May 2009 Blog Posts (130)

IAFC VP Testifies Before Congress Supporting Better Hazmat Preparedness

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 1st Vice President Jeff Johnson, chief of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, yesterday called for improved national preparedness for the response to hazmat incidents in his testimony before Congress.

During his testimony, Chief Johnson noted that among the nearly million daily shipments of hazardous material each year, there are about 250,000 incidents. When those incidents occur, he assured Congress that “the local fire and… Continue

Added by IAFC on May 15, 2009 at 8:16am — No Comments

Are we just Ambulance Drivers now??? PLEASE read then......

First off, my sincere condolences to the family, both close and extended, of Bonnie McNeil of Pender county who lost one of their own the other day....

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Pender County ambulance driver dies responding to emergency

By David Reynolds

dave.reynolds@StarNewsOnline.com

Published: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 8:34 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 8:34 p.m.

Emergency medical workers at the Union Rescue Squad in Willard… Continue

Added by Wolfy Lang on May 15, 2009 at 8:07am — 5 Comments

Firefighter pants for sale

I have a black pair of Fire Dex firefighter pantrs for sale for $100.00, they are too small for me , the size is a 32x 34 , they are in good condititon, I bought them off of ebay since my dept is a volunteer and they dont like to spend money to get thing so I had toi buy me a set of gear..... Email me here or at ricky56943@yahoo.com... Thanks

Added by Ricky Dale Maddox on May 15, 2009 at 3:50am — No Comments

My new job

As of yesterday I am a new member of Fletcher Fire and Recue in North Carolina. I am so excited I cant wait to start my shift. All the time training and working towards my goal really paid off. So to those people trying to do the same dont ever give up. Ask God to help you and if he wants you on a department he will make it happen. This is a dream come true for me. Since I started as a volunteer 3 years ago I have thought about nothing else. I have failed at various things trying to get into… Continue

Added by Darrin Simpson on May 14, 2009 at 8:37pm — 3 Comments

Flu Scare At The Bridgetown Port

Health officials have given the all clear at the Bridgetown port after a scare Wednesday morning involving a crew member from the cruise ship, Carnival Victory.

A female crew member was quarantined after discovering that she was exhibiting signs of influenza.

Lisa Brome says the ship has already left on its journey around the Caribbean with the affected crew member on board.

For a few hours the Bridgetown Port was on high… Continue

Added by Glyne Alleyne on May 14, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

cars and fuel tankers, ems, and structure fire

Well I got to notice Tuesday afternoon just what happends when a loaded fuel tanker makes one hell of a mistake. It started off around 1530 When a fuel tanker carring 8600 gallons of fuel. Tried to make a right turn off the highway and ended up hitting another 18wheeler hauling welding gas cylinders like you know oxygen, acetyone in the upright 5 foot cylinders and a few oxygen tanks in 500 pound tanks. But thank god he didn't hit the trailer and only knock the tractor for a loop when the fuel… Continue

Added by Jonathan on May 14, 2009 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Harrisburgh PA

Well I work 3-11 tonight ,then getting up at 4am to work 7am to7pm..Then heading to get my older brother for the 4 hour drive to PA. To go to the Fire EXPO......
It will be a long drive a long day but will be worth it....Hope to see some people from here there..I will take lots of pics for everyone.. Have to be back Sunday to take EVOC class for the sec,third fourth time.. Worth it in the end......Will take pics of class to post...
See everyone there... Who can go......

Added by anne potter on May 14, 2009 at 10:40am — 1 Comment

The Epic Series

Pens win! Pens win! Pens win!!!!!!!!!!!!

Added by Doug on May 14, 2009 at 12:51am — 2 Comments

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Added by charlie on May 13, 2009 at 1:26pm — 1 Comment

Just trying to find new people to connect with

I am new to this site and so far, i'm liking it. currently, i am not active as far as being a firefighter, just EMS. I gave up the fire about 11 yrs ago. Caught in a scary situation and said that it was time to back out. Don't get me wrong, fire still fasinates me, but just can't fight it. So, that is why I now do the EMS thing...still lets me be a part of my department and community. With that in mind, I am looking at making new friends in NM and all over the world on this site. Would love to… Continue

Added by Laura L. Baehr-Falconer on May 13, 2009 at 2:20am — 1 Comment

TO BE A PROFESSIONAL FIREMAN

Do you remember the first real call you went on? I do, and it wasn't the call I recall the most, it was the feeling I had that I remember. I was scared, and proud all at the same time.

