March 2008 Blog Posts (207)

First Fire

In the quiet little town of Baltimore, Ohio, fires don't happen very often. And, it seems that when they do, it's never during my shift! For two months, I'd been working both as a volunteer and as a paid firefighter/EMT, taking a few medic runs, but never seeing fire. All that changed last week! I had picked up an overnight shift on Tuesday and was preparing to go home Wednesday morning. Freshly showered and packed up, I was ready to go as the day crew had all arrived. I'd started up my car (it… Continue

Added by Stephanie on March 4, 2008 at 10:31am — 4 Comments

girls in fire halls

Venting before exploding

before you read to far be for warned this is written by one pissed off firemen and father. The reason for this vent is stupidity in the upper ranks of our fire hall. My daughter finally talked me into joining after she had been a member for the last year and half. Then a newbie in the hall decided to get grabby and proposition my daughter of 15. Keeping in mind this idiot is 25 year old with a 4th grade education , yes for real he can’t even… Continue

Added by Kim Decker on March 4, 2008 at 10:26am — 30 Comments

When the blaze is raging!!!

Last night was agood reminder of why I enjoy this job so much.I know,I don't get paid for it,but, I consider it my duty to help out the community in any way I can.And this is where I have found my calling.

I'm not like some who are born into it or it's a family thing.I went to one call and I found myself wanting to help others.I wanted to be there to do what I could no matter how small the job or what the sacrifice.I found where I belong.

I found the brotherhood and the connection… Continue

Added by Eric on March 3, 2008 at 9:01pm — 1 Comment

killing a Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Lieutenant

Hey...

A cowardly gunman dressed in a suit and tie walked into a Wendy's restaurant in Palm Beach County (Florida) at lunchtime today, killing a Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Lieutenant who was on his lunch break. The lunatic then went on shooting four others before turning the gun on himself. The Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Lieutenant was taking a lunch break from training and met his wife and child at the restaurant. The 42-year-old Firefighter and his family had just left the… Continue

Added by William Reinhard on March 3, 2008 at 8:57pm — 2 Comments

CHICAGO IRISH

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Added by DAVE on March 3, 2008 at 8:16pm — 1 Comment

Amarillo

I will be moving to Amarillo in a few months. I am interested in joining a VFD. I am finishing up my last few months of nursing school and know my calling is in critical care, emergency and trauma. I have worked in a stepdown critical care unit for over a year as a nurse tech and i really like it. I am kind of a adrenaline junkie(runs in the family) and know i want to someday get my EMT-P. I could one day see myself as a Flight Nurse/Paramedic. My plan is right now to move to amarillo, work in… Continue

Added by James on March 3, 2008 at 7:59pm — 2 Comments

West Palm Beach FD

Earlier today, I read something about yet another senseless shooting in Wendy's in West Palm, Florida. I didn't pay too much attention to it. I wasn't feeling well today and more bad news just wasn't sitting well.

So, I just read the headlines on my Yahoo and saw that one of the victims was a newly promoted lieutenant with West Palm Beach FD, shot in the back by a damn coward while his family waited in the parking lot.

I've known some of the West Palm firefighters from… Continue

Added by Heather Langston on March 3, 2008 at 7:07pm — 3 Comments

MARK THIS DAY!!!

Who'da thunk it? I gotta tip my hat to Hillary Clinton for this (see Fox News for this 1):

After Gloria Steinem made some very disparaging & disgusting remarks about John McCain's POW experience while endorsing the "Queen Bee", Hillary & her campaign disassociated herself from those remarks quickly & in a big way.

I gotta hand it to her, she showed some class & a certain amount of maturity here.

Good to see in the middle of a political campaign, ain't it?

So,… Continue

Added by Mike Simmons on March 3, 2008 at 2:29pm — 1 Comment

It's Time to Throw Down...and by that I mean a Dollar

St. Patrick's day is coming up. A holiday filled with the spirit of the Irish, and filled usually also with the beer of your choice. As a first responder (especially if you are a firefighter or a cop) this entitles you to full-fledged Irish-ness for a day.

Be advised...I'm now going to change gears and put in a plug for cash.

First, go to this website

http://www.learyfirefighters.org/

Scientist have concluded that because you are a member of… Continue

Added by Jason on March 3, 2008 at 2:05pm — 4 Comments

WORKING FIRE

Caught a fire right before the end of my 24. 1st Truck to a vacant 1 1/2 story residential. Heavy fire throughout the attic. Went to the roof and opened a small hole before chief told us to come down. Engines had trouble accessing the fire due to the fact there were no stairs. Eventually things got done. We went home about 90 minutes after getting there.

Added by Chitownfyrfiter on March 3, 2008 at 6:00am — No Comments

Please keep two local brothers in your thoughts and prayers folks!

On the morning of February 29th two Pine Township Firefighters were injured battling a blaze which claimed the life of a 44 year old Grove City, PA woman. One has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. The other is in critical condition at a Pittsburgh, PA hospital. Here are some related links to the story.

Pine Twp Station 85 link

http://www.fire.pinetownship.org/

Story… Continue

Added by Doug on March 2, 2008 at 10:35pm — 2 Comments

IN MEMERY OF FIREFIGHTER Vincent J. Ampvinesamp Malloy PAST AWAY MARCH 1 2008 A LIFE MEMBER OF CARROLLTOWN FIRE ENG.CO.51 CAMBRIA COUNTY

IN MEMERY OF FIREFIGHTER Vincent J. Ampvinesamp Malloy PAST AWAY MARCH 1 2008 A LIFE MEMBER OF CARROLLTOWN FIRE ENG.CO.51 CAMBRIA COUNTY Continue

Added by Robert L. Oswalt on March 2, 2008 at 9:07pm — No Comments

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Added by Savage Forks Fire Dept on March 2, 2008 at 6:16pm — No Comments

hi from texas

i'm new to this,my cousin is a firefighter,so if like to chat,sounds good,be safe.

Added by donna on March 2, 2008 at 5:15pm — No Comments

3-Person Crews - Standard Operating Guidelines

I was in Johannesburg lecturing at a conference when a firefighter came up to me. “Paul, all the text books on fire-fighting tactics seem to take it for granted that there is going to be adequate resources and staffing on-scene at every structure fire. Furthermore, just about all of the standard operating procedures I have seen are written for staffing of five and above. In our little town we will get three firefighters responding to a structure fire on a single engine and they will be there… Continue

Added by EuroFirefighter on March 2, 2008 at 3:23pm — 2 Comments

KS FIREFIGHTERS BURNED AT WILDLAND FIRE

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Two firefighters from McPherson are in fair condition at a Wichita hospital today after they were injured while battling a grass fire north of Hutchinson.

The men, ages 21 and 43, suffered minor burns and could be released Sunday, a hospital supervisor said.

Emergency dispatchers said the fire was reported at 12:22 p.m. in southwest McPherson County near the Rice County line.

Inman Fire Chief Dennis Schroeder said the fire may have… Continue

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

KC FIREFIGHTERS CAUGHT IN COLLAPSE

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Four Kansas City firefighters were injured this morning when a porch collapsed while they were battling an intentionally set fire in south-central Kansas City. None of the firefighters suffered serious injuries, but all required hospital treatment.

The fire in a two-story vacant house in the 6700 block of the Paseo was reported about 1:30 a.m. Saturday and heavy flames were showing when firefighters arrived, said Battalion Chief Joe… Continue

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

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