April 2008 Blog Posts (184)

This Site Is Cool , But this is about my family and myself

THIS IS A PICTURE OF MY DAUGHTER AIMEE AND GRANDSON BRIAN JR. OR ( LILB).

I ALSO WANT TO ADD MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO'S AS TIME GOES BY I AM JUST LEARNING HOW TO USE THIS SITE AND IM USED TO MYSPACE, YOUTUBE, SLIDE AND SOME OTHER SITES LIKE YAHOO.

TY TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE SENT WELCOME MESSAGES AND TO YOU PEC FOR INVITING ME TO THIS SITE, THIS BRINGS BACK LOTS OF MEMORIES FROM WHEN I WAS WORKING THE EMS BUS AND DISPATCH BACK IN THE DAY.… Continue

Added by Dawn M Harris on April 30, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Thanks!

I just wanted to say thanks to all for those wonderful and encouraging comments! I am very nervous but I know I can do it. I went to a rescue call with my boyfriend last week and I was talking with one of the firefighters there and he was telling me how he know that I can do it and he is routing for me. He said that it makes it hard for me because of the girls that join just to say that they are a volunteer. And so the department takes it out on every girl just because of those girls. Well I am… Continue

Added by Christine on April 30, 2008 at 9:28pm — No Comments

Fire Convention

Anyone going to the fire convention in Springfield, IL in June?

Added by Ky on April 30, 2008 at 8:58pm — No Comments

ambition

I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. Our proudest moment is to save lives. ~Edward F. Croker

Added by Marc Sutcliffe on April 30, 2008 at 11:13am — No Comments

fiction writers

anyone writing or interested in reading fire service fiction? i have written several stories and i'm trying to gauge if there is any interest

Added by Russ on April 30, 2008 at 10:20am — 2 Comments

MEDIC SCHOOL HERE I COME

Added by Leanne Wearstler on April 29, 2008 at 11:04pm — 2 Comments

Latest stories from firefighterclosecalls .com

Just in case we all think that all is quiet on the safety front:

1. Police car and fire apparatus collide. http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?64873

2. Drunk Firefighter crashes fire truck. http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?64793

3. Civillian runs stop sign, collides with fire truck. http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?64776

4. 4 Illinois Firefighters recovering after explosion.… Continue

Added by Coach on April 29, 2008 at 8:07pm — 1 Comment

what have i done?

Since yesterday when we were told the news i have been asking myself what have i done to deserve whats going on. i must have done something very wrong for this to happen, but far as i know i have done everythign ever asked of me if not more. i don't blame anyone but myself, i just want to know what i have done to be in this predicament. personally i would like to crawl in a hole and hide away in the dark and not come out, but i can't do that i have 2 lil boys here who need me so i will continue… Continue

Added by Trish Girard on April 29, 2008 at 7:49pm — 4 Comments

Baseball and other fun

On July 25th, Friday, the Lansing LugNuts are offering a special Fire Fighter's night. Every department that shows up for the game will have their names put up on the big screen. There will be music (Jimmy Buffet...not live...recorded), fireworks, and in-game promotions with the various firefighters.
It promises to be a great night.
Box seats are only $9 each!
Come on out and have some fun!

Added by tom on April 29, 2008 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Training. You can't make everyone happy!

At the end of last year I had sevral firefighters on my combo dept ready to quit because we never did any training. The dept was a good ol' boy dept and I desided to make a change. At the end of last year I put my name in for the training officers spot. I got it! Now I'm a Lt. and T.O. I have spent nights on end to setup the training and cover everything from the basics to RIT training. Lastnight we did a a drill on pumping water from 1 engine to another engine in a 2 engine responce sernario.… Continue

Added by Matthew Cosgrove on April 29, 2008 at 10:18am — 5 Comments

Great Weekend

We had a blast this weekend. Two days of training. We had two simulated vehicle fires and a burn trailer. For some of the firefighters there it was their first time getting close to fire and seeing what it can do. I loved it and can't wait to get to do it again.

