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In Iraq

I made it to Iraq on 7 July. It is hot here as you would expect. Days are long but not monotonous. I have some of the best people I have met in my years in the Air Force here with me. We have an amazingly strong joint relationship amongst the US Forces. That is really new to me also.

There have been a couple attacks but the insurgents can't aim. God really shields this place well. The daily temperatures are around 120 degrees. There are some things here I can't really speak of but I… Continue

Added by Mike on July 17, 2008 at 12:45am — 5 Comments

The Cheif

Well its been ove a month now and he has a long way to go before he comes home to us here at the firehouse, He has to build strenght and be able to sit straight up without getting sick, the other day he says lets do if I puke I puke LOL thats Robbie god bless, You cant help not liking the young man he has a great sense of humor and a bright wonderful smile.

Added by freda558 on July 16, 2008 at 10:55am — 1 Comment

Brass Hydrant Parts Proving To Be Lucrative For Thieves

Start taking a closer look at your hydrants in your area folks! The downturn in the economy has brought about a new target for those turning metal into cash.

The brass top operating nuts of hydrants can net a tidy sum of money for thieves and it's happening in Northern Virginia. Without the operating nut, the hydrants are rendered inoperable (depending on the hydrant model).

Add this to your list of things you should do while performing district familiarization.… Continue

Added by Rockland USA on July 15, 2008 at 1:52pm — 1 Comment

Firefighter

Would like to say that being a volutneer firefighter has it up and down to it. I have been doing this for the last 14 years and hope to keep doing for the next 21 years. Because I like helping other people in need because back in April of 1992 i was a person that need help from the local fire company because my house caught on fire around 2:00 a.m. If anyone has had this happen to them please leave a comment and ask any qeustion about help other people like I do.

Added by Firefrighter/EMT/Driver 73 on July 14, 2008 at 11:03pm — 1 Comment

Article on water witch fire company

Here is the pictures i took of the article that was wrote about the WaterWitch Fire Company that was post in a locate paper that is drop off to all the local fire company in the following states Maryland, Deleware, Pennsylvania, Virgina and West Virginia.

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Added by Firefrighter/EMT/Driver 73 on July 14, 2008 at 11:01pm — No Comments

A moment to remember a forgotten squad

Well a sad day has come... My volunteer rescue squad has been shut down by the County I live in becasue of political greedy people that care nothiing about the community but only about themselves. They actually pushed out all the volunteers in our county. It breaks my heart because when I moved to NC 5 years ago it was the first thing that I joined. It was the first fellowship I have ever belonged to. I recieved my EMT certificate and went out and saved some lives, helped those that were sick… Continue

Added by Kimberlee H Snyder on July 14, 2008 at 3:24pm — 6 Comments

Garage fire

Yesterday (7/13/08) our Dept responded to a garage fire, My engine company was first due and we initiated an attack thru the front door to the interior door to the garage. Initially there was impingement at the door frame and that was extinguished, I was trying to open the door easy so we could attack the fire from the doorway once opened. As it would be the door did not open easily, and when it did it swung open quickly and the flames rolled at my partner and I, all I could see was a face… Continue

Added by John on July 14, 2008 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Doesn't our job make you think?

It's been a few days now, but on the night of the 4th of July, we got a nasty accident call. I just knew one would come in- it's a holiday, it's a beautiful night, and my district is surrounded by country back roads. We got called to the scene on mutual aid for the next town over- the scene was two vehicles involved in a t-bone accident, at least 6 patients, two choppers already in the air for us. 5 departments sent apparatus to the scene. There were 4 teenagers in the vehicle that was t-boned;… Continue

Added by Tavi on July 13, 2008 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

Firefighter To Be Charged With Attempted Murder Over A Woman

It is said that women can drive men do the darndest things. We can get so caught up in a woman that we'll go off the deep end if anyone even thinks about looking at our girl. Would I try to kill someone over a woman? Hell no! Apparently one firefighter would.

We hear that police plan on charging a Springfield, MA firefighter with attempted murder after an assult that left a 45-year-old man with a slashed throat! And yes, this… Continue

Added by Rockland USA on July 13, 2008 at 2:46pm — 2 Comments

Increasing Wildland Fires - What Do We Do About It

I don't know how many of you are wildland fire responders, but would be interested in your opinions.

