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JERSEY CITY FIRE APPARATUS CRASH WHILE RESPONDING

Saturday, March 1, 2008- Jersey City, NJ - 4 Jersey City firefighters, 1 adult and 1 child were taken to area hospitals after Engine 13 and a civilian vehicle collided at the intersection of Danforth Ave and Ocean Ave. Engine 13 was responding to a report of a structure fire. All injuries were reported to be non-life threatening. The accident caused a light pole and to fall onto the roof of Engine 13. The accident is currently under investigation.

Story copied from… Continue

Added by Coach on March 2, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

PA. FIREFIGHTER BURNED FOLLOWING SEARCH

Friday, February 29, 2008

This morning the Grove City VFD (PA) was dispatched to a dwelling fire with reported persons trapped at a side by side duplex. Additional alarms were called for from the Pine Twp FD and a RIT from East End VFD. The 1st in crews initiated fire attack and started a search on the less involved side. The already difficult conditions deteriorated further and the evacuation signals were sounded via radio and apparatus air horns. The RIT was in the process of… Continue

Added by Coach on March 2, 2008 at 9:58am — 1 Comment

CO. LODD UPDATE-THE # 1 REASON TO WEAR SEATBELTS

Thursday, February 28, 2008

GREELEY — Volunteer Fire Captain Shane Stewart was remembered in Greeley today as a fellow with an impish grin, a mischievous streak and the kind-hearted father of two who went out of his way to help others.

Between laughter at some of his practical jokes and a large screen picture of Stewart in drag, there were heart-felt words of condolence and loss.

"He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him," said Scott Wagner, the… Continue

Added by Coach on March 2, 2008 at 9:50am — 1 Comment

CHIEFS CAR STRUCK TWICCOE (2ND TIME BY TROOPER) ON INTERSTATE

Thursday, February 28, 2008

An out-of-control semi truck slammed into the back of Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue command vehicle on Interstate 70 Monday.

Officials said Battalion Chief Kelly Wagner parked his vehicle with all emergency lights on per protocol. He was positioned on the far right side of the west-bound lane of I-70 near the west Frisco exit while responding to an accident.

Wagner "heard the driver laying on the horn, letting everyone know he was coming in… Continue

Added by Coach on March 2, 2008 at 9:43am — No Comments

hey

hey everyone how are ya im zac i live in Adams MA im just here cause my buddy told me that this was a site for all fire/ems so idk hit me up and well idk show some love lol

Added by ZACH on March 1, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Two Ropesville Firefighters Arrested for Arson

Well folks, it's happened again: volunteer firefighters busted for arson. Just what we need, huh?

Check www.kcbd.com for news coverage. All quotes I use here are from "Levelland & Hockley News-Press" for which I can find no web site, sorry.

Hockley County, Tx Sherriff's Deputies arrested 2 men late Sunday Night (2/24/08) for a string of 8 suspicious fires dating back to December '07, including a cotton module fire on Jan 18.

Arrested were: Jeremy Solis, 17 & Anthony… Continue

Added by Mike Simmons on March 1, 2008 at 8:19pm — 4 Comments

Videos

Added by Nathan Hibbert on March 1, 2008 at 5:11pm — 1 Comment

A BLESSING FROM THE GOOD LORD FROM ABOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

guys and ladys please read this and post what yall think of it ..... my best friend/instructor /firefighter sent me this email its so wonderful

Please read before viewing picture -- it's worth it!

A picture began circulating in November. It should be 'The Picture of the Year,' or perhaps, 'Picture of the Decade.' It won't be. In fact, unless you obtained a copy of the US paper which published it, you probably

would never have seen it.

The picture is that of… Continue

Added by M.A. Perkins E.M.T.(aka Tony) on March 1, 2008 at 4:46pm — 1 Comment

Looking for feedback on ambu

Our dept. is looking to buy a new Type III ambu.I'm not looking to talk to dealers online.I wanted feedback from any dept. who may have purchased a Chevy Type III.I want to know any problems they might be having with them.I know they are new to the ambu market.We heard that the Ford is having problems with the turbo in the 6L and tranny.I'm not looking for a chevy vs ford battle I just want the best for our dept.
Thanks,
Winnie
Rescue Chief
SRFVFD

Added by Winnie Simpson on March 1, 2008 at 11:15am — 2 Comments

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Hey all....
I am spending about half my time in Indianapolis....and planning on moving there in the near future. Im looking to make contacts in the area in this field, hoping to get some advice on the services here, and maybe get some help in the employment process...................I'll take any assistance and input , and would be appreciative on any and all advice I can get!
HELP!
Love.....and stay safe out there~
Melissa

Added by Fyrmedic21 on March 1, 2008 at 10:49am — No Comments

certified

it's official ladies and gentlemen, i am a certified EMT/firefighter

Added by Dustin on February 29, 2008 at 11:54pm — 2 Comments

bet ya thought i

bet ya thought i had forgotten about y'all. my neice moved here from texas. haven't see lainey for a very long time . and have been catching up on old times . my department manager has been out of sick leave . so i am acting manager . and been up to my ear's in work . and the going on's at work. today was my day off and i had planned on getting some dirty hauled in and start building the cat kennal. but that didn't happen . had to run to hayes america . and take my x husband to the doctor . .… Continue

Added by evon on February 29, 2008 at 10:09pm — No Comments

Seat Belt Pledge Blog site (for those who want to comment/discuss)

Hey folks. As we can tell we are stalemated with 73 or so signatures and it's been 20 hours since the last posting. I figured this would be a great spot to have our "discussion" since it is more adventageous to only have signatures with a small comment on the forum.

Please try to help me and the politicians see that we care about our lives and think that seat belt useage shouldn't be a choice, it should be LAW. Forward the link to the forum to your friends and get them to sign. We… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on February 29, 2008 at 9:37pm — 8 Comments

R.E.S.P.E.C.T

If you weren't aware of it, that spells "respect", just like Aretha Franklin said so many years ago. So what is it? Why is it so elusive in emergency services? When you read the blogs and posts here on the Nation, so much of what is bandied about is the need for respect or the apparent lack of respect. Some of it is directed at respecting your elders (the crusty officer in your crew), respect for the youngsters (those probies you endure), respect for the opposite gender, and the public's… Continue

Added by Mick Mayers on February 29, 2008 at 9:36pm — 7 Comments

WAUKEGAN EXPLOSION 2/28/08

Building May Be Demolished After Blast That Hurt 8

Cause Of Blast Still Unknown; One Woman Sustained Serious Back Injuries

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (CBS) ― An explosion caused a building to collapse and destroyed several businesses in Waukegan Thursday afternoon, and eight people are injured.

Grand Avenue, which was closed after the blast and fire, was reopened Thursday night. Traffic was slow as gawkers stared at the damage.

Even in the dark, a close-up look at the… Continue

Added by DAVE on February 29, 2008 at 10:48am — No Comments

Raw Video: Firefighter Escapes Burning Building via Third Floor Window

A firefighter escaped a burning building through a third-story window at a Peabody, MA apartment, climbing head-first down a ladder.

Also See: Slide Show - Boston Channel Coverage

BOSTON CHANNEL -- A firefighter trapped in a smoky apartment fire was rescued by several fire chiefs from surrounding towns on… Continue

Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on February 29, 2008 at 12:02am — 17 Comments

FDNY - Queens Fire on February 25, 2008

FDNY firefighters went to work on a house fire in the Holden Section of Queens, NY on February 25, 2008. The fire took place at 183-48 Babylon Avenue between Dunkirk Avenue and Liberty Avenue. Early reports place a fire on the first floor of a 2 1/2 story residence with a peaked roof and window bars. Firefighters found heavy fire pushing out of the rear of the second floor. Firefighters pushed thru the heavy fire, collyers style (clutter), and smoke to knock the blaze down, while search teams… Continue

Added by Firefighter Spot on February 28, 2008 at 7:52pm — No Comments

Firefighters Trapped in Madrid High-rise Fire 2005 - Inside Story

Madrid High-rise Fire 2005

Fire came heading directly at Milara’s crew as the fire gases above their heads ignited. He took the nozzle himself and applied a series of nozzle pulsations into the flaming gases. This had no effect on the fire so he resorted to a series of long bursts of water-fog, trying to reach the entire volume of flaming combustion gases that filled the overhead. There were desperate attempts to halt the fire at this point in an effort to stop flaming gases from… Continue

Added by EuroFirefighter on February 28, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

shaving my head for money and child cancer awareness

I just registered to have my head shaved on march 9th 2008. Go to http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/index.html and type in justin marsh.Once you get to my page, please click donate. I set me goal at $50.00,but i would like to raise as much as possible. thanks.

Added by Justin Marsh on February 28, 2008 at 1:33pm — 1 Comment

Priceless

Ok, this is definitely one for the priceless books...

We get dispatched out on a possible structure fire, detached garage near a residence. It is almost 0100 hrs and about -5 degrees outside. Our chief and fire marshal(shift commander) go enroute, as do our engine and squad. I go enroute driving our pumper tanker with my partner and a rookie. Mutual aid companies also answer up that they are enroute. The chief and FM get in the area and ask for a confirmation on the address as that is not… Continue

Added by Jay on February 28, 2008 at 11:44am — 3 Comments