Added by Naomi Abbott on April 28, 2008 at 11:16pm — No Comments

Search and Rescue Dog Training

As many of you already know, I love dogs, I have 5 of my own. I have decided to combine my 2 passions, my mastiffs and helping people. I am trying to find a trainer, preferably in Tx., to train us in search and rescue. If anyone knows of anyone or has any information please feel free to let me know. Thanks to all, ~Lori~

Added by Lori Wagner on April 28, 2008 at 7:17pm — 2 Comments

The Road to Satisfaction

Well, summer is rapidly approaching and since I've decided not to take on a summer school session I decided to get a job with an EMS system. I have done interviews and tests for a couple and I've been told that I have one particular position but I won't post until I have the letter in my hand. I've been working on finishing up my Rescue Tech and Firefighter I and II. Still have a couple of classes left for FF but I did finish my Rescue Tech a couple of weeks ago. I should be entering a night… Continue

Added by Julius on April 28, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

AM I A FIREMAN YET ?

*Am I A Fireman Yet?? * In Phoenix , Arizona , a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up & fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dream to come true. She took her son' s hand and asked, 'Billy, did you ever think about what… Continue

Added by Matthew Wright on April 28, 2008 at 7:27am — 2 Comments

Thank You

I would like to take this time to thank one of the member's on this site and my new friend Dallas Roate,

He took the time to make a pic for me of my dog my best friend that passed away a month ago, So Dallas Roate thank you so much for your time on makeing that for me it means so much to me and my family & my fire house family. If there is any thing that I can ever do for you please let me know.

Thank…

Added by johnson on April 28, 2008 at 1:46am — 1 Comment

You've got to be kidding.....Right?

Okay, here we go again. As if the H&R Block commercials weren't bad enough, NOW Arby's has a commercial out that shows an ambulance crew giving food to treat people. It's no wonder everyone takes EMS for granted when they see things like this. We in EMS have to start pulling together to combat these comic stereotypes. It should not matter whether you are in public or private service, paid or volunteer, you are an EMT first and foremost. This bickering going on in the service NEEDS TO… Continue

Added by Ray Purcell on April 27, 2008 at 9:45pm — 6 Comments

Am I a Fireman Yet?

Added by Michael Fish #89 on April 27, 2008 at 9:14pm — No Comments

Louisiana FF Death Burial 4-26-08

I attended the funeral for Riley Joesph Terrebone Jr. this weekend. The attendanced was fantastic, attendence, by local, pd, sheriffs office, ems, state pd, and local and some nonlocal fire departments. There is a difference between attending a funeral and helping with setup and organization. FF just don't need to show up to the visitation and funeral, but before to help organize the setup for the prossession, and gravesite attivities. This is when we should come together to help out.

Added by Andrew M.D. on April 27, 2008 at 11:46am — No Comments

SWAT Medic

Hey gang!!!!
My ebook on SWAT Medic is out! HellooOoo! Go by lulu.com/content/2434400 and buy a copy for $5.99. Or you go to Amazon or ebay or you can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay, or you can call me. Seriously, check it out. I'm pretty excited about it and sorry for being annoying. Like Mike Tyson put it, "I'm ecstatic". And there is a tactical medical course coming up in July 14-18, 2008 Austell Georgia. Fun Fun Fun!

Added by M Clark on April 27, 2008 at 12:18am — No Comments

WHAT IS A FIREFIGHTER

Besides wits and courage, a firefighter faces the inferno with very little protection. A wide-brimmed helmet, a sharp ax, a pair of thick boots and a heavy helmet. Armed with these tools of the trade, a firefighter answers the call and instanly becomes a hero to anyone trapped in the smoke and flames. It'not hard to find a real hero today. Just find a house ablaze, lives in danger, and a fireman advancing with an ax in their hands. Delete Comment

Added by Louis on April 26, 2008 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments