November 2008 Blog Posts (166)

College, Again?

T's true. I am going back to college in August 2009 for a degree in Fire Protection Technology (AAS) from Mohawk Valley Community College. Im pumped, 15 weeks at the Fire Academy in Utica, NY then one year of college and its Career Fire Fighter / EMT Charley Bielby. I am so excited. Im also pumped because the new significant other I have loves the idea of me being a firefighter. Her father is a member of one of our mutual aid departments and is also a member of their FAST team. Hopefully, we… Continue

Added by Charley on November 1, 2008 at 7:14pm — 2 Comments

EMS

Dodging bullets is not part of the job description, but we do it.

Being chased by an angry dog that does not understand that you are there to help it's owner is not part of the job description, but we do it.

Holding back the tears because you were not able to save someone's live is not in the job description, but we do it.

Holding the hand of an elderly lady crying for her husband of 60 years lying on the floor dead and trying not to cry with her but comforting her instead is not… Continue

Added by Jordan Finch on November 1, 2008 at 7:04pm — 1 Comment

Canver update!!!

I am finished with everything just have to go and have portacath removed and then just have to get over side effects and feel better than get back on the truck.I woulod like to thank everyone for your support and prayers.It's been along road and I don't wish this on anyone but if you ever have to deal with it like I did then put it in God's hands and he will help you through it That I promise.Plus laughing is good medicen well have a bless evenning and a blessed day!

Added by Robert Nichols on November 1, 2008 at 7:00pm — 3 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...November 1, 2008

Today I had a super instructor who actually works at a major company in Morris Township. He taught us so many things about fire extinguishers. Some of the things that stuck in my mind were:

-If you look at the fire extinguisher, note the amount of feet it says to stay away from the fire. Some are 6 feet, 12 feet, etc.

-Start at the root of the fire meaning the bottom. Don't just start spraying… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on November 1, 2008 at 3:38pm — 1 Comment

What motivates me?

I was reading comments on the discussion "What motivates you?" So many people wrote things that I can say are part of the reason I am a firefighter. There are so many reasons but I think the biggest one, the one that keeps gnawing at me is that I don't know how not to be a firefighter.

When I was little, I watched my uncle go to calls & I wanted to go with him. As I grew older, I became more involved with the fire department in any way I could. My closest friends were involved… Continue

Added by Jenny Holderby on November 1, 2008 at 3:43am — 4 Comments

In remembrance.

In loving remembrance of Gerald Titmus - Northern Ireland Fire Brigade. He past away yesterday at the age of 45 following a brief illness. I had the awesome opportunity of meeting Gerald when he came to the United States as a member of Fire Fighters For Christ. Our local members asked me to host the Ireland guests at Pelco where I work and give them a tour of our Memorial. Gerald was full of antics pulling a lot of pranks. Firefighters don't pull pranks do they? No. :) Gerald was endearing. He… Continue

Added by Sue Okenyi on November 1, 2008 at 2:28am — No Comments