* Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round, any variation on this is bad.

* Try not to discuss "your day" at the family dinner table.

* You may not install a "car catcher" on the front of the ambulance.

* The more equipment you see on a EMT's belt, the newer they are.

* Examine all chest clutchers first, bleeders next, then the rest of the whiners.

* When dealing with citizens, if it felt good saying it, it was wrong.

* All bleeding stops...…

I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom

for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above your head, your

palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your

weight as the kitchen below you burns.



I wish you knew the unique smell of burning insulation, the taste of

soot-filled mucus, the feeling of intense heat through your turnout

gear, the sound of flames crackling, the eeriness of being able to…

There are some very good videos on these sites, lots of good opportunities to learn from other departments whether they do it right or it may be an example of what not to do.

http://www.firehelmetcam.net/index.cfm?section=1 click on videos & photos

www.thebravestonline.com…

I want to thank all Veterans for the things you do and have done in preserving the freedom and values of the greatest country in the world. Veterans are the foundation for the great pride held by Americans.

I will also take this opportunity to thank my father; my lifelong hero and United States Marine (Korea) Semper Fi

I just got some news about a niece of mine. A little girl whom I adore. She is having some medical problems right now, and I am so upset. One thing I never understood is why children suffer. Why God allows them to lay in a hospital bed in pain, while the rest of us are helpless to protect them from such things. This stems back from when Selena was a baby. All the countless times she was admitted to the hospital, IV's in her arms, feet, and even the top of her head once.…

Hello to all. I finally got my page set up. There is still much more to learn and figure out. So feel free to send me a message. If anybody knows how to post comments on someone else's page would you be so kind and help me out.... Thanks Bunches :}

Deanne

A member of a local community might not realize the devastating aspect of a decrease in volunteerism until they have a personal emergency. Think of someone having to wait for an ambulance at home because either there are no volunteers to cover the call, or there is no funding available so the people in the community have to rely on paid, out of town…

Well I thought this would be a good question. I personally have on or in my turnouts: 3 door stops, pliars, cutters, rope, light, pass device, a piece of strap i use for 2in2 out rule really helps a ton unless it gets stuck on something, multi-tool, helmet light if i can find it. So yea Id love to hear about what everyone else never goes in with out. Well everyone stay safe out there

Jon

Well our department has been looking into video taping and still pictures. I have found here on the internet a small video camera that can be mounted onto our helmets that plugs right into a computer. Its supposed to be water resistance and last up until flash over temperatures. I thought I would throw this out there www.firehelmetcam.net they have some awesome video librarys if anyone is intrested. Well if anyone has one of these id love to hear…

Hello everyone,

Just a little bit about me, I love the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. I also love volunteering at my local fire company. I am engaged to a wonderful lady named Elizabeth, who is a EMT/FF in her local area. We are getting married next year and plan to stay close to where I live now, also volunteering for the fire company.