March 2008 Blog Posts (207)

Fire school again

Man fire school sure was easy when i was 19 lol. I moved to Florida in '03 after being out of the FD for 4yrs. I started as a Hunting Manor FF in 92 and went until 99 when I moved out of the area. Moved to Fl and was told they don't recognize my training. I got hired for EMS where I work now and of course they merged. Now At 36 yrs old doing fire school agian. First time made it 1 1/2 months and then injured my knee and needed surgery for my MCL, ACL, bones chips. Now I have 1 week left of a 6… Continue

Added by James Cass on March 24, 2008 at 10:11pm — 3 Comments

Respect. Earned or Given?

I was surfing some blog posts and I thank Tiger and Lutan for their takes on the respect issue in the fire service. I am a firefighter who has been in the business (so to speak) for 15 years. I have not learned all there is to know, and I know I never will. I have taken strides to further educate myself through training in house, and also outsourcing for more technical programs my department may not offer. I have seen the fire service evolve in the short 15 years I have been a… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on March 24, 2008 at 4:45pm — 10 Comments

Sick lil girl.

So ya, lets try this blog thing...

Yesterday my oldest daughter was running a fever so lucky me... DAD gets to stay home sick too. I never thought having a sick kid could be so much fun... All she wants to do is cuddle up and hang out with dad. This rocks...just to bad she has to be sick. Oh well I'll enjoy the time w/ her just the same.... but I better get lunch ready I think this is long enough for my very first blog......It's a work in progress. Besides that I think she is finally… Continue

Added by Scamehorn on March 24, 2008 at 12:29pm — 2 Comments

Do the test

Added by DAVE on March 24, 2008 at 11:48am — 1 Comment

a great weekend off

Two full days with out a call, was able to spend the weekend with my wife and kids with no interuptions, this doesn't happen very often so I quess you have to enjoy it when you can. Tomorrow its back to the grind hopefully it will be a paper day only time will tell. Everyone have a safe one.

Added by Gordon Hennigs on March 24, 2008 at 12:28am — No Comments

Huntington County Emergency Management

This is the begining of what we hope to be a cool site for the volenteers to be able to show people what they do, and be able to add pictures and comments for others to view.

Added by Huntington County Emergency Management on March 24, 2008 at 12:08am — No Comments

National Certification!

Well, It's that time again! I'm preparing for Re-Certification with NREMT. So, If I'm not on here much its because I'm getting all my stuff ready.

I think I'm going to have to study really hard, harder than the last time as some things have changed since our group took the National Cert Exam and State Licensure test. Yeah, I know, its mostly what I already know, but somethings are new this time for the Emergency Care Attendants. At least I'm not the only one out there! I have my crew of 6… Continue

Added by Karen McElroy on March 23, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

What's with this holiday weekend?

Friday, five calls.

Saturday, three calls.

Sunday, 2 calls - so far.

Ten calls inside three days is a little beyond a joke!

Friday's calls I've mentioned. Saturday -

13:58 - Support call for a grass & scrub (brush fire for those non-aussies). Small fire in a patch of parkland.

16:53 - Support call to a going grass & scrub fire, could have got nasty but was rounded up.

22:54 - Support call for a house fire - they wanted our thermal imaging… Continue

Added by Tony P on March 23, 2008 at 2:30am — 1 Comment

Nothing Is More Despicable Than Respect Based On Fear.

Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear- period.

I tire of hearing of newbies and probies being ridiculed, questioned, demoralised and many other forms of "harassment" and "punishment" by the older generation in the emergency services.

There's simply no need for it. Resepct should be given from day one that the newbie walks into the firehouse.

I'd suggest that if the older generation firefighters (and other emergency service personnel) want… Continue

Added by lutan1 on March 23, 2008 at 2:00am — 11 Comments

Help My Department

Hey Everyone!!

My department is looking for some comments. These comments at the below listed website will give us a better opportunity for a grant for some Dive Team Dry Suits. The more comments the better chance we have. Most of our dive equipment has been funded by the firefighters themselves, and a grant to help would be awsome!!

