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Fallen Brothers

Well, two more of our brothers have fallen in the line of duty. The two firefighters, one 19, and one 40, were killed fighting a 5-alarm blaze in a mill in Salisbury NC. Three other firefighters were injured trying to rescue them. Our hearts go out to their families and brothers in Salisbury. We share their pain and loss.

This is also the time to stop and remind ourselves that, there but for the grace of God, go I. This is a situation that could happen to any of us at any time. I know that… Continue

Added by Ray Purcell on March 9, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

God is good!

All is well in SC and winter is going rather mild. I hope all of you can say the same thing that I can: God is good. All the time, when I am down, when I am up, when I am asleep, and awake; God is good.

Added by Yank2441 on March 9, 2008 at 4:32pm — No Comments

we are home finally

hiya everyone!!!

just wanted to tell everyone that we are finally home. would have been home yesterday but we got snowed in cinncinati which was a pain in the butt. anyway childrens hospital said all the tests they did seemed pretty normal now they want me to go back to canton for an amniocentices sometime this week and when that test gets done they will decide if i have to go back to cincy or not. but other than that everything is doing well, i have a feeling mikayla will be kicking… Continue

Added by Trish Girard on March 9, 2008 at 4:12pm — No Comments

God made Me

God made you to Love,

I want to believe,

God made you for me.

God made you to feel,

I want to believe,

God made me to make you feel good.

God made you to live,

I want to believe,

God Lets you live to live with me.

God made you to trust,

I want to believe,

God wants you to trust in me.

God made me for you!

Jim Rogers 3/06/2008Â©

Added by Jim on March 9, 2008 at 3:18pm — 2 Comments

The Search

In the light we search

for the truth,

when our eyes grow used

to the light we see

what wasn't there.

Yet, we are still blind to

whats in front of us,

We close our eyes and find

we hear a voice that we

couldn't see.

With the voice we follow blindly

listening to the Angel

calling to us.

We reach the place where the

voice is coming… Continue

Added by Jim on March 9, 2008 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Watch out NYC here I come!!!!

Leaving for NYC soon to march with the FDNY in the St.Patrick's day parade. Aways a good time there.

Added by firegirl1 on March 9, 2008 at 1:47pm — No Comments

When God Made Paramedics

When God Made Paramedics!!!!!

When the Lord made Paramedics, he was into his sixth day of overtime, when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order? A Paramedic has to be able to carry an injured person up a wet, grassy hill in the dark, dodge stray bullets to reach a dying child unarmed, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform." "He has to… Continue

Added by divingmedic on March 9, 2008 at 11:19am — No Comments

Blaze

I just wanted to let every one know that the pic I have on my front page is my best friend that anyone could ever have, she trun 13 years old this year,Will we had to put her down cause she fall about two weeks ago and broke some bones in her back and losted the blood flow to her legs so the vet had to put her down she was friends with everyone that she knew, she will be sadly missed by all that knew her. R.I.P Blaze I will miss you girl , Blaze… Continue

Added by johnson on March 9, 2008 at 12:48am — 5 Comments

'The Fire Came Down on Us'

"It seemed like a routine house fire in the early evening .... the fire began in the first floor living room and burned slowly at first but with enough intensity to burn through the ceiling into the second floor. When we arrived on scene there was heavy dark smoke issuing from the chimney and all windows in the front were heavily darkened from smoke. There were just five of us on one engine.

We managed to get in quick and pull an unconscious woman out from the first floor before… Continue

Added by EuroFirefighter on March 8, 2008 at 7:24pm — 1 Comment

I know Admin is looking at new Air Packs... But what are you gonna do??? Read On....

Firefighters report problems with breathing devices

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Twelve St. Louis jurors deliberated last month on whether a safety device worn by city firefighter Rob Morrison malfunctioned and contributed to his death at a blaze in 2002, but they never finished. The manufacturer settled with Morrison's family for between $1 million and $5 million, ending the case.

Questions regarding the safety of Survivair brand equipment did not end. The company has been… Continue

Added by Jennifer Harmon on March 8, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Bishop Noel Jones preaching with power In Our Lord Jesus Christ!

Our Motto:"Together We Stand Blessed"Hallelujah!

Because they are the offspring whom the LORD has blessed.

God Is Love, God Is Good, God Is One. Be Blessed… Continue

Added by Jim Legington on March 8, 2008 at 3:46pm — 1 Comment

lives lost in fires the after effect

recently here in east texas one of our local fire staion got a call just before 6 am the childrens lives were lost. 8 months earlier they lost 3 other kids. i and other firefighters were at both tragic fires. i know we are not to question y it happened but i will never understand. it has draw alot of our local fire depts closer. i know in my heart i am closer to them then before. but it eats at u but we still go forward with our jobs. the thang is we are volunter fire depts and we love what we… Continue

Added by danny earls on March 8, 2008 at 1:43pm — 1 Comment

When God Made Paramedics!!!!!

When the Lord made Paramedics, he was into his sixth day of overtime, when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order? A Paramedic has to be able to carry an injured person up a wet, grassy hill in the dark, dodge stray bullets to reach a dying child unarmed, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform." "He has to be able to lift 3 times his own weight, crawl into… Continue

Added by Brad Cash on March 8, 2008 at 1:40pm — 2 Comments

St Baldrick's

Yesterday I shaved my head for the St baldrick's fundraiser. I brought in $800!! A bit short of my goal but something is better than nothing. This is my 2nd year doing this. Next Year will be better. I have put a few photos up for your amusement.

Added by Chitownfyrfiter on March 8, 2008 at 11:56am — No Comments

HELP RECOVER MISSING THERMAL IMAGER

On February 11, 2008 it was determined that our Thermal Imaging Camera was missing from the vehicle mount charger on Truck-1. We conducted an investigation to locate it, but turned up nothing. It has since been reported to the New York State Police for investigation and criminal prosecution.

The camera is an MSA Evolution 5000 TIC serial #A4-12377-C04. It was purchased from Jerome Fire Equipment on 5/31/05.

The North Syracuse Fire Department does request criminal… Continue

Added by Kevin Jewett on March 8, 2008 at 11:24am — No Comments

Time for Da Chief to vent...

...and I don't mean a building. I got the following excerpt in an e-mail from the US Fire Administration and frankly, it pissed me off. It's regarding LODD's and that is a very strong subject with me. Here is the quote from the e-mail and my vent. I hope this helps some of you out there.

To date, 28 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2008 as a result of incidents that occurred in 2008. USFA does not have a Line-of-Duty-Death (LODD) criterion nor does it… Continue

Added by Da Chief - Jim O'Neill on March 8, 2008 at 11:01am — 1 Comment

Pledges, Promsies and P**sing In The Wind!

I'll begin by stating quite clearly that here in Oz, it has been a national law since the early 70's for every person (Including emergency responders) to wear a seat belt, so I'm at a loss to understand the mentality of some.....

Having said that, here's my random rant for the day!

What are we coming to?

Today a little switch in the back of mind flicked into the on position, or was that the p**sed off position?

What have we come to? We need to… Continue

Added by lutan1 on March 8, 2008 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

Fire in Salisbury NC

Over 3 LDH lays, one nurse pumper feeding out of two drop tanks supplying water to an aerial, and I filled over 30 tankers with water today along with a Chief, Captain, Engineer and another Fire Fighter. Personally was on the water point for over 4 hours today with my department running tanker shuttles.

There were trucks and crews from almost every department in the county, both career and volunteer, along with 4 other counties providing trucks, crews, and resources. We all know what… Continue

Added by Wolfy Lang on March 8, 2008 at 3:03am — No Comments

Friday 7th Mar 2008

1400 - Called out to check a burn-off in a backyard.

Owner was extinguishing the fire when we arrived, said he 'didn't know of the restrictions'. Idiot. Backyard burnoffs are forbidden all year round where he lives.

1830 - Called to a 'washaway' at our worst intersection.

A 'washaway' is meant to be oil/petrol on the road after a minor collision - we don't trust that type of call. This one was a two car collision with six people injured. No… Continue

Added by Tony P on March 7, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Friends list

Wow I just realized I clicked yes to accept way too many people as friends, and as a result I can't find the people who truely are willing to interact and network on the site. For those of you I speak with daily this doesn't pertain to you. For the others who are my "friends" if there is no interaction before the end of the weekend, You will be removed from the list. I don't need to have 10000 friends on the site to feel important, and I only think you should send a friends request if you… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on March 7, 2008 at 5:00pm — 13 Comments