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==3 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-FOLLOWING FIRE IN A SILO-FIRE CHIEF'S SON AMONG THE FALLEN
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3 Firefighters were killed in the Line of Duty late yesterday in the City of Minga Guaz?, where they responded this morning to continue cooling after a fire yesterday. The area is in Paraguay, in Central South America.

The members who lost their lives are FF's Ronald Aguilera, Arnaldo Gonzalez and Saturnino Riveros. The latter is the son of the Commander of the Fire Department of Minga Guaz?, Syriac Riveros, who was also at the scene, was injured but was rescued alive.

The four Firefighters responded to the silo for some post-fire tasks. The fire, which started at 16:00, was knocked down, but required a lot of overhaul and continued cooling. The company was on site and operating when they fell to the dryer and became trapped, according to preliminary reports, indicating they had suffocated. Our condolences to all those affected. RIP.

==UPDATE: TEXAS FIRE APPARATUS CRASH-FIREFIGHTERS REMAIN CRITICAL-FIRE DEPT MUTUAL AID EMS UNIT CRASHES WHILE RESPONDING TO THE APPARATUS CRASH-ALL MEMBERS OK

2 Firefighters remain in critical condition following a series of crashes on a stretch of rural Texas road Friday, that involved several vehicles including a fire truck and a responding ambulance.

The Officer was reportedly ejected and members were trapped under the apparatus. 5 Firefighters were trapped after their truck overturned following a collision with a pickup truck that drove through an intersection.
NOTE: An ambulance from the Killeen FD whose crew was en route to the crash scene (with other KFD companies) was also involved in an accident. Road conditions at the time were wet.

We have posted additional pictures on the www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com home page.

HERE IS VIDEO FROM THE APPARATUS CRASH SCENE:

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/Local-Firefighters-Trapped-After-Major-Traffic-Accident-300389681.html

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==ADD'L IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES OF NOTE FOR FDIC:

ISFSI Fire Instructors Social
Mo's A Place for Steaks, 15 East Maryland Street
Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

ISFSI will be giving away thousands of dollars in door prizes at this event. This social and the subsequent giveaways are the Society's way of thanking its membership and welcoming new members. Not currently an ISFSI member? The Society is also welcoming you to join at the door for an intro membership fee. If you are an ISFSI member or part of the FDIC teaching staff or wish to join that evening, make this a must. It's is an excellent opportunity for instructors to network with outstanding food, drinks, and amazing door prizes. Come by to see your friends and make new ones! Sponsored by Honeywell & Scott Safety.

FIRE INSTRUCTORS MEETING
ISFSI Annual Meeting (FREE Lunch Provided)
Room Sagamore 7
Friday, April 24, 2015, 1:00 p.m.

ISFSI invites you to attend the 2015 spring membership meeting and luncheon free of charge! Participate in the only international membership organization representing the interest of fire service instructors. This meeting is open to all current ISFSI members and those wishing to obtain membership. We will be giving away thousands of dollars in door prizes that all in attendance will be eligible for if you are a member. Come join us and wrap up FDIC International 2015 with ISFSI!

ADDITIONAL DETAILS RE: FDIC:

The Secret List/FireFighterCloseCalls crew members are looking forward to seeing you.

Here are some of our crew members activities:

Monday 4/20/15 -HOT WORKSHOPS
0800-1200 - ISFSI Principles of Modern Fire Attack - Train the Trainer - Brian Kazmierzak
0800-1200 - Instructor and Training Officer Boot Camp - Forest Reeder and Rudy Horist

Tuesday 4/21/15 -HOT WORKSHOPS
0800-1200 - Survival: Why Things Went Right and Why They Went Horribly Wrong - Billy Goldfeder and Gordon Graham
0800-1200 - Building the Ladder - Officer Development Programs - Forest Reeder and Rudy Horist
1330-1730 - ISFSI Instructor Development Clinic - Forest Reeder, Rudy Horist, Brian Kazmierzak

Wednesday 4/22/15 -
1030-1215 - Preplanning for a Wildland Event: A Technology Based Community Approach - Seth Barker
1330-1515 - The Five Most Dangerous Places - Forest Reeder

Thursday 4/23/15 -BIG ROOM SESSION
1020-1215 - Fireground Size-Up, Command, Control, Accountability, and Survival: Darn! It Didn't Go Well, Why? - Billy Goldfeder with guest Bob Grabowski-Chief of Homewood IL.

Friday 4/24/15 -
0830-1015 - MayDay for Mental Health - Pat Kenny
1100-1200 - Pass it On Book Signing At Fire Engineering Booth

Take Care. Be Careful. Pass it On.

BillyG

The Secret List 4/18/2015-2000 Hours