Bruce H Varner

Fire Chief (Ret), IFE past International President, FF Safety & Health, IFE-USA, Blue Card Cmd, Leadership, NFPA, Traffic Incident Management, HSO, ISO, PPE.

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

@airlivenet Sitting at gate can’t takeoff due to problem with traffic control radar not sure how long delay but they say DFW airport is completely shut down nothing in or out may be stuck on this plane for awhile

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

@DFWAirport Pilot just advised that DFW radar is down, airport is closed deverting inbound flights, holding all departures. We are sitting at the gate waiting on further information

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

Apparently DoGE access to Social Security and Medicare records has resulted in contact information being leaked to scammers. In the past 2 week my scam calls about Medicare have increased 3 to 4 fold all starting with President Trump's changes to medicare..........WTF

[U.S. Fire (USFA) @usfire]

Learn about the potential explosion risks associated with fire blankets used during EV fire suppression efforts. https://t.co/rkKPqWfgrX

[Andrew Leyden @PenguinSix]

DCFD Engine 18, built in 1905, runs on Capitol Hill with the new Engine 18. It is the 100th anniversary of the city’s last horse-drawn fire engine response.

[IAFC SHS Section @IAFC_SHS]

2025 Safety Stand Down
Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET

Day 1: Recognize

https://t.co/e1VsmMy7mn

Break the stigma and RESET their approach to behavioral health through the following daily focus themes: Recognize, Educate, Strategies, Empower, and Training.

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

Picked up from dealer Friday evening drove home 40 miles, Saturday drove 15 miles, noticed grease, all lug nuts installed backwards
Trailer parked unsafe to tow, dealer said "have to call Karavan as they install wheels at factory" How many other out the door this way?

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

@KaravanTrailers Picked up from dealer Fri evening drove home 40 miles, Sat drove 15 miles, noticed grease, all lug nuts installed backwards
Trailer parked unsafe to tow, dealer said "have to call Karavan as they install wheels at factory" How many other out the door this way?

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

@NASCAR To whomever chose the 100 year old veteran to sing the Star Spangled Banner for today's race. My family salutes you for an awesome and VERY appropriate decision. Thank you!

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

@vanceshow Read the Catlett VA report, we continue to fail to head lessons of the past. Driving around rail crossing arms. Really??
https://t.co/DWWtm2c2pD

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

@UHC 6 days into trying to restore my Health Care coverage after UH cancelled in error. Was ASSURED all reinstated today! NOT DONE!! Tried to refill RX, no coverage, rep talked to CS rep at UH, stated coverage not active. Customer service line currently closed.

[BShifter @BlueCardHZ]

The 2024 Blue Card Hazard-Zone Conference is coming to Cincinnati/Sharonville (OH) on October 3-4! Register NOW because space is LIMITED! Get in on this learning opportunity here: https://t.co/KOQElVhAkK

[CAL FIRE @CAL_FIRE]

Today, CAL FIRE's first C-130H goes into service, delivering 4,000 gallons of retardant per flight! This boosts our fleet's capacity, supporting our CAL FIRE HAWKs and S-2Ts as we continue to protect lives, communities, and natural resources across California.

[The Secret Firefighter UK @TheSecretFF999]

A large number of Firefighters (believe 40 appliances and over 200 firefighters) from @LondonFire are currently dealing with a fire in a high-rise property in Freshwater Road, Dagenham.

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[BShifter @BlueCardHZ]

This B Shifter Podcast is a "Best of Ask the Chiefs." "You don't build an incident based off our department flow chart..." Listen to the entire podcast here: https://t.co/Xeuttcbijy

[BShifter @BlueCardHZ]

Firefighters face life-threatening risks on our roadways every day. In this 2024 Blue Card Hazard-Zone Conference preview, Assistant Fire Chief Scott Williams shares crucial traffic safety tips and best practices to protect firefighters and ensure safer operations during roadside emergency responses. Read it here: https://t.co/Qy8ZGQF17Q

[Common Voices @CommonVoices1]

It's #NationalSeniorCitizensDay! We celebrate your strength, your wisdom and all you do and have done for your families! Our wish is that you may be safe and secure in your #goldenyears. Thank you to @NFSAorg for this great reminder of how to keep our seniors safe!

[FirefighterCloseCall @TheSecretList]

"30 Fires You Must Know" is an examination of 30 fires that remain tactically critical today-by those there/connected. https://t.co/iVp3JKIsMq All Royalties being donated to: @Tunnel2Towers @FCSNnational @1stresponderctr & Chief Ray Downey Fund @fireengineering @FDICevent

[Bruce H Varner @chief7100]

Privlidged to be attending #FFLSS2024 Speakers this morning challenging us to look at where we are and how we got here. How do we change to improve and further reduce Firefighter deaths & injuries!