Lou Angeli

63, Male

Wilmington. DE

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
25
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
North County Fire & Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
24
Web Site:
http://www.christianacare.org/
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Mill Creek Fire Company, Kennett Fire Department, St. Louis Fire Department, New Melle Fire Protection District (MO),
My Training:
I received my primary training at Delaware State Fire School and at the University of Missouri (Columbia) As an instructor I teach ground ladders, aerial operations and firefighter safety (RIT Teams)
About Me:
I'm a firefighter and a videojournalist who documents disasters and major emergencies in the United States and overseas. The program "After The Towers Fell", which features my video, airs on September 11, 2012, and I am currently producing a film dealing with the America's volunteer firefighters entitled "Last One Standing."
Day Job:
EMT-B
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://louangeli.smugmug.com/
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
To help people -- and also to enjoy the adrenaline rush when you're wakened from a sound sleep at 2 in the morning, trying to find your bunker pants, stepping onboard the apparatus and racing to the fire at break-neck speeds.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Talking on the radio:)
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Retention of qualified volunteer firefighters.

Comment Wall:

  • Randy Macey

    Check out Roll Call Groups and put some info about your Fire House in... Like to hear what your station is like, what you have as well as for number for firefighters as well as number of calls. Pass it around to your Firefighter Friends too....Easy way to located this group is go to my site and look at the bottom left. Short cut if you have a hard time locating this.

    Also as a Training Officer, theres the Trainers Corner too. Like to hear some of what your doing for training or what areas need to be addressed...

    Enjoy, and stay safe!

    Mace

    Aug 28, 2007

  • SuzyQ

    thanks for the add

    Sep 2, 2007

  • Christie Kerby-Layson

    Hows it going lou..yeah sometimes fighting fires are better than sex,lol.

    Sep 3, 2007

  • Nick Morgan

    Hey Lou,
    Good to see a you on the site! I don't know if you remember me, I was at Truck 15 with STLFD back when you used to ride with Squad 2. I used to sub over there a lot.

    Sep 6, 2007

  • Nick Morgan

    Hey Lou,
    Thanks for writing back so fast! I'm sorry to hear about you losing so many friends and relatives on 9-11. I wondered if you were related to Joe Angeli. I send my address to ya', I'd love to get some DVD's. Anything left from St Louis?
    About Vince, he went "home to be with the Lord" a few years ago. He's probably riding a Rescue Squad in Heaven! He was always a fireman! Stay safe brother!

    Sep 6, 2007

  • susan

    Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

    Sep 23, 2007

  • susan

    Nov 12, 2007

  • susan

    hey Lou, when were you through Pattison? Yes Pheonix EMS is in service (with alot of money problems) i hear not able to cover payroll! Did you work for them? i would like to see the videos. you stay safe ttyl

    Nov 13, 2007

  • Lou Angeli

    Sue, I filmed a number of training videos in your neck of the woods. We rented one of Phoenix' rigs...or as they say in NYC "bus." More videos coming your way! Lou

    Nov 13, 2007

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Hello Lou-

    I enjoy your videos and your writings. I especially got a kick out of what you love most about being a firefighter: talking on the radio.

    That is so true. It's what every little boy dreams of. Well, and big boys too!

    Stay safe. Train often.

    Nov 19, 2007

  • susan

    EditingMySpace.com,Your one stop graphic spotMyspace Layouts & Graphics

    Dec 23, 2007

  • Joe Bynum

    Chester is now an all paid department. There are no more vollies in chester now. Not sure why. Chester has companies 81, 82, 83(when its staffed) THey have low income and not much manpower. That tower is the newest truck for Chester for Co. 82.

    Dec 30, 2007

  • Joe Bynum

    The tower on the left is Reliance fire company and the tower on the far right is chester's

    Dec 30, 2007

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Hi Lou,
    Nope, no real reason for the song, I just like it; I always have. I think it's one of the best-written songs ever....perhaps not so much lyrically, but certainly musically.
    Thanks for stopping by!
    Mary Ellen

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Hi Lou,
    I posted a Hollies tune on my page...I'm thinking you'll like it.
    Mel

    Jan 23, 2008

  • indianaFF

    Hi Lou,
    Hey my book is published! "Ashes to Ashes:9/11" you can order from
    BBOTW.com or email me for a signed copy. thanks Bob

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Reggie Cervantes

    Lou,
    Great to see you here.
    Reggie

    EMERGENCY 9/11 HEALTH RALLY ALERT:
    TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26th

    What: Emergency Rally for 9/11 Health
    When: TUESDAY February 26, 2008
    Where: The United States Capitol, Washington, DC
    10:00am to 12:00pm
    RALLY ON WEST LAWN

    12:30pm to 1:30pm
    LUNCH AT CAPITOL HILL
    2:00pm to 5:00pm
    Please join us. We are fighting to stay alive.

    Feb 21, 2008

  • Lou Angeli

    Hey Reg -- Let's hope they don't escort you to the back of the line again:) You're the best! Lou

    Feb 21, 2008

  • ~Belmont Beauty~

    Can you help me with a question I have?
    Other than CERT, EMT and dispatch postitions...is my age range too high for other postiions in the fire department field?
    I have been told conflicting answers and thought you could give me input.with thanks and respect to you and your family

    Aug 22, 2008

  • franklyn Field

    Lou
    Are you the same lou angeli who helped Win Baker out when we were working on a series of fire safety stories for WCBS TV in NYC in the mid 80's ?

    Feb 15, 2009

  • Chris Sterling

    Hi Lou,
    That's a nice collection. I'm also a collector. What are you looking to get for the whole lot?? I'll talk individual items also. Let me know. Chris Sterling

    Feb 26, 2009

  • Chad Furr

    Lou I would like to hae permission to reprint your blog "what if you had a fire....." I would like to have it published in all the local papers. You see we are a all Vol and our #'s and funding are shrinking every second of every day like everyone else. You are a very insightful man and wish you were closer in distance would love to have you come speak at a city council or county commisioners meeeting. If you allow me to reprint this I will AKE sure it is presented to all the city councils and the county commish's. Keep up the great work. TCSS

    Mar 13, 2009

  • Deanna

    Hey Lou,
    We are about 20 Minutes from Fort Leonard Wood. Small world, just like I was telling another friend, we found out that we lived about an hour away from each other about 10 years ago.

    Mar 26, 2009

  • aldossary saud

    thanks to add me in your group and i am so glad to Know brother.

    Aug 8, 2009

  • Jorge Alberto Perez

    Thanks lou, im not spiking english, my girlfriend is teacher english. Le voy a pedir ayuda para escribirle luego. mil disculpas y gracias.
    Jorge desde Argentina

    Aug 9, 2009

  • JULIO IGNACIO MELENRIFF

    hello men is and colecction and helmet fireman from world

    Aug 19, 2009

  • adel

    hay

    Sep 1, 2009

  • R Griffin

    Nice tanker bro..... BE SAFE!!!

    Nov 27, 2009