New chief for the Nation's Capital: Sarasota County's Kenneth Ellerbe....
Washington, DC officials entered into an agreement that allowed Kenneth Ellerbe to stay on as an employee while holding the fire chief's jon in Sarasota County. The post New chief for the Nation's...
View ArticleDC firefighter on paid leave for two years now under arrest. Natalie Overton...
Up until now Natalie Overton Williams had been on paid administrative leave. The post DC firefighter on paid leave for two years now under arrest. Natalie Overton Williams charged with fraud. appeared...
View ArticleOverturned fire engine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Cornelius-Lemley Fire...
Chief takes control of the bad news. The post Overturned fire engine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Cornelius-Lemley Fire & Rescue rig rolls on icy roads. Chief handles the news head-on. appeared...
View ArticleQuick Takes: December 20, 2010
Fire & EMS news for Monday. The post Quick Takes: December 20, 2010 appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleHelmet-cam makes the mainstream press. Newspaper site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa...
Cedar Rapids Fire Department tries out helmet-cam. The post Helmet-cam makes the mainstream press. Newspaper site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa features the video. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticlePhiladelphia squad & ambulance collide with three other vehicles. As many as...
Listen as five medic units are dispatched to assist on wreck at Tabor Road & Wagner Avenue. The post Philadelphia squad & ambulance collide with three other vehicles. As many as 10 hurt. Audio...
View ArticleQuick Takes: December 22, 2010
Fire & EMS news for Wednesday. The post Quick Takes: December 22, 2010 appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleWhere there's Hope: Northern Kentucky Technical Rescue Team plucks German...
Owner fell though ice trying to rescue two-year-old dog. The post Where there's Hope: Northern Kentucky Technical Rescue Team plucks German shepherd from Boone County pond. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleThe latest from Detroit: Paramedic crew taken off the streets after slow...
LeDuff questions why medics have been taken off the streets. The post The latest from Detroit: Paramedic crew taken off the streets after slow response. Reporter Charlie LeDuff says delay happened...
View ArticleVideo Roundup: We know what some of you were doing Christmas Day.
Fire videos from Christmas Day 2010. The post Video Roundup: We know what some of you were doing Christmas Day. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleRunning on empty: Vendor leaves Rossford, Ohio fire department without oxygen...
Vendor that lost contract decided to pull out early. The post Running on empty: Vendor leaves Rossford, Ohio fire department without oxygen 3 days before contract runs out. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleQuick Takes
Monday's fire and EMS news. The post Quick Takes appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleLessons from Detroit: The firing of Commissioner James Mack & his deputy are...
The commissioner failed the basics of handling bad news. The post Lessons from Detroit: The firing of Commissioner James Mack & his deputy are about the basics. Don't let this happen to you. Do you...
View ArticleUPDATED: Northwest Fire District firefighters & medics talk about Tucson...
Firefighter and medics describe treatment for Congresswoman Giffords and nine-year-old Christina Taylor Green. The post UPDATED: Northwest Fire District firefighters & medics talk about Tucson...
View ArticleHow not to respond to the press: A Long Island fire department deals with a...
FD threatens legal action and shuts door on reporter asking questions about the department's patch. The post How not to respond to the press: A Long Island fire department deals with a reporter asking...
View ArticleFatal house fire in Prince George's County, Maryland. Chief says response...
Tankers and extra engine companies respond to house fire. The post Fatal house fire in Prince George's County, Maryland. Chief says response plan worked after 54-inch water main break on Beltway....
View ArticleRaw video: Pursuit results in multi-species rescue from Richmond, California...
A most unusual rescue operation on a 300 foot cliff. The post Raw video: Pursuit results in multi-species rescue from Richmond, California cliff. Dog disrupts council members fire prevention efforts....
View ArticleSnowmobiles & snowplows: Chicago Fire Department & the 2011 Blizzard.
