August 2010 Blog Posts (68)

Australian & American emergency workers run from L.A. to N.Y.C. to remember Sept. 11

Running to Remember

Australian and American emergency workers run from L.A. to N.Y.C. to remember Sept. 11

We’ve all heard the term “extreme sports,” but what about “extreme dedication” or “extreme honor”? …

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Added by Janelle Foskett, FireRescue on August 23, 2010 at 7:25pm — No Comments

The Big Burn – Reliving the Days (Pulaski 1910)

“Then came that fateful 20^th of August.” Elens Koch in 1942 - who was the Lolo Forest supervisor in 1910. On August 19, 1910 the day held promise as many miles of fire line were held, and folks were beginning to think that perhaps the loss would not be as…

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Added by Lisa Homan on August 20, 2010 at 10:21am — No Comments

What Does Impartial Mean To You?

Impartial- not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased.

Bigot- A bigot is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices, especially one exhibiting intolerance, irrationality,and animosity toward those of differing beliefs. The predominant usage in…

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Added by lutan1 on August 20, 2010 at 9:18am — 5 Comments

Means to an End: Effective communication leads to action

FIREFIGHTING 360

Means to an End: Effective communication leads to action

By Billy Schmidt

Engine 1 approaches the scene and sees a woman frantically waving in the street. The engine turns the corner and discovers why she’s so excited. Before them is a moderate size home with a… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 20, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Yellow Flag Response

photo courtesy Dover International Speedway

Playing it safe in the world's most dangerous…

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Added by Lou Angeli on August 19, 2010 at 11:57pm — No Comments

When those tones drop

I think that you made a good idea of becoming a EMT or a fire fighter. some of you are new and some are retired. The new guys, we can pull pranks on at the fire station. but when those tones drop........ our hearts start pounding because we never know whats going to happen when we are at the call. One thing can change in the blink of an eye. Thanks why we have to stick together! And never leave a brother or sister behind.

Remember those who gave their lives on that day to save others.… Continue

Added by kyle maxton on August 19, 2010 at 10:44pm — 1 Comment

I need some help with this

Hey there guys, we have a firefighter retiring from our department. This man has done so much for our department, and the citizens here. We are doing a real nice plaque and some other little things. But what I'd like to do is put together a Firefighter Poem about Appreciation or Selfless Hard work and commitment. Does anyone know of a Poem fitting for a well respected and appreciated Brother? If so, please let me know. I'm planning on incorporating that poem into a personal gift from each… Continue

Added by Kyle Tischler on August 19, 2010 at 9:18pm — 3 Comments

Willy And The Firemen

Dave LeBlanc looks at a struggling Massachusetts department and politics.

I think that most of us would agree that as much as it shouldn’t be, politics are an integral part of public safety. Maybe not where the rubber meets the road, but certainly any fire chief today must be able to clearly and articulately state his case and advocate for…

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Added by Bill Carey on August 19, 2010 at 8:43pm — No Comments

The Definition of a Fire Fighter

The Definition of a Fire Fighter

Christopher J. Naum, SFPE

CommandSafety.com and TheCompanyOfficer.com

On August 9, 2010 Chicago Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Wheatley was working a grease-chute fire at a restaurant when he fell approximately 35 feet from the ladder of an attached fire escape suffering fatal injuries while he was making his way up to the roof of the burning building with his equipment.…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on August 18, 2010 at 8:28pm — No Comments

Going Green: Rosenbauer Uses GREEN Star Idle-Reduction Technology

Inside the Apparatus Industry

Going Green: Rosenbauer does its part to help the environment by using GREEN Star Idle-Reduction Technology

Story & Photos by Bob Vaccaro

I’m sure that those of you who’ve attended the various fire service shows around the country in the past 5 years are used to seeing Rosenbauer’s Tech Drive… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 18, 2010 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

STORIES OF THE VOLUNTEER UPDATE! Production and Filming

Yes it's true. We're in production and have begun shooting stock footage for the project.

We're supported by our local government, fire department and chief. Episode 1 script is done, and we're working on the second one now.

Still need lots of stories as a basis for each episode, so feel free to email me at richards@jcsproductions.net and send along your story.

All names will be changed, credit will be given (unless otherwise requested). Author may even get a guest… Continue

Added by Richard Shankman on August 18, 2010 at 12:43am — No Comments

Relentless Fire: Remembering the 8 Firefighters Killed at Philadelphia’s Gulf Oil Refinery in 1975

By FireRescue magazine staff

On Aug. 17, 1975, a fire erupted at the former Gulf Oil Refinery, located on the Schuylkill River in southwest Philadelphia. During the many hours of firefighting operations, the fire took the lives of six firefighters. Two others would die from their burns multiple days after the fire. Fourteen other firefighters were injured, and multiple fire apparatus were destroyed.

Today, 35 years after that tragic… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 17, 2010 at 3:39pm — 1 Comment

1910 Fire Commemoration Wallace ID Saturday Aug 21, 2010

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Added by Lisa Homan on August 17, 2010 at 12:52pm — No Comments

Firefighters & Bladder Cancer: Prolonged exposure to burning debris increases your risk

Firefighters & Bladder Cancer

Prolonged exposure to burning debris increases your risk

By Dr. Barry Stein

Forward by Michael Dubron

Firefighters are at higher risk for certain kinds of cancer—that’s an established fact. But many firefighters… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 16, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

What is leadership in the fire service

When you hear people talk about leaders you usually think about someone who is given orders and assigning task to be done. So that is why I ask the question “what is leadership in the fire service”? There has been many time’s I have seen men take a officer’s position thinking that the position makes the man but as they teach you in the military that it is the man…

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Added by Elijah Davis on August 16, 2010 at 4:13am — No Comments

Lets support the 9-11 Patch Project

The 9/11 Patch Project has just kicked off the two year drive to get the… Continue

Added by Derek on August 16, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...August 15, 2010

Bit of interesting trivia I found out at Mass today at Assumption Church in Morristown. Today is the Feast of the Assumption and during the homily Father Dennis told us something really interesting. He pointed out three incredible stained glass windows over the altar that had scenes of the Virgin Mary.

About 20 years or so there was a fire in the church and the building could not be saved. He said the…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on August 15, 2010 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Training vids coming soon

In the recent months I have been asked when I will be putting my training videos on firefighter nation. To those who have been waiting on them I just want to say I'm sorry I have had alot going on in my life and now that I'm back on firefighter nation I will have the videos on here as soon as I can which should be by monday our tuesday. Thank you all for your understanding and take care and stay safe.

Added by Elijah Davis on August 15, 2010 at 5:31am — No Comments

"We can't afford it"

I was at a department not to long ago visiting and looking at their equipment and noticed that they needed better updated equipment. When I finished looking at the departments trucks the chief asked “what do you think”? I took a few minutes to think about how I should respond without sounding disrespectful and then I replied “you have some great trucks…

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Added by Elijah Davis on August 15, 2010 at 4:30am — 8 Comments