Today, I had those feelings all over again. I was accepted to a paid fire department. I had those feelings because, I am proud to know that it is in my life plan to be where I am, and scared to know what I am doing is right, but, I don't want to try so hard that I screw the easiest task… Continue

Added by Jeff Privette on May 13, 2009 at 12:20am — 3 Comments

"Life Can Be Funny Sometimes..."

"Life Can Be Funny Sometimes..."

A man is homeless, unemployed, feeling depressed & Hopeless. He's out walking and sees a comedy club and decides to go in, figuring the jokes and the couple of drinks he can buy with the last ten dollars in his pocket might cheer him up a little. As he enters the club, he sees a sign that reads: "Open mike night for amatures 7-9pm nightly." After watching several comedians on stage, he thinks, "Hey! I can do that!" And decides to give it a try. He… Continue

Added by Brent A. Ellis on May 12, 2009 at 10:36pm — 4 Comments

Columbus Wisconsin Chemical Fire

There was and still is a big Chemical Fire in Columbus Wisconsin. Last night around 8 pm a series of explosions were heard as a fire broke out. It apparently is still going this evening with one major Highway still closed. I've heard around 200 fireman were paged. A few injuries were reported, unsure how severe. check it out...

Added by Weisscough (Michael Weiss) on May 12, 2009 at 7:34pm — No Comments

Today's Funny

"An Editorial Comment By: B.A. Ellis..."

Upon careful review of the newspaper last evening, I noted that there were no less than twenty obituaries listed therein. That in and of it's self is of no reason to be a major concern to me, in that, I knew none of these persons who were listed there as having died. What does concern me though, is that I am beginning to sense a pattern developing, A pattern that I find to be quite a bit distirbing in the grand scheme of things! When one stops… Continue

Added by Brent A. Ellis on May 12, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

"It Must Have Been Angels" By: B.A. Ellis

"It Must Have Been Angels"

Well, it must of been angels, whispering, softly to me like the wind,

That woke me up in the middle of the night, to pray for you my friend,

Heaven must have seen, felt the painful struggle you're going through,

And sent messengers to wake the faithful, to reach out to pray for you.

It must have been angels, nudging my heart, to be sensitive to your plight,

That called me to pray for needs unknown, to help you with the… Continue

Added by Brent A. Ellis on May 12, 2009 at 6:43pm — No Comments

"Picture In The storm"

"Picture In The Storm"

A little girl walked to an from school daily. Though the weather that morning was questionable, and clouds were forming, She made her daily trek to the elementary school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with thunder and lightning. The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked home from school, and she herself feared that the electrical storm might harm her child, as following the roar… Continue

Added by Brent A. Ellis on May 12, 2009 at 6:22pm — No Comments

I need my Brothers & Sisters

My name is Jerry Walters. I am a volunteer fireman in Lumberton, MS. Currently i am on 3 departments and trying to do what i can to help my community. Almost 3 months ago, i was forced to retire from truck driving because of my knees. I have searched to no end for a new job and have got some good prospects. Especially with Lamar County dispatch. My wife and i have fallen on hard times. Wednesday, our only means of transportation will be repoed and our electricity will be turned off. Friday we… Continue

Added by Jerry Walters on May 12, 2009 at 5:50pm — No Comments

online scaner

If you like to listen to the scanner here is a free online scanner you can listen to online anytime anywhere in the us click on the state and then click on the county you want to listen to very self explanitory www.scanamerica.us

Added by charlie on May 12, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Busy, busy, bsuy!!!

Man, I forget how much goes into a fundraiser.....busy!!! We are having a two day fundraiser Memorial Day weekend. First of all....damn, this is earlier this year!!! Second of all....it's always the same like....5 or 6 people who do everything!!! Some things never change!!! Other than that, not much going on!!! Stay safe everyone!!!

Added by Sheri Caelwaerts on May 12, 2009 at 9:51am — No Comments

June 1 Deadline to Apply for IAFC Foundation Scholarships

The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFCF) is accepting applications for its educational scholarships from qualified first responders until June 1, 2009.

Any person is eligible to apply if he or she is an active member with a minimum of three years’ volunteer, two years’ paid or a combination of paid and volunteer of three years with a state, county, provincial, municipal, community, industrial, or federal fire department.

Scholarships provided by the… Continue

Added by IAFC on May 12, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments