May 2009 Blog Posts (130)

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Is there any body on this sch,and if so do you like it

Added by Matthew Gallina on May 25, 2009 at 5:01pm — No Comments

I shed a tear today in front of my kids. I was not ashamed nor did I try to hid it. At noon I took my 7 yr old twins and 3 year old to the court house square. We stopped at each white cross displayed in perfect symetry in front of our majestic 1878 court house. We passed at each cross as i read the name of the soldier who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

I paused longer at the name of a marine who I went to high school with. We knelt in front of his cross as I said a prayer.… Continue

Added by Station10Capt106 on May 25, 2009 at 2:18pm — 4 Comments

Good Luck, Bad Luck, and SOGs

We're supposed to be responders to All Hazards - in other words, we don't do just one thing. In the range of things we do, it never ceases to amaze me how many times I hear or see really bad ideas espoused as the way to do things. Examples abound;

1) Refusing to wear seat belts in the rig "So we can go right to work at the scene".

2) Putting a vent crew on the roof… Continue

Added by Ben Waller on May 25, 2009 at 1:00pm — 21 Comments

Mild Earthquake Recorded In Barbados

USGS, USA: Seismometers of the US Geological Survey recorded an earthquake of magnitude 4.7 on the Richter Scale at a depth of 12 miles approximately 55 miles ENE of Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, early Sunday morning (01:13 A.M. Local - 05:13 UTC).

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2009haau.php

Added by Glyne Alleyne on May 25, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Garland Firemans Competition

The funnest day in Garland. This event is put on by the Fire Department the first Saturday in October. All departments that can make it are welcome. The competition will consist of 5 man team events. If any one needs further information contact by e-mail or call 910-214-9210. Thanks in advance, Anthony Norris.

Added by Garland Fire and Rescue Inc. on May 24, 2009 at 7:17pm — No Comments

On leave till I'm ready to go back...

So as some of you probably don't know... I'm about five months pregnant. Doing it the single route as the husband and I didn't work out. He's sworn off the baby and myself. I'd posted some things about this at the time when the drama went to hell.

My fire dept was forced to put me on leave till after the birth. Our trustees felt that there was to much risk for my child, myself, and of course it would put the patient care in somewhat of a tid bit of jeopardy as my doctor gave me a… Continue

Added by Daniele on May 24, 2009 at 5:08pm — 6 Comments

FFN Points

Is anyone else having trouble viewing the top FFN points?

Added by Dewayne and Diana Bean on May 24, 2009 at 4:06pm — 3 Comments

Remembering and Honoring those who serve "Double Duty"

I'm not quite sure what my inspiration was to write this, but the more I thought about it I thought to myself, as Firefighters we are really good at remembering our countries veterans and we are really passionate about remebering our fallen brothers ans sisters in the Fire Service but, I haven't seen much where we really truly honor those who are our nations True Heros, Those who serve "Double Duty".

The more I thought about this subject I started to realize how many people I know that… Continue

Added by David Schnitker on May 24, 2009 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

The New Order

Well folks its me once again! And I'm so happy its unbelievable! I can finally see that I am making a difference in the department. When I was elected Chief, I made a promise to all of our members that I would increase our class work. To that end, by the first Thursday in May, my department will have 8 new DOT Certified First Responders. Currently, its just myself and a Captain who are certified. We were part of the first class ever held in the county. Thirteen graduated in that class from 4… Continue

Added by Tandy Young on May 24, 2009 at 12:38am — 1 Comment

Memorial Day 2009

On Memorial Day we should - and most do - remember and honor those who have given their lives for this great country. We should also remember and thank those who have served our country in wartime or in peace. There are several men that I remember quite often, and not just once a year. I certainly don’t need a reminder from anyone to recall them to my memory. Let me tell you about them.

My great-great grandfather, Ira S. Thurber, was a Lieutenant in the 64th Regiment, New York State… Continue

Added by Joe Stoltz on May 23, 2009 at 7:01pm — 11 Comments

the open road calls

The open road is calling to warm and sunny places yet to be discovered, seen and enjoyed. Come along and ride with me to adventure and fun. It is discovered when seriousness and work are left behind to those who never stop working long enough to even realize that they are now old and tired. Don’t waste another gorgeous day or weekend at the office doing stupid things that could be done next week or another day by someone else locked into… Continue

Added by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on May 23, 2009 at 3:30am — 9 Comments

Thoughts!

while walking down a stony path one day I spotted a tiny pebble in the midst of the stones and knelt to pick it up. I quickly glanced at it and put it in my pocket moving on down the path.

A few weeks later I was sitting on a bench in the yard just relaxing and I reached into my coat pocket and found the small stone I had picked up that day. Turning it over and really looking at it I saw that It was so beautiful to my eyes. Smooth and translucent with colors of Opal and fire running… Continue

Added by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on May 23, 2009 at 3:21am — 6 Comments

Code 11 is back

Code 11 has returned. Visit my photos at code11.smugmug.com

Chuck

Added by Chuck Lowe on May 22, 2009 at 7:01pm — No Comments

Were you born stupid, or did you have to work at it?

People who know me and have seen me work, often ask me why I am no longer a Paramedic. There are several reasons, but one reason might be illustrated by the linked article.

Every day it amazes me that the human race has lasted this long. Now before I start getting poison emails, let it be known; I do not think ALL EMS people are this way. I know many many fine medics. Intelligent, capable, caring, etc. But over the last several years, I have witnessed class after class, of, for the… Continue

Added by Oldman on May 21, 2009 at 2:58pm — 10 Comments

NBA Playoffs 2

Ok...San Antonio lost. I was wrong. On to the MLB................

Added by Chris "Firewalker" Davis on May 21, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

pics

ok i downloaded pics of the trucks. some are duplicate pics did that by accident i posted the selling price from Code 3 on them, hopefully can get at least half of what each of them is worth if not more. If anyone can help me out with making this money PLEASE!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys

Added by Mary Tuck on May 21, 2009 at 1:42am — No Comments

old fire pagers

Dose anyone have any old fire pagers that they are not using. the is a small fire dept. in Missouri that is in need of some. If anyone can help please help. you can email me at c_had_34brfp@yahoo.com

Added by chad brenneke on May 21, 2009 at 12:48am — No Comments

re: my trucks

I will take some pictures and post them if i can figure it out. I have the Jack Daniels Ladder truck. NY yankees ladder and pumper, Bakersfield pumper, detroit ladder and pumper, jacksonville freightliner tanker, Code3 collectors ladder, these are all from the website, i also have the ones you can buy in the stores or at shows. Which are Honolulu Fire dept, ladder and a limited edition one classic Code 3, Chicago O'hare yellow ladder, Aerial ladder Baltimore, another classic Ny fire truck, 2001… Continue

Added by Mary Tuck on May 20, 2009 at 11:36pm — No Comments

Dear Editor Halton and Lt. McCormack …about your FDIC presentations

I was a late commentator on the FDIC big room presentations this year, posting my impression ten days ago (HERE). I shared my opinion that Halton likes to force us out of our comfort zones and that I was more comfortable with McCormack’s personal opinion on fireground risk analysis.

I am in the process of editing the second edition manuscript for… Continue

Added by Mike Ward on May 20, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Historic madison indiana court house on fire

200 year old historic courthouse in madison Indiana is on fire.... Fire crews from northern kentucky and southern indiana have gone to fight the blaze (over 250 firefighters)..... 3 firefighters have received minor injuries... Whas 11 reports that the fire started at about 6 pm in the top of the building... they believe that construction crews may have been to blame, the city was preparing for their bicentennial anniversary.

Please keep those fireifghters in your… Continue

Added by Jessica Travis on May 20, 2009 at 10:15pm — No Comments