning:



We will post additional details on our homepage as they become available. RIP.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List
www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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There was a fatal fire apparatus crash in Pennsylvania this afternoon that resulted in a civilian being killed and several Firefighters being flown out. At around 1130 this morning, a Coolbaugh Township (Monroe County, NE PA) Fire Department vehicle, "Traffic 25", was involved in an accident with a taxi in Coolbaugh Township. In total there were 4 Firefighters injured and one civilian fatality. The taxicab driver was traveling in the northbound lane when he lost control of his vehicle, sliding sideways into the southbound lane of the oncoming fire police van, which then hit the taxicab in the center of its passenger side. The fire police were not at fault. They were going slow at the time of the accident and did not have on their lights and sirens. We'll have more details posted later.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 5-19-13 / 1900 Hours
www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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PHOENIX FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY - Apparatus Incident

We regret to pass on to you that the Phoenix FD lost a Firefighter in the Line of Duty early this morning. Firefighter Bradley Harper, age 23, was caught between 2 fire department vehicles near the scene of an outside fire (large mulch fire) late yesterday. Other firefighters rescued him, treated him at the scene and transported him to the hospital where he tragically died about 0100 this morning. He reportedly had 2 years on the job and is married and is survived by his wife and parents.

Our sincere condolences to the PFD and all affected. More details to follow.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 5-19-13 / 0935 Hours
www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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A Westland (MI) Firefighter is missing in the fire rubble/wreckage following a shopping plaza fire that destroyed a poker hall and a restaurant exposure this morning.

The Wayne-Westland Firefighter triggered his distress signal while inside The Electric Stick charity poker hall in the 6500 block of North Wayne Road Wednesday morning. The fire then moved to the neighboring Marvaso's Italian Grille.

About 0930 hours through the fire communication system, there was a report of mayday call. Firefighters are still searching under difficult conditions, are gathering information and attempting to contact the firefighter's family. His name is not being released at this time. Keep'm in your prayers. Much more to follow.

Take Cafe-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 5-8-13 / 1230 hours
www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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2 L.A City Firefighters were burned while operating at a 3 story dwelling fire in Sherman Oaks (California) early this morning. The fire was reported at 0002 hours today on Sumac Drive, a winding hilly road. The house, which was unoccupied, has two stories below ground level and all 3 floors quickly became unstable. While operating, 3 Firefighters, including a Captain, were trapped in the structure an the Captain was reportedly unconscious when rescued. Reports are that 2 of the Firefighters suffered burns and were transported to local hospitals and the Fire Captain is in serious but stable condition, and 1 of the Firefighters is in fair but stable condition -- all due to burns. We'll post updates as applicable.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 5-4-13 / 1500 Hours
www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

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Does anyone locally build or sell command vehicle cabinets? Or anyone that has dealt with a particular company when ordering a cabinet or center console?

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