April 2008 Blog Posts (184)

What it's About

The alarm's go off

Your heart skips a beat,

You run to your truck

So light on your feet

You put on your gear

Almost two legs at a time

Then jump on your truck,

Let's go have a good time

Your flying down the road now,

Lights flashing, sirens whaling

People stop and stare,

They wonder who, they wonder where

You can smell it, you can feel it,

Way before, you even see it

Then the flames come into view

So… Continue

Added by Michael tan on April 8, 2008 at 10:48pm — No Comments

...But They're Such Easy Targets!!

Two Democrat campaign volunteers are in a graveyard getting names off headstones.

1st guy sez, "Did you get the name off that real tall one in the back?"

2nd guy sez, "Naw, it was too old & faded."

1st guy sez, "Well, go back & look at it again."

2nd guy sez , "I told you it was too faded to read."

1st guy sez, " You go back & get that name, dammit"

2nd guy sez, " I can't read it. Besides, we musta got a hundred names, that oughta be enough."

1st… Continue

Added by Mike Simmons on April 8, 2008 at 10:41pm — No Comments

THANKS FOR SUPPORT

thanks! medicaid is starting fraud investigations and hippa violations investigations soon. I am still waiting to hear from medicare.I am however looking for another job now since they will not tell me how long I am gonna be on admin leave or for sure what I am on it for.Of course my name is probably mud with most companies.Well still gotta do what is right for the truth will stand when the world is on fire.They can take my job,but they can't take my spirit.I care about my co-workers and their… Continue

Added by WILLIAM HUDSON on April 8, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Reaching Your Audience

I was thinking the other day after I wrestled with posting my blog that there are probably a dozen guys at work I could call to answer my question as to what was up with my computer. In my frustration, I was thinking, I am pretty competent with a computer for a 44-year old guy who still types with two or three fingers, yet it seems like some of the people I work with run circles around me when it comes to troubleshooting this stuff.

The first computer I was assigned at work was an… Continue

Added by Mick Mayers on April 8, 2008 at 9:00pm — 5 Comments

Knee surgery, the sequel

Monday saw yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of my arthritic knees. I had my right knee scoped, and, minus tons of bad cartlidge, I am well on the road to recovery.

This time I am being far more co-operative and am not trying to walk immediately after surgery. Hey, I am a self-sufficient kind of person. I don't like asking for every little thing, it makes me feel like I'm being a pest. On the other hand, I really should be happy that I've got someone willing to be my… Continue

Added by Heather Langston on April 8, 2008 at 8:47pm — No Comments

LODD Erie, PA,

According to WSEE TV:

A City of Erie firefighter, who was volunteering with another company at the time, has died in the line of duty. Officials say it was an equipment malfuction that killed the 26 year old firefighter.

Added by Coach on April 8, 2008 at 7:42pm — 2 Comments

I Love My Life!

First, before anyone says anything, I am very grateful for soooooooooo many things in my life. I know the only reason my husband is even alive (much less functioning as well as he is)is because God has blessed him and my family. T says that just before everything went "boom" he saw a white light flash in the corner of his eye which is what made him turn and most likely saved his life. I firmly believe that white light was God’s hand reaching down to protect him from the blast. I always… Continue

Added by Debi on April 8, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

How did I Get Here? Thank Roy and Johnny.

This month I will become 46 years old. I'm not really sure how I got here so fast. Here being my involvment in the fire service. But, I certainly remember how it started over 30 years ago almost by accident.

I always wondered why from the time I was ten years old people would always ask, what do you want to be when you grow up? Hell, I’m forty six as I begin to write this blog and I’m still not sure what I want to be when I grow up.

During the late 1960s and early 1970s a… Continue

Added by Phil Ferris on April 8, 2008 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

FDIC

I'm at FDIC for the whole week.

I anyone is here feel free too look me up via the NFA Alumni booth or feel free to call my cell phone at (979) 412-0890.

