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firefighter/paramedic life

You stay up for 12 hours

He's been up for 48 straight

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You take a warm shower to help you wake up.

The rain in the middle of the interstate keeps him awake.

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You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.

He's chilled to the bone, hasn't eaten all day, has the flu, and then

runs out to another call

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You drink your…

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Added by Kelly Keebler on January 27, 2008 at 1:03am — No Comments

you know you are a fireman if

1. You can tell what type of fire it is by the smell of smoke 5 miles away.

2. You lay out your clothes from that day so if there is a call at night you can find them quickly.

3. You have ever been airborne without an aircraft and water was your thrust.

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Added by Kelly Keebler on January 27, 2008 at 12:52am — No Comments

Looking 4 Friends!!

Just looking for some friends to chat with and share stories, feel free to add!!! Thnaks!! Gene

Added by Gene Rhinehart on January 26, 2008 at 11:01pm — No Comments

Words can NOT describe what this kid did!!!

http://kdka.com/local/Youngstown.Arson.Fatal.2.636601.html

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=c073436f-aa36-4bed-9c1f-ba7d9e27a2c0

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08023/851453-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml

Added by Doug on January 26, 2008 at 9:22pm — No Comments

anything that will help out

I just signed up for a vol fire fighter and just went though my first fire truck and i need to learn what and all is in a fire truck,Can anyone help

Added by Tammie on January 26, 2008 at 8:58pm — 3 Comments

Not sure how this transfers to structures but here's a new one ..

Fire Rehabilitation: Fitness Matters…

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Added by Don Smith on January 26, 2008 at 7:18am — No Comments

YOU ARE MORE THAN A COP OR A FIREFIGHTER!

HOLD MY HAND OFFICER!

Current mood: grateful

Category: Life

A touching story from a cop...Please pass this on!

This article appeared in the…

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Added by SLIM on January 25, 2008 at 10:06pm — 1 Comment

AND WE STILL VOLUNTEER!

I try to save this child but he's met his fate. His innocent eyes are void of hate. He and his father weren't walking far When they were both struck down by a drunkard's car. This night I know I will not sleep. These terrible images my mind will keep. I know these nightmares linger near. And yet still I volunteer. Her eyes well up - compress the chest. Say a silent prayer - then two quick breaths. She's done this many times before, This fight for life kneeling on the floor.… Continue

Added by SLIM on January 25, 2008 at 9:59pm — No Comments

CORYDON MAN DIES WHEN TREE FALLS ON HIM

CORYDON, Ind. (WAVE) -- The Harrison County Sheriff's Office says a man was killed Thursday when the tree he was cutting fell on him.

It happened just before 1 p.m. on Buck Ridge Road, near Corydon, Indiana. Officer Marty McClanahan with the Harrison County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim as 57-year-old Arthur Barks Jr.

McClanahan says the Ash Tree Barks was cutting "popped" and "kicked back on him,"…

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Added by Mike Riley on January 25, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

The Soul of a Firefighter

The soul of a firefighter is a complicated thing. Of course the soul of anyone is a subject that is filled with wonder, questions, and

confusion. I think though, that the spiritual being of a firefighter,

their very soul is even more complicated because of everything they

face. The average citizen does not see or experience in their lifetime

what a firefighter does in a shift or a…

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Added by Wendy Norris on January 25, 2008 at 5:37pm — 2 Comments

interesting 2 days

well the past 2 day have been interesting at work one medic quits because of a ambulance breaking down and to me I am wondering where the passion for this job is in some people because i am not seeing it in some of the medics around me, personally I think to be able to do this job you need to have a passion for it grant it we are only a private ems service but I still believe that you need to have passion to be in this business if i am wrong please somebody tell me

until next…

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Added by Aaron Siller on January 25, 2008 at 5:03pm — No Comments

West Virginia Firefighter - LODD

CHEST PAINS LEAD TO LODD: (Scroll down for CHEST PAIN info) It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of Huttonsville-Mill Creek VFD (W.Va) Firefighter McAtee. FF McAtee responded to the station for a fire call and drove apparatus to the scene of a chimney fire. Upon arrival, he reported to the Fire Chief, his son, and told him that he thought that he pulled a muscle opening the apparatus bay…

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Added by Coach on January 25, 2008 at 1:25pm — No Comments

Recent Studies Show....

According to a recent survey by Harris Interactive, U.S. adults rank firefighters as one of the most prestigious jobs. Right up there with scientists, teachers, doctors, military personnel, and nurses. Congrats to you firefighters out there, you are amazing! Thank you for everything you do.

Added by Erica on January 25, 2008 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Do you really love this job??

After reading a great blog post by Dennis about the lowering of standards at FDNY in order to help more people pass the tests and responses and comments by my friend FireSiren, I have been thinking (instead of going to the pool for a hard swim).

The lowering of standards is just one of the issues that has plagued the Fire Service lately. I am happy to hear people coming forward and voicing their opinions on such issues, especially when they may be hit with some backlash or ill…

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Added by Spanner 122 on January 25, 2008 at 12:54pm — 6 Comments

What I Drive!

Check Out pics of my personal first responder!!! It moves the traffic!!! Thanks

Added by Gene Rhinehart on January 25, 2008 at 12:43pm — No Comments

New Here

Just looking to meet cool new friends, look over my profile and feel free to add, I like sharing stories!!!

Added by Gene Rhinehart on January 25, 2008 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Check out crossesofcourage.com

Hi there-

I am encouraging all of you to check out a unique handcrafted product that is fully functional and yet appealing to the eye-made by a Firefighter for a Firefighter!

The gallery speaks for itself!

Thanks for your time!

Sincerely,

Wife of a Baltimore City Firefighter

Added by stephanie karas on January 25, 2008 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Firefighter Safety & Survival Symposium Attendance

Hello all,

January 11th, 12th & 13th I attended the Firefighter Safety & Survival Symposium at DPSST in Oregon it was put on by the Oregon Fire Instructors Association (OFIA). I have been to many, many classes; however had never been to seminars like this before. This was awesome it opened my already opened eyes even wider and made my fire service gears spin almost out of control. Lets just say I did not get as much sleep as I would have liked to. This was due to thoughts,… Continue

Added by Jim Cooper on January 25, 2008 at 11:42am — 3 Comments

Firefighters/Paramedics/ EMT's Don't save lives

We prevent people from dying before their time. It's God who decides who lives or dies. Anyone who has worked an arrest that you were sure they would come back and they don't (despite your best efforts). Or the person that you didn't think had a snowballs chance in hell of making it one day shows up at your station with cookies. How about the times you hear from the doctor "One centimeter to the left or right and they would have died" . And last but not least those people…

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Added by Chasefire on January 25, 2008 at 10:06am — 5 Comments

Missing a Mentor: A Blog about Bob

Following is the official death notice and funeral arrangements from the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department: Download Funeral Announcement-Newell.pdf

My close friend and associate Bob Newell passed away suddenly on Tuesday-January 22nd at his home.

Bob was a great educator, trainer, mentor and friend to literally thousands of…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on January 25, 2008 at 12:13am — 14 Comments