April 2008 Blog Posts (184)

4th week of April (vacation)

gone fishing, was a great way to spend the last 9 days fishing and camping in the great outdoors, the weather was not the greatest; rain, snow, wind sometimes to 60mph, but the fishing never did slow down.

Added by Gordon Hennigs on April 26, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

There are 2 types of firefighters in this world, REAL firefighters and OUT-STANDING firefighters.

There are 2 types of firefighters in this world, REAL firefighters and OUT-STANDING firefighters.

REAL firefighters show up to help out at the scene

OUT-STANDING firefighters show up and are OUT STANDING AROUND while the REAL firefighters do all the work

REAL firefighters do the job because they care about the community and love the job

OUT-STANDING firefighters do the job because they think the chicks… Continue

Added by Chris C. on April 26, 2008 at 2:39am — 7 Comments

Know What You're Dealing With, Or Don't Do It!!!!

I've been running my own OHS/HSE, Emergency Management and Business Continuity training company for some time now and spend most of my days travelling around the country teaching Emergency Response Teams (ERT's), Plant Operators and Managers about health and safety and emergency management matters. (Everything from building evacuations, confined space entry/rescue, safe work at heights, breathing apparatus and many other topics) This includes airlines, refineries, chemical process,… Continue

Added by lutan1 on April 26, 2008 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

Keep your fingers crossed for me......

Ah blogging. Something I don't do nearly enough of. The reason for todays blog is I am taking the Mass Civil Service exam tomorrow. I am normally someone who doesn't get worried, or nervous, but this test is scaring the hell out of me. I am lucky in the fact that I learn rapidly. I brushed up on all the different aspects of the testing (even those damn manipulatives aka choose the best answer) and concentrated the hardest on the Math portion of the exam. Wow it is evident I have been out of… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on April 25, 2008 at 6:29pm — 7 Comments

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Added by Jim Legington on April 25, 2008 at 12:41pm — 1 Comment

BACK TO NORMAL

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO OFFERED PRAYER FOR ME IN MY TIME OF NEED. BUT AS YOU CAN TELL I HAVE RETAINED MY POSITION AS FIRE CHIEF OF THE EAST PRAIRIE FIRE DEPARTMENT. AND WILL BE DOING ALOT OF THINGS WITH THE DEPARTMENT.

Added by Fire Fighter Mark Smithson on April 25, 2008 at 4:43am — 1 Comment

The Biker

This is borrowed form a friend who sent it to me. Please feel free to share with friends, family, fellow firefighters, and anyone who drives.

Greenman

THE BIKER

I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.

But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the

sidewalk. But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local… Continue

Added by Greenman on April 24, 2008 at 11:22pm — 2 Comments

Another step taken ...

This month, on Tuesday and Thursday nights, we had our structure and exterior fire classes. So, I'm now certified in both exterior fires and structure I and II. This fall, probably in October, we will complete Structure III and IV. It's also possible that in September I will take a HazMat Technician course, if the rest of my classes will allow it.

The structure fires were very interesting and exciting. I performed various tasks, including pump operator, backup team nozzle man, attack… Continue

Added by Christopher on April 24, 2008 at 11:14pm — No Comments

first fire

so today i go down to the station to a medical call right, i ended up just on standby. so about 2 mins after i got there got a call for a car fire, so its me and another recruit and the district cheif, fire cheif, and the captan. so me and john get on the engine with the 2 cheifs and the capton took the duty rig. got up there told us to pull the preconnect, it was a fully involved car fire. it was a dodge ram 2500 so a pretty good sized pickup, so i pulled the line flaked it out and i had the… Continue

Added by dustin clark on April 24, 2008 at 9:06pm — 4 Comments

Yes Yes...I'm so happy!

I just passed my theory exam tonight... !!! I'm really glad I've made it!! :-) Just wanted to share with you all!!!
Now further in training for my 'practical exam' in june!!

Bye bye JOL

Added by Jolande on April 24, 2008 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

canton on thursday..lol

ok this is going to be a short post.... but everything is looking good even though next week i may have to have more fluid taken out already, which is cool b/c that means MORPHINE HERE I COME!!!! lmao. but other than that all is good. ttyl

Added by Trish Girard on April 24, 2008 at 5:09pm — 1 Comment

South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Teams at Vigilant Guard 2008

Personnel from Burton Fire District (SC) were joined by South Carolina Regional US&R Response Team 4 (Hilton Head Island Fire/Rescue and Bluffton Township Fire Departments) and South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force One to work a simulated collapse during the Vigilant Guard 2008 exercises held in Beaufort County, SC.

These emergency responders provided an excellent response to the incident, demonstrating exactly how the best case scenario should work: well-trained… Continue

Added by Mick Mayers on April 24, 2008 at 1:32pm — No Comments

New Group - Friends or neighbors to Firefighters

Hi everyone!

I decided to create a new group to those that even though are not in the fire department, they can at least show support and appreciation for their efforts in putting their lives on the line out there for us. I've noticed that even though 9/11 had affect us all in one way or another, it's been years and some may forget to appreciate the firefighters. Everyday I see more and more inconsideration from people towards them. I also hear from friends in the department that people… Continue

Added by J on April 24, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Why I am a firefighter

This is a note I posted on facebook after I was asked why I chose to be a firefighter.

I've thought a lot lately about how much I love firefighting and what a great decision it was to join the service. Sure, there is the great adreneline rush; The high I get from it is something I cannot describe. I've also made a lot of great friends from mine and other departments, people with similar attitudes and who won't hesitate for a second to help out their brothers and sisters if… Continue

Added by Ryan on April 23, 2008 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

SOPs - Sexual Harassment and Co-Ed Bunks

Our department has taken a major growth spurt over the past year. Because of that we are in the process of developing new SOPs to cover sexual harassment, and as well, we are having to make an SOP to cover co-ed station sleeping arrangements now that there are three active women on the force.

I'm wondering if there are any of you out there who have such SOPs in place for a volunteer station that might be willing to let me take a peek and give us a "jumping off" point to make certain… Continue

Added by Tina on April 23, 2008 at 10:11pm — 4 Comments

May 3 Benefit at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona for VC Firefighter John Curry

Hey folks, anyone in the Central Florida area: Come on out to Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona on Saturday May 3 to show your support for the family of fallen Volusia County brother John Curry. There will be food, entertainment, fellow firefighters all gathered together for a great cause.

See you there!

Added by Heather Langston on April 23, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

One of our own... goes home

TO: All Area Fire Departments

FROM: Chief Nickel, Brookville Fire Department

RE: Death Announcement

DATE: 4/22/2008

It is my sad duty to inform you of the non-line of duty death of Firefighter/EMT-I Tasha Longyear, Sunday April 20, 2008.

Tasha joined our department in 2005, and quickly became a… Continue

Added by Crystal on April 23, 2008 at 8:37am — 10 Comments

Back to work

For those who know me, I am back to work after my surgery so far it looks as though it worked. Just goes to say never let the doctors tell you that you will never return to work. Or never let them tell you that you will be limited forever.

Added by Gary Dreyer on April 22, 2008 at 11:32pm — No Comments

Melted or Blacked helmets?

heres a post to share storys. photos, etc. I personally dont have many storys bc my dept is lucky to get a structure fire once a month. A paid dept nearby has alot of guys with melted helmets but ive heard they usually do it playing around in live burns. so im just trying to see how others have blacked and/or melted theirs? and those for or against it?

Added by Ben on April 22, 2008 at 11:02pm — 2 Comments

Florida FF Games

Alright, the Florida Firefighter games are next week and i am very excited. Also, going back to Chicago in 2 weeks so things are a little hectic. Hope everyone is doing well out there in the Firefighter Nation.

Added by firegirl1 on April 22, 2008 at 9:42pm — No Comments