New York City EMS workers will be provided with body armor and the chance to take self defense classes. This action was taken due to the number of attacks on EMTs, sometime fatal, that have occurred over the last few years. The armor will be bullet resistant and stab proof. In 2022 EMTs were attacked over 360 times. (Our local EMT school already provides 16 hours of self defense classes to student EMTs. This is included in the 240 hours needed to obtain EMT certification ..read more

FF brain trust, Where will I find collar brass that is large-er, like FDNY wears? Interweb searches reveal mostly 15/16" insignia. I'd like larger, either scramble/medallion or just the scramble for my Class-A lapels. Our chief has a scramble, which is about 1-1/2". Says the brass was a gift; he doesn't know where to find them in that size. I don't know why I'm thinking about this now - I'm old in this business and likely out soon... maybe I'm lookin' to be buried in the Class-A with a... Collar Insignia - large ..read more

I have a bunch if 5, to 10lb ABC ones. Dated @2007-12. It looks like @$40 to have them recharged. But much more if any parts needed. Insurance seems to think +10yr old worthless. So I looked at new ones. Figure 10lb only. Twice the ability, not that much more cost. I found Kiddy Pro 460 $67. UL 4A:60B:C|Class: ABC|Cylinder Is this a important difference? Am I wrong only considering 10 lb abc? or Buckeye - 11340 10 lb ABC Dry Chemical Tall UL Rating: 4A:80BC. $73 how about... Fire extinguisher questions ..read more

Greetings Everyone, Do you guys think firefighters/ems should carry guns? I think they should, you never know what could happen ..read more

Firefighter Marques Hudson died battling a residential structural fire last evening. Apparently he fell through the floor/stairway and was rescued by 4 other firefighters. He was pronounced in the hospital. He is survived by a wife and 3 children. Flags in the state will be lowered to half mast in his honor. May he rest in peace and his family find the strength to carry on ..read more

In Memory of Those Lost in The Line Of Duty ​ Firefighter Fatality Search Results apps.usfa.fema.gov ..read more

Looking for cargo pants that are comfortable but durable, especially in the knee areas. The 5.11 EMS cargo pants have reviews that they rip easily. Should I just go with a Walmart pair? What do you wear and recommend ..read more

I am sort of amazed kid was booted, but think 18 y/o with little education, and people skill is only danger to self, and others. I sort I knew this was coming, predicted it. Kid never accomplished much in life. Completed 5th. Grade ..read more

Are those 40" x 40" fiberglass fire blankets worth having for a very small fire, or are they a scam? They aren't expensive and seem simple to use to smother a little fire. I don't mean instead of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, just in addition to those other items. Seems they'd be faster and easier to use if a skillet or grill blazed up, for example. My DIL had that happen one time. I like including a little unexpected or unusual gift with my regular Christmas gifts to my... Question for firefighters re product ..read more

Yikes. Nothing like lighting up a cig next to a propane tank: https://autos.yahoo.com/cigarette-sparks-explosion-inside-dodge-152500424.html ..read more