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Excited....

Well, I got my new job working for Subway. I just have to give my 2 week notice tomorrow. I am sort of scared but excited also. I am going no where at the McDonalds I work for ...But then again you have to know this place, it is really not good, at least not for me. As for Subway, well I got my pay I was asking for, it is like only 2 to 5 minutes from my home, I am going to work at 2 stores and learn all I can, I will be working different shifts with possiblility of going into management and… Continue

Added by Sharon J on April 23, 2009 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Supreme Court Limits Car Searches After Arrests

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has ruled that police need a warrant to search the vehicle of someone they have arrested if the person is locked up in a patrol cruiser and poses no safety threat to officers.

The court’s 5-4 decision Tuesday effectively limits the authority of police to search a vehicle immediately after the arrest of a suspect.

Justice John Paul Stevens said in the majority opinion that if a car’s passenger compartment is not within reach of a suspect who… Continue

Added by Texas HazMat on April 23, 2009 at 4:53pm — 1 Comment

does any body know

how i can take a emt course.. around longisland..

Added by steffani murray on April 23, 2009 at 4:14pm — 1 Comment

Swine Influenza (Flu)

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza among pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu do occasionally occur. Most commonly, human cases of swine influenza happen in people with direct exposure to pigs. In the past, CDC received reports of approximately one human swine influenza virus infection every one to two years in the U.S., but since… Continue

Added by Texas HazMat on April 23, 2009 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Anthrax Q & A: Vaccination

Is there a vaccination for anthrax? A protective vaccine has been developed for anthrax; however, it is primarily given to military personnel. Vaccination is recommended only for those at high risk, such as workers in research laboratories that handle anthrax bacteria routinely. The combination of 60 days antibiotics plus 3 doses of vaccine used in post exposure prophylaxis are very effective in preventing anthrax disease from occurring after an exposure.

Is the anthrax vaccine… Continue

Added by Texas HazMat on April 23, 2009 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Training Opportunity: Disaster Medicine 201: Post-Earthquake Medical Challenges in the New Madrid Seismic Zone

May 7-8, 2009, Memphis, TN. This class is a big-picture overview of medical issues related to the earthquake threat in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. It was developed through the cooperation of CUSEC and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The class is presented with the invaluable assistance of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The primary instructors are doctors with extensive backgrounds in emergency and disaster medicine. The class is intended for all… Continue

Added by Texas HazMat on April 23, 2009 at 12:32pm — No Comments

Explosion on August 28, 2008 in Institue WV - CSB Report

The following message is from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, Washington DC

In Preliminary Findings, CSB Investigators Report Bayer CropScience Explosion Was Caused by Runaway Chemical Reaction; Cite Significant Lapses in Process Safety, Outdated Operating Procedures

Institute, West Virginia, April 23, 2009 - A large explosion and fire that took the lives of two workers at the Bayer CropScience (Bayer) plant last August was caused by a thermal runaway reaction during the… Continue

Added by Texas HazMat on April 23, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Hazmat crews responding to a mysterious white powder @ the TDBanknorth processing center in Lewiston

LEWISTON - A HazMat team has determined that the mysterious white power found in an envelope at a TD Banknorth processing center early Thursday morning is not a dangerous protein-based poison, such as anthrax. The powder, which was tested on-scene twice, will be sent to a lab in Augusta for further testing to positively identify what it is. Safety officials expect to learn the results within 24 to 48 hours.

Added by Texas HazMat on April 23, 2009 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Unable to find NIOSH Report

Brothers and Sisters,
Can anybody help me out? I went to the NIOSH site looking for this report and could not find it. Is it indeed there and I just missed it?

Thanks,
Captain Roger Kacmarcik

Added by Roger Kacmarcik on April 23, 2009 at 12:18pm — 3 Comments

Please help a North Carolina Fire Department WIN a NEW Fire Truck.. Please Vote by 24 April at 1 PM

H ey everybody, In a world of passing around a pile of chain letters and such, I am asking everyone who gets this to send it on to every group and friend they have to try and help out a fellow North Carolina Fire Department for me. It takes about 3 minutes of your busy time to read their story, click the VOTE link, and then click the link in your email to confirm the vote.

I am lucky enough to belong to a decently financed department, but I know how hard it is for some departments to… Continue

Added by Wolfy Lang on April 22, 2009 at 10:19pm — No Comments

At my home away from home LOL.

I am now at Starbucks just relaxing with my chi tea and playing on the computer for a while. Had to go to the doctors for a checkup and thought I would just keep the day off and try to relax. So far so good. I really like reading a lot on here and thinking of my sons as firemen. Thank you all for being who you are. I have met some nice people on this site. Thanks for getting this website started.

Added by Sharon J on April 22, 2009 at 1:08pm — 1 Comment

Atencion Firefighter Chilenos!!!

Ya tenemos un Rincon Internacional Ven y unete y mostremos al mundo quienes somos!!!
Haz Click Aca

Added by wampa on April 22, 2009 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

bringing turnouts on a plane??

So i am moving to another state for work and and flying out in a few days and i have my own personal set of turnouts that I want to bring with me. Would i be able to check the gear with the rest of my luggage ? I have heard that the TSA runs all bags through different sensors and chemical testing and i know my turnouts have been exposed to all sorts of smoke and other chemicals while in fires and im afraid they will set off the sensors and i will have a problem with bringing the bag with me.… Continue

Added by andrew on April 21, 2009 at 10:55pm — 8 Comments

Just me....

Wow I have not done a blog in a while. I am home now and trying to relax before bed but I am wired. I think I might have a new job. I will find out tomorrow. I am just going to go for now. I am just rambling on, lol, typical blonde.

Added by Sharon J on April 21, 2009 at 10:36pm — No Comments

FIGHT 4 KOKOMO FIREFIGHTERS

I am asking everyone in Kokomo and the surrounding communties to take a stand for the firefighters of Kokomo. The city of Kokomo and Mayor Goodnight are going to be firing quite a few firefighters very shortly. He has already decided that the city fire department will no longer be making medical responses. This may sound like a good idea to some, however, the Kokomo Fire Department makes over 2,700 medical calls per year. Those runs bring in over $400,000 per year to the city. He thinks that by… Continue

Added by William on April 21, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Putting generic Strategic Priorities to work

From my All Hazards Contemplations blog:

One of the things I do with my all-too-rare spare time is that I read. My favorite genre is science fiction and sci-fi fantasy, because it often fuels my imagination. A lot of yesterday's science fiction ends up being tomorrow's science fact, too.

I recently finished a book regarding an unusual twist on a fairly standard… Continue

Added by Ben Waller on April 21, 2009 at 10:01pm — 1 Comment

Post Webcast Q&A - Preventing and Responding to SCBA Emergencies

Webcast Q&A

On Tuesday, April 14, FireRescue magazine and FirefighterNation.com held a Webcast, “Preventing and Responding to SCBA Emergencies,” presented by Battalion Chief Matt Tobia of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department and sponsored by Dräger.

The presentation generated a lively discussion, and we were unable to answer all of the questions… Continue

Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on April 21, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

New Cell Phone

Earlier about a week ago my wife and I got new cell phones and a new carrier, compared to cricket these are great, I at least have coverage now where I didn't before, I also have e-mail text and even a mobile tv LOL with the dept discount it is the same as I was paying for Cricket.

Added by John on April 21, 2009 at 12:48pm — 1 Comment

IN THEIR HONOR

The recent release of the NIOSH Investigation Report #F2007-28 detailing the deaths of a Captain Matt Burton and Engineer Scott Desmond of the Contra Costa County (CA) Fire Protection District is unquestionably a wake-up call for us all. The loss of two experienced firefighters in a structure encompassing less than 1000 square feet is proof that no incident, regardless of size, cannot be taken lightly.

In honor of… Continue

Added by Timothy Sendelbach on April 21, 2009 at 8:00am — 11 Comments

Now It's Your Turn.

From: www.tigerschmittendorf.com

Last fall I wrote about doing the right thing by getting involved in an organization of firefighters known as Hancock Hope, formed for the sole purpose of helping other firefighters and fire departments in need.

I talked about the struggles of a very rural volunteer fire department in Oneida, Kentucky and of the goodwill of the… Continue

Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on April 21, 2009 at 7:54am — 27 Comments