A glimpse of how the Chicago Fire Department is handling the blizzard conditions. The post Snowmobiles & snowplows: Chicago Fire Department & the 2011 Blizzard. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleWhen seconds count: TV station looks at mutual aid agreements after closest...
Frantic call does not bring closest fire company. The post When seconds count: TV station looks at mutual aid agreements after closest company didn't respond for woman trapped in burning home. Chiefs...
View ArticleOriginally citing 'political bantering', report indicates Tucson firefighter...
Firefighter retired two days after the shootings and before disciplinary action was taken. The post Originally citing 'political bantering', report indicates Tucson firefighter refused to respond to...
View ArticleOne of the busiest days in PGFD history: Run down of fires & mutual aid from...
Ride-along in College Park captures arrival video of first fire of the morning. The post One of the busiest days in PGFD history: Run down of fires & mutual aid from far & wide. New arrival...
View ArticleFacebook claims another firefighter's job. Bourne Fire Department's Richard...
Union fights to keep firefighters job. The post Facebook claims another firefighter's job. Bourne Fire Department's Richard Doherty fired over posting. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleHouston fire chief says mistakes were made that allowed owner to flee after...
Chief downplays battle with DA's office. The post Houston fire chief says mistakes were made that allowed owner to flee after day care center fire killed four children. Terry Garrison says Jessica Tata...
View ArticleQuick Takes: March 14, 2011.
Fire and EMS news for Monday. The post Quick Takes: March 14, 2011. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleLots of video from South Minneapolis after natural gas explosions & fire. No...
It burned for aout 90 mintues Thursday morning. The post Lots of video from South Minneapolis after natural gas explosions & fire. No injuries. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleThe Name Game: Does FEMS mean anything to the citizens of the Nation's Capital?
An acronym that includes EMS. But does it really communicate the mission? The post The Name Game: Does FEMS mean anything to the citizens of the Nation's Capital? appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleWho to believe: Judge in Rhode Island & professor in Georgia come to...
Judge rules against union on ladder shut down, but study doesn't seem to support judge's findings. The post Who to believe: Judge in Rhode Island & professor in Georgia come to different...
View ArticleCheck this out: Firefighter makes a one handed grab of woman jumping from a...
A must see series of photos from China. The post Check this out: Firefighter makes a one handed grab of woman jumping from a 50 foot bridge. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleVolunteer vs. career? Investigation underway into whether Pennsylvania chief...
Did career crew not get water because of dispute over funding? The post Volunteer vs. career? Investigation underway into whether Pennsylvania chief withheld water from paid crew. appeared first on...
View ArticleCommunications: Some important lessons from a riot in Washington, DC...
The Mt. Pleasant riot is a good example why it is important to have a good relationship with your stakeholders before the trouble hits. The post Communications: Some important lessons from a riot in...
View ArticleAlameda, CA firefighters & cops suffer image blow as they watch man drown....
Dave looks at how this could have been prevented and what the fire department does now about this image problem. The post Alameda, CA firefighters & cops suffer image blow as they watch man drown....
View ArticleAlameda citizens let officials have it over drowning. Firefighters to get...
Island community has gone two years without water rescue capabilities. The post Alameda citizens let officials have it over drowning. Firefighters to get training, but still no boat. appeared first on...
View ArticleMust see video: Driver fired, lieutenant demoted over fire engine road rage...
Lieutenant flips bird and engineeer hits median as they deal with a car that won't pull over. The post Must see video: Driver fired, lieutenant demoted over fire engine road rage incident in Orange...
View ArticleLesson from Weston: Stuff happens. Delaying addressing it with the press &...
Consider the image of your department in the digital age as a neighborhood of lightweight constructed homes on a very windy day, with the houses built six feet apart, with no sprinkler systems and no...
View ArticleBusted: Driver of ambulance running red lights & siren on pet calls in...
Drug testing and pet ambulance firm has vehicle impounded. The post Busted: Driver of ambulance running red lights & siren on pet calls in Louisville, Kentucky. appeared first on Statter911.
View ArticleMore than six-hour rescue to get man from 760-foot level of tower....
Firefighter cramped up trying to get rope to the platform. The post More than six-hour rescue to get man from 760-foot level of tower. Firefighters in Burleson, Texas tell their story. appeared first...
View ArticlePublic information in your Nation's Capital: Encryption of police...
DC Fire & EMS Department director of communications says social media is for parties. The post Public information in your Nation's Capital: Encryption of police communications, fire department...
View ArticleLocal chief gives update on Obion County, TN 'pay for spray' policy. Union...
Chief Edmison writes STATter911.com to update us on chiefs' efforts to change subsciption plan. The post Local chief gives update on Obion County, TN 'pay for spray' policy. Union City's Kelly Edmison...
View Article'Pay for spray' update: Tennessee's South Fulton FD says it was not on scene...
The facts are a bit different but the dilemma for firefighters remains. The post 'Pay for spray' update: Tennessee's South Fulton FD says it was not on scene of controversial fire. Local chief says...
View ArticleFirefighters say rules wouldn't allow them to go beyond ankle deep to reach...
Cop and paramedic also ordered not to go in. The post Firefighters say rules wouldn't allow them to go beyond ankle deep to reach drowning man in lake three feet deep. Inquest in UK brings out...
View ArticleSocial media & the fire service from people who get it. Let Chief Bill Boyd...
A series of videos to lead fire chiefs and others through the world of social media and emergency management. The post Social media & the fire service from people who get it. Let Chief Bill Boyd...
View ArticleDetroit fire commissioner sees money in firefighter tourists. Memo suggests...
Reporter Charlie LeDuff gives the full treatment to Commissioner Donald Austin and his memo. The post Detroit fire commissioner sees money in firefighter tourists. Memo suggests charging for ride-along...
View ArticleFDNY & others tweet through the night … a very rough night. Social media,...
The good, bad and ugly of social media during Sandy from emergency managers and the mainstream media. The post FDNY & others tweet through the night … a very rough night. Social media, both a...
View ArticleNew Mexico firefighter let go after accusing kids of stealing her wallet at...
A big never mind after confrontation between students and firefighter in school's cafeteria. The post New Mexico firefighter let go after accusing kids of stealing her wallet at school fire safety...
View ArticleOne more from DC: Engine company takes stroke victim to hospital. Council...
Another case of no EMS transport vehicle available. The post One more from DC: Engine company takes stroke victim to hospital. Council member orders hearing on EMS problems. Chief Ellerbe to hold press...
View ArticleEmergency Alert: Palo Alto FD holding pancake breakfast! Is this reverse 911...
Fire chief says the real reason for the message was to tell everyone about the helicopter landing. The post Emergency Alert: Palo Alto FD holding pancake breakfast! Is this reverse 911 abuse? appeared...
View ArticleMust see: The beatings will continue until morale improves. Or until there is...
Police in China’s northern Inner Mongolia have launched an official investigation into the beating of five newly-recruited firefighters in Wuhai city after a video that showed them being abused by...
View ArticleUPDATE 2 – Never mind Earlier: Messing with the gold standard. LAFD shuts...
Veteran PIO was not allowed to release some basic information about injuries and evacuations at this morning's double fatal fire in Echo Park. The post UPDATE 2 – Never mind Earlier: Messing with the...
View ArticleDC firefighters again assigned to overnight crime watch posts. Latest order...
Busy truck company assigned to four hour shift on street corner Friday night into Saturday morning. The post DC firefighters again assigned to overnight crime watch posts. Latest order came from deputy...
View ArticleMinneapolis to drop ProQA – wants 911 workers to talk & think for themselves
City believes dispatch software may be hurting more than helping The post Minneapolis to drop ProQA – wants 911 workers to talk & think for themselves appeared first on Statter911.
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