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The Safety Culture

Last weekend I attended the Everyone Goes Home

Summit at the National Fire Academy. First let me

say that it was my first trip there and it was very

impressive. If any of you ever get the opportunity,

take advantage of this resource and take in the

experience and knowledge offered there, along

with the great history of the area.

Now, on to the Summit and what I have been

pondering since I got back. The purpose of the

Summit can be summarized as an… Continue

Added by Jason Hoevelmann on March 18, 2009 at 6:06pm — 2 Comments

Safe Kids Worldwide CPS Newsletter March 2009 & Cruisin' With Kids Safety Tags

As you may know Cruisin' With Kids works very closely with EMS, Law Enforcement and Child Care services, programs and schools nationwide to help Keep Kids Safe, and would like to bring to your attention a recent piece about them in the Safe Kids Worldwide Newsletter and the overwhelming response they received (an excerpt has been provided below).

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Added by Cruiser Fox on March 18, 2009 at 3:36pm — No Comments

Food in Boston

I'm a retired firefighter from DC ,and now work school security in P.G. County, Md.
The school band is traveling to Boston in May and we are trying to find several reaturants the students can eat at. If any one from the Boston area can assist us please email me (dpfeil@pgcps.org)

Thanks for your assistance!
Dave Pfeil
Retired Firefighter
Washington,D.C.

Added by David L. Pfeil Sr. on March 18, 2009 at 2:28pm — 1 Comment

Power Hawk or Hydro. Extrication Equiptment??

We currently keep a Powerhawk on our Rescue/Pumper but are considering purchasing a good used hydrolic system. The budget restrains us but I hope to expidite our extrication process. Input would be great!!

Added by Palmyra Chief Donaghey on March 18, 2009 at 12:06am — 3 Comments

Just wanted to say thanks.

Again I just wanted to say thanks. I've been a member of the nation for about 5-6 months and since I've been on here everyone has been soooo nice to me. I've found some new friends here. Some of you probally dont even know me or even heard of me. So let me interduce myself my name is Dj lee. Please feel free to go to my profile and check it out. Again I wanted to say thanks to everyone who has really helped me since I've been here.

Added by dj lee on March 17, 2009 at 10:23pm — 1 Comment

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 17, 2009

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!

This is a day in the life of Denise Broesler, and an interesting story about automatic oil deliveries.

I am using a large well-known oil company and they wanted to deliver oil today. Since I had oil delivered last month, I asked them to stick the tank before they delivered the oil. So the guy comes and says the tank is empty, and can't understand how I could have gone through so much… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on March 17, 2009 at 8:57pm — 1 Comment

Junior firefighter--training(Hose evolution)

I think I'm going to start blog posts, on mentionable trainings, mainly the ones I enjoy. Which I seem to enjoy everything, whether it be the mazes, or just sitting in the meeting room going over basics.

I did some vehicle rescue training, and some others, but I cant recall them good enough to go over them fully.

So I'll start with my most recent.--

Last Tuesday, we ended up doing hose evolutions, which i did once before but didn't really participate in, for the most part i… Continue

Added by Brandon on March 17, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

thank you

i would like to say thank you to everybody for giving me such a warm welcome and am glad i finally joined.~cheers

Added by kyle mcelroy on March 17, 2009 at 2:59pm — 1 Comment

Small town dept.

I and a firefighter in a small vol. dept. in Waverly TN. We do get a lot of calls but it is awesome to go out every time and learn something new. Our chief is one of the best guys. He's very understanding and at the same time doesn't put up with any crap! I've learned more in the past year about people than any other time in my life. I couldn't ask for any better family. These guys (and girls) are the best!!

Added by Amy Adams on March 17, 2009 at 2:46pm — 1 Comment

UTV grants and info

I am working to try to secure funding for a UTV for our department, to be used county-wide, for wilderness rescue, (usually involving an ATV accident in the woods), and fighting brush fires. I have researched a lot on the internet, and talked to several vendors. But what I really want is feedback from those who use them daily.

First, what BRAND of UTV seems to work best for everyone? Our application will mostly involve very hilly terrain and woods, although in most cases there should… Continue

Added by Barry on March 17, 2009 at 1:39pm — 2 Comments

To be a fire officer in nj

Do's anyone know the certs and what the state of nj says you must have to b a fire officer?

