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A firefighter's family needs help!

It has come to my attention that a local firefighter's family is in need of some assistance. A Davidson County firefighter's brother-in-law's house burned to the ground yesterday morning. The family lost everything. I emailed the firefighter this morning and found out that clothes have been covered, but there is still a need for gift cards and/or money. The family is two adults, a 19 year old son, a 17 year old son with spinabifida, and a 14 year old daughter. All the money that our website… Continue

Added by Pastor Brian on October 17, 2007 at 5:06pm — 1 Comment

Goldfeder: Booze, Drugs, Us & Them

CHIEF BILLY GOLDFEDER

www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com


By now you have probably read the media reports where some undisclosed sources say that autopsy results showed that a Boston Firefighter who died in the Line of Duty while operating at a restaurant fire in August…
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Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on October 17, 2007 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

More painting

Well the engine bay is about 90% done now. Thank god. All that is left is 20ft of wall to paint fully. then the Tuesday's can stop being painting day, and back to drills. But the good thing is tonight is a haz mat awareness class at my station. this way I can be ahead of the curve a bit once I get to start my essentials classes. But that wont be until the county fire academy starts the next set in the spring semester. so until then I'm getting all my training in house.

Added by lemaireB on October 17, 2007 at 10:47am — No Comments

The Calling

I was wondering how many people knew as a child that they would devote thier life to helping people? What was your biggest influences on your life ? What does it feel like helping people today?

Added by Brian Davis on October 17, 2007 at 9:16am — 11 Comments

Second Day

Started with a bang (at least for somebody else) we had to relieve B-Sift on the scene of a Dwelling Fire.

Small single family, lots of stuff everywhere, Fire started in the Basement, and extended up to the first floor via the Bathroom.

Waited for FID, did some overhaul, went home.

Only had one more call all day and got cancelled on that.

Got lots of administrative stuff though.

Well guess I'll try again tomorrow night.

Stay Safe,

Lt Dan

Added by Daniel Brinkley on October 16, 2007 at 9:32pm — No Comments

1ST Night In

Well here we are 1st night in, not much going on.

Cut-up a "has-been" demolition-derby car for Auto-ex training.

Not having much luck trying to "Jack" the dash with spreaders instead of "Rolling" it with a ram.

Any suggestions out there?

Well going to finish watching some football, then see if I can get some sleep or not.

Go Patsies! (I mean Patriots)

Stay safe

Lt. Dan

Added by Daniel Brinkley on October 16, 2007 at 9:27pm — 1 Comment

I am a Paramedic for the Baltimore County Fire Department and currently work at the Woodlawn Station (Part of the TRIANGLE). I have a great shift. My husband is a Lt. at the Westview Station (not par…

I am a Paramedic for the Baltimore County Fire Department and currently work at the Woodlawn Station (Part of the TRIANGLE). I have a great shift. My husband is a Lt. at the Westview Station (not part of the triangle). We run appox. 3400 calls a year. I have 2 girls Lynsey and Kaitlynn. Continue

Added by Kristie on October 16, 2007 at 8:41pm — No Comments

Evans Center's 75th Anniversary Logo

This commemorative patch was designed to incorporate all of the elements that represent both the heritage and the future of the fire company as we celebrate 75 years of dedicated service to the Town of Evans community.

Using defined colors,…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on October 16, 2007 at 4:55pm — 1 Comment

Fire Equipment Exchange

There is now a place on the Open Fire Academy for departments to

exchange equipment. The concept is to network those who are in need of

equipment with those who may be able to provide such. The site is still

new so feel free to add to it. You will be able to search by state or

across multiple states.



The link is:…

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Added by Michael Finney on October 16, 2007 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Recruitment & Retention Toolkit: The Annual Report

This article is one in a series of toolkits focusing on recruitment, retention and fire service marketing.

Download Recruitment Toolkit-Annual…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on October 16, 2007 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Firefighters are Friends of Father Joe

FR. JOE BLESSES THE CHICKEN WITH EVANS CENTER'S

SECRET FAMILY RECIPE SAUCE WHILE BRUCE GREEN SR.

LISTENS INTENTLY

A chicken BBQ to benefit the Franciscan Center www.franciscancenterinc.org was held on Sunday-October 14. The fund-raiser was hosted by the Elma Volunteer Fire Company and organized by a group known as…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on October 16, 2007 at 2:03pm — No Comments

K9 Training a 2 1/2 yom Yellow Lab

Have pretty much spent my month long vaction so far trying to get Zeus up and running on Search. This little guy is so smart, he self rewards after the find and thinks he doesn't need me. I'm just the chauffer to and from, hopefully I can get squared away before Boomer retires in January. Any constructive imput is welcome.

Added by Mike Rehfeld on October 16, 2007 at 10:24am — No Comments

FIREFIGHTER PRAYER

Lord grant me courage

Each time I’m called to danger

As I work for the safety

Of family, friend and stranger

Make me strong and able

For the job I have to do…

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Added by TANYA CRAVEN on October 16, 2007 at 8:20am — No Comments

Firefighter’s Prayer

When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage,

Give strength to save some life whatever be its age.

Help me to embrace a little child before it is too late,

Or save an older person from the horror of that fate.

Help me be alert and hear the weakest shout,…

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Added by TANYA CRAVEN on October 16, 2007 at 8:19am — No Comments

GOD'S CHOSEN

When the signal goes off, and he's needed to fight, he responds without fear, knowing the danger is in sight. Whatever the order, his dispatcher cries out, as he turns on his flasher, I can hear him shout: "Gotta run doll no time for good-bye". Oh I pray, Dear God, please watch over my guy. He's gentle and loving, he's strong and he's brave, and forever in training, for that…

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Added by TANYA CRAVEN on October 16, 2007 at 8:18am — No Comments

A SALUTE TO A FIREFIGHTER

Bravery, quick thinking and dedication too, these are the essential elements of the noble job they do. Possessing the technical knowledge they do is only one part of the game, it takes more than confidence in equipment to tackle a wall of flame. Through the smoke, soot, and darkness, a firefighter answers the call. To protect the lives of others, they dare to risk it all. These…

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Added by TANYA CRAVEN on October 16, 2007 at 8:15am — No Comments

Tis the season!

As the days grow colder and the days inch by to that infamous monthly meeting the first Monday in December, claws come out and true colors show in my fire department. Yearly elections! As if we don't see whom is buttering up whom in hopes of winning their votes... the promises made that vary so greatly from person to person depending on who they are made to. Every attempt is made to backstab anyone standing in their way. It's absolutely pathetic. Immature, assinine behavior…

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Added by Captain Jenner on October 16, 2007 at 7:34am — No Comments

MAYDAY! Firefighter Down! CLASS this weekend

WOW, I urge all that haven't had the chance to take this class to find one and sign up. Its very important and they give you great senarios on how difficult it may be to get a fellow firefighter out. I did get all beat up bumps and bruises, but I am going to take this class again next time it comes around. GO TAKE THE CLASS.

Added by Jen Davis on October 16, 2007 at 7:00am — No Comments

First Day

Well 1st Day for C-Shift this trick and I'm detailed to the Engine again.

Another day in the Fire Triangle OOOHHH.

Caught a bed fire (not a bedroom just the bed) and a lot of smoke.

We were 3rd Engine in so not much work.

On the way to the shop we happened upon a Tractor-Trailer who ran over something and put a whole in one of his Diesel Tanks.

Made a real mess on I-695. (The Beltway)

Got to put some of those OP. skills to work. Diking and damming on…

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Added by Daniel Brinkley on October 15, 2007 at 9:10pm — No Comments

Exchange Time

Its back to work a day Early.

I'm working for a Captain on another shift (B-Shift).

Get to spend the day on the engine.

We cut up another demo derby car. (in betweeen Medical calls)

Yeah and the mulch is burning again.

Oh well better luck next time.

Added by Daniel Brinkley on October 15, 2007 at 9:02pm — No Comments

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