February 2008 Blog Posts (238)

Keeping a Blog

Hmmm....

I've never done this before. But what the heck- I'll start now. So I've been pretty excited starting with Flight for Life Colorado. This past week I've spent Mon/Tues at Littleton's Hospital on the OB floor watching deliveries. I'll sum it up with placentas are gross. But one mom delivered twins and that was pretty cool. Then one of my coworkers who's 34wks pregnant came in and that was different. I stayed away, kept some distance but said my hello and chatted for a bit. No… Continue

Added by CPT Chris RN on February 13, 2008 at 10:26pm — No Comments

Motivational Line

When I became the Training Officer for my old fire department I used this line to open up Junior Member training and I think it applies to all new fire service members, so I figured I would share with you all :)

"Dreams are only achieved with hard work, perserverance, and a gritty determination. Keep Training, stay posative, excercise safety and your Fire Service Career will blossom out to realms only dreampt of." (Michael S. Deniger Sr addressing Jr… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on February 13, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Dispatchers disciplined in fire death

WWW.Firstinengine.blogspot.com

By Larry King

INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Eleven Bucks County emergency dispatchers and four supervisors have been disciplined for their roles in the mishandling of the 911 call of a bedridden woman who perished Jan. 29 in a Doylestown house fire.

Brenda Orr, 53, long disabled by multiple sclerosis, waited 28 seconds - six rings - before her call was answered. A dispatcher… Continue

Added by Dennis on February 13, 2008 at 8:20pm — No Comments

Hey everybody!!! Hope everyone is well. Okay I need some; okay if anyone has read my blogs you know all of this is new to me and I have no clue half the time what my instructor is talking about, so t…

Hey everybody!!! Hope everyone is well. Okay I need some; okay if anyone has read my blogs you know all of this is new to me and I have no clue half the time what my instructor is talking about, so the questions this week he gave us is to ask our local firefighters what is the point of no return? and he says five of them would not be able to tell you. And we need to find out the five top reasons, from FEMA, that firefighters lose their lives and what can we do to decrease. So if anyone has any… Continue

Added by Debbie on February 13, 2008 at 7:57pm — 2 Comments

Hello To All My Frinds

I would like to invite all of my frinds from here to come & join myspace i have made up for all of use firefighters,ems,police,firepolice are wifes & or G/F you can even send me pic of the Dep. that you run with ill put them on there & put the county,Dept. name & number under them.

Added by Robert L. Oswalt on February 13, 2008 at 7:40pm — No Comments

Last Year.

Last year our station ran 1093 in district calls and 242 mutual aid calls.

Added by STATION 16 on February 13, 2008 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Hello to all.

This is the Warrington Volunteer Fire District's page. It is our hope to have this page full of content and pictures that you will enjoy. We gladly invite all to become our friends and encourage all stations to make a station page as we have.

Added by STATION 16 on February 13, 2008 at 5:33pm — 1 Comment

Success is not final…

What happens when you are at the top of your game, everyone is singing your praises, and you are reveling in the glory? Usually you wake up, but if you are living it, the feeling is sweet. But what’s next? Sure you invented a tool, a machine, asked the right question, or espoused some other new and improved way of doing something. Who the hell cares?

Do you think for a second that even Mick Mayers is going to change the way we read, write,… Continue

Added by Peter Lupkowski on February 13, 2008 at 2:44pm — 1 Comment

Well Today is the Day

In a short while I will be leaving the house to participate in an assessment center for District/Battalion Chief for my department. To say I'm excited would be an understatement. I've been working for this for such a long time and today I get to show them I've got what it takes to cut the mustard.

I can't help but think of all the people that have helped me prepare for this test, those that have helped shape my career and the support I've recieved from the guys at the station. It's a… Continue

Added by Mike Walker on February 13, 2008 at 8:27am — 2 Comments

A full head of steam....with caramel drizzle

“Firefighters just like to hang-around the fire station and drink beer until there’s a fire.”

How many times have you heard someone express an opinion like this of Firefighters? Probably too many times. It’s a hard opinion to change when people read about Fire and EMS workers getting into trouble with the law for alcohol-related issues. It’s an opinion which is re-enforced by some fire stations in some parts of the country having bars on their premises.

Many departments,… Continue

Added by Greenman on February 13, 2008 at 12:09am — 2 Comments

The Continuing Chronicles of the FNG(irl): My First Drill

Driving snow?

Check.

Visibility Zero?

Check.

Icy Roads?

Check.

Arctic Temperatures?

Check.

Drill Night Game Plan...tapping hydrants in the village?

Check....brrrrrrrrrrrr........

"Drop your ____ and grab your socks newbies....we're going out to practice tapping hydrants....right NOW...you've got two minutes to get your turnouts on"....

And thus began my first drill night. Trial by fire? Yup. Worth it? Oh hell yup. Did I love it?… Continue

Added by Mary Ellen Shea on February 12, 2008 at 10:54pm — 11 Comments

Daddy's Fire boots

I wanna be like Daddy when I’m grown up.

My momma say’s I can.

But first I’ll have to grow up brave and strong

Cause he’s a Fireman!

His coat and helmet don’t fit me yet.

But I’m growin every day.

Daddy say’s I’ll “Get R Done”

It’s the firefighter’s way.

I know I’ll make a good one.

I’ve got fire fightin roots.

But It’s gonna take more than growin

to fill my… Continue

Added by Chasefire on February 12, 2008 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Can I get courtesy flush up in heeyaa!

Okay, I know it's not their fault. When folks have a knee or hip replacement and need help getting up off the toilet or vagal down and "Fallout" while using the toilet and someone has to call 911. I really don't have a problem just helping them up or even cleaning them up and transporting them to the ER. Because hey it could happen to anyone. But, As God is my witness. If I ever find myself fading out while doing my business on the pot. With my last breath I will reach up and flush that damn… Continue

Added by Chasefire on February 12, 2008 at 9:37pm — 4 Comments

eep!

T- 3 days til the knee surgery

Added by Marie on February 12, 2008 at 9:04pm — 2 Comments

hey all

hey all i'm Trish from Coshocton, OH.

I'm 28 yrs old have 2 lil boys and twins on the way, you all know my fiancee Jimmy (yes he's crazy i know, but loveable). I'm honest, i'm not a firefighter or EMS. but after I have the twins i plan to go back to school and study for EMS and finish my degree in social work. I do have a cousin whom is a Captain for Walhounding Valley FD Company 7 in Warsaw, OH and i also have family in law enforcement. I really don't know what else to say about myself… Continue

Added by Trish Girard on February 12, 2008 at 6:46pm — No Comments

calling all 9/11 Responders, Family Members and supporters especially near DC

EMERGENCY 9/11 HEALTH RALLY ALERT:

Due to the Speaker of the House canceling all Congressional votes on Monday, February 25th...

THE EMERGENCY RALLY FOR 9/11 HEALTH HAS BEEN MOVED FORWARD BY ONE DAY,…

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Added by Reggie Cervantes on February 12, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Fallen Firefighter in NC

Monday Night February 11, 2008. Firefighter James Arthur of the Coldwater Volunteer Fire Department Cabarrus County Concord NC. While responding to an emergency call James lost his life. James was a dedicated member of the Coldwater Fire Department along with his father Woody Arthur who is also the Assistant Chief of The Cabarrus County Rescue Squad.

James was 19 and traveling south on The Old Concord Salisbury Road, while going into a curve It appears that James lost control over… Continue

Added by cap479 on February 12, 2008 at 2:28pm — 5 Comments

FF I & II update

I enrolled in an online FF I & II course that starts March 13. Has anyone taken a course like this before that can offer any input or advice?? Any help is appreciated.

Added by Erin on February 12, 2008 at 11:48am — 3 Comments

Its only snow WTF?

OK here in the greater Pittsburgh area we got approx 3-4 inches of snow maybe more in some areas. My gripe is this. Why does such a small amount of snow shut down the schools, court houses, govt offices, large corp, and just about everything that is not related to selling things to the direct consumer. I woke my butt up at 0345 for a smoking wire call in a residence this morning and guess what there were already 3 inches of snow on the ground. What did i do? I cleaned my car off and went to the… Continue

Added by lemaireB on February 12, 2008 at 8:30am — 8 Comments

South Carolina Firefighter Injured in Engine Crash

Courtesy of SConFire.com

JACKSONBORO, S.C. -- Colleton County Fire Rescue Engine 601 was involved in an MVA, injuring a firefighter.

The 25-year-old firefighter is now in stable condition and is being treated at the Medical University of South Carolina.

He has broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and a broken leg. The engine, however, is totaled and beyond repair.

Firehouse.com will provide more information on this story as it… Continue

Added by Hayward Dewey Pack JR on February 12, 2008 at 6:40am — 2 Comments