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Deployment to the Gulf Coast...

Hey All,

As many of you may already know, I volunteer for an organization called Hancock Hope which supports Fire Departments both Paid and Volunteer, as well as communities that are hit hard by natural disasters and where FEMA and the government fall short with funding and clean up.

Anyways, I got the call about 9am this morning (Saturday 8/30) from Dan Macakanja the president for Hancock Hope. He told me that they are assembling a team to leave next Saturday/Sunday and going… Continue

Added by Scott Runkel on August 30, 2008 at 8:44pm — 5 Comments

FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS IN TYLER, TEXAS 2007

I have a brother in law in kilgore texas who is asking about a fire in tyler which killed 2 volunteer firefighters. I s there anyone out there who can tell me where to find the info on this or do u know anything about this fire. It is said the chief sent volumteers into something they had no business going into.

Added by GRAMI2007 on August 30, 2008 at 10:19am — 4 Comments

To all the sweet loves who are smoke eaters

i am so sorry if i have missed any of your messages i have had some serious comptuer problems...that have been resolved now...i hope everyone is being safe...all your families are well ...and i am including each and everyone of you in my prayers....make sure we all take the precautions that are needed to return home and give the kisses to the ones who support us....sorry again for missing you all.....Firestorm

Added by Firestorm on August 29, 2008 at 9:10pm — 3 Comments

Firefighter Class

I just recently started the mandatory firefighter class in hopes to become a member of the Attica Fire Department. I understand it can be somewhat intense but I am looking forward to the challenge. The group that makes up the Attica Fire Department are a great bunch of guys who I would have no problem trusting my life to. I just want to return the favor. Wish me luck!!

Added by Bradley Summers on August 29, 2008 at 12:45pm — 1 Comment

Racing Sponsors

Attention Race Fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am looking for anyone who can help with sponsoring a Modified dirt track race team. If you or anyone you know has a company than would like to get involved, please contact me and we can meet.

Thanks
Jeff

Added by TexasVolunteer on August 29, 2008 at 10:16am — 1 Comment

update

ok all i know some of u have been wonderin "where the blue blazes is jimmy and trish?" right? well, we are still here just been very busy now especially since the boys have started school last week and going crazy with 2 lil ones at home. btw-- i posted 2 new pics of mikayla and zoey- that was thier first day of church. speaking of church we have been going there alot lately and i even signed the boys up for AWANA and they are doing great in that too. in a couple months we will be moving not… Continue

Added by Trish Girard on August 28, 2008 at 10:19pm — No Comments

funeral info for Fire Fighter Steven Van Hemme in Toronto Ont

Funeral Information for Active Member, Fire Fighter Steven Van Hemme

Thursday August 28, 2008

ACTIVE MEMBER DEATH

STEVEN VAN HEMME

STATION 322 A PLATOON

Visitation:

Comstock Funeral Home, 356 Rubidge St., Peterborough, ON K9H 4C7 (705)745-4683

Sunday, August 31 from 6 pm to 9 pm

Monday, September 1 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1421 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, ON,… Continue

Added by Brad Duncan on August 28, 2008 at 4:57pm — 1 Comment

Fundraisers... for them? against them?

So i just got done reading a forum and its comments about fundraisers and read alot of good ideas and thoughts. I heard from some people that have sufficient funding and then some. I also heard from some who's firehouses are barely getting by. I have to admit that my station is one that is just getting by. We just implemented a system where we are actually going to start charging for calls. We all kinda got laughed at when other departments found out that we didnt charge for them. Anyway,… Continue

Added by Dustin J. Millis on August 28, 2008 at 1:49pm — 2 Comments

Falling firefighters

Should Federal agencies such as Post offices,Library's and so on lower there flags when the state government asks everyone else to lower there flags in respect and morning of fallen firefighters?

In the state of Oregon we lost some firefighters recently and not once did i see a federal building lower there flag out of respect for our fallen brothers!

Added by Paul Johnson on August 28, 2008 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Stove Fire Risk

I have been told that having Aluminum Foil on your drop pans on your stove top and having Aluminum Foild on the bottom of your stove was a fire risk. Can anyone please send me information on this.

Added by Michael on August 28, 2008 at 12:10pm — 1 Comment

Fallen fellow firefighter, and my best friend

For those that knew her, you'd never forget her.
To all mutual friends of Vicki Harvey, She has passed away tonight. We
appreciate all the prayers we can get in this time of sorrow. Thank You

Added by heather on August 28, 2008 at 12:31am — 6 Comments

Come on FFN Members, I would like some of your recipes to benefit someone!!!

