hey all just wanted to ask everyone if they could say a lil prayer for jimmy and i as we are going through a tough time at the moment. i have to go into surgery sometime this week or next for them to operate on our twin daughters (yes they are girls). so we need all the love we can get. don't be afraid to call us or email us.
we love you
trish and jimmy
Added by Trish Girard on March 4, 2008 at 8:25pm —
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All the fuss over nothing - NO calls overnight, NO power interruptions, in fact the rest of the county was pretty quiet also.
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The weather forecast is pretty grim today. They are calling for freezing rain – up to ¾ of an inch of ice is possible by tomorrow morning.
THE GREATEST RISK OF FREEZING RAIN NOW APPEARS TO BE FROM THE WESTERN S. TIER TO THE FINGER LAKES REGION BUT THIS IS NOT CERTAIN & THERE REMAINS A RISK ACROSS THE ENTIRE…
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Added by Joe Stoltz on March 4, 2008 at 4:30pm —
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Mr. Timothy "Tim" Irvin Hand, 48, of Salisbury, NC passed away on Monday, March 3, 2008 at his residence. Tim was born on March 29, 1959 in Rowan County a son of Mary Frances Eagle Hand of Salisbury and the late Harold "Jack" Hand.
Tim was a 1977 graduate of East Rowan High School, he was a life time member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, an Emergency Medical Technician, an employee of Invista for 30 years, a member of the Invista Emergency Response Team, member of Liberty…
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Added by Eric on March 4, 2008 at 1:03pm —
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In the quiet little town of Baltimore, Ohio, fires don't happen very often. And, it seems that when they do, it's never during my shift! For two months, I'd been working both as a volunteer and as a paid firefighter/EMT, taking a few medic runs, but never seeing fire. All that changed last week! I had picked up an overnight shift on Tuesday and was preparing to go home Wednesday morning. Freshly showered and packed up, I was ready to go as the day crew had all arrived. I'd started up my car (it…
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Added by Stephanie on March 4, 2008 at 10:31am —
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Venting before exploding
before you read to far be for warned this is written by one pissed off firemen and father. The reason for this vent is stupidity in the upper ranks of our fire hall. My daughter finally talked me into joining after she had been a member for the last year and half. Then a newbie in the hall decided to get grabby and proposition my daughter of 15. Keeping in mind this idiot is 25 year old with a 4th grade education , yes for real he can’t even…
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Added by Kim Decker on March 4, 2008 at 10:26am —
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Last night was agood reminder of why I enjoy this job so much.I know,I don't get paid for it,but, I consider it my duty to help out the community in any way I can.And this is where I have found my calling.
I'm not like some who are born into it or it's a family thing.I went to one call and I found myself wanting to help others.I wanted to be there to do what I could no matter how small the job or what the sacrifice.I found where I belong.
I found the brotherhood and the connection…
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Added by Eric on March 3, 2008 at 9:01pm —
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Hey...
A cowardly gunman dressed in a suit and tie walked into a Wendy's restaurant in Palm Beach County (Florida) at lunchtime today, killing a Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Lieutenant who was on his lunch break. The lunatic then went on shooting four others before turning the gun on himself. The Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Lieutenant was taking a lunch break from training and met his wife and child at the restaurant. The 42-year-old Firefighter and his family had just left the…
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Added by William Reinhard on March 3, 2008 at 8:57pm —
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Added by DAVE on March 3, 2008 at 8:16pm —
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I will be moving to Amarillo in a few months. I am interested in joining a VFD. I am finishing up my last few months of nursing school and know my calling is in critical care, emergency and trauma. I have worked in a stepdown critical care unit for over a year as a nurse tech and i really like it. I am kind of a adrenaline junkie(runs in the family) and know i want to someday get my EMT-P. I could one day see myself as a Flight Nurse/Paramedic. My plan is right now to move to amarillo, work in…
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Added by James on March 3, 2008 at 7:59pm —
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Earlier today, I read something about yet another senseless shooting in Wendy's in West Palm, Florida. I didn't pay too much attention to it. I wasn't feeling well today and more bad news just wasn't sitting well.
So, I just read the headlines on my Yahoo and saw that one of the victims was a newly promoted lieutenant with West Palm Beach FD, shot in the back by a damn coward while his family waited in the parking lot.
I've known some of the West Palm firefighters from…
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Added by Heather Langston on March 3, 2008 at 7:07pm —
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Who'da thunk it? I gotta tip my hat to Hillary Clinton for this (see Fox News for this 1):
After Gloria Steinem made some very disparaging & disgusting remarks about John McCain's POW experience while endorsing the "Queen Bee", Hillary & her campaign disassociated herself from those remarks quickly & in a big way.
I gotta hand it to her, she showed some class & a certain amount of maturity here.
Good to see in the middle of a political campaign, ain't it?
So,…
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Added by Mike Simmons on March 3, 2008 at 2:29pm —
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St. Patrick's day is coming up. A holiday filled with the spirit of the Irish, and filled usually also with the beer of your choice. As a first responder (especially if you are a firefighter or a cop) this entitles you to full-fledged Irish-ness for a day.
Be advised...I'm now going to change gears and put in a plug for cash.
First, go to this website
http://www.learyfirefighters.org/
Scientist have concluded that because you are a member of…
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Added by Jason on March 3, 2008 at 2:05pm —
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Caught a fire right before the end of my 24. 1st Truck to a vacant 1 1/2 story residential. Heavy fire throughout the attic. Went to the roof and opened a small hole before chief told us to come down. Engines had trouble accessing the fire due to the fact there were no stairs. Eventually things got done. We went home about 90 minutes after getting there.
Added by Chitownfyrfiter on March 3, 2008 at 6:00am —
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On the morning of February 29th two Pine Township Firefighters were injured battling a blaze which claimed the life of a 44 year old Grove City, PA woman. One has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. The other is in critical condition at a Pittsburgh, PA hospital. Here are some related links to the story.
Pine Twp Station 85 link
http://www.fire.pinetownship.org/
Story…
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Added by Doug on March 2, 2008 at 10:35pm —
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IN MEMERY OF FIREFIGHTER Vincent J. Ampvinesamp Malloy PAST AWAY MARCH 1 2008 A LIFE MEMBER OF CARROLLTOWN FIRE ENG.CO.51 CAMBRIA COUNTY
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Added by Robert L. Oswalt on March 2, 2008 at 9:07pm —
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Added by Savage Forks Fire Dept on March 2, 2008 at 6:16pm —
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i'm new to this,my cousin is a firefighter,so if like to chat,sounds good,be safe.
Added by donna on March 2, 2008 at 5:15pm —
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I was in Johannesburg lecturing at a conference when a firefighter came up to me. “Paul, all the text books on fire-fighting tactics seem to take it for granted that there is going to be adequate resources and staffing on-scene at every structure fire. Furthermore, just about all of the standard operating procedures I have seen are written for staffing of five and above. In our little town we will get three firefighters responding to a structure fire on a single engine and they will be there…
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Added by EuroFirefighter on March 2, 2008 at 3:23pm —
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
Two firefighters from McPherson are in fair condition at a Wichita hospital today after they were injured while battling a grass fire north of Hutchinson.
The men, ages 21 and 43, suffered minor burns and could be released Sunday, a hospital supervisor said.
Emergency dispatchers said the fire was reported at 12:22 p.m. in southwest McPherson County near the Rice County line.
Inman Fire Chief Dennis Schroeder said the fire may have…
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Added by Coach on March 2, 2008 at 10:00am —
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
Four Kansas City firefighters were injured this morning when a porch collapsed while they were battling an intentionally set fire in south-central Kansas City. None of the firefighters suffered serious injuries, but all required hospital treatment.
The fire in a two-story vacant house in the 6700 block of the Paseo was reported about 1:30 a.m. Saturday and heavy flames were showing when firefighters arrived, said Battalion Chief Joe…
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Added by Coach on March 2, 2008 at 10:00am —
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