Hi im Michael from the Philippines, Im a volunteer here in our city. And unlike Volunteers in the US we are not connected with our local fire department.,meaning with the government. We are private own organization, organized by Chinese merchants since 1970's to help protect our city and giving assistance to our local fire department. Our government doesn't give out grants for us. And we supply our own equipment by ourselves.



Are there any fire departments who has used or surplus… Continue

He is the guy next door - a man's man with the memory of a little boy. He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and danger.

He is a guy like you and me with wants and worries and unfulfilled dreams.

Yet he stands taller than most of us.

He is a fireman.

He puts it all on the line when the bell rings.

A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men.

He is a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.

He is… Continue

A volunteer fireman's life is one big surprise,

usually he laughs, sometimes he cries.

There's always stress, toil and strife,

Hoping he's good enough to save just

one life.



His wife understands, when he misses dinner,

If he runs out of church, don't think he's a sinner.



Answering a call, is tops on his list,

Regretting each one he's ever missed.



He tries and tries, but can't make us see,

the happiest men, still work for… Continue

Firefighters are those crazy people who run into a burning building when all others are running out.



Firefighters are those people who wake up in the middle of the night to help an old lady, who fell out of bed.



Firefighters are those people who work on half eaten meals because someone needed their help.



Firefighters are those people who have a second family that seems just like a first family.



Firefighters are those people who never usually get… Continue

A fire started on some grassland near a farm. The fire department was called to put out the fire. The fire was more than the fire department could handle. Someone suggested that a nearby volunteer fire department be called. Despite some doubt that the volunteer outfit would be of any assistance, the call was made.

They volunteers arrived in a dilapidated old fire truck. They rumbled straight towards the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames and stopped! The firemen jumped off the… Continue

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

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

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

Hi Does any department have a surplus Red turnout gears. thanks

Hi does anybody have training videos. Thanks

Hi im Michael from the Philippines, im a volunteer here in our city. And unlike Volunteers in the US we are not connected with our local fire department.,meaning with the government. We are private own organization, organized by Chinese merchants since 1970's to help protect our city and giving assistance to our local fire department. And we supply our own equipment by ourselves.



Are there any fire departments who has used or surplus fire equipment like turnout gears , SCBA, Tools… Continue