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It is with deep regret that we advise you that a Firefighter with the Oregon Hill Volunteer Fire Department was killed in a rollover crash early this morning while responding to a run. Oregon Hill VFD is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. We will have more details posted later but initial reports are that he was in his POV and was ejected.
ALSO-While not a Firefighter-this could absolutely happen to any of us. A Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officer is dead following a hit & run this morning in Baltimore. Corporal Courtney Brooks was struck while setting out flares to control traffic on Interstate 95 near the Interstate 395 interchange. Cpl. Brooks was taken to Baltimore Shock Trauma, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. For more information with specific details and guidelines on the dangers of operating on roads, go to: www.ResponderSafety.com
Our deepest sympathies to all those affected by these losses.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 1-1-08 / 1005 Hours
www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
January 1st, 2008
The Fire Apparatus Driver of the Baltimore City apparatus and the Fire Officer supervising that driver and crew on the rig at the time of the fatal crash earlier this month, were both suspended without pay on Friday. In that crash, 3 civilians were killed. The Fire Apparatus Driver, FF Nathaniel D. Moore, and the Company Officer, Lt. Thomas Moore (no relation), were suspended pending a hearing on administrative charges that will be held soon. Baltimore City Truck 27 was 3rd of 4 fire vehicles responding on Dec. 9 to a report of a fire. The truck company collided with the SUV as the apparatus came through the intersection against the red traffic signal. In Baltimore City, all emergency vehicles responding are required to stop at traffic signals and make sure it is clear before proceeding though.
This is a tough and horrific situation for all affected. Clearly these FF’s didn’t do this intentionally…but on the other hand, 3 civilians tragically lost their lives.
Drivers-STOP at red lights and stop signs when responding without exception…Officers-supervise your drivers and enforce the policies without exception.
Odd’s are that if anyone involved in this nightmare could turn back time, it would be handled differently. This is the last thing any of us ever want to experience.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 12-30-07 / 0015 Hours
www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
December 30th, 2007
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December 24th, 2007
I wanted to take a moment and tip my helmet to the personnel who we call the Fire Police. Years ago, the Fire Police were a squad that you went to when you were too old to get on the back of rig anymore. Well, today that has all changed. The amount of emergency personnel that are injured on the highway or at a scene is on the increase. The roll of these dedicated squad members has also increased. Their function is as important to the emergency worker on the scene is as the emergency responder is to the victims they are helping. Fire Police members are not properly equipped. They are sent out there to direct traffic with a wand and not much else. Drivers aren’t looking for someone that is standing in the middle of the road trying to direct them, especially when there isn’t someone normally there doing that. We have to give them the best chance possible to be seen by motorists. A reflective safety vest alone is not going to cut it. They need reflective traffic gloves, safety vests, reflective hats and any type of road flare, either traditional or new type of LED flares, such as, TurboFlare360s. These people are there to help protect us. Why are we giving them whatever it takes to help protect them?
December 24th, 2007
