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Happiest day of my life? Close....

As I sit here writing this blog, I'm at the New York State Academy of Fire Science, in their quaint little computer lab... with more bruises than I can count, more pain in my body than I could have imagined... yet somehow feeling at ease.

Let me explain. I decided that this would be the year for me to attend the Annual Women's Week at the State Fire Academy in Montour Falls. In order for me to get the permission to attend, I needed to select courses that weren't offered in my little… Continue

Added by LadyChaplain on September 19, 2008 at 7:31pm — 1 Comment

My Emergency! Man Crush is Back On

This is a blog on my personal site....here's the teaser...click the link to read the full blog

http://www.itsfestive.com/2008/my-emergency-man-crush-is-back-on/

One TV show changed my life.

When I was a wee bit lad of 11 or so, I started tuning in to what was exceptionally poor reception on Channel 24 in Baltimore. There was this awesome show called Emergency! It was all about… Continue

Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on September 19, 2008 at 12:30am — 4 Comments

Injury

Hello all,

Well i have been away since March due to an injury that i sustained at work. I injured my right wrist and had two tear's and dislocated my ulna Ouch not fun. I finally had surgery in May and its now Sept and my wrist is not better. I will be having another surgery in Oct which sucks because now i have to put Medic school on the back burner and remain on light duty for another six months :o (.. But hopefully this time it can be fixed and i can get back to what i love. Hope… Continue

Added by Melly on September 18, 2008 at 4:20pm — 1 Comment

Why not post some pictures???

I have asked many a friend, or potential friend to post pictures of themselves on this site. Occaissionally, I get an irate boyfriend or husband writing to me and asking me to lay off their women. Well, guys, let me say this. I am only asking for pictures of faces. I don't ask anyone to post pictures that are the slightest bit racy or revealing. I simply like to see who I am talking to and making friends with.

I'm nowhere near a buff, sixpacked, stud of a man, but I wasn't afraid to post… Continue

Added by Big Jim on September 18, 2008 at 12:07pm — 4 Comments

Medics Update post wind storm

Well due to our power outage I was unable to attend medics class Wednesday, I am sure there are lots of other Brothers and Sisters who were up a lot too, but I think I averaged about 2-3 hours of sleep a night over the past couple of days and it has taken its toll on me. The good news was I really didn’t miss anything in class as the instructor had already made up a contingency plan to cover missed lectures.

Added by John on September 18, 2008 at 12:05pm — No Comments

I need your help one day left for Firefighter of the Year contest on PYX 106.5 radio station

I would like to ask for your help I was nominated for the Firefighter of the Year contest on a local radio station. Let me tell you why I was nominated for this, it came from the night of Augest 23 where I work as Fire/Safety personal at a local race track. During one of the heat races one of the stock cars rolled over as we were approaching the incident the car bursied into flames with the driver still trapped inside. Without thinking about it I made several attempts to get into the burning… Continue

Added by Curtis Rouse on September 18, 2008 at 10:09am — No Comments

News article from the Internet " Solemn Rituals Mark 7th Anniversary of September 11

By AMY WESTFELDT

Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK --

Familiar rituals of grief marked the seventh anniversary of Sept. 11 on Thursday as thousands paid tribute at the attack sites, the presidential candidates laid flowers at ground zero and children mourned parents they are barely old enough to remember.

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama called off their campaigns for the day, and in the late afternoon descended the long ramp into the pit of the World… Continue

Added by Stephen Smith on September 18, 2008 at 9:12am — No Comments

This is why you wear your seatbelts

This event occurred on a non emergency response about 7:00 PM on a clear sunny day. This was a four door International cab with only two firefighters. They were very lucky.

The day before this event four new tires were installed on the Engine 's rear wheels. Station personnel reported that the truck seemed to 'sway' after the new tires… Continue

Added by Justin Buck on September 18, 2008 at 12:10am — 3 Comments

The Continuing Chronicles of the FNG(irl): "Boom Boom, Out Go the Lights"

I don't know how your department categorizes its interior firefighters vs. exterior-only in terms of accountability tags, but in my department....green means "Go" and red means "exterior only" . I've been working hard toward getting my interior tags since I started, and was informed last week that I had finally reached that last bastion of holydom, also known as "cleared for interior attack".

Make no mistake, by achieving this goal, in no sense did I feel that I was prepared… Continue

Added by Mary Ellen Shea on September 17, 2008 at 3:53pm — 20 Comments

hey you sweet loves out there

i need a favor i have been collecting fire trucks from the national motor mint and any place i can find them for five years...i know have figured another thing i want to collect...i want t shirts from all the depts i can from around the country and all the depts that are willing to share....i am hoping all my friends are willing to do this...i dont know what i can share in return....but if there is let me know...if you are willing to help...contact me at my email JBAUER4@elp.rr.com...thanks… Continue

Added by Firestorm on September 17, 2008 at 1:08pm — No Comments

The Strangest Call EVER!!!!!!

