I was looking for your guys inputs about working out. Do you guys have suggestions about working out at your house and using stuff around your house? i dont really feel like signing up for a gym. So do you guys know of stuff that i can use around my house and maybe some small stuff that i can buy that wont cost alot? Thanks.
Added by Tyler Baumgartner on May 18, 2009 at 5:12pm —
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CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH-HEART ATTACK AT FIRE SCENE
The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
We, along with Chief Trent Hill and the members of the Keswick Valley FD, New Brunswick, Canada regret to announce the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Phil Strang. Firefighter Strang responded to the report of a fire behind a house in Keswick Valley Friday afternoon. Upon arrival firefighters encountered a power line that had sparked and set a small wooded area on…
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Added by Brad Duncan on May 18, 2009 at 3:58pm —
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Sure a Parade Load looks great, and our employers (citizens/ taxpayers) always deserve to see that we take our job seriously. We should do everything with a maximum amount of pride and professionalism, but more importantly, a Parade Load has an important functional purpose. That rain guard should protect the hose. If hose is "bulging" out of it, then the loops just get wet, look ugly AND potentially allow hose to be grabbed unintentionally by an…
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Added by S. Trotter on May 18, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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I am in need of some help here. I am trying to craft a narrative request for a mini-pumper/quick attack vehicle. I am looking for sample narratives and ideas beyond what we currently have. I have searched the site and apparently am not looking in the right places. If anyone would help out, that would be greatly appreciated. My email address is jtempesco@comcast.net .
Thank you in advance for any help provided.
Added by Jeffrey Tempesco on May 18, 2009 at 4:40am —
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Hi everyone, i guess i could start by telling you my name. My name is Melisa Ashley. I'm 17 years old. I am a junior Volunteer Fire fighter.
So i have some questions to those of you that feel you could help me by answering them.
I am new to all the terms and codes dealing with firefighting i do know what 10-4 means of course but they have many many many codes for many different situations and i hope that some of you could help me by sending me a bunch of different codes and…
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Added by Melisa Ashley on May 17, 2009 at 5:05pm —
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I recently watched the movie “300” and find it to be inspiring and historically interesting. I have seen it maybe three or four times and this most recent viewing it made me stop and think. These Spartans were a proud, honorable and highly trained group of men and society. It was an honor to die protecting Sparta.
Sound familiar? The fire service should be a place that we are proud, honorable and in trying to save a life, we are revered for giving our lives to save another. At least that…
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Added by Jason Hoevelmann on May 17, 2009 at 11:07am —
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3rd alarm for Mormon Church at 4 Longfellow Place box 5441 - companies venting the roof 4 LSO.
Added by IPN on May 17, 2009 at 11:04am —
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The "
When is it Vacant...?" discussion on Firefighter Nation brings up a basic question about balancing the response to the incident. I don't have all of the answers to such a complex question, particularly in a short venue in a blog like…
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Added by Ben Waller on May 16, 2009 at 2:59pm —
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With my dedication and determination, I finally was given the opportunity to be hired by an EMS family in Kentucky. I love it. Not caring how far I have to drive. Well, I only drive an hour to work. I feel now that all my dreams in life have fallen into place. Well there is one thing missing, which is having a loyal friend to share my same interests with, but I know that will come in time. In the meantime, I am able to be part of a team, family, and a community. I love it so much, if I had the…
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Added by Dina Lynn on May 16, 2009 at 10:26am —
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Well I am still all pumped up about this last call I went on and yes after 1 hour of being out there I have admit I NEVER even made it to the call. It all began as my pager goes off as I am ready to drop off a returned movie at walmart. I am stoked I hear blah blah blah "oriole dr" blah blah blah exploded propane tank blah blah. I type in the address in my gps AWESOME it pinpoints it and says 8 MILES!!! WHAT!! I know crazy but i start hauling it down the road red lights a flashing. After the…
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Added by Kimberly McDonald on May 16, 2009 at 9:53am —
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In a
previous post, I noted that IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger hinted at increased funding to come for the fire service.
Unfortunately, last week the administration actually proposed reducing the AFG program by 70 percent. Although this was "offset" by significant increases in the SAFER grant, it was hardly sounded like the increase in funding Schaitberger promised--overall, as…
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Added by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on May 15, 2009 at 10:30pm —
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Sunday 17 May marks the 26th anniversary of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is among the world’s oldest movements for HIV/AIDS remembrance, awareness and community action.
The first International AIDS Candlelight Memorial was held in 1983, when the cause of AIDS was unknown and no more than a few thousand AIDS deaths had been recorded. The organisers wished to honour the memory…
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Added by Glyne Alleyne on May 15, 2009 at 7:04pm —
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The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 1st Vice President Jeff Johnson, chief of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, yesterday called for improved national preparedness for the response to hazmat incidents in his testimony before Congress.
During his testimony, Chief Johnson noted that among the nearly million daily shipments of hazardous material each year, there are about 250,000 incidents. When those incidents occur, he assured Congress that “the local fire and…
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Added by IAFC on May 15, 2009 at 8:16am —
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First off, my sincere condolences to the family, both close and extended, of Bonnie McNeil of Pender county who lost one of their own the other day....
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Pender County ambulance driver dies responding to emergency
By David Reynolds
dave.reynolds@StarNewsOnline.com
Published: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 8:34 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 8:34 p.m.
Emergency medical workers at the Union Rescue Squad in Willard…
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Added by Wolfy Lang on May 15, 2009 at 8:07am —
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I have a black pair of Fire Dex firefighter pantrs for sale for $100.00, they are too small for me , the size is a 32x 34 , they are in good condititon, I bought them off of ebay since my dept is a volunteer and they dont like to spend money to get thing so I had toi buy me a set of gear..... Email me here or at ricky56943@yahoo.com... Thanks
Added by Ricky Dale Maddox on May 15, 2009 at 3:50am —
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As of yesterday I am a new member of Fletcher Fire and Recue in North Carolina. I am so excited I cant wait to start my shift. All the time training and working towards my goal really paid off. So to those people trying to do the same dont ever give up. Ask God to help you and if he wants you on a department he will make it happen. This is a dream come true for me. Since I started as a volunteer 3 years ago I have thought about nothing else. I have failed at various things trying to get into…
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Added by Darrin Simpson on May 14, 2009 at 8:37pm —
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Health officials have given the all clear at the Bridgetown port after a scare Wednesday morning involving a crew member from the cruise ship, Carnival Victory.
A female crew member was quarantined after discovering that she was exhibiting signs of influenza.
Lisa Brome says the ship has already left on its journey around the Caribbean with the affected crew member on board.
For a few hours the Bridgetown Port was on high…
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Added by Glyne Alleyne on May 14, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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Well I got to notice Tuesday afternoon just what happends when a loaded fuel tanker makes one hell of a mistake. It started off around 1530 When a fuel tanker carring 8600 gallons of fuel. Tried to make a right turn off the highway and ended up hitting another 18wheeler hauling welding gas cylinders like you know oxygen, acetyone in the upright 5 foot cylinders and a few oxygen tanks in 500 pound tanks. But thank god he didn't hit the trailer and only knock the tractor for a loop when the fuel…
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Added by Jonathan on May 14, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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Well I work 3-11 tonight ,then getting up at 4am to work 7am to7pm..Then heading to get my older brother for the 4 hour drive to PA. To go to the Fire EXPO......
It will be a long drive a long day but will be worth it....Hope to see some people from here there..I will take lots of pics for everyone.. Have to be back Sunday to take EVOC class for the sec,third fourth time.. Worth it in the end......Will take pics of class to post...
See everyone there... Who can go......
Added by anne potter on May 14, 2009 at 10:40am —
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Pens win! Pens win! Pens win!!!!!!!!!!!!

Added by Doug on May 14, 2009 at 12:51am —
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