Yesterday I shaved my head for the St baldrick's fundraiser. I brought in $800!! A bit short of my goal but something is better than nothing. This is my 2nd year doing this. Next Year will be better. I have put a few photos up for your amusement.
Caught a fire right before the end of my 24. 1st Truck to a vacant 1 1/2 story residential. Heavy fire throughout the attic. Went to the roof and opened a small hole before chief told us to come down. Engines had trouble accessing the fire due to the fact there were no stairs. Eventually things got done. We went home about 90 minutes after getting there.
Figured to be an nice day with the Super Bowl in the plans for the day. Around 10 AM call came in for a fire. We were 2nd Truck. Heavy fire in a 2 story residential with slight exposure to a similar building. As driver of the 2nd Truck I made my way to the roof to help the 1st Truck open up. We got 2 real nices holes in the fire building. Chief had us go over to the exposure building and open up a hole there too. After the roof was done we made our way inside the original building to help with… Continue
I'm traveling to Chicago soon and I was hoping to get some hot spots for eating during my visit. I was wondering if you could give me five or so and recommend things to eat.
I'm traveling to Chicago soon and I was hoping to get some hot spots for eating during my visit. I was wondering if you could give me five or so and recommend things to eat.
Hello there. Many generations of Firefighters here. My father in-law is a retired FF. I have two brother in-laws that are Lieutenant's and my step daughter is a Firefighter.My husband is a Captain. I am a retired/disabled Chief. (not really "disabled" cause I do work full-time)
Anyway......just wanted to say hi. Will be in Chicago in August for business but wanted to check out a firehouse or two. Are they "stranger" friendly?
I'm friends with some of NYFD folks but I know if they don't know you they can be mighty cold if you just show up at one their houses. Are Chicago firefighters like that? Should I head out of town to a volunteer fire department? I intend to bring some patches if that helps.
Be safe out there!
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My name is Guillaume and i'm a french firefighter
I will like exchanged patchs, clothing and objects with a fireman of the Chicago fire
my email : guillaume.lateyroux@laposte.net
I'm traveling to Chicago soon and I was hoping to get some hot spots for eating during my visit. I was wondering if you could give me five or so and recommend things to eat.
I'm traveling to Chicago soon and I was hoping to get some hot spots for eating during my visit. I was wondering if you could give me five or so and recommend things to eat.
Do you or do you know anybody that works at Fire Station 116, I would like to get a T-Shirt from them
I worked 24 years at Loa Angeles County Fire Station 116
Ian Thompson
Anyway......just wanted to say hi. Will be in Chicago in August for business but wanted to check out a firehouse or two. Are they "stranger" friendly?
I'm friends with some of NYFD folks but I know if they don't know you they can be mighty cold if you just show up at one their houses. Are Chicago firefighters like that? Should I head out of town to a volunteer fire department? I intend to bring some patches if that helps.
Be safe out there!
Mike here ST. Louis Fire Dept. Do u trade patches?
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