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McCain & Palin 2008!!!!

I consider myself somewhat a loyal Republican, so I must admit when I first read about Obama's choice of VP nominee as Joe Biden-I started to wonder if the Republicans could make a just as strong and bold move with McCain's nominee who, this time last week, was still up in the air, with a few front-runners.

I must confess, that even though he is a Dem, Joe Biden is one hell of a choice for the DNP (Democratic National Party). I am quite young so I wasn't around when Joe Biden… Continue

Added by Scott Runkel on September 4, 2008 at 10:26am — 4 Comments

One of Those days

So I'm sitting hear watching the Red Sox playing the Orioles, trying to catch up (2-4 in the 8th). Have you ever had one of those days where you got absolutely nothing done? (BTW, the Sox just tied the score, triple, outfielder SLAMMED into the green Monster, laid him out). Anyway, I'm wondering what TS

Hannah is going to do this weekend, as we are planning to go to Ellington's parade. It's probably the best one in the area, but not if its pouring Saturday. I cleaned the bathrooms a bit,… Continue

Added by TJC44 on September 3, 2008 at 9:52pm — No Comments

People who work/worked for a private ambulance company as an EMT-B.

How long did it take you to get hired?

Added by Alex on September 3, 2008 at 9:23pm — 3 Comments

Rig Fire

Went on my first rig fire today! It was way cool. I'm so glad I became a firefighter. The workover rig was a comlpete loss but we did get the gas well out. Was a brand new rig worth $1.5 million now its just a pile of scrap metal. Good training material for NOT WELDING AROUND OPEN GAS WELLS.
Catch ya all later

Added by Katherine on September 3, 2008 at 8:56pm — 2 Comments

Fire Safety Presentation

So I've been elected to give the fire safety presentations coming up soon during fire prevention week and have never done it before. If anyone has any comments, hints, ideas, etc. I could surely use them because right now I'm really not sure what I'm gona tell a bunch of preschoolers about the fire service other then dont play with matches and stop drop and roll lol

Added by Dustin J. Millis on September 3, 2008 at 1:37pm — 4 Comments

WWE

Added by Christina on September 3, 2008 at 12:52am — 1 Comment

Refresher

well to let everyone know what is going on with me, I just started my second emt refresher course with the county. I will keep you all up to date on what happens.

Added by Ross Hager(FIREDOG) on September 2, 2008 at 11:58pm — No Comments

turn out gear

I have a set of morning pride bunker and coat tan with yellow reflective worn maybe twice on accidents never fire. I had bought them for the department I am on and we just recieved new gear so I have no use for them anyone interrested email me dansvilefire324@yahoo.com asking $800.00 or best

Added by Brandon on September 2, 2008 at 7:59pm — 1 Comment

Annual Chearty Softball Game

On 8/31/08, our fire and police depts. in La Grange, plaied a softball game verses our neighbour town of Cantons fire and police. Wow what a great time!!! I am telling you one way to gain friendship and better working relationship with a nother dept that is the way. Plus we help raise money for the Relay For Life!!! This was the fourth annual game. We won this one 21-11. Every year between department both teams and admentance charge wi raise aroud $300 for a local Relay team. It may not sound… Continue

Added by Grant Kennedy on September 2, 2008 at 12:23am — 1 Comment

Cancer Update # 3

Well I am half way thru the chemo and it s getting tiering and side effects are lasting loger I am glad I hae 4 more to go. I can't wait to get this all behind me and get back to work I have joined the www.firefightercancersupport.org group and it has been a learning experience so many getting cancer the same way i had it and others in little different way. Plus it's a great bonding between cancer patiens same in much the same ways the firefighter brotherhood.But not al fire department are… Continue

Added by Robert Nichols on September 1, 2008 at 7:29pm — 6 Comments

attacks

I have noticed a lot of negativity in the forums lately . Personal attacks about spelling to the playing of word games to a persons beliefs . I don't believe this is good for us , i know some people that were on here at the first of the year that do not come on because of the attacks brought upon them by the " guardians of grammar " and the " spelling specialist " . Just because some one don't think like you don't mean they can't be useful or contribute to a forum . All opinions should be… Continue

