FIRE PREVENTION

A Dirty Chore Made a Little Easier

Determining who’s qualified to test commercial cooking appliances isn’t easy, but 1 organization can help

By Jim Crawford



How does a local fire marshal determine whether the person conducting work on fire protection systems is qualified to do the work? And how do we prevent low-bidding, incompetent contractors from duping unsuspecting business owners with an “economical solution” that’s… Continue

i know that no one really likes funerals but today i went to a really emotional one... A junior firefighter lost her daddy tuesday morning to a massive heart attack and we as the junior firefighters went to the funeralvisitation to support her... I think it was the hardest thing i have ever had to do, even harder than the funeral for family members i have been to recently..

The man was a decorated war veteran and immediately when you walk in you see the honor guard men walking around…

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NYSAFC Announces Spring Seminar Series “Flashover & Backdraft – Seconds to Disaster”

Tuesday evening March 9^th 19:00 at Roth Middle School 4000 East Henrietta Road Route 15 Henrietta NY…

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The Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office released their investigative report on the house fire that killed Houston Fire Department Captain James Arthur Harlow, Sr. and Firefighter Damion Jon Hobbs on 12 April 2009. The details of the report reveal a pattern of department errors compounded by the effects of wind on fire behavior. The report reveals individual and collective problems that are not unique to this one fatal… Continue

QUICK DRILLS

What’s in Your Compartment?

A drill to help members build familiarity on those lesser-used tools & equipment

Story & Photos by Homer Robertson



What do your grandmother and your fire department have in common?



Neither one has thrown anything away in the last… Continue

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 4, 2010

I have sold many homes in my life but none have made me feel like the one I am selling now. This house was our biggest, had the best property, alot of good karma, and yet provided the most stress because we simply couldn't keep up with the mortgage after awhile (let's not even go into the situations with my daughter in the house that almost made jump from the roof).

Seriously, I read all the time, and hear all the…

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As a fire service instructor over the years I have met a lot of fellow firefighters and not until recently did I realize the stories from these firefighters were always the same from rookies and veterans. The rookies always say “we don’t fit in” and the veterans always say “ the rookies just don’t get it”. I guess the reason it didn’t hit me sooner was as a fire service instructor and as a company officer it is my…

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Theres a lot of talk about arrogance. Politicians, departments, officers, and members making decisions that can be seen as arrogance. These people making comments, actions taken, and the way they present themselves could be seen as arrogant. I question where the line is between arrogance and pride.I take pride in being a firefighter. I take pride in responding to every call possible. I take pride in doing what I can on scene. I am proud to say " I am a…

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Thank You All For The Invites And Support. It's Very Appreciated. And Good Luck Rafael On Your Upcoming Test. I'll Be Rootin For You

My dad; as far as we are concerned, was burnt over 90% of his body in 2nd and 3rd degree burns when a compressor building blew. He's my inspiration. This is my thanks. Continue

Survival of the Fittest

Story & Photos by Jeff & Martha Ellis



In the spirit of exploring creative and inexpensive ways to strength train, we’d like to expand on the usefulness of a very simple but versatile piece of equipment: the exercise ball. So many exercises have been created or adapted for use with the ball that whole books have been devoted to the subject.…



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My dept hopefully will be in the position to purchase a skid unit for a brush unit Can anyone give me feedback on their preferences and/or ideas concerning this purchase Thanks, Steve

AS social networking sites continue to grow in popularity, the Barbados Fire Service is the first emergency service agency in the island to seize the initiative and maintain a strong connection with the public.



“We have been following the development of the various social networking sites, looking at the ones that are popular and user friendly, selecting Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, Ming, YouTube and Ustream,” informed the man behind the… Continue

Yeah! I did it. I past my national registry exam this morning. I am now officially certified as an emergency medical responder. Yipeee! Continue

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 1, 2010

I just wanted to write a Happy Birthday to my daughter Siena, wherever she is. And to the Morris County Sheriff's Department - hope you get that butt in juvi soon. You just can't post this stuff on Facebook, can you?

Happy Monday everyone!!!

Denise