LNM

Added by Louis N. Molino Sr. on April 8, 2008 at 11:52am — 2 Comments

STAND FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN

I live in Alabama of course but I do believe there are "whistle blower" laws which protect me. I work for a private service and they are wanting us to do our billing tickets so as even if a person walks to our stretcher they are bedbound for medicare and medicaid purposes.I was forced by our office manager as she grabbed my arm and made me change a billing ticket on a patient who walked to our stretcher but is blind to bedbound on a billing ticket. They also want us to follow pre-written… Continue

Added by WILLIAM HUDSON on April 8, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

My book...a work in progress...more to follow...please comment

PREFACE

JULY 3, 1863

Many men are dead; the mighty Virginians have been pushed back across the blood strewn field, back into the trees on the far side of that field. How far across the Emmitsburg road did they get? One Hundred yards? Two hundred yards? Certainly no farther than that. In the three years that Will Grey had been with the army, rarely had he ever seen the General make a mistake like this. Throwing almost all the Virginians into a head on charge through an open… Continue

Added by Devil Doc on April 8, 2008 at 7:44am — 2 Comments

standing for what is right

Added by WILLIAM HUDSON on April 7, 2008 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

One Step Closer ...

Yay me!!!! I've taken and PASSED my NREMT!!! Now on to finishing my fire science degree!

Added by Christopher on April 7, 2008 at 4:52pm — 2 Comments

TRY TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT AND GET BURNED IN THE PROCESS

HEY HAS ANYONE EVER TRIED TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT AND BEEN BURNED BY A CO-WORKER ? WELL WHAT DO YOU DO ? ITHE STATE WAS CALLED IN TO MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AND BECAUSE ONE OF MY CO-WORKERS IS EITHER SCARED OF CHANGE OR JUST LOVES SCREWING SOMEBODY THIS PERSON NAMED ME AND NOW I AM ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE . EVEN IF I DID CALL THE STATE IS IT MY FAULT THE STATE DECIDED TO INVESTIGATE THE COMPANY NO I THINK NOT ! IF I CALLED THE STATE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ONLY TO COVER MY OWN BUTT BY MAKING SURE WHAT… Continue

Added by WILLIAM HUDSON on April 7, 2008 at 4:30pm — 7 Comments

Fighting fires with Cop's? Is it safe?

Okay, First I want to say I like cops. I need them at every Haz Mat I go on! (LOL) Anyway, my town has decided to go from a Fire/Rescue Department to a "Public Safety" department. This means the small town cops will be trained as firefighters and respond to firecalls when they are on shift. We will also have the Police Cheif over the Fire side of things. I have worked with some of the cops that are/were firefighters in the past, they are okay. BUT!!!! What if he forgets to put his gun away… Continue

Added by Matthew Cosgrove on April 7, 2008 at 2:09pm — 11 Comments

Leather helmets (cairns houston or N5A VS other traditional helmets

Is leather better than other non leather helmets regards to weight, and durability? it cost more so maybe it is better?????? only a few use leather.. anyone can comment on this thanks.. be safe always :D

Added by Michael tan on April 7, 2008 at 9:55am — 1 Comment

This is what can come of Vision 20/20

I believe if Vision 20/20 becomes reality, this is only part of what we can start seeing here in the states, and becoming a part of. Just think, nation wide Public Service Announcements such as this could really get the message across! Another topic, all though off base of Vision 20/20, could be how to properly let an emergency vehicle pass.

Find more videos like this on Firefighter Nation -… Continue

Added by Doug on April 7, 2008 at 2:39am — No Comments

I AM A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

At three in the morning, There is quiet and peace

All of my family's softly dreaming their dreams

I work all day from dawn until dusk

But when that siren sounds, its hustle I must

No matter the time, No matter the place

Someone's life could be in danger,

And I must make haste.

I am a fireman, I volunteer to save lives

I do this without thought of the fear that's inside

I will do what it takes to make sure they're all right

I will help put out… Continue

Added by Michael tan on April 7, 2008 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

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Hi my name is heith miller.I live in oak hill ohio, I have been married for 16 years and have 3 boys. I have been on the fire department for 20 years.If you would like to know anything else about me let me know. Have a good day and be safe.

Added by Heith Miller on April 6, 2008 at 8:58pm — No Comments

APPARATUS CRASHES

There is no excuse for hearing about so many wrecks involving emergency apparatus. We are supposed to be more alert and cautious of the other motorist on the road.Our departments spend thousands of $$$ for better equipment for our safety so why are we crahing them up so much?This is written in response to the latest from firefighter closecalls.com N.C. crash,Ga. crash.

Added by Richard Presley FFD306 on April 6, 2008 at 8:04pm — 1 Comment