Added by Edward Maines on March 17, 2009 at 12:51pm — 2 Comments

Making Your PPE “Smart”

When you stop and think about it, a firefighter’s personal protective equipment (PPE) is downright amazing. You carry the air you’ll need on your back, cloaked in fire-resistant fibers that allow you to move through burning buildings; your boots are designed not to melt as your feet encounter burning materials, and your helmet has undergone years of testing to ensure that it affords the greatest protection against impact.

But these items that you wear and bring with you are… Continue

Added by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on March 17, 2009 at 11:42am — 7 Comments

my job interview

after a long period of waiting, my luck comes out, my employer BRITAM called me and scheduled of an interview. after that i prepared my self for that interview, i reviewed some of my firefighting books and of course i depend and i just relay on my 10 years of a volunteer firefighter here..

just for info.. here in the Philippines if you have a chance to work abroad and earn dollars you will have the respect of your family and friends not just because of the money but you will be… Continue

Added by romwel on March 17, 2009 at 3:24am — 2 Comments

Clean SCBAs...Does anyone else other than me have a problem????

Seems after a structure fire everything gets packed up, but it seems my guys have a problem making sure that the equiptment used is put back clean & ready to go, and put on the rigs perfectly. dont know if I should lay it on my officers or blast them all at next meeting? ........Hope some of you fellas read this and give me some feed back.

Added by Palmyra Chief Donaghey on March 16, 2009 at 11:32pm — 11 Comments

Hey Everybody!

Sorry its been so long since I have gotten it touch with anybody. I have had alot going on and haven't had the time or the resorces to keep in touch. But I am slowly getting things back in order and I'm hopeful that things are going to get better. God Bless you all and be safe!

Added by Shawna on March 16, 2009 at 4:16pm — 2 Comments

New USFA Administrator

Firegeezer.com has just received the following press release from the USFA:

FROM: Nancy Ward

Acting Administrator

SUBJECT: Deputy Assistant Administrator for the United States Fire Administration

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Glenn A. Gaines, a 37 year veteran of the Fairfax County, Virginia, Fire & Rescue Department, to the position of Deputy Assistant Administrator for the United States Fire Administration (USFA); he will also… Continue

Added by FireGeezer on March 16, 2009 at 3:56pm — 1 Comment

Been A While

Hi gang its been awhile since I have had the chance to be on here,, I don't even know where to begin at. For starters My stepson and his fiance (who live with us, and I hope find a place soon) had thier baby about a week and a half ago, and let me tell you babies having babies is definitly not it, They have been to teen classes for taking care of babies but you sure couldn't tell it by the way they act around him. My wife just kinda tells them she will watch him on the weekend so they can get… Continue

Added by John on March 16, 2009 at 9:40am — 2 Comments

MA EMT-B writen test

I am studying for my MA EMT-B written test. I’m going over the practice CD and reviewing tests in the workbook. I was more worried about the practical test, which went fine. Any suggestions or thoughts? The test is on 3.19.09.
Thanks.

Added by Peter on March 15, 2009 at 2:14pm — 3 Comments

the passing of STEWART, Capt. George John

STEWART, Capt. George John – surrounded by his loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, February 2nd, 2009 in his 54th year. Cherished husband and best friend of Susan Stewart (nee Lawrie) of Simcoe. Loving and devoted father of Brooke Stewart of Simcoe and Abby Stewart of London. George will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Donna Simmons (Bob) of Simcoe, Linda Pai (Burkhard) of Penetang, Ruth Stewart (Andrew) of B.C. and Ross Stewart (Cathy) of Simcoe. George is… Continue

Added by Brad Duncan on March 15, 2009 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

Early Morning City Fire Ravages Two Homes

Residents of Spruce Street, The City, awoke to find two homes in their neighbourhood engulfed in flames early yesterday morning. The fire completely destroyed an unoccupied house and extensively damaged another before fire officers could contain the blaze.

Ten officers with two fire tenders from Fire Service Headquarters under the command of Divisional Officer Lloydson Phillips and Station Officer Evans Morris attended the… Continue

Added by Glyne Alleyne on March 15, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment