January 2009 Blog Posts (170)

Jan. 17 2009

The coldest days so far in this winter and bought 2 house fires. No one got hurt, had a good turnout for both of them. Hope everyone has a safe year.

Added by Joe Tenhagen on January 17, 2009 at 3:17pm — 1 Comment

The Continuing Chronicles of the FNG(irl): Probie-ness---Welcome to the Dumb-A$$ Club

Well, ok…so “Probie-ness” isn’t a word, but I added it to my Word dictionary, so according to MY word processing software…it is now. Maybe I’ll add it to Wikipedia too---dazzle them with confusion….it lets you get away with all KINDS of hijinks and lunacy. Hmmm....maybe "Probiedom" would be more apt.

Anyhoo….”Probie-ness” … When I first joined the department, I felt so stupid and clumsy and green (read some of my “Chronicles of the FNG (irl)" posts right here on FFN to get a… Continue

Added by Mary Ellen Shea on January 17, 2009 at 12:33pm — 11 Comments

First responder

I have finally done it.. I passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. I did my best on the test, and the scores proved that. So I have now completed my first step in the fire service. I am now a First Responder.

Added by Fire Fighter 1713 on January 16, 2009 at 10:39pm — 3 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...January 16, 2009

I started the day on a good note...it's Friday and on Fridays I wake up happy because I am a Eucharistic Minister and get to go see Mary in Cranford. And today I got my hair done and was visiting a friend in Garwood.

But then the call came. My child was being released from the treatment facility it took me months to get her into. Back to the shelter she goes, then to court, and then hopefully a facility that will help… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on January 16, 2009 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Back at work!!!!

I am now back at work on lite duty for now but soon will be back on the truck.I go back to the surgern thursday Jan 22 2009 and if released by him I like to thank everyone for your prayers thoughts.God Bless and have a good evenning.

Added by Robert Nichols on January 16, 2009 at 6:11pm — No Comments

Cpr class gone wrong....

ok we had our junior meeting tonight and we were getting our certification in adult cpr. We got instructors from the red cross to teach the class. Well the first thing we learned was how to care for a conscious choking victim who's not breathing. Our president of the juniors (head advisers son) who is a a larger guy and his partner asked what to do to care for a person of his size since his partner could not get his arms around him in the correct technique.

Well one of the… Continue

Added by Jessica Travis on January 15, 2009 at 9:47pm — 13 Comments

Fireground Radio Operations. Who hears us? Is anyone at risk?

Hello everyone! Life has been busy, but, Im back to FFN!

Anyway, just looking for feedback on this one.

Fireground radio communications has been, in my opinion, a topic that for whatever reason, seems to go quiet or even go away when things go right or even wrong on the fireground. Radio operations seem to be classified by many as low regarding the topic of the next fire critique.

Why?

In my area, we are lucky enough to request a fireground talk around channel for any… Continue

Added by Mike Lewis on January 15, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

PATCHES

anyone sell or trade patches?
want to?

Added by josh edwards on January 15, 2009 at 5:29pm — 4 Comments

Hard Times

Hard times are on the horizon for myself and it will definitely not be an easy thing to deal with. Everybody is looking for a way out and or someone to blame for the current state of economic despair the country is in. I have never been the type to complain. Nothing is easy and nobody is going to just hand it to you. I contribute my ability to cope with adversity to being a firefighter. It is my first love It is all I know and in a sense all I do. Even my job/business revolves around fire… Continue

Added by Chief 29 on January 15, 2009 at 9:54am — 4 Comments

That's Why.

FRIENDSHIP NY FIREFIGHTER TOM TORPEY FLANKED BY HIS MOTHER SISSY AND HIS WIFE JESSICA.

From: www.tigerschmittendorf.com

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I recently responded to a post on FirefighterNation.com from my friend… Continue

Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on January 15, 2009 at 8:51am — 19 Comments

Manning Volunteer Stations In Northeast During Bad Weather

Just a question for all the volunteers. During the bad weather hitting the Northeastern part of the country how many stations man thier department. And if so do they provide you with anything, bedding, food , etc.

