May 2010 Blog Posts (58)

He Gets the Last Word; Black Diamond Boot Review--The Finale

I could get all creative here and write something witty, but no time for that....Tokyo Burns, more later.

Here's Jim's final post on his Black Diamond Boot experience.

I'd say that's a two-thumbs up, but I can't count that high. ;-O

In his own words:

Ok, so I've had some time to really get some work in on these boots, and yes for some of you who thinks that the chief just stands on the sidewalk shouting orders, I…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on May 20, 2010 at 1:26pm — 7 Comments

It's EMS Week: Roll With It!

In honor of EMS Week 2010 - I present to you: Roll With It!

Read on, watch the video at www.firerecruiter.com

Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on May 19, 2010 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Autism Awareness for the First Responder Training, June 7, 2010, 8am Rochester, NY RSVP The Autism Council (585) 413-1681

Added by Bill Cannata on May 19, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Hosebed Design: How Low Can You Go?

Inside the Apparatus Industry

How Low Can You Go?

Story & Photos by Bob Vaccaro

E-One…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 19, 2010 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Fundamentals, Basics, Training, Oh My!

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Added by Jason Hoevelmann on May 18, 2010 at 10:56pm — 1 Comment

Fire flow formulas

Let me hear ya FFN, HOW MUCH FIRE CAN YOU PUT OUT?

Added by David Clayton Petersen on May 18, 2010 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Jack Colley, 62, who guided state preparations through disasters such as the space shuttle Columbia and the evacuation of millions of Texans during Hurricane Ike died Sunday following a heart attack. Jack worked as head of DPS' Division of Emergency Management for 12 years and was involved in the response and recovery of storms, disasters and emergencies.

Many, many Texas citizens owe their lives to Jack. Through lessons learned following Katrina and Rita, Jack was the authority when… Continue

Added by Oldman on May 17, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Canines to the Rescue, Part 2

Canines to the Rescue, Part 2

Requirements for fielding K-9 teams in the fire & rescue services

By Brett Martinez

Note: This article is the second in a series of articles on canines in the fire and rescue services. Be sure to read Part 1, "Canines in…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 17, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Are You Making a Difference?

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Added by Jason Hoevelmann on May 15, 2010 at 6:50pm — 2 Comments

busy day

on saturday may 8 our first call came in at 1 for a controlled burn no big deal then we got 5 more calls wires down investigations trees and poles down but that was ok then around 8pm we got toned out to stand by at town of batavias station 2 being there only 20 mins we were called into the scene of a warehouse fire on 33 swan st there was no place for a interior attack so we hit it with blitz fires and areials out truck engine 94 fed city of batavias trucks ladder 15 water it was going to be a… Continue

Added by brian breemes on May 15, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

STORIES OF THE VOLUNTEER UPDATE! PRE-PRODUCTION UPDATE

I had a brief meeting with an writer a week or so ago. We discussed the project and now we have a screenwriter. AND he's a volunteer firefighter as well. Does it get any better ?

Still need stories of the volunteer. If used a credit will be given. Hey, not just firefighting stories, but related family and community too as long as the story is tied to the service and the firefighter.

The project is turning episodic and we're talking about 6 episodes to start, including the… Continue

Added by Richard Shankman on May 14, 2010 at 3:41pm — No Comments

PowerPoint

Remember 911 - PowerPoint available free.

Send me an email to mail it too.

Added by Al Mozingo on May 14, 2010 at 1:43pm — No Comments

“OOOHHHH, Look, Something Shiny!”

“OOOHHHH, Look, Something Shiny!”

Don’t let the excitement of a new apparatus overwhelm your good judgment

By Scott Cook

It happens a lot. You’ve just purchased a new apparatus, and it’s ready for delivery. Hopefully, you’ll be doing a final inspection at the factory, but you may be doing it at the station when the vehicle is delivered. It all depends on who you bought it from and what you negotiated up front.

In…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 14, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

The Twelve Points

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Added by Al Mozingo on May 13, 2010 at 10:59pm — 2 Comments

Upcoming Additions to Firehouse Zen

Over at Firehouse Zen we are going to add some new interactive features. Well, they aren't exactly "features", like fancy Flash animation or anything (although I'm learning that now and might play with it on my site- but I digress). No, it would be my welcoming each and every one of you to participate in the following:

The Weekly Weasel - I will ask for you all to submit a…

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Added by Mick Mayers on May 13, 2010 at 8:26pm — No Comments

Portsmouth (Va.) Firefighters Rescue Critically Injured Man Stuck in Tree

Rescue Report

By Eric L. Kirk, FF, EMT-P

Photos by Jim Hoffler, BC, EMT-P…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 13, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Heaven Fire Department Poem

"Did you know there's a fire department in Heaven?"

I heard Cap say to that sorrowful lad.

The young boy just stared, working over the words he'd just been given.

"Cap..... do you think God's got a spot for my dad?"

Cap smiled, even though you could tell his heart was heavy and said,

"You bet son." As he roughed the hair on the boy's head.

Timmy looked up and his sadness, for now, gone

Cap went on holding back the tears that were…

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Added by Dwight Mumpower Jr on May 11, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Cancer Sucks A**

Sadly, I must yet again say goodbye to another of the good guys. Gene Williams, EMT-P, Director of Williston Rescue Squad, lost his fight with cancer. It's been a really lousy Spring.

Added by George A. Laiacona III on May 10, 2010 at 5:27pm — 1 Comment

Find the “Safe Zones” & Other Tips for Working on Panelized Roofs

MAY TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS -- ONLINE BONUS CONTENT

Find the “Safe Zones” & Other Tips for Working on Panelized Roofs

By Randy Frassetto

Main Beams

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 10, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Tis the Season

From: www.TigerSchmittendorf.com

THIS IS A DRILL! This is not an actual event. Participants are student actors and real first responders. These photos were taken at the…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on May 9, 2010 at 6:30pm — 6 Comments