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Tractor Trailer w/extrication

At 0650 Station 1 was dispatched to a tractor trailer into a building. A chief on his way to work reported a coal truck on its side, one ALS injury. Rescue, Engine, and two ambulances responded. Pictures are via cell phone.

Added by Peter Lupkowski on September 4, 2007 at 1:05pm — No Comments

Helmet Cam

I have finally got my cam in and have got to use it a few times, but nothing to sneeze at....Nothing good yet!!! Give it time...Will keep ya'll posted....Darian

Added by Darian Stevens on September 4, 2007 at 5:14am — No Comments

Once you've loved a firefighter...

Once you've loved a firefighter... you love all firefighters. I remember hardly noticing those fire trucks as they raced pass me. Now I see them on every corner. Not too long ago, I was unaffected by news stories involving firefighter rescues.. now I am riveted by them. It is so easy to detach yourself when it is not your loved one on TV. But if you have loved ones in the fire service, it becomes personal. It is so hard to watch that blaze on your local news channel, knowing your loved one is… Continue

Added by SweetCyn1965 on September 4, 2007 at 1:40am — 6 Comments

The Paper Is Done (Almost)

Anyone who has ever had to do a research paper for the Executive Fire Officer program knows the feeling (or any paper with a strict time limit, for that matter). You EFOites know the drill: Month 1- leave class with all intentions of saving the world; Month 2- finished lit review, all is well!; Month 3- stuff came up at work, need to get the budget finished, I've got some time left...Month 4- more stuff, I can get this done in a few days; Month 5- okay, I need to buckle down. Then, several…

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Added by Mick Mayers on September 3, 2007 at 11:37pm — No Comments

New Here

Hi Everyone, I just found this site and think it's great that we have a place to go and network! I am new here, so I hope to make many new friends!

Added by Wendy Norris on September 3, 2007 at 10:09pm — No Comments

My Life

I WISH YOU COULD

I wish you could see the sadness of a businessman as his livelihood goes up in flames, or that of a family returning home only to find their house and belongings destroyed.

I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom for trapped children, flames rolling above your head, the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen beneath you burns.

I wish you could comprehend a wife's horror at 3 a.m. as I check her…

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Added by Seth Heller on September 3, 2007 at 7:24pm — No Comments

About my Fire Company

Our district is approximately three square miles with 29,000 residents. We have 57 active members and ran 420 calls last year. Our average response time is 3 minutes.

We have one main fire hall but set up our station #2 for 10 days during the Fair.

For apparatus we have 2 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and an Ambulance. Our Ambulance is ALS level of care and we use Rural Metro Ambulance Service as our back up response.

Our company also includes a Ladies Auxiliary Organization and Exempts… Continue

Added by Jennifer on September 3, 2007 at 6:42pm — No Comments

I WISH YOU COULD I WISH YOU COULDI wish you could see the sadness of a businessman as his livelihood goes up in flames, or that of a family returning home only to find their house and belongings des…

I WISH YOU COULD

I WISH YOU COULD

I wish you could see the sadness of a businessman as his livelihood goes up in flames, or that of a family returning home only to find their house and belongings…

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Added by BRIAN W on September 3, 2007 at 6:22pm — No Comments

Laws of EMS

First Law of EMS:

All emergency calls will wait until you begin to eat, regardless of the time.

The EMS Law of Gravity:

Any instrument, when dropped, will always come to rest in the least accessible place possible.

The EMS Law of Time and Distance:

The distance of the call from the hospital increases as the time to shift change decreases.

Corollary 1 - The shortest distance between the

station and the scene is under construction.

The EMS…

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Added by E. WALAS 51-90 on September 3, 2007 at 12:31pm — No Comments

NYC EMT (POEM)

NYC EMT.... YEAH THAT'S ME

THE 911 RUN

NOW WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?

ADRENALINE RELEASES...

YOU THINK TO YOUR SELF.... HOW DO I PICK UP THE PIECES

FEAR WITHIN INCREASES... HEART RACING SO FAST.. YOU MISS A BREATH

COLD SWEAT.. MAYBE HE'S DEAD.

ONE TRACK MIND.. IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD..

LIPS ARE COLD... FINGER TIPS ARE NUMB

FOR ALL YOU KNOW IT MAY JUST BE ANOTHER BUM.

NYC EMT...... YEAH THAT'S ME

Added by Vanessa on September 3, 2007 at 12:21pm — No Comments

You know what would be GREAT.......

..... would be if either A.) all of us on our respective FD's were psychic, OR B.) everyone on the department would just say what they mean. Really.

Added by katcraw on September 3, 2007 at 9:49am — No Comments

Welcome to my world!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my page. I was brought to this site by a friend of mine. I have been in EMS for about 7 years, going up through the ranks starting with First Responder. I got my medic license almost 4 years ago and haven't looked back since. I love my job and where I work (although I don't agree with everything that goes on there, I have been very happy there), although I currently struggle with several issues. I have problems with my partner and I'm struggling with my… Continue

Added by emtp on September 3, 2007 at 5:11am — No Comments

Newton, MA 2nd Alarm

Keeping busy here!! 2nd alarm fire in Newton tonight. Box 512 2271 Washington Street. Fire was in a 4 story wood apartment complex. Fire started on the rear porch on the ground level and worked it's way all the way up. State Fire Marshall called in at 10:41pm

Steve Walsh…

Added by Stephen Walsh on September 3, 2007 at 12:18am — No Comments

how i got started and where im at today

it all started being born into a firefighting family my grandfather was the asst.chief of saratoga springs and my father was the chauffer of l-568 the citys ladder truck.I loved going down to the station and hanging out with dad i guess you would say the bug bit me at the age of 5 when i went down to the main station with summer camp for a tour i was skipping and jumping the hole 10 blocks my counsler ask what was up and i turned to her with a smile ear to ear and said i get to see my dad and… Continue

Added by TJ.JONES on September 3, 2007 at 12:13am — No Comments

MY First Delivery on 9-01-07

I Delivered my first Baby in my living room floor. My neighbor came over and told be she was in labor and she had to push. I got 911 on the phone and had the Ambulance on the way. She was determaned she was coming, within 3 minutes of her being at my house she had her. A beautiful Baby Girl 6 lbs 2 oz 19 inches long. I had no time to panic or be scared it happened all at once. I am Glad i did not go anywhere yesterday Morning.

Added by Elizabeth Ferguson on September 3, 2007 at 12:00am — No Comments

Lieutenant Robert Battease (Rest in Peace my Fallen Brother)

3-3-5 is the worst sound a firefighter could ever hear. On that fateful day in June when the sound of the ringing bell came across my ears, I was stricken with grief. Lieutenant Robert Battease was gone and never coming back. To this day I still miss him dearly and wish I had just one more chance to say goodbye.

So Bob...thanks for always having my back, you know what I mean by that. I…

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Added by Brett Utley on September 2, 2007 at 10:46pm — 2 Comments

always rembr

to all the ff out there let us never forget those who have went b4 us, we have taken a hit the last few weeks wth our brothers and we morn them. today let us not look to far forward but always rembr those who have gone b4 us. may god always keep them in his arms and some day we will all be togthr again. until that day we will keep them in our hearts 4ever

Added by little jon on September 2, 2007 at 8:29pm — 1 Comment