March 2008 Blog Posts (207)

ON VACATION!

I am writing this to inform my Brothers/Sisters that I am traveling across the Southeastern half of the country. Those of you who may read this, let me know what region you are in, maybe I can side step and meet you. I am traveling Hwy 10 route along the deep south coast beginning Wednesday, April 2nd. I look forward to hearing from yall. Have a great weekend and Stay Safe!!

Added by Deborah on March 28, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Hello all of u out there

Sorry I have not wrote anything in here in such a long time....I have hit some rough spots in my life right now....Last thursday i buried my dad...he was only 55..he had a massive heart attack and he did not pull though it...well when i can i well get back on

Added by firegirl on March 27, 2008 at 11:53am — 5 Comments

FDIC

just wanted to know who had plans to go to FDIC this yr in Indianapolis IN. April 7-12 This will be my fifth yr going. I love going to this converence.. lots of fun things to look at and play with...

FDIC 2008

April 7-12, 2008

Indiana Convention Center

Indianapolis, IN

Where Leaders Come To Train

For all housing questions, please call Preferred Convention Services at 888/472-7462 or 310/235-2647.

For 80 years,… Continue

Added by kimberley on March 27, 2008 at 11:33am — 8 Comments

New Orleans FF's getting screwed by City of New Orleans and Mayor Nagin

here is a link to the story about the New Orleans FF's back pay being hijacked by mayor
Click here: http://www.nolafirefighters.com/items/Judgement02222008.pdf
write the times picayune about it...TV stations..talk radio...thanks

Added by rudebutcool on March 27, 2008 at 2:45am — 5 Comments

May have to chenge id name

This is a sad Day I may have to change my title from Fire Cheif to Regular firefighter but it will not change how I feel about the fire department in my heart. They have said that I as a cheif haven't put on my SCBA and that I am showing favoratism and a whole lot of stupid accusations but I know with the lords help and my Brother firefighters things will be decided in my favor. I would like for all the members of Firefighter nation to pray for me.

Added by Fire Fighter Mark Smithson on March 27, 2008 at 2:12am — 3 Comments

The hardest day of my life as a firefighter...

A CRASH ON INTERSTATE 40 CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A JACKSON MAN AND TIES UP TRAFFIC EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.

ACCORDING TO THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL. 77-YEAR-OLD JERRY EWELL DIED AFTER HIS TRUCK FLIPPED AND WAS HIT BY AN 18-WHEELER.

TROOPERS SAY EWELL WAS HEADED WEST ON I-40 WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS TRUCK AND WENT INTO THE MEDIAN.INVESTIGATORS SAY HE THEN ROLLED INTO THE EAST BOUND LANES AND IN FRONT OF THE SEMI....

..This was the news report to a wreck that i responded… Continue

Added by Caleb:EngineCo12 on March 27, 2008 at 2:10am — 6 Comments

In honor of a fallen brother

b>i>Michael Oliver, paramedic with Care Ambulance of Montgomery, Al., Fire Fighter with Pelham Fire Department, of Jefferson County, Al., Died Sunday night, March 23, after suffering fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident on his way to work near Birmingham, Alabama. Mike was also a volunteer fire fighter/medic with Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department, the local fire dept. near his hometown. Mike was an awesome firemedic. And he was the nicest, kindest soul you would ever want to… Continue

Added by Delaine on March 27, 2008 at 1:13am — No Comments

Just a Thought

So as you look at the firefighter with his rake, hose or axe,

His beet red face or ice covered mustache,

You should know why he goes through that smokey front door,

And is forced to crawl like a baby down on the floor.

He does it to save both lives and property,

All that is precious to you and to me.

So take a good look at this modern warrior who serves his call proud and true,

And know that he would die just to save me and you.

~Robert J.… Continue

Added by Jennifer Harmon on March 27, 2008 at 12:31am — No Comments

Why Do We?

Why do we?

Its a job that we do, to some its not clear, why do we do it, 24/7 365 days a year? We do it for people that we just don't know, In rain, hail, sleet or snow. Its a job that requires the best of the best, Not something that you can expect from the rest. We do it in the darkness of night, The persons life lies in the fate of our fight. We do it for free, and expect no reward, We never step back, only we push forward. We are called heroes, some may tell, Of our adventures… Continue

Added by Jennifer Harmon on March 27, 2008 at 12:27am — 3 Comments

Take a moment of silence for the Los Angeles Fire Department

How sad I was when I heard of the events that happened in LA today. Let us all say a prayer for our brothers and sister in the LAFD. Hug your kids and wife, think before you say an unkind word about those we serve with.

