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If You Guys/Ladies want to check out my tattoo better, go to http://strikethebox.com/tattoo/misc/2007_misc/06/Hill.htm Thanks, Justin Hill

If You Guys/Ladies want to check out my tattoo better, go to

http://strikethebox.com/tattoo/misc/2007_misc/06/Hill.htm

Thanks,

Justin Hill

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Added by Justin Hill on September 7, 2007 at 1:50pm — 1 Comment

Lost shirt..

I went through hell this summer my wife left me and two kids, I had a woman find me and promise me the world only to end our quick relationship with lies and pain..I wrote this after I left a shirt at her house

Current mood: cynical

One of my shirts is gone..its just a shirt,Its just a blue t-shirt..It has some words on it..It has a big 6 on the back of it..Its just and old shirt. I have a few more just like it. In fact there a few more just like it other men wear.I see many of…

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Added by 602 on September 7, 2007 at 1:13pm — No Comments

Its all down to a waiting game

I am currently waiting for the call from the VFD that i applied to to get my background check back. They had just recently changed services for this check and next week should be the vote. Now if this doesn't get back in time Ill have to wait another month for the next meeting. So Ill sit and wait, Not that im to worried there is nothing on my background to worry about. If there is I wish I could of been there to witness it. unless someone out there knows of a good service on line that isn't to… Continue

Added by lemaireB on September 7, 2007 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Ground Zero's Silent Heroes

Mt. Sinai Study Fails To Enroll Out-Of-State 9/11 Responders

by: Lou Angeli

New York, NY (September 7, 2007) -- A Congressional Committee wants to know -- Who are the men and women who responded from outside New York City to serve at Ground Zero? And where are they now?

During a special…

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Added by Lou Angeli on September 7, 2007 at 11:57am — 2 Comments

wildwood

I'm so ready to get to wildwood on thurday and get my first cold beer at kelly's. drink at the tents on friday and saturday. Cause some trouble with my girls while the men are at there meetings. Let's all get drunk but let's also be safe and have a great time. See you guys down there.

Added by Lee on September 7, 2007 at 11:27am — No Comments

Its a wonderful day

TGIF, it is a wonderful day, even on shift its a wonderful day, maybe no one will get sick or hurt, but if they do I will be right there to help them, Its great to think that in some way I may be able to make someone feel better or brighten their day. And I hope that through this website that maybe I might be able to make someone smile or brighten their day in some small way. I am a very happy and upbeat person, I try to always have my cup half full instead of half empty. I have two children… Continue

Added by Nancymedic on September 7, 2007 at 11:08am — No Comments

Hello

So yeah i just discovered this site and now that i am on it i really like it so i look forward to meeting new people and hearing some great firefighting stories!!! I dont have too many right now because we havent had a call in some time now.

-Dustin-

Added by Dustin Field on September 7, 2007 at 10:22am — No Comments

SILLY SEASON HAS STARTED

Hi all, Well the silly season is upon us once again. The little bastards have already started to set fires to the scrub around our small country town and the towns arounds us.

Last week we spent a couple of days fighting bush fires along the iron ore rail lines and around the surrounding area's. With temperatures here expected to be constantly in the high 40's to low 50's (celcius that is) it looks like being a very long and hot season for us volunteers.

With cyclone season…

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Added by Craig Hamer-Mathew on September 7, 2007 at 9:35am — No Comments

FREE Hybrid Vehicle Seminar

Yes, you read that right, a FREE Hybrid Vehicle Familiarization Seminar ...

