"I got this quote from a 9/11 article by an unknown author,At the end of his account of a couple days of being there and apparently helping fdny and those involved.
"Am I a hero? I am not. I am a mere human being trying to help others.We are…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by METALHEAD May 9, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
personal vehicles to incidents.
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METALHEAD commented on Palmyra Chief Donaghey's blog post Power Hawk or Hydro. Extrication Equiptment??"my company has had a curtis/wright power hawk for many years. we are a small dept., not allot of money to be had but we survive well. The power hawk is a rescue tool but has its limitations( battery and spread) it does a very good job for a quick…"
METALHEAD joined Nick's group
Firefighters Who Love Hockey
To talk about your team, trades, stats, hits, saves, or whatever else you want...
METALHEAD commented on dj lee's blog post Going CRAZY!"come up with some drills? just keep your mind right my friend. get better soon."
METALHEAD replied to Kody Odom's discussion what can a probie/junior do to earn respect around the fire station?"Good question. The fact that your asking is a good step. Id say pay attention ask questions . apply those lessons learned when they re-appear. stay positive and work hard. Most important..... dont demand or expect it. It will come sooner or later.…"
D Coleman commented on METALHEAD's blog post down time stinks!!!!"down time creates bad habits and laziness. it also creates our good friend mr bad attitude. you can train and train (which in no way is wrong) but it does not replace what we do for real. anyone can be 100% efficient at any drill then drop the ball…"
METALHEAD commented on METALHEAD's blog post down time stinks!!!!"ok..... maybe i came off wrong. I DO like down time. I was just pointing out the advantages of having it. I personally like a little down time. Ned Flanders( just kidding Norm!) mentioned being afraid of doing it right when the time comes. Its not…"
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- 15
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- Married
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- Sanborn Fire Co. Inc.
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- Fire fighting essentials, mask confidence, Niagara county smoke divers
fire attack 1 and 2. firefighter safety and survival. auto ex. alt. fueled vehicles . cofined space rescue . hazwoper. evoc. Arial app. operator. truck co. ops.
- About Me:
- easy going but focused on safty of others and myself. grew up at the hall and have done this since i was able to. i am a heavy equipment operator in my paying job. i respect all those who go by the way of the salamander. One half of L.O.D.
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- heavy equipment operator
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- basically born into it.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- whats not to love?
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- changing environments.
The dinger curse and ridicule(self inflicted or un warrented)
Free lancing
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Productivity......We TRY!
Posted on March 2, 2009 at 5:30pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Well. lets hope some of you can relate to this. Others can ignore this and the rest of you can roll your eyes or twittle your thumbs if you wish.
I guess I might have learned something over a couple of years?( maybe.) When you go to practice or are at the station killing alittle time, BE PRODUCTIVE.
Anything that falls within the relms of your duties as a ff at the station. Wash the engines, pic up the floor, tidy(yes i said tidy) the club room( for us dingers)… Continue
I guess I might have learned something over a couple of years?( maybe.) When you go to practice or are at the station killing alittle time, BE PRODUCTIVE.
Anything that falls within the relms of your duties as a ff at the station. Wash the engines, pic up the floor, tidy(yes i said tidy) the club room( for us dingers)… Continue
The Big 32!
Posted on February 24, 2009 at 9:15am 3 Comments 0 Likes
well, I turned32 today. I cant believe I made it this far. what have i learned? of course im gonna share!
1. Never be cheap with other peoples money
2. Respect your heritage. it might explain why you are the way u are.
3. Listen to the senior guys. they spin stories of mistsakes and experience. this way you get a heads up!
4. Be yourself. who cares what others think.
5. Dont be scared to be scared. it happens. learn from it.
6.… Continue
1. Never be cheap with other peoples money
2. Respect your heritage. it might explain why you are the way u are.
3. Listen to the senior guys. they spin stories of mistsakes and experience. this way you get a heads up!
4. Be yourself. who cares what others think.
5. Dont be scared to be scared. it happens. learn from it.
6.… Continue
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 4:37pm on September 27, 2010,
djc 0106 said… - well played my friend. you dont want that looming over your head. haha
- At 8:55pm on September 23, 2010, djc 0106 said…
- hey johnson do you ever go on this anymore! hahahahaha
- At 5:46am on December 19, 2009, djc 0106 said…
- i bought the moopet show box set. SWEET! we will be watching. hey do you have the means of contacting diesel? ive emailed twice and no response.
- At 5:45am on December 19, 2009, djc 0106 said…
- so whats new at home? did you see the pics yet? got more later when i can get on a puter
- At 12:03pm on December 18, 2009, djc 0106 said…
- whats up big boy? im back on.
- At 11:07am on March 3, 2009, D Coleman said…
- you hit the nail on the head with the productivity blog. well done! remember its harder to keep your head down and dig than it is to stand around, watch and criticize. KEEP DIGGING
- At 6:41am on March 3, 2009,
RODNEY HOGG said… - hi beech, had to check this out.
- At 2:50pm on February 15, 2009,
Erin said… - Hey Metalhead haven't seen you around town lately glad to see your on here
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