Third DeKalb Firefighter Reinstated after Dunwoody Incident
Can you see me now?
You may remember the sorry case in which DeKalb County GA firefighters responded to, but were unable to locate a house fire reported by the occupant. Without exiting their apparatus and walking up the driveway, they instead returned to quarters only to be re-dispatched hours later to the fully engulfed home. The homeowner, 74-year-old Ann Bartlett, was killed in the fire.
We detailed this incident in a Fire Daily article last February which includes a video report and audio snippets of radio transmissions at the scene.
According to a report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a hearing officer ruled on Friday that Capt. Sell Caldwell was inappropriately terminated and did not neglect his duties as charged when terminated shortly after the incident.
The county indicated it will appeal the decision.
Pumper Valve Sprays Firefighter With… Searing Steam?
Newsday reports on the freak accident that sent a North Babylon NY firefighter on a helicopter trip to the hospital after being burned by steam released from one of the pumpers valves while operating at the scene of a landfill fire on Wednesday. Not much information is available on exactly what would cause such an incident, but you can bet they are looking into it. The firefighter, who’s name is being withheld due to federal privacy laws, received steam burns to his chest and arms. His injuries are reportedly non-life threatening and he is said to be in good spirits.
Man Found Dead Sitting In Lotus Position
Obviously not the victim, just the position.
Another example of why I don’t use this position (despite the fact I couldn’t GET into this position):
A Sydney, New Zealand man was found dead inside his apartment after firefighters finished battling a fire there.
Officials speculate the man died of smoke inhalation while he was “zoned out” during a meditation session. The fire is not believed to be suspicious.
Stay Stoked! (that means no meditating)
-J
Also on Fire Daily…
- Six Kansas City MO brothers murdered on the job 23 years ago today. Videos re-live the nightmare. – November 29, 2011
- Five Alarm Building Fire in Downtown St. Louis- Live Video Now – December 8, 2011
- Video: Fire officials tell public to “SHUT UP!” at meeting. See how well that went over… – January 12, 2012
- Fire Daily’s 360 Burn Size Up of the Fire Webs 2/8/2011 – February 8, 2011
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