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Outrage at Public Safety Pensions

A hostile feature article in Forbes magazine about public safety retirement and the DROP program:

Don’t let anyone tell you the American dream has faded. the truth is the U.S. is still minting lots of millionaires. Glenn Goss is one of them.

Goss retired four years ago, at 42, from a $90,000 job as a police commander in Delray Beach, Fla. He immediately began drawing a $65,000 annual pension that is guaranteed for life, is indexed to keep up with inflation… Continue

Added by Mike Ward on February 3, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

When are WE gonna learn?

My post today will probably piss some people off whom I consider friends, but so be that. I will not use any names or name any departments involved, but those involved in the incident I am going to discuss will know who it is I am talking about it.

Back in a cold 2003 night, I was sound asleep at my volunteer firehouse trying to get a good night's sleep, but that was not in the cards. I was riding OIC (Officer-in-Charge) of our Engine that evening and I knew we had enough staffing… Continue

Added by Brady Matthew Grim on February 3, 2009 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

GOOD TRAINING

Last night while on Medic shift it was our Dept. bi-weekly fire training night and it was on Ice Rescue. The training was excellent, with some of the techniques for donning the "gumby suit" and attempting a rescue as well as a self rescue if we were to get trapped while saving someone. An excellent night indeed, althoough very cold. As for medic calls it was a pretty slow night, thank God, counting yesterday and last night I am up to 6 Hrs for the 2 day period for sleep, maybe I will get more… Continue

Added by John on February 3, 2009 at 9:14am — No Comments

my day as a junior firefighter

i first go to school the on mondays i have explorers tuesdays and thursdays i have firefighter 1

Added by Trevor Taylor on February 3, 2009 at 8:03am — 2 Comments

Chewable Pampers

During the Super Bowl, I saw a commercial for hulu.com and decided to check it out. Right away, I saw video clips from Saturday Night Live. There was a clip about chewable Pampers. This clip is hilarious. Hopefully you enjoy it.

Stay Safe,

Bruce C Ziebarth

Check out my other sites:

Pittsburgh Steelers History and Merchandise…

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Added by Bruce C Ziebarth on February 3, 2009 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

BUSY BUSY BUSY

hey everyone sorry i have been away so long it has been hetic over my end between school kids and navy life my lord i am surprised i even have enough tim e to remember my own name . well for starters i only have 12 classes left to take to get my degree woohoo i am a sociology major. i will be transferring to Old Dominion University for my BA woohoo go me! kids are becoming teens hormonal and irritating lol its just crazy last but not least navy good ol' navy lol gotta love specwar !!!!!! nuff… Continue

Added by angela on February 2, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

nervous kid just got my 240 fire card

hi

im 19yrs old live in ohio just got my 240 card a few months ago. I have not applied for a dept. yet but ive been thinking about it. I’ve been really nervous I just feel like I have forgotten a lot from school. I took my fire class a t tolles tech a trade school in plain city ohio. 6 month class 3 days a week. I know I need to get a job I’m currently working at a bar as a bouncer and making little to no money. I still live at my parent’s house and want to move out within the next… Continue

Added by Ryan Howland on February 2, 2009 at 5:54pm — 2 Comments

Japanes Fire Station Burns

Taken from KCMQ.com.

A Japanese fire station burned to the ground after a firefigher forgot to turn off the stove before responding to an emergency call. Ten trucks from other stations were called to put out the fire. A fire department official said “since we should be in a position to educate people about fire, we are are extremely sorry that such an incident happened.”

Other links to this story:

Japanese Firs… Continue

Added by Bruce C Ziebarth on February 2, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Random thoughts

Wow I was just thinking its time for my medic shift again, seems like only yesterday I was on the medic. maybe thats cause we had a call on Saturday that I got pulled from the engine to drive the medic, and of course the patient coded on us. the wild thing and then unfourtunate was that the Hospital got em back but later passed on. My mind this past weekend has just been going crazy, I couldn't sleep last night, had to many things on my mind, when it comes to my wifes teens, If I try to… Continue

Added by John on February 2, 2009 at 10:06am — 2 Comments

STEELER PRAYER

Our Father,
Who Art in Pittsburgh,
Football Be Thy Game.
The Kingdom Come,
5 Super Bowls Won,
On Earth as it is in Heinz Field.
Give us this Day a playoff Victory,
And forgive us our penalties,
As we defeat those who play against us.
But lead us into a victory,
And deliver us to Tampa!

