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Well howdy do!

And so begins another trip on this beast called the internet...

Yes, im the rookie to the site, and a rookie to the hall. The firehall has always been my home, being raised there and looking to everyone like family. Finally got the chance to join the explorer post came around and i go nuts.. Then i turn 16 and the fun really began. Now im taking the big classes, working my ass off, shinning trucks, cleaning floors, putting up christmas lights, running calls, going to EMT and fire…

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Added by Greg Robertson, Jr. on November 17, 2007 at 11:03pm — 2 Comments

One of those days...

It's been awhile since I posted a blog because it's been awhile since I have something to talk about. Things were sooooooo slooooooww for soooooooo looooooong...

That's over now. A minor MVA got us out a few days ago and I said then 'this is going to break our dry spell'. Well it did. We've had a few small calls since then and we did a training burn today that was frankly a lot of fun. But fate being the fickle finger that it is I'd no sooner gotten out of the shower this afternoon…

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Added by Gus2620 on November 17, 2007 at 10:58pm — No Comments

indian creek fire fighters

we need support everyone that reads this help show us some support please

Added by clint on November 17, 2007 at 9:46pm — 2 Comments

ethanol

Is it just me or does the additive ETHANOL to our gas just run right through our tanks? Every time I put gas in my car with it the gas burns up a lot quicker!! And how come its costs the same a gallon as regular fuel? It should be cheaper with that crap in it. I'd really like to hear from you about this!!

Added by usenza1 on November 17, 2007 at 5:29pm — No Comments

hey everyone

well lets see. Im 25 yrs. old and going to become a mommy in Feburay2008 I volunteer at Rivermount Fire dept ,Front Royal,VA... My unlce is the Cheif out thier that is how me and my family got into the firedept..

we help out at the Beautey pagents and breakfast with santa, Bingo .... and anything elsa...

Added by Co.2girlFR on November 17, 2007 at 4:44pm — No Comments

may they not be forgoten

Brother when you weep for me, Remember that it was meant to be. Lay me down and when you leave, Remember I'll be at your sleeve. In every dark and choking hall, I'll be there as you slowly crawl. On every roof in fallen rain, I'll hold your coat and you will know. In cellars hot with searing heat, At windows where a gate you meet, In closets where young children hide, You know I'll be there at your side. The house from which I now respond, Is overstaffed with heroes gone. Men who answered one… Continue

Added by Chris on November 17, 2007 at 4:16pm — 1 Comment

DO YOU KNOW WHAT A FIREFIGHTER IS?????



Firefighters are those crazy people who run into a burning building when all others are running out.



Firefighters are those people who wake up in the middle of the night to help an old lady, who fell out of bed.



Firefighters are those people who work on half eaten meals because someone needed their help.



Firefighters are those people who have a second family…
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Added by Chris on November 17, 2007 at 4:11pm — 9 Comments

What I wish people knew about EMS, Firefighters, Dispatchers, & Law Enforcement.



I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom

for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above your head, your

palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your

weight as the kitchen below you burns.



I wish you could comprehend a husband's horror at 6 in the morning as

I check his wife of 40 years for a pulse and…
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Added by Chris on November 17, 2007 at 4:08pm — 2 Comments

what a fire we worked last night

we were paged up in the morning on a barn fire with exposures, it was like 28 degrees out and when we got there im tellin ya this thing was flaming, u could see the flames for bout a mile away what little we knew was that it had a few propane tanks a camaro 2 4 wheelers and a bunch of other dangerous situations in that little barn......every one of the propane tanks blew up the car was full of gas it blew and teh 4 wheelers did as well.......u could hear the booms from miles away.........we…

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Added by Raymond on November 17, 2007 at 3:39pm — 6 Comments

Please forgive the 'Queen of Procrastination'

I'm what you would call "Sparatically Responsive", when it comes to writing to my friends and simply responding to new ones. Sometimes I may shock you with a quick reply...and other times, you may get a note from me days, weeks, or maybe even months down the road! No joke! Ask my 'MySpace' pals! I'm not bragging about my inability to keep in touch like a friend should, I'm just openly admitting that I rarely am quick to reply. Okay, so there ya go! I promise to open my email and beginning…

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Added by Hope is Profound on November 17, 2007 at 2:29pm — 1 Comment

FIRE BOOTS FOR SALE!!!!

Hey guys/gals I have a couple pairs of fire boots that i am trying to sell:

1st pair is HAIX Fire Hunter w/CrossTech, Size 10 W. They are used but in great shape!! New they cost 279.99 @ Firestoreonline, I am selling them for 200.00 + S&H.

2nd Pair is PRO Warrington 4000 Leather/Kevlar 14". Size 10.5 E. These are used but in good shape, the only thing i see wrong is the lable inside of the boot is worn a little. These sell new for 319. I am selling them for 250 +…

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Added by steven mcgilbery on November 17, 2007 at 9:09am — No Comments

My computer is getting fixed

Got my computer fixed....yall be safe now :) ya hear? lol

Southern Pride

Added by Bliss Norville on November 17, 2007 at 1:19am — No Comments

Promoting Your Fire Department to the Public

Getting the word out about what your fire department is doing for its community is a never ending task. But, it doesn't have to be an expensive or time consuming one if you're smart about it.

I write a lot. I mean a lot. I have my blog here and I also write as a featured blogger for the Buffalo News at www.buffnews.com/yourhub/southtowns. I also write frequent submissions for two local publications, the…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on November 16, 2007 at 9:59pm — No Comments

This is really, really disturbing

A friend of mine posted this on MySpace. Its kind of a health warning, I suppose.

BUTTER VS. MARGARINE...



Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do to with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no food appeal so they added the yellow coloring and sold it…

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Added by Heather Langston on November 16, 2007 at 7:46pm — 1 Comment

30,000 dollars

Our department was just told by our board that we had 30,000 dollars to either use or save for next year. So like any other normal organization we plan to use probably every single dime. lol. I was told that some of the equipment that was already orderd was: 1200dollars in collapasable cones ok i thought pretty stupid but whatever (i figure the first time a car hits one its gone). a new ppv fan yay we needed one the one we have is old still works but doesn't put out the air flow we really…

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Added by Jonathan on November 16, 2007 at 7:08pm — No Comments

EMS

Last night I completed my EMT practical, Now all I have to do is take the computer exam. looking forward to going full time and giving up my factory job

Added by Janet on November 16, 2007 at 6:42pm — No Comments

Bono Rapid Response Dive Team

Well if anyone here is around north eastern arkansas, Im sure you know of the Bono Lake project. it is suppose to be a 130 acre man made lake. I found out last night they are considering letting it be a diving lake. This is a big deal to a ton of people around here many many people are divers. Bono Fire Department is looking to get a small rescue craft set up for diver team. The county we live does have a dive team but.. is run by the sheriffs department and is not a rescue dive they are…

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Added by Jonathan on November 16, 2007 at 6:15pm — No Comments

On scene first alone 10 min

The other night i was on my way home after just leaving the hospital. We where dispatched to an elderly man who hit his head. So I turn my emergency lights and siren on and go to the scene. My wife was in the car with me and I told her to drive to the end of the drive about maybe a quarter mile long so our trucks wouldn't pass it up. I just happened to grabbed some gloves while at the hospital thank god. i come through the front door and this man's wife is panicing. I finaly found him face…

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Added by Jonathan on November 16, 2007 at 6:03pm — 4 Comments

Just a little about me......

My name is Sheryl and I'm a single mother. My daughter is 13 and she lives with me (Her dad isn't in the picture by his own choice) and I also have a 23 year old son who is married to my awesome daughter in law...and yea, i actually love the girl. She is pregnant with my first grandbaby due in February and we have been told that the baby is a girl.....oh i can't wait. I am an EMT and work full time for a private ambulance service in Carlisle, Arkansas, and I work part time for another private… Continue

Added by Sheryl on November 16, 2007 at 2:07pm — 2 Comments

Temperature Conversion Chart

> @ +70 degrees

> Texans turn on the heat and unpack the thermal underwear.

> People in Buffalo go swimming in the lake.

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> @ +60 degrees

> North Carolinians try to turn on the heat.

> People in Buffalo plant gardens.

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> @ +50 degrees

> Californians shiver uncontrollably.

> People in Buffalo sunbathe.

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> @ +40 degrees

> Italian &English cars won't start.

> People in Buffalo drive with the… Continue

Added by Kevin Jewett on November 16, 2007 at 11:12am — 2 Comments

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