“Hybrid Vehicle Hazards: What Every Firefighter Should Know”…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on September 7, 2007 at 9:28am — No Comments

Zaca Fire Pics

So i got home yesterday from the Zaca Fire. 240,000 acre fire the

second biggest in California History. Our Engine Strike team spiked out

at a spike camp and then coyoted out later on. I had a lot of fun, saw

a lot of fire activity we even got rained on with thunder and

lightning. I went 15 days without a shower and maybe 2 days without

eating. I am sure i lost another 20lbs so i should be close to the

weight i want to start working out at again. I hope you enjoy… Continue

Added by Wildfire on September 7, 2007 at 1:27am — No Comments

IN NEED OF A CAR

WELL AS EVERY ONE KNOWS MY WIFE AND I ARE WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND RIGHT NOW WE ARE UNABLE TO GO TO CALLS DUE TO NOT HAVING A CAR. WE HAVE CASH BUT CANT FIND ANY CARS OR VEHICLES I SHOULD SAY. SO IF ANY ONE COULD HELP US OUT THAT WOULD BE GREAT THANKS

Added by J. Marini on September 6, 2007 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Idaho, Treasure Valley Firefighters or EMS People

Howdy, any fire or EMS personnel from Payette, Canyon, Gem, Washington, Valley, Owyhee, counties of Idaho or Malheur Oregon or anywhere else in Idaho on this site ?

Send me a message or post on this thing if you want ?

Added by rhino on September 6, 2007 at 5:25pm — No Comments

Fireman's Wife

When I first met him he was in the academy, I thought how sexy. I'm dating a fireman. My friends were so jealous. When he got on the job I honestly didn't think much of the danger. Once I began watching the news and seeing fires around the city, I had an ache in the pit of my stomach and a pain in my heart. You stop breathing unitl you hear the words that "No fireman were injured".

I never watched the news until I met him. It's my way of knowing he's coming home tonight. I never…

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Added by Christine on September 6, 2007 at 3:32pm — 1 Comment

Thanks

Wanted to say to all my brothers and sisters in the fire service " Thank you for all that you sacrifice / be safe. Engine Co. 811

Added by marc gillespie on September 6, 2007 at 3:11pm — No Comments

An Introduction

Hi,my name is Bill Brennan.I'm fairly new to the fire service,been in it for 5 years now.I absolutely love it!

I belong to Shoal Creek Volunteer Fire Protection District split between Bond and Montgomery counties in southern Illinois.We cover four small towns and the surrounding area totaling about 120 sq. miles.

I'm glad to have found this site.I have a new place to find info and just shoot the shit with other firefighters.

Added by Bill Brennan on September 6, 2007 at 2:42pm — No Comments

Injuries....

As we grow old we neglect to want to act our age, and so as often happens, injuries occur. But sometimes things could be prevented. In my case of course the only course of prevention would have abstained from horsing around, but it just looked soooo fun!!! The kids get all this cool moon walk stuff, and there never was any of that when we were kids. So when the guy in charge tells ya " Yeah sure, It'll hold adults, go ahead! " I was the leader of the pack! Thru the tubes, over the small hill,… Continue

Added by Heather on September 6, 2007 at 12:35pm — No Comments

Howdie all!

Hey so I'm new to this site. Looks real fun. Unfortunately I'm leaving town for 3 weeks (day job related- on a ship- no internet access) so I won't be able to respond for a while- so don't take it personally! LOL I look forward to checking out all the photos, blogs, and stories when I get back. Neato! Be safe~ Erika

Added by Erika Acuna on September 6, 2007 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Random, silly questions

For what its worth, someone sent this to me and guess what!?!?!? I decided to share.

1. Do you still talk to the person you lost your virginity to?

NO, NOT JUST NO...HELL, NO!!

2. Is it harder to be rejected or to reject someone else?

REJECT SOMEONE ELSE, I HATE BEING THE BAD GUY.

3. What famous person are you most attracted to?

ANGELINA JOLIE CIRCA TOMB RAIDER

4. What did you do yesterday?

DROVE TARA TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE THEN ENDED UP LAYING…

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Added by Heather Langston on September 6, 2007 at 10:57am — No Comments

Just a lil' tid bit about me.

Well I am such a complex person that I am so easy to understand. See what I mean lol. First and formost I LOVE GOD, MY WIFE & KIDS, MY MOM, my family and friends and of course Fire and Rescue. I love to help those in need and even those who don't need. My passion in life other than what is listed above is helping kids. My son and I have joined St. Baldricks which most of you should know about. For those of you who don't, St. Baldricks is a foundation created to help raise money and bring…

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Added by firesaiz on September 6, 2007 at 5:47am — No Comments