March 2008 Blog Posts (207)

The Continuing Chronicles of the FNG(irl): Throwing Ladders

I ambled into drill tonight fully expecting yet another evening of videotapes or chalk and talk.

Noticing that the projector and a/v system wasn't set up, I inquired "What are we doing tonight?"...

The 1st Asst. Chief grinned at me...."Hope you're feeling limber, we're playing with ladders and hoses tonight"

(Gulp)

Here's the gig....I have what I like to call a "situational" fear of heights. There are certain circumstances that inspire that ooogy… Continue

Added by Mary Ellen Shea on March 17, 2008 at 4:01pm — 24 Comments

Sumter Herald

Hey everyone just wanted to let everyone know I did an interview last week and it has been published in the Sumter herald. If you wanna check it out the web address is www. my sumterherald.com Hope each and every one of you enjoy it and take care.

Added by Hayward Dewey Pack JR on March 17, 2008 at 10:58am — No Comments

About Time!! Just kiddin',butYEEEEEAAAAA!!

Just a note to let you all know I just made Lt. !!!!!! Yipppeeeee!!! I think..LOL

Added by Lt1206CFD on March 16, 2008 at 7:46pm — 1 Comment

R.I.P. "Nemo" Mark Nemorosky

On 3-15-08 @ 1205 @ Presby Hospital Mark passed.

Funeral Arrangements will be as follows:

Monday 7-9pm

Tuesday 12-4, 7-9

Funeral service will be held at Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Duquesne at 9am.

Apparatus Lineup will be at 8:25am.

Any questions or concerns, contact Duquesne EMS. If you are planning on bringing apparatus, please call the station ASAP!

412 466 3476

If have any good memories about Nem that you wish to… Continue

Added by Judi Dixon on March 16, 2008 at 1:23pm — 1 Comment

About me

My name is Michael. I am married and have a three year old son. I got into the fire department after my brother invited me come and see what it was like. Ever since that night Ive been very involved with the fire department in my community. I like spening time with my family and friends whenever I can. I love to throw mud around in my truck every chance I get and go hunting when I can. Im curently trying to get a group of friends together to join the forestry commision so that we can help with… Continue

Added by Michael on March 16, 2008 at 10:19am — No Comments

Just an ambulance driver...

Standing in chest deep water, freezing rain falling and stinging as it hits the exposed parts of my body. Holding her head above water to keep her from drowning until rescue could get there to cut her free

--- BUT I'M JUST AN AMBULANCE DRIVER

Comforting a 89 year old woman who just watch me and my partner cover the face of her husband of 64 years as he lay dead in their bathroom floor

--- BUT I'M JUST AN AMBULANCE DRIVER

On scene at an Motor Vehicle Collision… Continue

Added by Doug Fisher on March 16, 2008 at 12:41am — 9 Comments

June 14 Bike Run

Added by ee779 on March 15, 2008 at 11:59pm — No Comments

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire St. Patty's Day Parade march.

Woohoo!!!!

PBF IAFF Local No. 1

Added by Doug on March 15, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Mr. Johnson from Beaumont, CA, you are the arrogant one!!!

Link- http://www.sbsun.com/letters/ci_8552779?source=email

Official arrogance

Article Launched: 03/12/2008 10:38:46 PM PDT

"Once again, government employees have arrogantly abused the people.

March 5, around 12:15 p.m., the California Highway Patrol stopped all eastbound traffic near Alabama Street in Redlands to make way for a funeral procession. Said procession consisted of dozens of firetrucks from dozens of agencies and departments.

Thousands… Continue

Added by Doug on March 15, 2008 at 8:45pm — 9 Comments

Hello

I've been an EMT in PA for 14 yrs. interested in talking with other peoiple in the public safety field or any one who wants to talk.

Added by krash on March 15, 2008 at 5:40pm — 1 Comment

Post From a friend in need, Please Read!!!

From Fankie: Dear Brothers & Sisters those of you who have sent patches from your departments it really means the world to me thanks. I've recieved about 50 patches so far, and the chief and I figured it would take about 200 to fill the board. For those of you that don't know what I'm doing I'm creating a honor patch board for my dad who retired from my department and in the past to years has lost his sight and found to have cancer which he is undergoing treatment. I'm doing this to honor… Continue

Added by Heather on March 15, 2008 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Memorial to the Salisbury Firefighters

Memorial to the 2 Salisbury Fire Fighters that lost their lives 3-7-08 .

Two North Carolina Firefighters Killed Battling Five-Alarm Mill Blaze

but You will never be forgotten, God Bless You forever, Rest in peace guys!

Because You are blessed and highly favored by Our Lord God… Continue

Added by Jim Legington on March 15, 2008 at 1:32pm — No Comments

Houston, Texas Firefighter Mayday

Houston, Texas Firefighter Mayday Part 1 of 2 shares that it can happen.

God Bless Everyone, Be Blessed always...Peace!

Firefighters hope to prevent more tragedies in East End| By Carolyn Campbell / 11 News HOUSTON -- One day later, what was left of a burned out house in East Houston has been demolished. But firefighters are back in the neighborhood without… Continue

Added by Jim Legington on March 15, 2008 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, and some rambling....

Believe it or not, we have the 2nd largest St. Patty's Day parade in the nation, only behind New York City. You always here of Boston's, Chicago's and NYC's, but Pittsburgh is right up there folks! We are steeped with Irish tradition around here. Be proud to be Irish! Be proud to be an Irish firefighter!…

Continue

Added by Doug on March 15, 2008 at 3:19am — No Comments

Chief Bob Parnell Shares Visitation and Graveside Service Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Karen Larimore Wilkinson, PIO

Public Information and Communications Manager

City of Salisbury

217 S. Main Street

Salisbury, North Carolina 28144

Work Phone: 704-638-2113 Cell: 704-213-1050

Information: http://www.salisburync.gov

Work Email Contact: kwilk@salisburync.gov

Chief Bob Parnell Shares Visitation and Graveside Service Schedule

for Fallen Salisbury Firefighter Victor A.… Continue

Added by Wolfy Lang on March 14, 2008 at 10:25pm — No Comments

Proposition 3-17

OK..So I don't know if this is real or just a publicity stunt...to be honest I'm guessing the latter. However, why not sign just in case. http://www.proposition317.com

Added by Irons51 on March 14, 2008 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Just me

Had a bad grass fire yesterday. Since we are a volunteer department, we were lucky that the fire happened at the time of day that it did. When it was first called out. I was the only one to respond. After I got to the fire and hosed it down using our brush truck I was able to get it under control and as luck would have it, I ran out of water JUST as our pumper arrived ( another member heard me talking to SO telling them I was I R to the scene). He had just gotten off work when he heard me… Continue

Added by Karen Young on March 14, 2008 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

I want to tell you lies.

I WANT TO TELL YOU LIES

I want to tell that little boy his Mom will be just fine

I want to tell that dad we got his daughter out in time

I want to tell that wife her husband will be home tonight

I don't want to tell it like it is, I want to tell them lies

You didn't put their seat belts on, you feel you killed your kids

I want to say you didn't ... but in a way, you did

You pound your fists into my chest, you're hurting so inside

I want to say… Continue

Added by Kylee Rae Paul on March 14, 2008 at 8:45pm — 5 Comments

Fresno Firefighter Falls Thru Roof

A firefighter is lucky to be ok. It is reported the firefighter fell thru a roof of a one story residence in Fresno while doing venting operations. The news reporter in the video above actually reports he was still on scene participating in firefighting activities despite falling thru. I question the reasoning for allowing a firefighter to still operate on a scene after falling thru a roof. I hope the reporter got this one wrong.

Firefighterspot.com

Added by Firefighter Spot on March 14, 2008 at 8:21pm — No Comments

South Carolina House Rigged To Explode - Size Up Considerations

In the category of "If this job isn't dangerous enough", add the following to your list of early size up concerns: Houses set up to explode

Real estate agents were shocked to find a home for sale in Anderson, SC loaded with natural gas. Turns out the oven in the home was manipulated to cause a major gas leak. On top of the electric oven sat a burnt rag that didn't totally take.

The real estate agents called 911, and with that fire investigators arrived on scene to find a… Continue

Added by Firefighter Spot on March 14, 2008 at 8:20pm — No Comments