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Study: Nuclear or biological attack likely in next 5 years

12-08-08 Santa Barbara Newspress / WASHINGTON - The United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a study briefed Tuesday to Vice President-elect Joe Biden.

It suggests the Obama administration bolster efforts to counter and prepare for germ warfare by terrorists.

"Our margin of safety is shrinking, not growing," states the… Continue

Added by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on December 12, 2008 at 8:00pm — 6 Comments

TO EVERYONE THAT HAS ONE

HI EVERYONE THOSE OF U THAT HAVE A YAHOO MESSENGER IF U WNAT TO ADD ME MINE IS bethvm09@yahoo.com IF U WANT TO ADD ME FEEL FREE..

Added by Beth on December 12, 2008 at 4:45pm — 3 Comments

Work at KFC? Don't Bathe at Work!

Taken from KCMQ.com. Thought this one was very interesting. I guess people will do anything.

Today’s award goes to the trio of girls who just got suspended from a Kentucky Fried Chicken in Anderson, California for bathing in a sink at work. Their antics were discovered after one of the girls posted photos of them on a social networking site, showing them posing in the sinks wearing underwear and swimsuits.

Sure, we all goof around at work from time to time, but why would… Continue

Added by Bruce C Ziebarth on December 12, 2008 at 10:01am — No Comments

Anxious and Excited at the same time

New Year New Start.. Determined. My Firefighter 1 Journey Begins Febuary 09.. im so anxious for it to start but also a little nervous.. any advice from anyone?

Added by Adrenaline Rush on December 12, 2008 at 8:56am — 2 Comments

How they used to respond...

I came across this cool quick video showing how we used to respond to calls... I found it very cool and retrospective. But then again, after posting this and actually watching the whole video, it's a loop with an advertisement. Pretty smart of these folks to capture our attention and then make sure you see the hook... Welcome to America... : )… Continue

Added by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on December 11, 2008 at 8:30pm — 8 Comments

Single White Male

And so it ends. Went to court today for the last time. 10 months of lawyering and it comes down to 5 minutes of "Yes, Sir" in front of the judge and that was that. Of course the lawyers had to wait untill the day before court to get stuff together. Updated financial, make sure the agreement was right, change this, etc., etc. I still have to take her off of the insurance, I'll do that tomorrow when I go back to work. We went to the bank and I signed over my 72 shares of worthless (almost) JDSU… Continue

Added by TJC44 on December 11, 2008 at 2:24pm — 4 Comments

going to be a dad agin

cant what for may 11 09

Added by TOM KLEIST JR on December 11, 2008 at 1:41pm — 5 Comments

Bailout Systems

Are there any firefighter in New York states, Or in other states. Who are being mandated by the state that every firefighter have a bailout system with a Harness, hook, and descender. I have recently heard that all firefighters in NY but have one my May. Has anyone else heard of this?

Added by andrew on December 10, 2008 at 10:48pm — 4 Comments

radio

i am in need of a mobile radio. the frequinces that i need are 33.70

Added by Mark Kirtz on December 10, 2008 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

What is a firefighter?

He's the guy next door....

He's a guy like you and me with warts and worries and unfulfilled dreams.

Yet he stands taller than most of us.

He's a fireman....

A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men.

He's a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.

He's a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control.

He's responsive to a child's laughter because his… Continue

Added by Kevin on December 10, 2008 at 4:08am — No Comments

WE LOST ARE FIRE STATION ON 12-08-08

NEW SHARON FIRE HOUSE

Body: Investigators are trying to determine how a large fire erupted at a Gloucester County firehouse Monday night.

Flames were reported in the bay of the New Sharon Fire Company station on the 1800 block of Delsea Drive at about 10:30 p.m.

A fast acting firefighter was able to rescue an engine inside the burning building by driving through the bay door, officials said. Despite the… Continue

Added by firefighter9623 on December 10, 2008 at 12:02am — 1 Comment

Offically fire chief

After finally graduating college and running the fire department as assistant chief for the past year, the fire department and board of fire commissioners made it offical last night. All the headaches are now mine offically and members will get mad, but such is life, you can't please every one all of the time, you can only please some of the people some of the time. Even though I look forward to the challenges, I also look forward to the many new things that some of the members would like to… Continue

Added by Chris Parliman on December 9, 2008 at 4:28pm — 5 Comments

POEMS ABOUT FIREFIGHTING

The Firefighter's Prayer

When I'm called to duty god

wherever flames may rage

give me strength to save a life

whatever be its age

Help me to embrace a little child

before it is too late

or save an older person from

the horror of that fate

Enable me to be alert

to hear the weakest shout

and quickly and efficiently

to put the fire out

I want to fill my calling and

to give the best in… Continue

Added by Beth on December 9, 2008 at 3:12pm — 3 Comments

(Firefighter) Night Before Christmas Poem

The following poem was sent to me, enjoy.

(Firefighter) Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house,

All the firefighters were asleep, even the one called "The Louse",

The bunk room was filled, with farts and snores,

With visions of no fires, nor calls to pry open doors,

The Captain had just laid down, his big fat head,

Hoping and praying, the night would be dead,

When he heard a… Continue

Added by Norman E. Flanders on December 9, 2008 at 1:52pm — No Comments

A GREAT LEADER

A GREAT LEADER

By Al Mozingo

www.firemanager.com

Introduction

In order to become a great leader, we need to know what a great leader looks like. Many of us may not become great leaders, but we can try to become the best we can be. Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest leaders of modern times. A common man, who rose to become one of the world's greatest leaders. How did he do it? What character traits did he have? Below is a listing of some of his… Continue

Added by Al Mozingo on December 9, 2008 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

THE NUCLEAR THREAT

THE NUCLEAR THREAT

By Al Mozingo

www.firemanager.com

INTRODUCTION

Emergency responders are preparing for the next terrorist incident everyday. Many first responders are taking classes in terrorism/weapons of mass destruction. There are also a number of classes in the Incident Command System (ICS) that most first responders are currently involved with. What type of training is next? The consortium, The National… Continue

Added by Al Mozingo on December 9, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

San Diego military jet crashes into residential neighborhood.

Added by IPN on December 9, 2008 at 5:39am — No Comments

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 +… Continue

Added by steven mcgilbery on December 8, 2008 at 6:29pm — 1 Comment

Assessments

I just turned in my clinical book for assessments for medics class No one was there so I do not know what the next step is. I was supposed to have 10 by the end of the quarter and only had 3, but had an extension til today and only had gotten 3 more. According to the instructor It will be an incomplete. When we started the class he had said we should have 10 done by the end of the quarter, the way he made it sound it was an accumulative total and that 10 was where we should be at, NOT that we… Continue

Added by John on December 8, 2008 at 9:43am — 2 Comments

stopping in and saying hello

hi everyone

its be awhile sence i have been in the chatroom and on FFN so i figured i would stop in and say hello too all my friends and wish you all a wonderful christmas and a happy new year ..... i have been away for awhile due too some issues but i have them all straightened out and been spending sometime with my daughter that is in from IRAQ she goes back dec.29th and dealing with my divorce and work so ill be trying too get online into the chatroom even more.... but you all take care… Continue

Added by M.A. Perkins E.M.T.(aka Tony) on December 8, 2008 at 9:05am — No Comments