You might have heard that Congress has passed legislation the help fund the Forest Service in firefighting. The USFS budget is one amount for firefighting AND funding the National Parks. As fires get worse, they have had to take money from the parks budget to pay for firefighting. I have NO OPINION about USFS management, but would say, in their defense, that they get a lot of flack… Continue

Added by Kurt Kamm on July 13, 2008 at 1:45pm — 2 Comments

I'm Finally On My Own!!!

It is a scary thing moving out on your own for the first time... but also very exciting. For one, you are free to do what ever you want - within legal limits of course. If you want to stay out late, you don't have to report to anyone, especially your parents. No one is there to tell you what to do. I know my parents love me, but I am quicker to move out while I still know it all. (And that is a figure of speech), because everyone reaches that age sooner or later, and if you hadn't, you're…

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Added by BTFD604 on July 13, 2008 at 3:18am — 1 Comment

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Added by Daniel Webb on July 12, 2008 at 8:35pm — 3 Comments

My Angel Audrey

Two months ago my baby girl earned her wings to fly and run and play. To be sadly missed by all of us who loved her dearly. I am currently a ff and waiting my liscense for EMS. I took my final on the day Audrey passed way. My instructor and class all showed up at the funeral home that evening to let me know I passed. What a great feeling.

check out my daughters site… Continue

Added by Doyle on July 12, 2008 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

UPDATED: Kentland Volunteers And Their 'Frat House'

UPDATED: Here in the Washington, D.C. metro area, we get word from the local media outlets about a 4-year-old firehouse video being leaked to the local news that depicts what the media calls a 'frat house' full of activity. The Kentland Volunteer Fire Department shown in the video operates under the Prince Georges County Fire Department in Maryland .

In the news video below, you can see volunteers shooting illegal… Continue

Added by Rockland USA on July 11, 2008 at 7:30pm — 33 Comments

Viejas 2008 Fire Expo and Firefighter Combat Challenge

Viejas 2008 Fire Expo and Firefighter Combat Challenge

Saturday, July 19, 2008 ~ Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego

Southern California’s LARGEST Firefighting Events! Enjoy a memorable summer day with the entire family at the Viejas 2008 Fire Expo and Firefighter Combat Challenge. This 18th annual event is designed to heighten public… Continue

Added by San Diego Firefighters' Emerald Society on July 11, 2008 at 2:37am — No Comments

voices for peace

Added by nazy on July 10, 2008 at 3:10pm — No Comments

Binge

Fourth of July weekend, I volunteered to cover an extra duty section. The husband and wife who faithfully cover our Friday nights went on vacation and since I wasn't going anywhere, I figured, what the heck. I imagined all sorts of holiday emergencies to which I might fly, ready to render comfort and aid to citizenry impaled by bottle rockets or pinned in spectacularly mangled vehicles. I sat reading a book on my couch, listening to the distant pop of firecrackers, waiting for the inevitable… Continue

Added by Kimberly Robinson on July 9, 2008 at 4:46pm — 7 Comments

Homecoming

Zoey is home!! she is doing great and eating like a pig..lol now we just need to get mikayla home and all will be good i will have pics later on this week. if u want to see her sooner you can add me to yahoomessenger shy_dreamer06@yahoo.com and i will show her off..lol ok ttyl all are welcome to add me on there. i'm sorry chat is closed i had a good time in there.

Added by Trish Girard on July 9, 2008 at 4:14pm — 1 Comment

BACK SURGERY

HEY ALL BACK SURGERY WENT WELL AS YOU CAN SEE IM PASSING TIME WITH MY OTHER HOBBY HOPEING TO BE BACK ON TRUCKS BY SEPT OR SOONER DEPENDING ON DOCTOR MEAN WHILE MY MIDDLE DAUGHTER GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL AND WE'RE PREPARING HOUSE FOR PARTY HOPE TO GET ON HERE MORE BUT IF I DONT EMAIL ME AT dispatchermfd@yahoo.com

OR MESSAGE ME ON YAHOO MESSINGER HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON… Continue

Added by Dennis on July 9, 2008 at 2:06pm — 1 Comment

Please Buckle up

Another sad day and a grieving family due to lack of seatbelts. This is not the only one since my other blog post regarding seatbelts, but it struck me when reading it... responding to a vehicle fire and leaving behind a young family. Our job is tough, our job is dangerous, our job can be incredibly rewarding. One thing our job should not be is deadly. There are ways to prevent a high percentage of LODD's. Be the solution, buckle up!

NO SEATBELTS IN OHIO APPARATUS CRASH… Continue

Added by Spanner 122 on July 9, 2008 at 10:17am — 6 Comments