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Upcoming IC-to-IC Webinars

IC-to-IC Discussion: Worcester Residential Fire (MA)

January 27, 2022 1:00 pm ET
Webinar
This discussion features Lt. Joe Gaffney (Retired), who recalls a Worcester residential structure fire that resulted in the LODD of Jon D. Davies Sr. on December 8, 2011.

IC-to-IC Discussion: Youngwood Firefighter Struck (PA)

February 24, 2022 1:00 pm ET
Webinar
This discussion features Chief Lloyd Crago, of the Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department (PA), who recalls the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Edwin J. “Lance” Wentzel, who was killed on March 22, 2014, after being struck by a train while assisting a K9 team with a search for a missing person.

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Previous Presentations

NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Blue Ribbon Wildland Fire (FL) – This discussion features Deputy Chief Sam LeNeave, who recalls the Blue Ribbon Wildland Fire that resulted in the LODD of Joshua O. Burch and Brett L. Fulton on June 20, 2011.
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NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Westland (MI) Strip Mall Fire – This discussion features Deputy Chief Darrell Stamper, of the Westland Fire Department (MI), who recalls on a strip mall fire that resulted in the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Brian A. Woehlke on May 8, 2013.
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NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Baltimore County (MD) Training Exercise – This discussion features Deputy Chief Skip DiPaula, of the Baltimore County Fire Department (MD), who recalls a training exercise that resulted in the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Robert Fogle on May 30, 2014.
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NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – West, Texas Fertilizer Explosion – This webinar features a discussion with President Doreen Strickland, Abbott Volunteer Fire Department (TX), who was the Incident Commander of a fertilizer company explosion that resulted in the line-of-duty deaths of 12 firefighters in West, Texas on April 17, 2013.
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NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Neosho (MO) Grain Bin Fire – This webinar features Retired Fire Chief Greg Hickman, who was the fire chief during a Neosho (MO) grain bin fire that resulted in the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Timothy S. Hardy on November 7, 2005.
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NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Conway (SC) Residential Fire – This webinar features Fire Chief Phillip Hendrick, who was the incident commander of a Conway (SC) residential fire, that resulted in the LODD of Christopher Gene Ray on March 20, 2016.
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NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Prince William County Residential Fire – This webinar features a discussion with Deputy Chief James Forgo about a Prince William County (VA) residential fire that resulted in a line-of-duty death in April 2007.
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NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Medical Office Building Fire – This webinar features a discussion with Chief Scott Burnette and Deputy Chief Chris Budzinski of the Asheville Fire Department (NC) about a commercial fire that killed a firefighter in July 2011.
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Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Strand Theatre Fire – Watch our previously recorded Facebook Live discussion about the 1941 Strand Theatre Fire in Brockton, Massachusetts, which resulted in 13 firefighter line-of-duty deaths. National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Director of Fire Programs, John Tippett, is joined by After The Fire Podcast Host Jon Nelson, and Retired Brockton Fire Chief Kenneth Galligan to discuss the Strand Theatre Fire.
NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Commercial Shopping Center Fire – This webinar features a discussion with Fire Chief Michael Gerin, of the Pineville Fire Department (NC), who was the incident commander of fire in a commercial strip shopping center that killed a firefighter on May 2, 2016. Chief Gerin discusses the incident and shares his experiences in dealing with the aftermath.
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Team Spotlight

Fire Service Programs Team Spotlight: Research Specialist Kelly Casillo – Kelly Casillo is the principal Research Specialist for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, working in the Fire Service Programs Department out of the Crofton, MD office. The Research Specialist position is responsible for compiling information needed so NFFF can render a decision to honor a fallen firefighter at the National Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD.
Fire Service Programs Spotlight: Chief Keith Brower, Special Projects-Community Risk Reduction – Chief Keith Brower is a Special Projects contractor for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). His primary role for the Foundation is serving as a member of the Steering Committee for Vision 20/20. He is also working to update the Be a Hero, Save a Hero® civilian fire safety program and has contributed information for NFFF Connect.

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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation provides a number of programs and resources for the fire service. We help departments deal with the tragedy of losing a firefighter in the line of duty.

Programs & Training

Support Following a LODD

Local Assistance State Teams (LAST)
The Local Assistance State Team (LAST) Program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the NFFF. Teams of trained responders in each state can offer the assistance line-of-duty death when requested within hours of the LODD.
Chief to Chief Network
The Foundation has established the Chief to Chief Network who have all experienced the death of a firefighter in the line of duty and understand what a department goes through.
IC to IC Network
This program is a peer network connecting incident commanders who recently experienced a line-of-duty death with a trained peer who previously lost a firefighter under their command.
Company Officer-to-Company Officer Network
The Foundation has established a network of company officers who have one thing in common. All experienced a line-of-duty death as a company officer and understand the loss.

Preventing Injuries & Deaths

Everyone Goes Home^®
In March 2004, a Firefighter Life Safety Summit was held to address the need for change within the fire service. At this summit, the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives were created. The Foundation’s Everyone Goes Home® program, which is based on these initiatives, strives to prevent firefighter line‑of‑duty deaths and injuries.
First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE)
This organization was created to help prevent occupational illnesses, injuries, and deaths of first responders. FRCE plans to become the leading resource for first responders and their families in addressing physical and psychological health issues. It will also promote research that increases awareness of first responder health issues to prevent first responder deaths and injuries.
Be a Hero, Save a Hero^®
This community risk reduction program encourages the public to be pro-active in fire safety by raising awareness and increasing knowledge of smoke alarms, fire sprinklers, and other safety practices.
Vulnerability Assessment Program