Added by firegirl1 on March 26, 2008 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Los Angeles City Firefighter Killed, Second Critical in Explosion

LA Times -- A Los Angeles firefighter was killed and another critically injured Wednesday afternoon after they were apparently hit by exploding manhole covers while responding to a call in Westchester, a department spokesman said.

The firefighters were called to Sepulveda and La Tijera boulevards at 1:57 p.m. after a report of smoke from a possible fire. Once they arrived, there was a… Continue

Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on March 26, 2008 at 9:00pm — 68 Comments

How do you feel about adopting NFPA 1402 & 1403?

Has your state or organization adopted NFPA 1402 &1403 as the standard on live fire training? If so, how has your department been affected and what has it done to improve safety during live fire training?

Added by Nick Coutsouvanos on March 25, 2008 at 9:25pm — 1 Comment

Today We Had a Save!

We had an ambulance call this afternoon for a person with chest pain. When I arrived on scene, I could tell from a glance it didn't look good at all. I guess that after enough years I have developed a sixth sense about these things. Once we had the patient loaded into the ambulance I cautioned my partner, a new EMT, to have the bag-valve-mask ready at the patient's head "just in case". The ALS tech dispatched with us climbed on board and began his workup.

About halfway to the… Continue

Added by Joe Stoltz on March 25, 2008 at 9:17pm — 6 Comments

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Added by Engi209neeR on March 25, 2008 at 9:13pm — No Comments

EMT-Basic

Takeing my NREMT exam April 26 any words of wisdom or pointers?
I feel confident however i feel a bit nervous past the College portion with a B grade happy with that.

thanks Paul

Added by Paul Johnson on March 25, 2008 at 6:18pm — 2 Comments

Helping yourself by helping others

Today started out as yet another me-day tuesday, something thats become part of the weekly schedule since my injury. I picked up my venti-iced-whole milk-half caf-peppermint-white mocha, went to the ATM to get some dollars since the clifton general store doesn’t allow plastic for minimal purchases and all I wanted was a BLT, drove through the back roads to clifton and parked. As I started walking I heard someone yelling for help. It was an elderly lady who was helplessly lost after attempting… Continue

Added by Marie on March 25, 2008 at 5:44pm — 3 Comments

Preventing Hazards in the Use of Water Spray (Fog) Streams to Prevent or Control Ignition of Flammable Atmospheres

NIOSH ALERT: July 1985

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 85-112

WARNING!

Fire departments and teams responding to incidents involving flammable gas or vapor mixtures are cautioned that the use of water spray (fog) streams to prevent ignition or control flame propagation may be extremely dangerous:

Significant fires or explosions can occur despite the use of water spray. Under certain conditions, the use of water spray may in fact increase the severity of such fires… Continue

Added by Texas HazMat on March 25, 2008 at 4:09pm — 2 Comments

Monday as usual

Monday was no different from the rest, it was a paper day answer the phone, did go look at a 32 acre spot to do some wildland training that will be great later. Tuesday morning cold outside 21 degrees this morning they are calling for snow late tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Added by Gordon Hennigs on March 25, 2008 at 9:19am — No Comments

wish me luck..

A few months ago i took my firefighter entrance exam and pased it,now on April 5th im taking my physical indurance exam and assuming i pass it im goin to the fire academy in Mufreesburo Tn so that i can be a full time paid firefighter,which is wat ive been tryin for a good while now...so wish me luck that i get thru it and pass it all!

Added by Caleb:EngineCo12 on March 25, 2008 at 2:16am — 1 Comment

" Always Care For Yourself First "

Hi I'm Jim; I just have a short but to the point of doing the job you love to do. To me it wasn't just a job it was something I always dreamed as any other kid and did. I was a Firefighter, EMS Provider; Also a First -Aid CPR Instructor for the Red Cross and The American Heart Ass. I had done this for seventeen out of twenty one years. Started out as just a firefighter and worked my way from there. The thing is from there I didn't care for myself as I should have and just made twenty six hours… Continue

Added by Maxwellhouse B 21 on March 25, 2008 at 2:00am — 1 Comment