Featured Blog Posts – September 2010 Archive (26)

9/11 Memorial motorcycle ride to Ground Zero

Memorial motorcycle ride to Ground Zero

Leaving from Carmel, NY Shop Rite at 12noon on Saturday, 9/11/10. All riders are welcome. The past few years we have had over 1000 bikes of all kinds take the trip. Some departments bring thier rigs. The Hudson Valley HellCats will be escorting. We will be parking in 1 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan, and walking the two blocks to the pile. Anyone and everyone are invited. There is no charge for this event. If you want to drive your car, thats…

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Added by Ted Hardy on September 6, 2010 at 3:30am — No Comments

What's your story? --- Firefighter Storytellers Returns Wednesday-9/8/10

A regular feature on the FirefighterNetcast Radio Network, Tiger Schmittendorf’s “Firefighter Storytellers” radio show returns Wednesday-September 8, 2010 at 9pm EDT…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on September 5, 2010 at 11:09pm — 1 Comment

Are You Ready? Terrorism 101

Terrorism 101: Know what makes a terrorist, types of weapons they use & the terminology associated with terrorist events

By Tom Phillips

AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano

The September issue of FireRescue magazine included Tom Phillips’ article “Are You Ready? Preparing for… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on September 4, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Lift with your Brain not your Back

Well it all started at a single vehicle MVC on a back county road @ 0545, we responded in a Squad and sent 2 Ambulances. As I pull up in the first ambulance we see a vehicle about 30 ft off the road wedged into the bush pretty good. Fortunately there was no need for extrication tools required. I crawl into the backseat of the vehicle to hold C-Spine and communicate with the passenger. After a well orchestrated removal we where able to slide the Pt onto the board and strap them down.… Continue

Added by Kevin Hatfield on September 2, 2010 at 1:59pm — 3 Comments

Fit for Duty? Company officers must set the example when it comes to physical fitness

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

Fit for Duty? Company officers must set the example when it comes to physical fitness

Story & Photos by Jeff & Martha Ellis

To tell people to “lead by example” almost sounds cliché these days. The expression can mean different things to different people. But one thing is certain: It does not…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on September 2, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Making It Easier on Them: Customer service in the fire & building code world

Making It Easier on Them

Customer service in the fire & building code world

By Jim Crawford

In fire prevention, we’re rarely perceived as a “service” department. Enforcing the fire code means acting as a regulator—how can any of our customers be happy about that? “I’m from the government and I’m here to help you” is a… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on September 1, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments