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Monday as usual

Monday was no different from the rest, it was a paper day answer the phone, did go look at a 32 acre spot to do some wildland training that will be great later. Tuesday morning cold outside 21 degrees this morning they are calling for snow late tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Added by Gordon Hennigs on March 25, 2008 at 9:19am — No Comments

wish me luck..

A few months ago i took my firefighter entrance exam and pased it,now on April 5th im taking my physical indurance exam and assuming i pass it im goin to the fire academy in Mufreesburo Tn so that i can be a full time paid firefighter,which is wat ive been tryin for a good while now...so wish me luck that i get thru it and pass it all!

Added by Caleb:EngineCo12 on March 25, 2008 at 2:16am — 1 Comment

" Always Care For Yourself First "

Hi I'm Jim; I just have a short but to the point of doing the job you love to do. To me it wasn't just a job it was something I always dreamed as any other kid and did. I was a Firefighter, EMS Provider; Also a First -Aid CPR Instructor for the Red Cross and The American Heart Ass. I had done this for seventeen out of twenty one years. Started out as just a firefighter and worked my way from there. The thing is from there I didn't care for myself as I should have and just made twenty six hours… Continue

Added by Maxwellhouse B 21 on March 25, 2008 at 2:00am — 1 Comment

Fire school again

Man fire school sure was easy when i was 19 lol. I moved to Florida in '03 after being out of the FD for 4yrs. I started as a Hunting Manor FF in 92 and went until 99 when I moved out of the area. Moved to Fl and was told they don't recognize my training. I got hired for EMS where I work now and of course they merged. Now At 36 yrs old doing fire school agian. First time made it 1 1/2 months and then injured my knee and needed surgery for my MCL, ACL, bones chips. Now I have 1 week left of a 6… Continue

Added by James Cass on March 24, 2008 at 10:11pm — 3 Comments

Respect. Earned or Given?

I was surfing some blog posts and I thank Tiger and Lutan for their takes on the respect issue in the fire service. I am a firefighter who has been in the business (so to speak) for 15 years. I have not learned all there is to know, and I know I never will. I have taken strides to further educate myself through training in house, and also outsourcing for more technical programs my department may not offer. I have seen the fire service evolve in the short 15 years I have been a… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on March 24, 2008 at 4:45pm — 10 Comments

Sick lil girl.

So ya, lets try this blog thing...

Yesterday my oldest daughter was running a fever so lucky me... DAD gets to stay home sick too. I never thought having a sick kid could be so much fun... All she wants to do is cuddle up and hang out with dad. This rocks...just to bad she has to be sick. Oh well I'll enjoy the time w/ her just the same.... but I better get lunch ready I think this is long enough for my very first blog......It's a work in progress. Besides that I think she is finally… Continue

Added by Scamehorn on March 24, 2008 at 12:29pm — 2 Comments

Do the test

Added by DAVE on March 24, 2008 at 11:48am — 1 Comment

a great weekend off

Two full days with out a call, was able to spend the weekend with my wife and kids with no interuptions, this doesn't happen very often so I quess you have to enjoy it when you can. Tomorrow its back to the grind hopefully it will be a paper day only time will tell. Everyone have a safe one.

Added by Gordon Hennigs on March 24, 2008 at 12:28am — No Comments

Huntington County Emergency Management

This is the begining of what we hope to be a cool site for the volenteers to be able to show people what they do, and be able to add pictures and comments for others to view.

Added by Huntington County Emergency Management on March 24, 2008 at 12:08am — No Comments

National Certification!

Well, It's that time again! I'm preparing for Re-Certification with NREMT. So, If I'm not on here much its because I'm getting all my stuff ready.

I think I'm going to have to study really hard, harder than the last time as some things have changed since our group took the National Cert Exam and State Licensure test. Yeah, I know, its mostly what I already know, but somethings are new this time for the Emergency Care Attendants. At least I'm not the only one out there! I have my crew of 6… Continue

Added by Karen McElroy on March 23, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

What's with this holiday weekend?

Friday, five calls.

Saturday, three calls.

Sunday, 2 calls - so far.

Ten calls inside three days is a little beyond a joke!

Friday's calls I've mentioned. Saturday -

13:58 - Support call for a grass & scrub (brush fire for those non-aussies). Small fire in a patch of parkland.

16:53 - Support call to a going grass & scrub fire, could have got nasty but was rounded up.

22:54 - Support call for a house fire - they wanted our thermal imaging… Continue

Added by Tony P on March 23, 2008 at 2:30am — 1 Comment

Nothing Is More Despicable Than Respect Based On Fear.

Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear- period.

I tire of hearing of newbies and probies being ridiculed, questioned, demoralised and many other forms of "harassment" and "punishment" by the older generation in the emergency services.

There's simply no need for it. Resepct should be given from day one that the newbie walks into the firehouse.

I'd suggest that if the older generation firefighters (and other emergency service personnel) want… Continue

Added by lutan1 on March 23, 2008 at 2:00am — 11 Comments

Help My Department

Hey Everyone!!

My department is looking for some comments. These comments at the below listed website will give us a better opportunity for a grant for some Dive Team Dry Suits. The more comments the better chance we have. Most of our dive equipment has been funded by the firefighters themselves, and a grant to help would be awsome!!

Website: www.hamburgerhelper.com Go to "Find a Project" on the header bar. For state "Indiana" next box "Burns Harbor" Click on the link that… Continue

Added by shannon on March 22, 2008 at 10:19pm — No Comments

WHAT DO YOU SAY?

To the little old man who begs you to make his wife all better because she is all he has left?

To the child who wants to know why his *insert family member here* did this to him?

To the parents that demand you make their child better right now?

To teenager that wants to know what they should do now?

To your best friend and partner when the call didnt go quite right?

To our families when they want to know why we are sad?

To the… Continue

Added by Christina on March 22, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

My Pictures

My pictures I posted are My son the firefighter, and the company he belongs to Oakdale Fire house in Connecticut. I am so proud of Him.. You be my Son.. I love you..

Added by Michele on March 22, 2008 at 6:54pm — No Comments

I need your help....

Wilton Fire Dept. in NY has recently started a new patch collection. If it is at all possible, I am asking you to donate 2 patches to my department. One is for the dapartment tat will go on display for everyone of our members to see. Eventually we will have a link on the web site so everyone can see exactly what patches we do have. The other patch is for my personalcollection. Since I am in carge of this project, I started my own collection as well. Please feel free to contact me if you can… Continue

Added by Michael Fish #89 on March 22, 2008 at 6:05pm — 1 Comment

Thinking of Selling the Ford!!!

I have a 2004 Ford F-150 5.4L 4-door,comes as is with lights,siren, and Radio. Clean, Loaded, kept up to date on maintenance, make a great fire cheif truck. Picture is on my profile. asking; $21,000. Updated Oct. 30th 08 still up for sale!!!!

Added by Gene Rhinehart on March 22, 2008 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

How to get more Volunteers

I posted this on the Missouri Firefighters and Rural Firefighters groups in reply to the same question, how do we get more people into our department. I decided I would add it as on of my blogs also, sorry it is not about politics like my normal blogs.

From everything I have read it seems the National average for volunteer fire department membership is 0.3% of the population severed. That is to say for every 1000 people in your service area you should expect 3 volunteers. Some… Continue

Added by Rob Fritsche on March 22, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

To my fellow PA volunteers

I realize this has been relevant news for a while now, but it seems to be gaining strength in the western PA area.

Volunteer numbers dwindling

Added by Doug on March 22, 2008 at 2:36am — 1 Comment

Dreams come true

A dream of mine since high school has come abroad, and let me tell you. I am soo excited. This dream is to be able to go out and do what i have loved most and that is to play football again.. I'll be honest with yeah, i never ask for anything in my life except for the chance to play football again and now the time has come. Would anyone ever believe that i played nose guard six years ago? Let me tell you i was strong, small, and quick.. Now im a little out of shape, but not much. It will be… Continue

Added by Sammy on March 22, 2008 at 12:14am — No Comments