April 2008 Blog Posts (184)

"So Called Heroes"

The post that prompted me to write this has been deleted....wonder why? I belong to several sites and the post that got me fired up was on CafeMom. Just a quick overview of it......this woman claims to have had a friend in a bad wreck and claimed the firefighters took $400 out of the ladies purse because a day later, at the hospital, the money wasn't in the purse. She said the hospital wouldn't lie to her, yeah....right! It was a heated post to say the least! She had an excuse for… Continue

Added by Sandy on April 6, 2008 at 7:31pm — 5 Comments

Maryland, Apparatus Rollover

Saturday, April 5, 2008- Three members of the Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Co. were taken to the hospital this evening after the fire tanker they were riding in overturned onto its side at the intersection of Md. 80 and Md. 85.
The extent of their injuries is not serious and ALL members were wearing their seatbelts.

The full story is available at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?63167

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Added by Coach on April 6, 2008 at 7:10pm — No Comments

North Carolina, Apparatus Rollover

Sunday, April 6, 2008- Three Asheville (N.C.) firefighters suffered scrapes and bruises, but no serious injuries after the fire apparatus they were riding in lost control and flipped on its side this morning.

The pumper truck was en route to a fire alarm activation call on Bingham Road when the accident happened about 6 a.m.

The ful story is available at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?63178

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Added by Coach on April 6, 2008 at 7:05pm — 1 Comment

Pearlington Mississippi

I am new at this blog thing so be kind. We just got back from our second trip to Ms. and some freinds of mine told me to try a blog on here. I guess I have a lot of info in my head that can be picked so go ahead with the questions I guess.

Added by David Pearl on April 6, 2008 at 4:49pm — No Comments

Professional Development for Fire Officers

Note: Open to anyone wishing to attend

Cost: $0.00

Link: Click here to attend

Bill will be delivering his real-world focus on what a new or acting officer must know to successfully communicate with their crews, supervisors, and our business community. Bill will cover personal accountability - with real world examples that have made a difference. Bill will cover a collaborative learning and… Continue

Added by Michael Finney on April 6, 2008 at 4:27pm — No Comments

torn between career, family and a new friend...

Hey all, well, just another day here in beautiful Moab, Utah. The only thing that seems to be going rite for me these last few days, is that I spent a great day with my son yesterday. I am torn between my career as wildland firefighter, the woman I am currently dating, my children and a new lady that I have met through my son's soccer league.

For those of you who don't know me, and that would just about cover all of you, my name is Jared. Ifyou look at my profile pic, that is me on… Continue

Added by jared m snyder on April 6, 2008 at 11:12am — 1 Comment

April week 1

Busy all week with the usual paper and a few calls nothing serious. We did go out mutual aid on a wildland fire for a couple of hours seems the ranchers are doing some range management burns but don't want to stay and watch them, they don't like it when we put them out, no permits, unattended, how many violations is that now. DOE will have to take care of those, the local fire district is passing the information on to the DNR, haven't had anymore maybe they got the point. weather is looking up… Continue

Added by Gordon Hennigs on April 6, 2008 at 11:03am — No Comments

New Part Time Job

I just started a new part-time job with Rising Sun/ Ohio Cty EMS as an EMT. If all goes well I hope to be hired full time soon. Finally it seems all my time as a volunteer is starting to pay off.

Added by David Gray on April 6, 2008 at 2:44am — 2 Comments

Pittsburgh's 2nd Honorary Firefighter!

Sidney "Sid The Kid" Crosby folks Great story!

Added by Doug on April 6, 2008 at 1:45am — No Comments

They're home!!

The only photo I have posted is one of missing children who were very dear to me.I'm happy to say they have found their way back home and were reunited with their mother last night.Their father kidnapped them several months ago and were found in Texas.I got to see them today and was very excited.They are everything I prayed they would be when returned.They are healthy and were unharmed.They have lots of questions and it will take a long time for them to be answered.A lot of adjustments are… Continue

Added by Amanda W. on April 6, 2008 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

UK Firefighters Life Loss rate Highest for 30 Years

'UK firefighters have never been at greater risk when fighting structure fires than they are today! ...Firefighter life losses in the UK are currently at their highest rate for over 30 years! Our firefighters have never been so at risk as they are now but the situation is going to get much worse, with massive depletion of resources being proposed.

Statistically, prior to 2004, the UK Fire Service incurred traumatic operational fatalities at a fairly consistent average of about… Continue

Added by EuroFirefighter on April 5, 2008 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

Ohio LODD deaths PROTECT THY BROTHERS...

PROTECT THY BROTHERS

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BROTHERHOOD OUT THERE........

WE HERE KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH AND FEEL THEIR PAIN...........DEEP DOWN!!!

OH HOW AWFUL FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND THE FIANCE WHO WAS AT THE SCENE.......

never forgetting… Continue

Added by Crystal on April 5, 2008 at 11:11pm — 3 Comments

Hiring Process

I got into the hiring process in Beaufort SC on april 10th hopefully this is the one

Added by Kevin on April 5, 2008 at 6:18pm — No Comments

3 NZ Firefighters Injured

Three firefighters are in a critical condition after explosions which engulfed a fire truck at a cheese coolstore at Tamahere, 9km southeast of Hamilton.

Eight firefighters were taken to Waikato Hospital after the explosions, at the Icepak Coolstores about 4pm on Saturday.

Read the full story at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?63146

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Added by Coach on April 5, 2008 at 1:22pm — 1 Comment

2 LODD's, Ohio

A veteran Colerain Township (Hamilton County, Ohio) Fire Captain and newly hired Firefighter were killed in the Line of Duty this morning when they reportedly fell through the first floor of a working house fire in Colerain Township.

The full story is available at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?63098

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Added by Coach on April 5, 2008 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Camden County (Georgia) Firefighter injured in apparatus accident

A Camden County, Georgia Firefighter was seriously injured in an apparatus accident. Full story at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?63120

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Added by Coach on April 5, 2008 at 1:16pm — No Comments

Brockway, PA . Fatal Structure Fire

10 persons died in a horrific residential structure fire in Brockway, PA.

The full story is available at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?63033

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Added by Coach on April 5, 2008 at 1:07pm — 5 Comments

3 Firefighters injured in Brooklyn

Three Firefighters were injured while battling a residential high rise fire n Brooklyn.

Full details are availalbe at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?62983

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Added by Coach on April 5, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Explosion Seriously Injs 9 Firefighters

A horrific explosion in a Cold Storage Bldg in Tamahere New Zealand Seriously Injured 9 Firefighters. The blast occurred while the fire crews were making entry to the structure. It eventually went to 5 Alarms. IPN covered the events in real time.

Waikato Region (Tamahere) | 5+ Alarm Fire | 76.2750 | Cambridge Rd -Icepak Coolstore | U/D: Building explosion w/ 2 buildings W/I - 9 FFs down w/ serious - mod injuries, CMD req 5th alarm M/A: Hamilton M/A: Rotorua | NZL111

IPN is… Continue

Added by IPN on April 5, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments