March 2008 Blog Posts (207)

Public Apology for one idiot's actions

After viewing the news tonight, I feel compelled to apologize to all animal lovers and the public in general for the actions of one Marine(?) that were so totally out of line that his family has actually received death threats. The video, which was found on Youtube, shows several Marines gathered around a comrade who was holding a puppy, which he then proceeded to throw off a cliff. Folks, this is not tolerated in MY Marine Corps. I am ashamed that this individual actually claims to be a… Continue

Added by Ray Purcell on March 11, 2008 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

Moving?

Well, here's the scoop ... This summer I may be moving to the Little Rock/Pine Bluff area. I say "may" because my family WILL be moving, however, I may wait until after I finish with my associate's degree in fire science here. I have sent an email to an instructor at Southeast Arkansas College in Pine Bluff, which has a fire science degree program, and where I may possibly transfer.

If anyone knows of any people to talk to in Little Rock, Pine Bluff, or that immediate area about job… Continue

Added by Christopher on March 11, 2008 at 8:24pm — No Comments

Do You think others don't see you page??!!

I was just thinking, do people actually think that others on here are not going to see their page? You know, commenting on the forums on someone's open page isn't always smart, especially if it's not something you wanted to post in the forum (the "Safety Nazis" quote is still my favourite).

I had just innocently enough wandered to someone's page to say something like, "Even though we have disagreed on a subject or two, I respect your views on safety and your convictin in your words."… Continue

Added by Spanner 122 on March 11, 2008 at 5:50pm — 5 Comments

FAITH

Faith means different things to different people. Most say it's belief in the Almighty, or God. Some will tell you it's sticking to your belief's even when in doubt. These are all true. Faith for us is belief in yourself, and belief in your brothers and sisters in the service. It is an unspoken commitment to one another that says "I'll be there for you and watch your back, and I know you'll do the same for me." It is knowing that, if you are hurt, trapped, or in any kind of trouble or danger,… Continue

Added by Ray Purcell on March 11, 2008 at 4:23pm — 7 Comments

First Aid Class Question

I have to post a question that was asked recently in a first aid class. First, I have to say that I know the instructor that was teaching the class. I am an instructor Trainer for the Red Cross in our area and speak with instructors on a regular basis.

Ok, that being said here is the question she received. "If you have an unconscious person having a diabetic emergency, won't it help them to stick a Snickers bar up their butt?" Ofcourse, my first reaction was this student wasn't… Continue

Added by Bruce C Ziebarth on March 11, 2008 at 11:19am — 15 Comments

A car and a deer

A call rings out, the message is clear,

an unsuspecting driver has hit a deer,

the units roll and call for the helicopter to get ready for flight,

As we roll up onscene,

we see the impact was hard and fast,

we find a drunk man in the driver seat and hope he hasn't past,

a call goes into dispatch "FLY THE BIRD! FLY THE BIRD DISPATCH!"

officers aching to write their citations,

having to be removed from the… Continue

Added by Jeremy Phillips on March 11, 2008 at 9:09am — 2 Comments

I WISH YOU KNEW!!!!!

I wish you knew...(written by one who dose) I wish you

could know what it is like to search a burning bedromm

for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above

your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl,

the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen

below you burns. I wish you could comprehend a wife's

horr at 6 in the morning as i check her husband of 40

years for a pulse and find none. I start CPR anyways,

hoping to bring him back,… Continue

Added by Elsie on March 11, 2008 at 2:17am — No Comments

Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Program

Emergency Management Institute, Independent Study Program
http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp

Added by fire investigator 21 on March 10, 2008 at 10:10pm — No Comments

Multiple LODD's

The list of 2008 tragedies continues.

The latest LODD

18 year old Canadian firefighter killed in structural collapse. Full story available at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?61328

A New Jersey firefighter was killed while fighting a house fire. Full story available at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?61328

Multiple firefighters killed while fighting North Carolina Fire. Full story available… Continue

Added by Coach on March 10, 2008 at 8:57pm — No Comments

L.O.D.D In PA

1ST DUE 3 ALARM BOX ASSIGNMENT BRINGS TRAGEDY TO THE COUNTY.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

@ 0828 Co. 61 was alerted to Cherry Tree & Moser for tree & wires down. Eng 61 made the response. Less than 5 minutes later Fire Board advised the Engine of a reported house fire in the local on Moser St.

@ 0833 the township box alarm was struck to the area of Moser St & Cherry Tree Rd. The township companies along with Rescue 39, Engine 72 & Medic 66-7 were on the… Continue

Added by Tom Adams on March 10, 2008 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Hooking Em Young ---This Ain't Your Daddy's Fire Service---Recruit Now

In response to the troubling prevailing trend of declining volunteerism in the Fire Service...oh the hell with that...let's call it what it is, we're in trouble folks....the numbers are bad, the kids aren't signing up and the current membership is aging at a rate that almost guarantees the death knell for Volunteer Fire Departments.

What to do? I've created and have almost completed writing a program that my organization (The Firemen's Association of the State of New York...aka FASNY)…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on March 10, 2008 at 6:55pm — 5 Comments

The PARA from down under

if there's anybody interested in what goes on in our part of the world, give me a hoy. I have many friends that could answer question that I can't.

Added by Leo Cartwright on March 10, 2008 at 1:43am — 2 Comments

West Milford NJ LODD

From Firefighter Close Calls.Com

NEW JERSEY FIREFIGHTER DOWN AT HOUSE FIRE LODD

Sunday, March 9, 2008

We regret to advise you that a Firefighter from West Milford Co. 1 (New Jersey) was killed in the Line of Duty this afternoon. He was operating interior (in his PPE/SCBA) at a working dwelling/kitchen fire when he went down. He was rescued from the building by the Firefighters with him and immediate efforts were started from EMS (who was on the scene) ...he was transported… Continue

Added by Scott Glynn on March 10, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

Salisbury Fallen returning home 1530 Hrs 11 March 08

My station has been advised that the procession returning the bodies from Charlotte NC to Salisbury NC will be entering Rowan County around 1530 Hours 11 March 08.

We have been told to be on the bridge over Interstate 85 at 1530, so I would GUESS that it will be leaving Charlotte around 1400-1430 or so... I would also GUESS that it will be going Interstate 77 North around exit 9 or so in Charlotte to Interstate 85 North Exit 13 (entering I-85 near the 36 exit) to Salisbury Exit 75 or… Continue

Added by Wolfy Lang on March 10, 2008 at 12:21am — No Comments

Busy Weekend

Well the busy weekend for my little rural dept has finally slowed to end.... it seems to go in spurts. we were on stand by for the city dept (next city over) while they attended a fireman's funeral and they ended up having an attic fire. so we went and saved the day. the neighborhood was stunned to see the little volunteer dept from down the road show up before their home city (paid) dept. we had a wicked winter storm and another little town suffered from alot of damage so we spent a good part… Continue

Added by firegirl73 on March 10, 2008 at 12:16am — 2 Comments

When God Made Paramedics

God Made Paramedics

When God Made Paramedics!!!!!

When the Lord made Paramedics, he was into his sixth day of overtime, when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order? A Paramedic has to be able to carry an injured person up a wet, grassy hill in the dark, dodge stray bullets to reach a dying child unarmed, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his… Continue

Added by heather on March 9, 2008 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Autism Awareness

As some of you may know, my son Johnathon, has Autism. I am taking classes in Fire Science just to learn more about the life of a Firefighter, cause my dream is to one day be an EMT for Metro here in Tennessee. The stations here are were the EMT are with the Firefighters and I wanted to be more aware of their jobs also. I was blown away by all the things FF have to know and learn and are responsible for just on a everyday basis. I could not believe the lack of community support and concern for… Continue

Added by Debbie on March 9, 2008 at 8:05pm — 1 Comment

Fallen Brothers

Well, two more of our brothers have fallen in the line of duty. The two firefighters, one 19, and one 40, were killed fighting a 5-alarm blaze in a mill in Salisbury NC. Three other firefighters were injured trying to rescue them. Our hearts go out to their families and brothers in Salisbury. We share their pain and loss.

This is also the time to stop and remind ourselves that, there but for the grace of God, go I. This is a situation that could happen to any of us at any time. I know that… Continue

Added by Ray Purcell on March 9, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

God is good!

All is well in SC and winter is going rather mild. I hope all of you can say the same thing that I can: God is good. All the time, when I am down, when I am up, when I am asleep, and awake; God is good.

Added by Yank2441 on March 9, 2008 at 4:32pm — No Comments

we are home finally

hiya everyone!!!

just wanted to tell everyone that we are finally home. would have been home yesterday but we got snowed in cinncinati which was a pain in the butt. anyway childrens hospital said all the tests they did seemed pretty normal now they want me to go back to canton for an amniocentices sometime this week and when that test gets done they will decide if i have to go back to cincy or not. but other than that everything is doing well, i have a feeling mikayla will be kicking… Continue

Added by Trish Girard on March 9, 2008 at 4:12pm — No Comments