Website: www.hamburgerhelper.com Go to "Find a Project" on the header bar. For state "Indiana" next box "Burns Harbor" Click on the link that… Continue

Added by shannon on March 22, 2008 at 10:19pm — No Comments

WHAT DO YOU SAY?

To the little old man who begs you to make his wife all better because she is all he has left?

To the child who wants to know why his *insert family member here* did this to him?

To the parents that demand you make their child better right now?

To teenager that wants to know what they should do now?

To your best friend and partner when the call didnt go quite right?

To our families when they want to know why we are sad?

To the… Continue

Added by Christina on March 22, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

My Pictures

My pictures I posted are My son the firefighter, and the company he belongs to Oakdale Fire house in Connecticut. I am so proud of Him.. You be my Son.. I love you..

Added by Michele on March 22, 2008 at 6:54pm — No Comments

I need your help....

Wilton Fire Dept. in NY has recently started a new patch collection. If it is at all possible, I am asking you to donate 2 patches to my department. One is for the dapartment tat will go on display for everyone of our members to see. Eventually we will have a link on the web site so everyone can see exactly what patches we do have. The other patch is for my personalcollection. Since I am in carge of this project, I started my own collection as well. Please feel free to contact me if you can… Continue

Added by Michael Fish #89 on March 22, 2008 at 6:05pm — 1 Comment

Thinking of Selling the Ford!!!

I have a 2004 Ford F-150 5.4L 4-door,comes as is with lights,siren, and Radio. Clean, Loaded, kept up to date on maintenance, make a great fire cheif truck. Picture is on my profile. asking; $21,000. Updated Oct. 30th 08 still up for sale!!!!

Added by Gene Rhinehart on March 22, 2008 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

How to get more Volunteers

I posted this on the Missouri Firefighters and Rural Firefighters groups in reply to the same question, how do we get more people into our department. I decided I would add it as on of my blogs also, sorry it is not about politics like my normal blogs.

From everything I have read it seems the National average for volunteer fire department membership is 0.3% of the population severed. That is to say for every 1000 people in your service area you should expect 3 volunteers. Some… Continue

Added by Rob Fritsche on March 22, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

To my fellow PA volunteers

I realize this has been relevant news for a while now, but it seems to be gaining strength in the western PA area.

Volunteer numbers dwindling

Added by Doug on March 22, 2008 at 2:36am — 1 Comment

Dreams come true

A dream of mine since high school has come abroad, and let me tell you. I am soo excited. This dream is to be able to go out and do what i have loved most and that is to play football again.. I'll be honest with yeah, i never ask for anything in my life except for the chance to play football again and now the time has come. Would anyone ever believe that i played nose guard six years ago? Let me tell you i was strong, small, and quick.. Now im a little out of shape, but not much. It will be… Continue

Added by Sammy on March 22, 2008 at 12:14am — No Comments

Trying To Get Caught Back Up

I apologize for the lapse in blog posts, but back in the week before St. Patrick's Day, my entire family came down with one of the worst GI bugs I have ever experienced. If you have ever been in a home where both parents and all three small children are simultaneously going through a nasty GI virus, you can appreciate what I mean. In fact, over a WEEK later, I still was getting around to eating bananas, rice, applesauce or toast.

This year Savannah celebrated St. Patrick's Day on the… Continue

Added by Mick Mayers on March 21, 2008 at 10:47pm — 3 Comments

march 21,2008

hello to all my friends,officers, fellow firefighters and emts!

Added by virgilio chan fernandez on March 21, 2008 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Trying for a grant

I would like everyone who reads this to help me out for my sons school. Please go to http://hamburgerhelper.com and click on find a project on the right at the top of the page. Then find a state which would be North Carolina and then search for the program with the Technology project and click on it. Last scrool to the bottom and add a comment in support of the project. I hope you all will help me out. Grant ends March 31st 2008 so get comments in quick. Thanks!

Added by firemanchad on March 21, 2008 at 8:12pm — No Comments