A-Ben

Go STEELERS

Added by Andy Marsh on February 2, 2009 at 1:35am — No Comments

PITTSBURGH GIRLS

PITTSBURGH GIRLS

A Pittsburgh girl knows just as much

about football as her guy friend

in some cases, even more.

She drinks beer because it tastes good

but knows when to be classy and drink

something more sophisticated.

She owns a Steeler jersey not just

because it's cute but because she

supports her team and understands the game.

She loves Kennywood and isn't afraid to

order cheese fries from the Potato… Continue

Added by Andy Marsh on February 2, 2009 at 1:33am — 2 Comments

Twas the Night Before the Super Bowl

If you know of Myron Cope, you get this. Myron Cope was a colorful, radio analyst for our Steelers and a long time sports radio talk show host. He was the voice of the Steelers.

Twas the Night Before the Super Bowl

‘Twas the night before the Super Bowl, when along the gulf shore,

Steelers fans were praying for “just one more;”

The players were nestled all snug in the sack,

With visions of the first NFL… Continue

Added by Andy Marsh on February 2, 2009 at 1:21am — 1 Comment

Stations closed as Atlanta firefighters call in sick

As reported by the Atl journal on Sunday 1 Feb 09

Keep in Mind there's always two side's 2 the story

Stations closed as Atlanta firefighters call in sick

Updated: 7:25 p.m. February 01, 2009

Stations closed as Atlanta firefighters call in sick

By BILL TORPY, KATHY JEFCOATS

Sunday, February 01, 2009

Declaring the Atlanta Fire Department in “an extremely vulnerable situation” because of a wave of firefighter… Continue

Added by CW on February 1, 2009 at 11:28pm — 2 Comments

Not Another Sports Analogy!

On this Superbowl Sunday, I’m reminded of an article I read recently on an NFL production crew directed by Bob Fishman. The article paints an amazing picture of the action that occurs in the production trailer, and how the decisions and actions of one or two people determine what millions are watching on their screens—indeed, their actions determine how those viewers experience the event.

But the article hit home… Continue

Added by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on February 1, 2009 at 6:00pm — 7 Comments

Then, and Now

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On a late summer day in 1949, the members of the Cattaraugus Fire Department are putting their new pumper through its paces. A drafting operation has been established at an unknown location in Cattaraugus County, New York.

The truck has just arrived from Young Fire Equipment in Buffalo, and is equipped with a 500 GPM… Continue

Added by Joe Stoltz on February 1, 2009 at 12:00pm — 9 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...February 1, 2009

Usually when my blog is silent for awhile it means I have a lot of things happening with my daughter, and for those of you keeping up with what's happening, I want to tell you how successfully the planets lined up yesterday.

It started with Friday not being a good day, and the end of a very long week. I so feel like I am in this all alone, and still have not taken that step to join a support group or other group to try to… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on February 1, 2009 at 8:56am — No Comments

Appreaciation Dinner Update

The dinner is over and an excellent time was had by all who attended. Dinner was a choice between Chicken, or Filet. I had the filet steak and my wife had chicken , and both were very delicious. They had door prizes and awards as well. They had a few service awards and then they went to the training attendance awards, there were alot who had a 100% on the medic training and fire training. When it was all said and done there were 3 who attended both 100% and it was my Lt and another from station… Continue

Added by John on January 31, 2009 at 11:14pm — No Comments

hey out there

hey if anyone would like to exchange patches let me know i would like to start collecting them along with other things

Added by robbie-volunteer on January 31, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

002. Please help out if you can!!!

The Westampton Township Emergency Services is working along side of Pierre Robert and the WMMRmy for “Pierre’s Coat Drive for Project H.O.M.E.”

From now until February 14 at noon time, the Westampton Township Emergency Services is accepting the donation of any new or gently used Winter Coats, Blankets, Scarves, Gloves, and Winter Hats. Please feel free to drop off your donations to the Tarnsfield Drive fire station 24 hours a day between now and then.

Visit their… Continue

Added by Krystal Marie on January 31, 2009 at 6:25pm — 2 Comments

EMT killed in the line of duty

Graduate, EMT Class of 2007

TIERS VOLUNTEER MARK DAVIS SHOT, KILLED IN CAPE VINCENT

ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. — The New York State Police at Alexandria Bay are investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 11:58 p.m., January 30, at 114 South Esseltyne Street in Cape Vincent.

The victim, Mark B. Davis, 25 of 172 James St., Cape Vincent, was serving as a volunteer EMT for the Cape Vincent Volunteer Fire Department, when they… Continue

Added by anne potter on January 31, 2009 at 3:30pm — 8 Comments