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could use some HELP

we have a horse ranch with some rescued horses anyone that might have any used 1 3/4 hose or 2 1/2 hose that insted of throwing out if you could donate would be a great help to the horses

Les

Deptford Nj

Added by Lester T Spickler Jr on August 4, 2010 at 10:34pm — 5 Comments

Still Healing...Going in for an MRI Tomorrow

So its been one week since I injured my wrist and we were hoping that it would be doing better. However, I'm still pretty sore so the doctor has ordered an MRI to see how bad the tear is and if its something that is going to require surgery or just time to heal....Lets hope for the best

Added by Firefighter Chris on August 4, 2010 at 10:43am — 1 Comment

Men & Fire: Remembering Mann Gulch

Men & Fire: Remembering Mann Gulch

By FireRescue Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach

On this day, 61 years ago, one of the most tragic wildfires in U.S. history began in Mann Gulch, an area within the Gates of the Mountains Wild Area (now the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness), about 20 miles north of Helena, Mont. Although ignited by a lightning strike on the south side of the gulch on Aug. 4, the fire wasn’t spotted until around…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 4, 2010 at 8:00am — 7 Comments

Dynamic Risk Assessments

Dynamic Risk Assessments (DRA's) are a vital component of any operation if we are to really embrace the "Everyone Goes Home" philosphy.

Do we undertake a dangerous task? Yes!

Are there risks in everything we do? Yes!…

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Added by lutan1 on August 3, 2010 at 10:51pm — 1 Comment

Failures!

Hey guys...Until I can figure out how to post my video blogs on here...I'll just give you the link for now...Sorry for the inconvience...

www.firefighterselfrescue.com

Please let me know what you think! Thanks for the support!

Justin

Added by Justin Lewis on August 3, 2010 at 10:36am — 2 Comments

Feeling Better

Feeling a little better today, my swelling in my foot has went down quite a bit, still not enough to zip up my duty boot, but enough that it doesn't hurt nearly as much anymore. I've got one more day to go with my wrist in a splint before I can take it off and see how it feels, Doctor said come Thursday if my wrist feels better I can return to full duty so thats what I'm hoping for!

Added by Firefighter Chris on August 3, 2010 at 8:37am — No Comments

Outside-the-Box Engine Ops: 3 unique options for getting water to the upper floors of a building

By Jerod Levin

You’re the officer of a three-person engine company. Most of the fires you respond to are in single-family homes, but you do have commercial occupancies in your district, too. Does this sound familiar? Do you pull a pre-connect to handle most of your fires? If so, you should ask yourself, “Is my engine company prepared for a fire in a commercial occupancy or a multi-story building?”

Pre-connects are a fast, efficient… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 3, 2010 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

Fearless Chief, Bright Idea??

Added by Fire Guy on August 2, 2010 at 5:01pm — 8 Comments

FireRescue Magazine Announces Company Officer of the Year Award Winner

Recipient to receive award at Fire-Rescue International in Chicago

FireRescue Magazine, an Elsevier Public Safety publication, announced today that Lt. Shawn M. Jones, of the Anne Arundel County (Md.) Fire Department, is the recipient of the 2010 FireRescue Magazine Company Officer of the Year Award. The award will be presented to Lt. Jones on Aug. 27,… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 2, 2010 at 2:59pm — No Comments

Truss Tragedy: Learning from the Waldbaum’s Supermarket Tragedy So We Don’t Repeat History

Truss Tragedy

Learning from the Waldbaum’s Supermarket Tragedy So We Don’t Repeat History

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the Waldbaum’s Supermarket Fire in Brooklyn, N.Y. Six FDNY firefighters died in this fire in 1978 when the wooden bowstring truss roof of the supermarket collapsed while they were working on it. At the time, this was the largest loss of firefighters in… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 2, 2010 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Leaders: Don’t wait until someone leaves to figure out who’s going to fill their spot

