Fire Smoke Coalition

03/27/2024

Thank you to all of the Fire Smoke Coalition's supporters for supporting the Coalition's efforts to prevent fire smoke exposure. At this point, we believe the message that needs more attention is "firefighter air." We have joined the Firefighter Air Coalition, a non-profit advocacy group focused on "all things air" for firefighters. As of preview of the education it offers, take a minute to watch Ric Jorge, retired Palm Beach County firefighter and expert in tactical resilience. His question to firefighters: Do you sprints or marathons on the job? A simple question with a huge answer.

When you have a few minutes, Like and Follow the Firefighter Air Coalition on Facebook! You will not be disappointed.

Be safe, stay healthy and wear your air!

12/27/2023

Great idea for the New Year - San Antonio FD Cancer Prevention initiative in its fourth year. Please share!

The San Antonio Fire Department's Quartermaster program was started in 2019 as a pilot program. It has now become part of the city's annual budget and initiatives to minimize crews' exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.

12/19/2023

This is a must read.

  All, As the installation of residential energy storage systems (ESS) increases, the frequency of fire incidents involving these products will increase. To date, at least 60 residential ESS fire ev

12/18/2023

So very sad. Our sincere condolences to all those affected by his untimely loss. RIP Lt. Gallant.

  All, We regret to pass on that Lt. Charles "Chuck" Gallant, a 20-year-veteran of Rye Fire Rescue in New Hampshire (near Portsmouth) died yesterday following an overtime shift. Lt. Gallant was presid

12/13/2023

Air Management / Fireground Survival Training; Idaho - February 18-20. Class is limited to 150 firefighters!

12/08/2023

Firefighter Close Calls is donating proceeds from its 25th Anniversary t-shirts to Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Please consider purchasing a t-shirt for a very worthy cause.

  All, In honor of the 25th Anniversary of FirefighterCloseCalls / The Secret List, we made some shirts for our crew and it was suggested we offer them to you for a limited time, which we will use as

12/05/2023

Firefighter Air: The Fireground, Our Mission and You - two day "free" training program featuring instructors Mike Gagliano, Jack Murphy, Ric Jorge, Brian Schaefer, Jason Krusen and Paul Combs. Firefighters are welcome from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah! Seating is limited - register now!