August 2009 Blog Posts (88)

50th Anniversary of Kansas City explosion that killed 5 (From STATter911)

http://www.wusa9.com/news/columnist/blogs/2009/08/look-back-to-august-18-1959-50th.html

Added by John Allen on August 17, 2009 at 7:23pm — No Comments

"We Can Take the USFA to a Whole New Level" - Interview with U.S. Fire Administrator Cochran

On Friday, Aug. 14, FireRescue Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach interviewed Chief Kelvin Cochran, the newly appointed U.S. Fire Administrator and a FireRescue editorial board member.

Read articles from Chief Cochran.

Tim Sendelbach (TS): We’re here today with Chief Cochran, the new U.S. Fire Administrator. We’re very honored to have Chief… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 17, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Adam's Angels - 2nd Blog Post "Word Simply Aren't Enough..."

On Friday, a funeral was held for John McNamara. For those of you who do not know the story of "Johnny Mac," he passed away after a three year battle with cancer due to his time at Ground Zero after the tragic events of September 11th. He was a founder of the NYC Firefighter Brotherhood Foundation which helps FDNY members suffering from cancers because of their time at the WTC site. As you may or may not know, this foundation is actually one of our two Brother-2-Brother initiative… Continue

Added by Adam's Angels on August 16, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...August 16, 2009

I have wanted to write a post for weeks, but don't know what to say. I'd like to say something witty, like I'm going to the beach each weekend, or I'm sitting by a pool with a beer in my hand, but I cannot tell a lie.

While the rest of the world seems to be enjoying a great summer, or in NJ at least, I am struggling with real life issues that would have crushed another person. Yes, crushed. The fact that I know I can reach… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on August 16, 2009 at 9:30pm — 4 Comments

Straddle the Fence

Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran, a FireRescue editorial board member, has been confirmed as the U.S. Fire Administrator. President Barack Obama nominated Chief Cochran for the post in July, and it has now been confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

While chairman of the IAFC’s Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Section, Chief Cochran wrote the Leadership Skills column for FireRescue’s IAFC section, Leader’s Edge.

Following are a few of our favorite Leadership Skills… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 16, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Image Is Everything

Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran, a FireRescue editorial board member, has been confirmed as the U.S. Fire Administrator. President Barack Obama nominated Chief Cochran for the post in July, and it has now been confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

While chairman of the IAFC’s Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Section, Chief Cochran wrote the Leadership Skills column for FireRescue’s IAFC section, Leader’s Edge.

Following is one of our favorite Leadership Skills columns,… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 16, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

The Words of the Chief

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 16, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Update

Sorry that I have missed some messages lately. I have sold my house and had a great deal of work to finish not counting that I still have to work all the time but things seem to be on the up and up. The next test for the FD is coming up so time to get started. I am going to kick the CPAT butt this time. Hope everyone has been good, stay safe, and have a wonderful day.

Added by kari (kat) kotara on August 16, 2009 at 1:34pm — 1 Comment

pilot who crashed while fighting B.C. forest fire

Search continues for Ont. pilot who crashed while fighting B.C. forest fire

Search continues for Ont. pilot who crashed while fighting B.C. forest fire

August 15, 2009 9:11 p.m.

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LYTTON, B.C. - An Ontario helicopter pilot who was helping to fight one of British Columbia's many forest fires was still missing Saturday, a day after he disappeared during a dramatic rescue attempt on the… Continue

Added by Brad Duncan on August 16, 2009 at 8:55am — No Comments

Come Up for Air: Exit before the low-air alarm activates

Come Up for Air: Exit the building before the low-air alarm activates

By Chief Gary Morris

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in the July 2009 issue of FireRescue magazine. Read a letter to the editor, and Chief Morris' response, about this article.

Since 2001, as I have lectured about firefighter safety and… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 16, 2009 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

Managing Your Air: Wait for the Alarm or not?

Letter to the Editor

Editor's note: This letter is in response to the article "Come Up for Air: Exit the building before the low-air alarm activates" (FireRescue, July 2009, p. 66). Chief Morris' response follows the letter.

I would like to respond to the article “Come up for Air” in the July 2009 FireRescue magazine. The author, Chief… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 16, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Are You Leading by Example, or Are You Just in Charge?

You Can’t Force It: Are you leading by example, or are you just in charge?

By Scott Cook

It’s that time of year again: The FireRescue magazine staff and board just selected the 2009 Company Officer of the Year. The list of candidates this year was loaded with people who’ve really made a difference, not just in their crew, but in their department and their community.

They’re not like Capt. Frank. Note: Although Capt. Frank is a… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 16, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Take-Home Tips for Fire Prevention Education

Don’t wait for Fire Prevention Week—invest in prevention education now

By Jane Jerrard

Fire Prevention Week is, obviously, just one week out of the year. While departments can reverse fire trends and create many positive outcomes out of spreading fire prevention education throughout the year, Fire Prevention Week is a great time to start, expand or… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 16, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME FIND OUT ABOUT A FELLOW FIREFIGHTER?

HE'S FROM THE COLORADO SPRINGS AREA, HE WAS A FIRE MEDIC, AND ALSO WORKS IN A LAB. OVER THE REE DAY WEEKEND IN JUNE HE WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS CAR CRASH. HE WAS DOING OK BUT THEN HAD SOME SERIOUS STROKES. FROM THERE HE WENT TO A CARE FACILITY AND THE FINALLY HOME. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM IN A FEW WEEKS NOW AND I AM VERY WORRIED. HE IS A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE. HIS NAME IS ROSS ISAAC. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU, DENISE FERRARO RDVFD

Added by Denise Ferraro on August 15, 2009 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Firefighter Music

Inviting all members to come to my web site at endofwatch.us and listen to the sound bites of our 14 songs and the story behind them. I think you'll find it to be interesting. Stay low

Added by Mark "Mo" Oddsen on August 14, 2009 at 2:38pm — 1 Comment

Air packs for sale.

Our dept upgraded our packs and have 8-10 packs if any dept is interested. They were purchased in 1998 from what ive been told. All are MSA with 1/4 turn face masks. If anyone is interested email me at sfdmedic45@yahoo.com. have to talk with commisioners about prices and the definate number of packs for sale. Just throwing this out to see if there is any interest. These are fully functional but due to lovely new york state we upgraded to a new standard. They we actually used monday at a… Continue

Added by Brad on August 13, 2009 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Cop Arrests Firefighter

Added by Skelly_Crash on August 12, 2009 at 7:52pm — 2 Comments

Listen to the Veteran Firefighters.

I am a 20 year old volunteer firefighter. I have been in the fire service for five years. I have noticed from experience and other ways that a lot of the younger firefighters are the little think they know it all types. I have noticed this about a couple of them. The best thing you can do is listen to the older veteran firefighters on your departments. If you are unsure of something or don't know something don't let your pride get in the way. People get hurt when they are at a lack of knowledge… Continue

Added by Cory P. Taylor on August 12, 2009 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Rescue Report: 3 Trapped in CA Ravine

RESCUE REPORT: California Firefighters Rescue Group Stuck in Ravine

By Tom Vines

On April 27, Palo Alto firefighters responded to a local natural hazard that, at least for a while, seemed to be collecting victims. Palo Alto City Hall received a 911 call at 1217 HRS reporting that a 91-year-old male was trapped in a ravine in Foothills Park in Palo Alto, approximately 30 miles south of San Francisco.

Palo Alto Fire dispatched Engine 2 and a medic… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 12, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Uncommon Rescue

We were called out on a service call, a horse "stuck in a ditch". We arrived on scene and find the horse has fallen through and into a 500 gallon septic tank. Now I personally have never let my horses roam my yard, but the owners of this filly, (that's a young female horse for you city folk) let her do exactly that.

With assistance from the SPCA, veterinarian, and good sedation, we were able to extract the horse in just over an hour, and except for a few minor abrasions was… Continue

Added by Oldman on August 12, 2009 at 10:30am — 5 Comments