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"Thoughts and Prayers" are Hollow Without Conviction. Are You Ready to Commit?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Jul 27, 2010. 12 Replies

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, co-workers, and friends of  Rocky Mount, Virginia Fire Chief Posey Dillon, who died yesterday along with Firefighter William Daniel “Danny” Altice in a…Continue

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Taking it to the Streets and Firehouse Expo

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Hey all-Leaving this AM for Firehouse Expo in Baltimore.  If you're in the neighborhood, look us up, we'll be netcasting from the booth of Firegeezer and Dave Statter, as well as frequenting the…Continue

Wingnut of the Week: Homeowner Says Firefighter’s Gear Set Off Explosion That Severely Burned Them

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Today, I’m editing the most recent program from Firefighter NetCast which aired live Tuesday night, July 6, 2010. It was the Happy Hour with guest…Continue

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Wow!Thanks to my FireEMSBlogs.com partner Bill Carey of Backstep Firefighter for hosting the…Continue

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I read an article by an old acquaintance the other day.  I don't want to identify the author because this is not about the "who", but the "what." What a concept.  Here's an excerpt:“There  was a code that said that the coach was always right and you NEVER questioned a coach’s decision in regards to you. Like it or not, you had  to respect it. It was not an option!  Sound familiar?  It should!”“I came up in the fire service at a time when we did what our instructors told us to do. We learned…See More
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I read an article by an old acquaintance the other day.  I don't want to identify the author because this is not about the "who", but the "what." What a concept.  Here's an excerpt:“There  was a code that said that the coach was always right and you NEVER questioned a coach’s decision in regards to you. Like it or not, you had  to respect it. It was not an option!  Sound familiar?  It should!”“I came up in the fire service at a time when we did what our instructors told us to do. We learned…See More
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 A conversation heard at a Midwestern fire department between Bobby, the Training Officer and his Chief: Fire Chief:  Go away, Bobby, I’m eating.T.O. Bobby:  Hey, Your Eminence, I have some good news and I have some good news.Fire Chief:  You know me, Bobby.  Give me the bad news first.T.O. Bobby:  There is no bad news, Chief.Fire Chief:  There’s never no bad news, Bobby.  This is 2010, remember?T.O. Bobby:  Well, Chief, it’s actually 20-   Doesn’t matter.  Anyway, it’s true.  No bad news,…See More
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 A conversation heard at a Midwestern fire department between Bobby, the Training Officer and his Chief: Fire Chief:  Go away, Bobby, I’m eating.T.O. Bobby:  Hey, Your Eminence, I have some good news and I have some good news.Fire Chief:  You know me, Bobby.  Give me the bad news first.T.O. Bobby:  There is no bad news, Chief.Fire Chief:  There’s never no bad news, Bobby.  This is 2010, remember?T.O. Bobby:  Well, Chief, it’s actually 20-   Doesn’t matter.  Anyway, it’s true.  No bad news,…See More
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Barrington Fire Dept.
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Combination Fire Rescue Department
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Fire / Arson Investigator
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If you don’t eat your meat, you can’t have any pudding!

Posted on November 2, 2011 at 9:00pm 0 Comments





I read an article by an old acquaintance the other day.  I don't want to identify the author because this is not about the "who", but the "what." 

What a concept.  Here's an excerpt:



“There  was a code that said that the coach was always right and you NEVER

questioned a coach’s decision in regards to you. Like it or not, you had  to respect it. It was not an option!  Sound…

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You’ve spilled something there on your shirt, Chief.

Posted on September 28, 2011 at 6:43pm 0 Comments

 

A conversation heard at a Midwestern fire department between Bobby, the Training Officer and his Chief:

 

Fire Chief:  Go away, Bobby, I’m eating.

T.O. Bobby:  Hey, Your Eminence, I have some good news and I have some good news.

Fire Chief:  You know me, Bobby.  Give me the bad news first.

T.O. Bobby:  There is no bad news, Chief.

Fire Chief:  There’s never no bad news, Bobby.  This is 2010,…

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"The Charleston 43"

Posted on June 15, 2010 at 6:24pm 5 Comments





On Friday, June 18, we mark the third anniversary of an enormously tragic incident in which nine Charleston, SC firefighters lost their lives battling a furniture store fire.



To mark the incident, there will be no shortage of written and video tributes to experience, no shortage of “ALWAYS REMEMBER”s and… Continue

Share the best firefighter story or wisdom right here

Posted on May 2, 2010 at 4:00pm 0 Comments

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Thanks to my FireEMSBlogs.com partner Bill Carey of Backstep Firefighter for hosting the second edition of the First Due Blog Carnival. The topic was “Influential Fire Reports” and several top notch contributors stepped…

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At 9:45am on May 21, 2010, Mike France said…
Thanks for the Add , Stay Safe
At 9:35am on May 21, 2010, Firewriter said…
Thanks for the add!
At 10:18am on February 17, 2010, Kathy Appleby said…
I want to thank you for making a comment about my discussion. I totally and wholeheartedly agree witj you on everything you have said. I have many years in the EMS service but only 2 1/2yrs in fire and my company wanted me to run for 2nd LT...I dont think I have the experience yet for that, though I have been taking courses and trying to learn as much as I can.
Be Careful and Stay Safe.
Thanks again, Kathy
At 3:18pm on February 5, 2010, Norman E. Flanders said…
I missed the broadcast last nite.....When will it be posted and ready for a copy?
I hope you were able to make good use of the info. and had some good discussions.
I'm looking forward to hearing this broadcast.

Thanks, Norm
At 4:33pm on January 27, 2010, Norman E. Flanders said…
Yes you can use the info I sent, along with mine and the departments name.
Please forward me a copy once written.
Thanks, Norm
At 1:48pm on November 29, 2009, sarah arledge said…
hi FireDaily. com welcome to ffn hope you like it here its a great place to be. have a great day stay safe take care
At 11:23pm on November 28, 2009, Brian Dumser said…
Elmer retired in 1993, a year before I got there. I did meet him though, great guy. I'm sorry to inform you that Elmer passed away about 5 or 6 years ago. Stay safe!
At 7:17am on November 22, 2009, Mick Mayers said…
Years ago I was told that if you don't acknowledge EVERYBODY, then don't acknowledge ANYBODY. I should have gone on longer and added the rest. You have a great site and there was nothing about the names on there other than the ones I hurriedly typed in in an effort to get that post out. Sorry.
At 6:37pm on November 19, 2009, Ed Burlingame said…
Thanks. We arefortunate, I'm only 1/2 mile from Glacier National Park
At 10:01pm on November 7, 2009, Douglas C Stewart said…
Thanks for the welcome. I am looking forward to particapating in the groups and forums. Be safe.
Doug

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