Added by Don Vuletic on January 14, 2009 at 10:42pm — 7 Comments

Updates

Well it has been awhile since I have been on here and it quite frankly stinks....I enjoy chatting with my Brothers and Sisters. But things around the house are like totally crazy, between taking my daughter to preschool everyday, and the step kids to work, I have very little time to jump on here to see whats going on with everyone. I also had to take a break from going to school because of all I have mentioned as well, (which really sucks) but will get back into that soon enough hopefully. I… Continue

Added by John on January 14, 2009 at 8:42am — 2 Comments

Hero may he rest in peace

The Rev. Daniel Mahoney, Father Dan, the firefighters' priest, came out the side door of the funeral home yesterday afternoon and shook his head.

Discuss

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Added by anne potter on January 14, 2009 at 8:16am — 3 Comments

Health Care for Volunteer Firefighters

01/14/09 06:54 AM

Health care for volunteers is approved

By Nancy Gish

SOUTHTOWNS CORRESPONDENT

The Town of Wales may become the first town in Erie County to meet the state mandate on health care for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical service and ambulance workers.

The Town Board approved an agreement Tuesday with BlueCross BlueShield to provide coverage through the town for the volunteers, who will pay the premiums themselves. The… Continue

Added by Dave, NB 9 on January 14, 2009 at 7:51am — 2 Comments

Vote!!

It is official!! I just got voted on as a probationary firefighter on Attica Fire Department. Woo hoo!

Added by Bradley Summers on January 14, 2009 at 3:00am — 2 Comments

Salutations... A little about me.

I've been a volunteer firefighter for 10(ish) years, and an over the road trucker for the past 9 years. An on the job back injury Oct 3rd, 2007 has taken me out of commission from trucking. Going through the ringer trying to get it fixed, including unsuccessful surgery Jan 24th. My abilities are greatly diminished, but I try to be of some help on any calls. My lil red car, with its flashing LEDs, and the bright pink "accident ahead" sign manage to get some workouts, even with my not very… Continue

Added by Justa Hoser on January 14, 2009 at 12:43am — 2 Comments

Until Death Do He Part (Poem)

He is a husband and father.

He is a son and friend.

He is a firefighter.

This he is until death do he part.

He is my constant friend.

He is my faithful partner.

He is my love.

This he is until death do he part.

He is my hero.

He is my idol.

He is my father.

This he is until death do he part.

He is my baby.

He is my child.

He is my son.

This he is until death do he part.

He is my… Continue

Added by Michael LaRose on January 13, 2009 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

A debt is owed to all who volunteer to fight fires

This is my response to a stinging series of features recently published in the Wilmington, DE News-Journal regarding the failure of the volunteer system in the state. The News Journal writers printed a great many inaccuracies, manipulated response times and, in general, skewed their stories to place the volunteer fire service in as bad a light as possible.

Here is letter to the editor -- published as the series was being presented.

"America’s volunteer firefighters and… Continue

Added by Lou Angeli on January 13, 2009 at 8:46pm — 6 Comments

When I Grow Up (Poem)

When I grow up I want to be a firefighter.

Firefighter, firefighter, firefighter,

I want to be a firefighter.

Not just any firefighter but the best firefighter.

I’ll put on my pants and my boots.

I’ll put on my jacket and helmet.

I’ll put on my seatbelt….

And away we’ll go.

When I grow up I want to be a firefighter.

Firefighter, firefighter, firefighter,

I want to be a firefighter.

Not just any firefighter but the best… Continue

Added by Michael LaRose on January 13, 2009 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Final Semester

I finally have a few months left to go. This semester, my final one before receiving an Associate's of Applied Science degree in Fire Science, I am taking Criminal Law, Terrorism and Homeland Security, Firefighter II, Firefighter Safety and Survival, Concepts of Physical Fitness, and Emergency Vehicle Driving Operations. Once I graduate, however, I have no idea what I'll be doing or where I'll be doing it. It may be here in Arkansas and it may not be, just depends on where the jobs are located.

Added by Christopher on January 12, 2009 at 10:17pm — 2 Comments