We got toned out to a 30 something male sick. When we arrived there was a female I (think) at the top of the driveway there to greet us so I asked what seems to be the problem she stated the gentleman inside is sick he has a cane up his ass, I followed with , well when people get sick they tend to be a little cranky, she said, no I mean he has a cane up his ass! Me not wanting to upset her more I said let's go inside and lets meet this sick guy. Well me and my partner went inside, got to his… Continue

Added by JIM on September 17, 2008 at 12:01pm — 5 Comments

Funny but real 911 calls

Funny but REAL 911 calls

Current mood: amused

Category: Life

Dispatcher: 911 What is your emergency?

Caller: I heard what sounded like gunshots coming from the brown house on the corner.

Dispatcher: Do you have an address?

Caller: No, I have on a blouse and slacks, why?

Dispatcher: 911

Caller: Yeah, I’m having trouble breathing. I’m all out of breath. Darn....I think I’m going to pass out.

Dispatcher: Sir, where are you calling… Continue

Added by Kimberly A. Beatty on September 16, 2008 at 5:51pm — 5 Comments

we sadly regret line of duty death of Firefightrer John

we sadly regret line of duty death of John

Remembering: John DeBenedictis

Visitation Date: 9/16/2008

Visitation Time: Tuesday 6-9 pm & Wednesday 3-5, 7-9 pm

Visitation Location: Burlington - 1167 Guelph Line

Service Date: 9/18/2008

Service Time: 10 am

Service Location: St Raphael`s Roman Catholic Church

Obituary: De BENEDICTIS, John With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of John De… Continue

Added by Brad Duncan on September 16, 2008 at 11:28am — 2 Comments

firefighter John funeral info for this thurs sept 18 in burlington ont

Death Notices

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De BENEDICTIS, John With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of John De Benedictis, at age 44, surrounded by his family, at home on September 14, 2008, after a valiant two and a half year battle with cancer. Loving husband of Tiziana and devoted father to Anthony and Luca. Dear son of Mariano and Laura De Benedictis and cherished son-in-law of Concetta Valeri and the late Antonio Valeri. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Emily De… Continue

Added by Brad Duncan on September 16, 2008 at 11:13am — 1 Comment

Rope Training!! Anyone have a class layout??

I'm a training officer at my department and as we all know high fuel cost has affected us all in all areas. Our department has suspended us going to GA Fire Academy because fuel cost is so high and the county is trying to save money. I really need to get my hands on a layout for a rope class. Just the basic knots. No relling or if you have that send it and i'll eat the meat and through out the bones!!
Thank you in advance!! Your friendly neiborhood Fireman.

Added by Terrell Long on September 16, 2008 at 8:48am — 5 Comments

Ike Remnants

Well Ike came thru our area and although it was just hurricane like winds it did enough damage to our county as well as many others here in Ohio. Our station stayed on post for quite awhile yesterday and racked up alot of wire down calls and other misc. calls. all without power in the area which was kinda wierd looking. everyone of us said we would do it again in a heartbeat if we had to do it again.

Added by John on September 15, 2008 at 7:10pm — 2 Comments

Ice

Until recently, it was widely believed that ice was slippery because the pressure of an object in contact with it caused a thin layer to melt. For example, the blade of an ice skate, exerting pressure on the ice, melted a thin layer, providing lubrication between the ice and the blade.

This explanation is no longer widely accepted. There is still debate about why ice is slippery. The explanation gaining acceptance is that ice molecules in contact with air cannot properly bond with… Continue

Added by Katherine on September 14, 2008 at 10:01pm — No Comments

Weather reports

Hey guys I hope that everyone is safe out there. Man the weather is just hitting Texas and the coast. For those who do not know Lubbock let me tell you it is a flat as the eye can see. If there was a something 30 miles away approaching you could pick it off at a mile. To add to the fun we got 10.5 inches on rain in 16 hrs so we were learning flash flood response quickly. We got some evacs from the hurricane and I really think they would have stayed were they were if they knew about out rain. So… Continue

Added by kari (kat) kotara on September 14, 2008 at 6:39pm — No Comments

Don't forget what you have at home.

For those of you who know me, you know I have tried to keep the theme of firefighting as the premium on this website. This is one occasion where I am straying from the norm. I was given the occasion to review my life this past month. Without divulging into a gross amount of detail, I was given a massive reality check this past month. This reality check has opened my eyes to allow me to see beyond the box I created.

I have a beautiful fiance' and 3 beautiful children. My actions… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on September 14, 2008 at 1:30pm — 9 Comments

Medics class update

Well the second day of class went better than the first, I was a little worried about lab time schedules but that has been resolved. This Wednesday we have a quiz over anatomy and a math calculation relating to medications, we will also be covering the rest of anatomy and physiology. Well stay tuned for the next update, Stay safe

John

Added by John on September 14, 2008 at 1:16pm — 1 Comment