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After 46 years, 'Pez' still dispensing service ALLEGANY ��” His children remember growing up in a home that had fire calls and alarms coming in during the middle of the night, followed by their f…

After 46 years, 'Pez' still dispensing service

ALLEGANY ��” His children remember growing up in a home that had fire calls and alarms coming in during the middle of the night, followed by their father running out the door to help with countless emergencies.

For the family of Francis “Pez” Pezzimenti, the calls and fire alarms were, and are, a way of life for a man who has devoted his life to the Allegany Engine Company. Last week, the 78-year-old was… Continue

Added by LEO AFD389NY on March 25, 2009 at 5:34pm — 3 Comments

Overheard at ITLS

Overheard at ITLS

I took this excellent course last weekend, after a feverish three days of reading as much of the textbook as I could in 72 hours while still sleeping and giving a full time job due diligence. It was a great weekend, having practical time alongside Paramedics and RNs as well as EMTs from other stations was an excellent opportunity to sharpen skills, learn new things, and share what works with people from other departments.… Continue

Added by Kimberly Robinson on March 25, 2009 at 3:43pm — 5 Comments

Staying Busy at the Fire Dept.

I've been very busy at the fire department lately. Between EMT class, and soon starting BVR, and between all of that, taking care of my two boys, by myself. It's hard to do it all, but I'm managing to.

Added by Jonathon Gable on March 25, 2009 at 11:21am — 1 Comment

NC Fallen Firefighter Greg Cooke

NASH COUNTY - Nash County Emergency Management has confirmed that Salem Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Greg Cooke, Unit Number 18-6, the Secretary of the SVFD, has passed away at Wake Medical Center.

Firefighter Cooke was operating at a woods fire several days ago. He apparently suffered a cardiac arrest on scene.

He was eventually transported by air to Wake Medical Center in Raleigh where he died Saturday, March 21nd.

Salem Volunteer Fire… Continue

Added by Deana A Davenport on March 25, 2009 at 8:38am — No Comments

HELMETS NEEDED!

I AM CURRENTLY IN SEARCH OF AT LEAST 6 1010'S OR 880, BLACK. NEEDED FOR PRIVATE PROJECT. REASONABLE PRICES PAID, MUST BE COMPLIANT! EMAIL ME INFO@BIGDADDYFIRECOMPANY.COM

Added by DAVID HOPKINS on March 25, 2009 at 1:28am — No Comments

FFN

Just wanted to say thanks to all my FFN friends and to the members. This is a great site and I love getting updated info which I am able to pass on to my fellow firefighters. It has helped me become more aware of expectations and society's outlook on our career whether paid or volunteer. Hope all is doing well and being safe. Take care and God Bless!

Added by Dewayne and Diana Bean on March 24, 2009 at 10:53pm — No Comments

Join in S.C.

I just can down here in Beaufort S.C. looking to get back in the vol. firehouse. is there anyone out there that can help me. Thank You

Added by Erik Markel on March 24, 2009 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Benevolence Funds

I got absolutely no response in the forums with this, so I will try here.

Our Local is starting a benevolence fund and we need some ideas on how everyone disperses the money. In otherwords, what qualifies, what doesn't, any tax issues incurred by the reciever of the money and so on. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Added by Paul Young on March 24, 2009 at 12:16pm — 2 Comments

Respect: Earned or Given?

Respect is a word that is used too frequently in the fire service and in many cases is not used correctly or in the correct context. We use the chain of command for our emergency scenes and for our communication and disciplinary actions. The guy at the top is the Chief and is the ultimate superior in that chain and organizational chart. Although being at the top demands respect, it should not be assumed that it is there waiting for you when you move up the ranks. Respect is earned, not… Continue

Added by Jason Hoevelmann on March 24, 2009 at 11:35am — 10 Comments

Resident Programs, how much control can the department have?

Isn't there a saying......"You volunteer to be here....everything else is mandatory!" ? Doesn't this mean that if you are going to belong to something that you volunteer for, such as the military, yoou have to follow a strict set of guidline? Within reason of course, but shouldn't a department that has a resident program be able to give a little more instruction to a resident firefighter as to when they are to be there and what they need to accomplish?

It is my feeling that if youare… Continue

Added by Jacob Fouts on March 24, 2009 at 12:29am — 1 Comment

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 23, 2009

Today was my first structure fire as a green tag. There was a call for mutual aid to a nearby town, and our ladder truck was called. When I got to the scene, I was asked by another town to help set up portable water tanks. I went and asked my captain if it was okay, and then got to work. I had heard and read about the 5" hose, and hard suction hose, but never saw these in action with jet dumps from water tenders before. The amount of… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on March 23, 2009 at 11:02pm — 4 Comments

Asst. Fire chief arrested in Coatesville arsons

BREAKING NEWS: Career chief arrested for additional arsons. As I noted in my post about a month ago, all indications were that a firefighter was responsible for setting some of the arson fires in Coatesville, PA, Chester County. My biggest fear because a reality today. The following report is resposted with permission of WPVI-TV,… Continue

Added by Lou Angeli on March 23, 2009 at 10:15pm — 4 Comments

I am finally done with the Louis F. Garland (DOD) Fire Academy. After 3 and a half months down there I just walked out with Fire fighter 1&2, Hazmat ops 1&2 and ARFF. I am feel so good about myself r…

I am finally done with the Louis F. Garland (DOD) Fire Academy. After 3 and a half months down there I just walked out with Fire fighter 1&2, Hazmat ops 1&2 and ARFF. I am feel so good about myself right now for being able to actually call myself a certified fire fighter. If anyone can get that school i strongly recomend it. Continue

Added by William Finnelli on March 23, 2009 at 5:37pm — 6 Comments

hey

hey everybody....just saying hi, and hope everyone is doing good.....enjoy and stay safe out there ....

brittany

Added by Brittany on March 23, 2009 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Preventing and Responding to SCBA Emergencies - Webcast April 14th from FR & FFN

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Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on March 23, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Should EMS Be Part of Public Safety?

I was doing research for an emergency plan that I am working on. I ran across an article titled "Should EMS Be a Part of Public Safety?" Here is an excerpt:

"One of the biggest issues facing EMS is that we’re not sure what we really are. Is EMS health care? Is EMS public safety? Is EMS public health? In its recent publication, the National Institutes of Health determined that EMS actually has components of each of these ( see Figure 1 ).[1] The responsibilities of each of these three… Continue

Added by Bruce C Ziebarth on March 23, 2009 at 12:38pm — 3 Comments

Single Parent

Hi again!

Since we've talked/exchanged messages for the past couple weeks, I started a specific work out plan in order to prepare for the test, I got my CPR cert. at a firestation from a firefighter, called a million schools offering emt classes and here I am, today, going NUTS over this little/cute/adorable part of my life: my son!

How do I do it? howwww? I have NO family here, I work from 8am to 5pm, commute for 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour after work. How do I get this… Continue

Added by Maruska on March 23, 2009 at 10:05am — 6 Comments

Wanted "Swift Water Rescue & Technical Rescue Team" SOP's and/or SOG's

If any of the FFN members have a set of SOP's and/or SOG's for:

Swift Water Rescue and for Technical Rescue Team I am looking for a few sets.

I am in the process of proposing setting up a county team in our area and need

to draft some sop's/sog's for my proposal.

You can e-mail them to me at nrs5f@comcast.net Subject: SWR or TRT info.

Members of FFN your help is greatly appreciated.

Stay safe, train often and share… Continue

Added by Norman E. Flanders on March 23, 2009 at 7:45am — No Comments

LODD

LODDI regret to advise you that Salem VFD (Nash County, N.C.) Firefighter Greg Cooke has passed away in the Line of Duty at Wake Medical Center. Firefighter Cooke was operating at a woods fire several days ago and apparently suffered a cardiac arrest on scene. He was eventually transported by air to Wake Medical Center in Raleigh where he died in the Line of Duty, yesterday. Saturday, March 21st. As always, our sincere condolences.

Added by Patrick Mullen on March 23, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments