April 2009 Blog Posts (166)

Saying from my now new friend Bull

You dont become a Firefighter,,its whats inside you that makes you whole.

I know that everyone who is a firefighter or was believes in this. It is not what you do but who you are......

Added by Katherine Davidson on April 1, 2009 at 4:16pm — 1 Comment

First, the Bad News

Notes from the IAFC's WUI 2009 conference

Qualifiers always preface responsible comments to a general audience about global warming, but it seems to me that we, the public and the fire service, are finally filing into a consensus along similar lines as the scientists. As proof: The qualifiers are more streamlined than ever, a mere bump before we’re off and rolling.

And so Dr. Faith Ann Heinsch from the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab began: “Climate change is a big topic… Continue

Added by Crawford Coates on April 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

Roadside Memorials

Roadside Memorials,

Are they a hazardous distraction on our highway's and rural roads that can possibly cause more accidents ?

Or are they a sobering reminder that maybe we should slow down on this sharp corner,Don't drink and drive,perhaps not answer that cell phone or otherwise less distractions and more focusing on the road in front of us! Some people say tear down these memorials because they could be distracting,Others say leave them up to remind everyone that we need to be… Continue

Added by Paul Johnson on April 1, 2009 at 12:34pm — 5 Comments

The IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface 2009 conference

Last week I was lucky enough to spend several days at the IAFC's WUI 2009 conference in Reno, Nev., hearing from and mixing with the leaders in wildland fire.

I was introduced to several new concepts and many new people, and I took copious notes. Over the next few days, as I begin to digest it all, I'm going to report back on what all went down, as well as some of my thoughts.

Next: The WUI and climate change ...

Added by Crawford Coates on April 1, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Excersize update

Hi Brothers an Sisters I have finally gotten a chance to get on and give an update, so far I am still on my work out regime and doing well, I am thinking I will be uping the reps next week on some of the routines. As for the other situation nothing really has changed, stepson is still being stupid and the grandson and step-daughter-in-law still are here with us. more updates later.

Added by John on April 1, 2009 at 11:47am — No Comments