All Blog Posts Tagged 'Fire' (102)

Tricks VS. The Trade

"What you showed me isn't in the book. What are the Chiefs gonna say if I do this? Are you gonna have my back if I do this and someone says something?" …

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on January 15, 2011 at 3:13pm — 1 Comment

Rookie Firefighter Blog

Rookie Firefighter Blog:

How I became to be the newest Rookie Firefighter at the Big Thompson Canyon V.F.D. in the Colorado mountains...

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Added by Lisa Kling on December 9, 2010 at 2:39pm — No Comments

Fire District's Mobile Fire Prevention Programs Funded By FEMA Grant

The Cardinal Joint Fire District in Canfield, Ohio had a specific goal in mind when they applied for a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant in 2009. They wanted to educate as many members of their community as possible about what to do in…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on November 12, 2010 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

Urban Disaster: Recalling the Great Boston Fire of 1872

At 1924 HRS on Nov. 9, 1872, a fire broke out in the basement of a commercial warehouse. Although the incident occurred 138 years ago, the Great Boston Fire, as it later became known, is still Boston’s largest urban fire to date, and remains one of the most costly fire-related property losses in U.S. history.

By the time firefighters gained control of the fire, 12 hours after it started, 65 acres of Boston’s downtown area were destroyed; 776 buildings, as well as a…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on November 9, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Fire: Lightweight construction has fire prevention implications, too

It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Fire

Lightweight construction has fire prevention implications, too

By Jim Crawford

“It’s not your grandfather’s fire.”

That phrase was used by Bob Backstrom of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to describe the kind of fire produced by modern contents, construction techniques and… Continue

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

A Look Back: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

FireRescue recalls the monumental tragedy that spurred the creation of Fire Prevention Week

Note: This article was originally printed in the October 2006 issue of FireRescue magazine.

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Editor’s Note: In honor of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8–14, we at FireRescue would like to present our readers with a historical account of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the incident that…

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

Mississauga Ont firefighters washed more than 150 Mississauga Fire Department

Mississauga firefighters washed more than 150 cars yesterday at an annual summer

fundraiser in Meadowvale yesterday.

Cars lined up at the Real Canadian Superstore on Argentia Rd., where they held the 12th annual Mississauga

Firefighters car wash for muscular dystrophy research. Car wash organizer Chris

Corbet said the fire hoses blasted the cars with 500 litres of water a

minute.

Corbet said local firefighters have been raised awareness of muscular dystrophy for a… Continue

Added by Brad Duncan on August 31, 2010 at 6:53pm — No Comments

The 1916 Mack Bulldog Roars Again

After 39 years, the restoration of Baltimore Fire Department Engine 23 is virtually

complete and on the road again. Stephen Heaver, Sr. and Stephen Heaver, Jr.,

past…

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Added by Rob Williams on August 6, 2010 at 10:46am — No Comments

CFA Australasian Road Rescue Champions

Members of the CFA's Werribee Fire Brigade Road Rescue crew have been jubilant since Tuesday when they were presented with the the Australian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) 2010 Australasian Rescue Champions award.

Not only did the team win the Australasian title, they also…

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Added by Alison Aprhys on July 30, 2010 at 1:30am — No Comments

Retired Fire Fighter, Former Etobicoke

JOHN ALLAN DAVIS

Retired Fire Fighter, Former Etobicoke

June 29, 1941 - March 10, 2010

Graveside Service

Interment of cremated remains.

Briar Hill Cemtery,…

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Added by Brad Duncan on July 22, 2010 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Funeral Information for Tom Wright, Son of Fire Fighter Sonny Wright (Station 312 "D")

Tuesday July 06, 2010…

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Added by Brad Duncan on July 8, 2010 at 12:19pm — No Comments

The value of First Responders

Yesterday we were paged out for a 10-50 PI with possible entrapment. Enroute we received details that the car snapped a utility pole, so we had possible lines down to contend with. Our unit arrived on scene a few minutes behind the ambulance. I went up to help the medics while the rest of our truck surveyed the vehicle to see if there was any extrication needed.

The car was a small sedan that was travelling down the country road way to fast. It lost control on a curve and the…

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Added by Station10Capt106 on June 27, 2010 at 9:48pm — 2 Comments

the pasing of Captain Dave Peirson of the Caledonia Fire dept

PEIRSON, DAVID

Deceased: 2010/06/20

Funeral Date: 2010/06/26

Notice:

PEIRSON, DAVID JOHN

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave Peirson, age 48 years at the Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford after a brave battle with cancer on…

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Added by Brad Duncan on June 23, 2010 at 7:26am — No Comments

The Rhythm Nightclub Fire: Tragic lessons many of us never heard about

FIRE PREVENTION

An Untold History

The Rhythm Nightclub Fire provides tragic lessons, but many of us never heard about it

By Jim Crawford

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the February issue of FireRescue magazine. We're sharing it here to mark the anniversary of the Rhythm Nightclub Fire.

February is Black History Month. I was born in 1954, and I… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on April 23, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

IAFF Announces New Volunteer Initiative with NVFC

Fire Rescue Magazine reported today that Harold Schaitberger, General President of the International Association of Firefighters met with representatives of the National Volunteer Firefighters Council at IAFF Local 4799 Fallbrook International Airport, PA to announce a new union initiative.…

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Added by Peter Lupkowski on April 1, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Do You Have Gear to Donate? IFRM Collecting Now for Chile FDs

International Fire Relief Mission Toned Out for Chile

IFRM engages its donor network and collection expertise to assist Rosenbauer’s efforts provide emergency equipment to Chilean fire, rescue and EMS workers.

When its sponsoring partner Rosenbauer asked for help collecting donated gear to aid Chilean emergency responders dealing with that country’s 8.8-magnitude earthquake, the International Fire… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on March 5, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

A Dirty Chore Made a Little Easier

FIRE PREVENTION

A Dirty Chore Made a Little Easier

Determining who’s qualified to test commercial cooking appliances isn’t easy, but 1 organization can help

By Jim Crawford

How does a local fire marshal determine whether the person conducting work on fire protection systems is qualified to do the work? And how do we prevent low-bidding, incompetent contractors from duping unsuspecting business owners with an “economical solution” that’s… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on March 5, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

International Fire, Rescue & Emergency Expo (IFREE) to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia

International Fire, Rescue & Emergency Expo (IFREE), Indonesia, A truly international event will be a concourse of the world's leading manufacturers, exporters, suppliers, contractors, consultants in the area of fire and safety. IFREE, Jakarta Indonesia will be held at Jakarta International Expo Centre, Indonesia from 8th-10th December 2010.

Why Indonesia ?

Demand for fire and safety equipment in… Continue

Added by Vivek Gupta on January 27, 2010 at 1:01am — No Comments

Charleston firefighters sue sofa store

FireRescue1 is reporting that four former Charleston firefighters are suing Sofa Super Store, its owners and several furniture companies, alleging that they suffered physical and emotional injuries as a result of the 2007 blaze that killed nine of their fellow firemen.

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Added by lutan1 on January 26, 2010 at 4:40pm — No Comments

Flight 3407 Responders Recognized for Response and Recovery Efforts

Buffalo radio station WBEN-930AM listeners have overwhelming chosen the first responders who responded to the crash of Continental Flight 3407 in Clarence Center, NY on February 12, 2009 as their "Persons-of-the-Year."

Congratulations to all those involved in the response effort.…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on December 30, 2009 at 1:57pm — 2 Comments