May 2008 Blog Posts (183)

Holidays

I would like to take the time to thank all of those who choose to serve their families, communities, city, state, and country. There is no greater calling than being a fisher of man. Be careful this weekend and enjoy the day.

Added by kari (kat) kotara on May 26, 2008 at 9:14pm — No Comments

Tornado's tear threw iowa

Tornado's ripped threw Iowa yesterday. Hardest hit was Parkersburg, Iowa. I have been volunteering my time to go and help clean up. Later Sunday Night, we almost got hit. A confirmed tornado touched down 15 miles from me, and another 10 miles from my place. Talk about too close for comfort..Hazelton Iowa also got hit along with new Hartford Iowa. I have posted some pictures, and as more are available will post some more. Be thankful these didn't hit you, it can happen to anyone. These… Continue

Added by Devil Witch on May 26, 2008 at 1:32pm — 2 Comments

Remember............

It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag. ~unknown~

Have a safe and happy Memorial… Continue

Added by Wendy Norris on May 26, 2008 at 11:18am — 1 Comment

Nothing Breeds Success Like Success Itself...

As I mentioned in a previous blog, you'll notice that all of our press releases end with a common theme: Recruitment.

We pounce at every opportunity to get our recruitment message out to our target audience.

As an effective means of both recruitment and retention, we write a press release to announce new additions to our team every time someone joins our fire company.

Written properly, these types of advertorials can breed real success.

Hopefully, it… Continue

Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on May 26, 2008 at 12:46am — 8 Comments

NEED SOME FOOD

I WORK IN A SMALL TOWN AND THE CITY NOW WONT LET US GO GET ANYTHING TO EAT WE ARE A SMALL FD WITH 1 FF ON AT ONE TIME WE CANT USE ANY CITY TRUCKS AND WE CANT USE POVS BECAUSE THERE IS ONLY ONE OF US AT A TIME I KNOW I READ SOME WHERE THAT THAY HAVE TO LET YOU GET SOMETHING OR PROVID SOMETHING FOR US ITS NOT LIKE WE ARE GOING TO EAT OUT SOME WHERE ALL WE WONT IS TO CALL SOMETHING IN OR PIKE SOMETHING AT THE STORE CAN ANYONE HELP THANKS LE HENDLEY LET MJE KNOW @ kennethhendley@gmail.com

Added by kenny on May 26, 2008 at 12:14am — 2 Comments

Memorial Day Weekend 2008

This has been a very memoriable weekend. I worked Saturday and did not do anything until early evening. We then has several motor vehicle accidents which included utilizing many services which included the air ambulance. In the course of 5 days, there were approximately 10 flights from our area ONLY.

I want to say that the services that I work with are nothing less than the best. I have made countless friends over the course of 18 years and hope that I have developed a respect with… Continue

Added by Bradley Summers on May 25, 2008 at 11:48pm — No Comments

one of our dearly love FF has a very sick little girl please read and repost till it gets around the world

Madelynn's Story

On January 25, 2008, eight week old Madelynn Coats, daughter of JJ and Mandi Coats, was diagnosed with leukemia. JJ and Mandi will be in Spokane, Washington at Sacred Heart Medical Center for up to a year while Madelynn receives chemotherapy treatment and fights this disease.

Mandi is a part-time office assistant with Benton County Fire District #1; she and JJ are volunteer firefighters with the agency as… Continue

Added by TINA NELSON on May 25, 2008 at 10:05pm — 1 Comment

have fun

hope everyone has a great memorial weeked and be safe.

Added by TINA NELSON on May 25, 2008 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Slap Your Co-Worker Day is Coming!!

Slap Your Co-Worker Day is Coming!!

Today is the official Slap Your Irritating Co-workers Holiday:

Do you have a co-worker who talks nonstop about nothing, working your last nerve with tedious and boring details that you don't give a damn about?

Do you have a co-worker who ALWAYS screws up stuff creating MORE work for you?

Do you have a co-worker who kisses so much behind, you can look in their mouth and see what your boss had for… Continue

Added by Heather Langston on May 25, 2008 at 7:44pm — 5 Comments

On this Memorial Day weekend

This weekend, I want all of you to take time, take a moment, during your BBQs, beach trips, sale shopping, parties, etc, and think about those who have died in service to this country and to you and your family.

Regardless of how you feel about Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, or war in general, remember those who sacrificed everything in the name of freedom.…

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Added by SPIPER on May 25, 2008 at 6:06pm — 2 Comments

A SPECIAL PRAYER FOR THIS WEEKEND.

Please take time to remember,

those who have gone before us.

Those who have given their lives

so that we may walk in freedom.

Lord, please bless the families

who gave their son, daughter, mom, and dad -

a sacrifice far beyond any should bear.

So that we may walk in freedom.

Let us pray for those who serve our country,

that watch with diligence day and night.

ready at any moment’s notice to protect and defend,

So that we may walk… Continue

Added by charline forsythe on May 25, 2008 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Winter of 08' ,,, its gonna get busy!

Okay, its Memorial Day weekend and this guys talking about winter! WTF! Its short and tee shirt weather buddy!!!

Yea, I know Im happy about summer as much as the next person. I will say though, I have a grave concern about what the fire service will face once the leaves fall and we hunker down for the winter months. Perhaps NOW is the time to consider what I see as inevitable.

I dont need to tell anybody about what it costs to buy petroleum products. Forget gas,,,Im talking about home… Continue

Added by Mike Lewis on May 25, 2008 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

me

i will be a dad of a boy in aug. 2008

Added by kenneth on May 25, 2008 at 2:58am — 3 Comments

"Closest Thing to a Hero DVD"

I ran across this DVD offered by the Emergency Chaplain Corps, FDNY Firefighter Frank Pizarro sings a really touching song, with awesome fire scene photos from across the country. Check out their site at : www.USECC.net I'm sure you'll like it as well.

Added by Al Lewin on May 24, 2008 at 3:48pm — No Comments

Bring it Squids!

Do be do be do.......

Beware the Penguins

Added by Doug on May 23, 2008 at 11:53pm — 2 Comments

Where Do We Find Such Men?

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor, USN. Heard the name? Wouldn't surprise me if you haven't.

If I were not also a member of military.com, I probably wouldn't either except that I happened to catch a short blurb about Pres Bush awarding the Medal of Honor to him, posthumously, on the news. Took 'em all of 15 seconds to report it. Didn't tell us why a Navy SEAL was being awarded the nation's highest honor, or that he had previously been awarded the Bronze Star for valor. No mention… Continue

Added by Mike Simmons on May 23, 2008 at 11:01pm — 6 Comments

Ever wonder why people do certain things? Well today’s dumbass will leave you with a huge question mark…

Paul Hardy of West Virginia was indicted on one count of armed robbery, two counts of breaking and entering, two counts of firearm endangerment and three counts of property destruction. Wow. What exactly did Paul do? For reasons only known to himself, he broke into an older couple’s home, held them at gunpoint and made them play the piano. He also asked the couple whether they wanted to order pizza. Moments later, while “playing with the gun,” the robber shot himself once in the left leg, which… Continue

Added by Bruce C Ziebarth on May 23, 2008 at 10:54pm — 2 Comments

To All FFN Members

Hello All,

I just wanted to say I hope everyone here at FFN has a Safe and Wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Those of you who are on Call, PLEASE Be safe out there, keep your eyes open. I will have all of you in my Prayers and will be thinking of all of you. I will be working myself, but will have some time to enjoy part of the weekend. Take the time to BREATHE AND RELAX. It is what keeps us all balanced...

Again, Be safe out there.. Angels on your shoulders.

Your… Continue

Added by Michele on May 23, 2008 at 4:43pm — 3 Comments

MOVING UP!!!

TODAY I FOUND OUT THAT I MADE E-5, I AM NOW A SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICER. HOO-RAY!

Added by William Finnelli on May 23, 2008 at 2:10am — 3 Comments

Being a Firefighter is a hard job...How to be the WIFE

If your lucky you get a mentor. If you don't, find your butt and with both hands hold on. You are about to get the ride of your life. You will learn how to take care of small plumbing issues,car issues,kid issues,and learn how to go to all family events by yourself. You will feel the urge to get a T-shirt printed that simply says "he is at the station" so that You can stop answering that question. You will want to have several pictures around the house so when "HE" /"SHE" comes home they (the… Continue

Added by Susie Young on May 23, 2008 at 2:00am — 10 Comments