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MUST READ FIRE FIGTHER GAS SERIOUSLY INJURED

CRIMORA — A Crimora man is in serious condition at U.Va. Medical Center in Charlottesville after his 11-year-old son crashed the family car early Saturday morning with five passengers inside, according to a police report.

Virginia State Police said the accident took place on Thoroughfare Road in Crimora, about a 1/2 mile north of Va. 612. Police said the 11-year-old son of Michael Powell, 31, was driving his father’s 1983 Chevrolet… Continue

Added by ashley on February 25, 2009 at 10:05pm — 2 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...February 26, 2009

Here it is almost a month after I took the state test for Firefighter 1 for the second time. I heard I have to wait about 2 more weeks to get my results. I sometimes forget about that, I've been doing this for a year and a half now. I like to volunteer, and last night was the recording secretary for the officers' meeting, and am on our 100th anniversary committee.

Tonight I went to an OEM meeting. I joined the… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on February 25, 2009 at 9:48pm — No Comments

Man down

As I sit here looking over all these pages of FF and EMT's I reflect back on a man who changed our dept. HE was on our fire board for over 30 years. Was a great community leader. Never knew a stranger and would give the shirt off his back. Fought tirelessly for all FF and EMT's to ensure proper trainign and funding. This man was callled to heaven Sunday Feb 23,2009 at the age of 82. He will be sadly missed by all and never be replaced.

Added by Chad Furr on February 25, 2009 at 8:51pm — 3 Comments

Standing Order Protocol Testing

Monday Night for training we had our standing orders testing for medic training, Although I was a bit nervous I did pass and now I won't have to worry about them maybe kicking me off the medic LOL. We actually started the practical check off a few months ago and all I had left was Mega code and AED to be completed after the test Monday. I am betting though next year something will change and we will get all new books for standing orsders.

Added by John on February 25, 2009 at 3:42pm — 3 Comments

Turnout/Bunker Gear

Im looking for a set of bunker gear for the Volunteer fire department im on. If you have any or know anybody that has any please give me a call at 1-574-387-0717.Thank you

Added by Brandon Dove on February 25, 2009 at 3:28pm — 1 Comment

3407

From www.tigerschmittendorf.com:

Continental Flight 3407 crashed into a home in Clarence Center, NY around 10:20pm on Thursday-February 12, 2009 - killing 50 people and changing the lives of thousands more, including mine.

I responded in the first wave of emergency services personnel sent to help restore order to the chaos that the crash created.

Frankly, I’m not ready to write about this experience… Continue

Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on February 25, 2009 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

Spoken Language Problems

The development of spoken/oral language normally occurs without formal teaching. It develops as a result of exposure to spoken language. Problems with language development may not be recognized for a long time unless the child simply fails to begin talking. Oral language is the basis for learning reading and written language and for benefitting from instruction in other areas. It is important to identify children whose language is not developing normally so that more specific stimulation and… Continue

Added by alex on February 25, 2009 at 9:53am — No Comments

Feuer Menschenleben in Gefahr

Heute morgen um kurz nach 1 brach in Moers in einem Wohn und Geschäftshaus ein Brand aus, dieser wurde durch einen Nachbarn entdeckt und gemeldet, bei Eintreffen der Einsatzkräfte stand die komplette Wohnung vom Keller bis zum Dachgeschoss in Vollbrand. Der Vater konnte sich noch retten, wärend die Frau und alle 3 Kinder dem Feuer zum Opfer fielen.
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Added by Sascha Heye on February 25, 2009 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Life as a small town volunteer #5

So just a couple of things that have happened to me recently. I was finally able to get into an EMT-Basic class and tonight was the start of the third week. I have been waiting for this class for a year and a half. I am hoping that I am able to learn all that I need in class. The lady that is teaching the class isn’t the best teacher in the world. She tends to skip words that are too long or too hard to say. Then there are some people that are in the class that insist on bringing their three… Continue

Added by Gordon "Gopher" Runer on February 25, 2009 at 1:32am — No Comments

More on Mobile Home Fires: Quick tips for firefighter safety

Earlier this week, I posted some comments from FireRescue magazine's Fire Attack columnist, Greg Jakubowski, on mobile home fires, since they're certainly on our minds following the double-LODD in West Virginia.

I wanted to add a bit more from Greg's fellow Fire Attack columnists, Mike Kirby and Tom Lakamp. They provided the following safety tips:

• Mobile home fires present… Continue

Added by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on February 24, 2009 at 7:19pm — 9 Comments

Angels Watch

Hush firemen we are here the angles that god has sent

to all your firends in need go has sent them to take

your friends up to heven to be in a safe place.

We are there to help you thro all the pain you are going

thro. We will protect you and your… Continue

Added by Da Fire Rescue Girl !!! on February 24, 2009 at 6:59pm — No Comments

The Big 32!

well, I turned32 today. I cant believe I made it this far. what have i learned? of course im gonna share!

1. Never be cheap with other peoples money

2. Respect your heritage. it might explain why you are the way u are.

3. Listen to the senior guys. they spin stories of mistsakes and experience. this way you get a heads up!

4. Be yourself. who cares what others think.

5. Dont be scared to be scared. it happens. learn from it.

6.… Continue

Added by METALHEAD on February 24, 2009 at 9:15am — 3 Comments

MS Bike

So I found out about the MS150 when I owned Jack Johnston Bicycles in 2003.

At the time I was mildly interested in the ride because I had customers who were excited about it, but it wasnt any different than the 100 other charity rides I helped support during my tenure at Jacks, or so I thought.

It wasnt until I met Dave Berman that I found that the MS rides were not like the Hotter n Hell, or Beauty and the Beast rides. This was truly a great cause and something I wanted… Continue

Added by Allen Wahlstrom on February 24, 2009 at 12:11am — No Comments

random thoughts

I was just checking out some of the new discussions and reading blogs. I haven't had a chance to catch up in a while. It has been a long winter. I whine about ice & snow & cold weather, yet we have been lucky in our area to have had no more of Mother Nature's wrath than we have. I can't imagine what the folks in KY and other areas have gone through. I know I am not the only one ready for spring. At least the daylight hours are longer these lately. I noticed crocus poking through the… Continue

Added by Jenny Holderby on February 23, 2009 at 10:20pm — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

I just took a deep breathe before I started typing this blog post. Today I did go to court, and to see your child brought in a court room with shackles is something I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy.

God was good though, and the judge fair and kind. Detention or a residential treatment program. She picked residential treatment, although she will have to stay in the detention center for awhile to get it going. Hopefully no more than a month.

Just wanted everyone to know.… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on February 23, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Emergency Driving and the number of crashes

I would like to see if there is anyone out there who feels that we just aren't getting the message out about response habits. Wether in our private vehicle or in a department vehicle why is it that all common sense seems to just disappear when people get behind the wheel to respond to a conceved emergency. It seems that at least once a week there is another vehicle crash involving some one responding in a car or truck, and it isn't just a Firefighter thing either. Just today there was an… Continue

Added by Ed Laugesen on February 23, 2009 at 3:38pm — 2 Comments

Calling all Departments!!!

My volunteer dept. is in desparate need of training videos and info. any help will be greatly appreciated. all info can be mailed to Lt. Gene Rhinehart HC 88 Box 84 Baisden, WV 25608 Thanks and God Bless!!!

Added by Gene Rhinehart on February 23, 2009 at 2:26pm — 1 Comment

MFRI Director Selected for Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award

CFSI Press Release, 2/23/09 (Washington, DC)--The Congressional Fire Services Institute's Board of Directors selected Mr. Steven Edwards, Director of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) as the recipient of the 2009 CFSI/Motorola Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award. The presentation will take place at the 21st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner on April 2, 2009 at the Hilton Washington, in Washington, DC.

A veteran… Continue

Added by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on February 23, 2009 at 12:08pm — 1 Comment

weekend of Feb 20th

What a weekend, no fires but a few calls to say the least. Started out on the medic on Friday, all of our calls were spaced out just enough to not get any sleep that night, and only one call was a no removal. The other good thing was there were no ALS calls. At 6am I was off duty on our medic and on duty for the engine all the rest of the weekend. got home laid down and immeadiatly got toned for an illness medic assist. The rest of the day was routine. another illness medic assist and an odor… Continue

Added by John on February 23, 2009 at 9:49am — 1 Comment

firefighting liberty

i stand tall proud for my county

looking over all the firemen that

help save people

i stand tall and pround fo evey tone

that goes out for evey cry for help

and everytime i here

firefighter down

firefighter down

i look up to god

and i pray for that man to make it how save

to his childern and him… Continue

Added by Da Fire Rescue Girl !!! on February 22, 2009 at 8:32pm — 3 Comments