President's Letter: From the August issue of FireRescue magazine

By Chief Jeffrey D. Johnson, EFO, CFO, MIFireE

Legendary athletic programs and iconic businesses are successful year after year because their executives know that leading a team to success is only half the formula. The other half is… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 2, 2010 at 11:22am — No Comments

Out of the Game on the Injured List

So its been awhile since I've posted anything about my P90X workout because I haven't been able to do it. The last few days have been pretty rough for me. Started with a sinus infection and then in a training drill last week I pulled a tendon in my wrist taking me out of all physical activities for atleast a week. Then I get stung by a yellow jacket, which I'm highly allergic too, causing my foot to swell to the size of a football. So most of the weekend was spent on the couch icing my foot and… Continue

Added by Firefighter Chris on August 2, 2010 at 8:35am — 2 Comments

Customer Service & the Fire Service: Results of a Firefighter Nation Survey

Service Makes the Difference

Reactions to & recommendations from a survey on fire department

customer service

By Dean Pedrotti

Editor's Note: In April, FireRescue conducted a survey on Firefighter Nation, asking readers to weigh in on customer service in… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 2, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

FRI

Well good morning!

As I was doing my surfing this morning, sippin coffee, I leaned over and pulled off July on the old calender and there it was, 3 big X's marking the 26 27 28, this will be the day's I'm attending fire rescue international and so much looking forward to it. I've attended several events across the states but never this on, and it's in our state. Hope to meet some of you there, will be traveling with our own Chief Reason(he knows to bring ear plugs) and have… Continue

Added by Trainer on August 2, 2010 at 7:27am — No Comments

The Waldbaum Fire Collapse FDNY 1978 Remembrance

The Waldbaum’s Supermarket Fire and Collapse FDNY 1978

by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE

Commansafety.com and TheCompanyofficer.com

The Waldbaum Super market fire, Brooklyn, New York occurred on August 2, 1978, thrity two years ago. Six firefighters died in the line of duty when the roof of a burning Brooklyn supermarket collapsed, plunging 12 firefighters into the flames.…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on August 1, 2010 at 1:13pm — No Comments

Please help!

Hey guys! I'm new to this blog forum. I do however run a video blog called www.firefighterselfrescue.com

My question is can I post my videos here too?

thanks!

Justin

Added by Justin Lewis on July 31, 2010 at 5:42pm — 1 Comment

What is going on?

I must have fallen asleep and woken up in a very ugly world. There are people posting on a blog on ctpost.com criticizing firefighters for conducting boot drives to raise money for the fallen brothers' families and for showing up in such large numbers because "they're union guys. There are equally obnoxious posts on facebook. What is going on? Are there people that insensitive and full of hate out there?

Added by Paul Secker on July 31, 2010 at 5:24pm — 2 Comments

Trying the "True" Belay: Tests Reveal Slow Response Time

Trying the “true” belay: Informal belay tests reveal rescuers’ slow response time

Story, illustrations and photos by Tom Pendley

Over the past 20 years, the concept and practice of belaying in technical rescue have been controversial, to say the least. Two decades ago, it was rare to even see a belay line in the fire service. I’d like to say we’ve come a long way since then, but have we?…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on July 31, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

PA Department Awarded for Valor in Challenging Extrication Call

The Lingohocken (Pa.) Fire Company was recently notified that they will be awarded the 2010 Unit Valor Award from the Firemen's Association of the State of Pennsylvania (FASP) for their actions during a complex and challenging extrication. The extrication was detailed in the October 2009 issue of FireRescue's Rescue Report column. Greg Jakubowksi, a long-time columnist and editorial board member for FireRescue, is… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on July 30, 2010 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

RIP now BFD brothers.

The Bridgeport brothers are now with those of America's Bravest that left us way too soom. May God bless their families, friends and the BFD brothers they left behind. Rest in peace!

Added by Paul Secker on July 30, 2010 at 7:40pm — No Comments