Added by Damon Dyer on September 1, 2008 at 3:28pm — 19 Comments

Trauma Codes

This weekend I pulled my first trauma code. I kinda felt that is was a waist of time, resources and money. There were 3 pts in the car and the driver was DOA. The person I coded was front pass and I felt the pt was not a viable pt but due to the fact that the first responding EMT stated the pt had intially a pulse ended up being my deciding factor to code. Looking at the state of the pt I had the gut feeling they were not a viable pt and we should have focused our efforts on the surviving pt… Continue

Added by Jeanine on September 1, 2008 at 2:14am — 9 Comments

Church Detail

Today A church in our community was holding a special service at a local park and wanted all of the Fire Department to show up for the ceremony. As it would be my Engine Company was the only one to show up, they had also set up Careflight to show up as well. We were there for only about 30 minutes or so awaiting for the services to conclude when we were dispatched for a medic assist, and to which I was also listed to accompany the medic when it arrived to take the patient to the hospital. One… Continue

Added by John on August 31, 2008 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Hurricane Gustav

I want to wish everyone in the path of hurricane Gustav the best of luck my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!

Added by Genise on August 31, 2008 at 5:55pm — 1 Comment

fallen brother!

this morning my neighboring town got a report of a subject coded when they got to the scene they had to help a brother on their department. unfortuntly they couldnt help him. he has no close family so just keep shannon fd in your prayers. he was DOA when the tones went out.

Added by David on August 31, 2008 at 3:50pm — 2 Comments

IN LOVING MEMORY

LOSING YOU BROTHER HAS BEEN SO TOUGH,

WE DIDNT HAVE YOU LONG ENOUGH.

YOUR SIMLE, YOUR LAUGH, YOUR CARING WAYS,

THE SUN DOESN'T SHINE AS BRIGHT THESE DAYS.

EVERY LIFE YOU TOUCHED,

MOURNED WHEN YOU PASSED,

BUT WE STILL GET A LAUGH,

FROM YOU NAMING MOM "GOOSE ASS."

YOU'D BE PROUD OF BUTCH,

THE WAY HE GOES ON,

BUT HE'S JUST NOT THE SAME,

SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE.

THANK GOD FOR THE MEMORIES,

AND THE… Continue

Added by angie the fire/resqmom on August 31, 2008 at 2:23pm — No Comments

Passed My Avoc

I passed the AVOC test today for Basic at my local Rescue.

I did a slolum through, and backwards. Then driving In, and then back in, to a narrowing alley way. Then i had to back into a off angled alley.

I wonder what other Rescue groups do.

Added by Mac Conant on August 31, 2008 at 1:57pm — No Comments

BFD Admin proposes "30 day removal from overtime for sick leave abusers!"

Here's the link to the Citistats meeting in Buffalo's City Hall --- Click on this link and listen to the BFD Commish and the Mayors Staff -: http://www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home/Lea...Buffalo_Videos"

It seems , once again the BFD line Firefighter will take one on the chin for "The Brotherhood!"

Recently the New BFD Admin proposed a "Thirty day block" on the Firefighters deemed by Admin as "Sick Time Abusers" - this would remove a Firefighters name from the call in… Continue

Added by Rick on August 31, 2008 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

The Beginning. 8/30/08

O.K. Now that I've gone to Wikipedia to find out exactly WHAT a blog is, I can start using this part.

I am sitting here at the firehouse, almost praying for a call, just to have something to do. The race doesn't come on for 4 more hours, and I can't go home because the Bitch is still moving out...with MY kids! I still want to know just HOW she can afford $900/month rent selling Avon! Yeah, Right!

And I'm typing with one hand because the left hand is holding the screnn of the laptop… Continue

Added by TJC44 on August 31, 2008 at 12:23pm — 2 Comments

You might be a Cop

You Might Be a Cop If... • You have the bladder capacity of five people. • You have

ever restrained someone and it was not a sexual experience. • You believe that 50% of

people are a waste of good air. • Your idea of a good time is an armed robbery and a car

chase. • You conduct a criminal record check on anyone who seems friendly towards you.

• Discussing dismemberment over a meal seems perfectly normal to you. • You find humor

in other people's stupidity. • You… Continue

Added by alicia on August 31, 2008 at 4:30am — 4 Comments