Information that is a combination of Aviation, Firefighting, Specialized Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Security, and Airport Operations from around the globe. They are stories relevant to any airport environment.
Thursday the 13th of August, 2026
Your stories for today… Be safe out there! Tom — Two soldiers killed in Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash near Salado, Texas By Joe Villasana, Abbey Ferguson and Jessica Rajkumar SALADO, Texas (KWTX) – The acting commanding general of the First Cavalry Division confirmed two Fort Hood soldiers were killed when an Army Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, Wednesday afternoon. “Our…
Wednesday the 12th of August, 2026
Here are the stories for today… — Captain Jess Grigg 1965-2026 I am stunned and saddened to announce that my friend, and friend to so many ARFF professionals, Retired UPS Captain Jess Grigg, passed away yesterday morning at his home in Louisiana. I knew Jess for close to 20 years, since he started attending our…
Captain Jess Grigg
Captain Jess Grigg 1965-2026 I am stunned and saddened to announce that my friend, and friend to so many ARFF professionals, Retired UPS Captain Jess Grigg, passed away this morning at his home in Louisiana. I knew Jess for close to 20 years, since he started attending our ARFF Working Group conferences and sharing his…
Tuesday the 11th of August, 2026
Here are the stories for today… Of note, not often you hear of an airport closure due to a “lack of available firefighting equipment.” but it’s happened in Wabush, Labrador, Canada… Be safe out there! Tom — Flights at Wabush airport grounded due to lack of firefighting equipment, airline says PAL Airlines says affected passengers…
Monday the 10th of August, 2026
We start the new week with the following stories… Be safe out there! Tom — Emergency return: 200 passengers evacuate Delta flight in Atlanta By Rey Llerena and Ella Talmadge – FOX 5 Atlanta The Brief A Delta flight from Atlanta to Orlando made an emergency return Saturday morning following reports of fumes in the…