My brother-in-law Jason Adams (24 yrs old) has Hodgkins Disease and a mass growing behind his heart. The doctors are doing a biopsy this week and then a chemo treatment that will take three days. Then he will have to have a Stem Cell Transplant. Which cost around $60,000. Jason has no insurance. However, his cancer doctor has found a surgeon that will do the biopsy for free and the hospital will provide its services for free. However, the Stem Cell Transplant will not be free. Even after all of… Continue

Added by Asst. Chief Bigshow on August 27, 2008 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

Toronto firefighter past away this morning following a motorcycle accident.

STEVE VAN HEMME

FIRE FIGHTER, STATION 322 A SHIFT

Passed away this morning following a motorcycle accident.

Details to follow when they are available

Toronto firefighter killed in collision

Steve Van Hemme. (Toronto Fire Services handout)

A Toronto firefighter was killed in a motorcycle collision in Peterborough this morning.

Peterborough Police were called to Parkhill… Continue

Added by Brad Duncan on August 27, 2008 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Through the eyes of a firefighter....

Through the eyes of a firefighter....

Through these eyes I have seen the miracle of birth and also the tragedies of death.

Through these eyes I have seen the path of destruction that a fire leaves behind. And also the rebuilding of the damage it has caused.

Through these eyes I have seen the crumbled metal of a car accident and also the untouched body that sometimes comes walking out.

Through these eyes I have seen the sadness of loved ones that… Continue

Added by Alexandria on August 27, 2008 at 1:12am — No Comments

SPAC season almost over!

Hey All,

In case you don't know, from June to September every year I work up at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) located in upstate NY, as an Emergency Medical Technican. I'm sure if many of you have ever seen an outside concert in Upstate NY @ a outside venue-you've prolly have been to SPAC. It is the largest, nicest outdoors concert facility around. It has been around since the late 1950's I think. SPAC has brought many famous bands like: Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Dave… Continue

Added by Scott Runkel on August 26, 2008 at 5:10pm — 1 Comment

He passed his EMT!!!

I just want to say how amazing my friend is. He has had alot of ups and downs in the last couple of years, but tackled it all with his head high and really never complained. He just recently went through an EMT class and took the state exam. HE PASSED!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of him and what he has accomplished over the last year and a half. Especially with his courage to take on starting his life over and continuing his dream, his passion of being a FF, starting a new job, and continuing his… Continue

Added by Chel on August 26, 2008 at 2:42pm — 3 Comments

Anticipating The Good; Anxiety About Change....

Anticipating The Good

Anxiety About Change

Allen. J. Tanner

MA.C; C.A.A.P

When we find ourselves going through any kind of change in our lives, our natural response may be to tense up on the physical, mental, or emotional level. We may not even notice that we have braced ourselves against a shift until we recognize the anxiety, mood swings, or general worried feeling toward the unknown that usually results. There are positive ways to move through change without… Continue

Added by Allen Tanner on August 26, 2008 at 2:10pm — No Comments

Being Healthy and Fit Can Save Your Life More Ways Then You Think!

When my husband was working on the squad, he would come home with a ton of stories about when he was in the midst of trouble when someone from a very bad part of Jersey City had called for help, complaining of chest pains. Doing what a good team is supposed to do, they responded as they should. Once they arrived everything seemed very quiet, almost eerily so. He and his partner got out of their rig and started up the 3 story walk up, when suddenly from around the bend entered a group of 5-6… Continue

Added by Ileane Frank on August 26, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

What a RUSH! high angle rescue

I was on shift last night while we were watching the "Lord of the Rings Trilogy" when all of the sudden we got toned out to a rescue situation at our new amusement park.

I was like doh... partial bunkered out and jumped into the engine to start rolling to the scene.

We arrived on the scene to find a set of coaster cars between 70 and 80 feet up on the tracks that had frozen in place. We called for mutual aid getting the ladder rolling and my Lt. tasked me with getting to the top of… Continue

Added by FF Schoen on August 25, 2008 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

Well, here I go. I will be starting the Paramedic program in Sept. About to enter the most grueling year and half of my life.
It was time for a change, being just an EMT, wasn't enough for me. I wanted to take it futher, able to help that person who was in the need for help. I have decided to take that extra step-PARAMEDIC.

So, wish me luck, May 2010 is my expected graduation date.

Added by MrC_EMTest2005 on August 25, 2008 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments