May 2008 Blog Posts (183)

I don't understand...

I posted a comment in a training forum outlining a good search line drill that was easy and fun to do, and received 8 comments.

Then I see a post on whether or not blackened helmets are "cool" that received 26 comments.

I don't understand how this happens. It's not that my topic didn't receive any comments, I'm more miffed because I think people's priorities are fucked up.

That's all I wanted to say.

Remember - be safe out there, and… Continue

Added by Engine 32 Capt. on May 4, 2008 at 10:43pm — 32 Comments

Employment Information...

Dress Code:

You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary.

If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will

assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a

raise.

If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your money better, so

that you may buy nicer clothes, and therefore you do not need a raise.

If you dress just right, you are right where you need to be… Continue

Added by Heather Langston on May 4, 2008 at 4:31pm — 1 Comment

The Continuing Chronicles of the FNG(irl): Lather, Rinse, Repeat

We had drill this week that I knew was coming down the pike from our disgruntled Chief (if someone's disgruntled, then why isn't "gruntled" a word too?) . We had a drill two weeks ago with an outdoor live burn that didn't go as hoped. The hydrant tapping process was, for lack of a better word, complete and utter chaos. As our chief stated at the end of the training drill..."If this had been an actual fire, we'd be doing nothing but raking up ashes, and I'd be turning in my white helmet out of… Continue

Added by Mary Ellen Shea on May 4, 2008 at 1:00pm — 15 Comments

TNT: The Accidental Runner: Courage in the Face of the Unimaginable

We had our group run yesterday (Saturday)10 miles, which is the second to longest run in the prep for the half marathon. After next weekend (which I have to run by myself again because I have to work yet another Saturday for FASNY) we start the "taper" process; meaning that we start scaling back the mileage so that everyone is rested, uninjured (with me? You never know....four years ago I almost knocked myself out of my first half-marathon after I fell down a flight of stairs at work. I know… Continue

Added by Mary Ellen Shea on May 4, 2008 at 12:31pm — 8 Comments

New jersey Extrication Rules,requlations,etc..

Are there such a thing or is NJ just using NFPA 1006 and 1670 to get by?Reason I am asking is a fire chief wants a New Jersey "compliant" course.I intend to give a course but the chief brought up a good point.So what is "compliant "in the great state of NJ? Thanks.

Added by Steve Price on May 4, 2008 at 11:15am — No Comments

FF injured

If you are a member of the secret list. You probably heard. 3 ffs injured in MD. I didn't think much of it. We (FFs) get hurt. My mistake was not following one of my buds after college. He was one of the 3 injured in the collaspe. As of now, 11:21 pm Central, he has been released. The other 2 on his crew are still in ICU/Burn Unit. I've bowed my head and prayer... maybe/hopefully you will as well.

Added by Andrew M.D. on May 4, 2008 at 12:23am — No Comments

What Are YOU Doing to Prevent Another Station Nightclub Tragedy?

There's been a lot of stuff written and said about the Station Nighclub fire and tragedy in which saw the loss of 100 lives and a further 200 injured.

I'm not here to call into question the response of the emergency services to this event.

But we MUST use events like this and 9/11 and Worcester and others to learn from.

What can we do better?

What worked?

What didn't?

What needs… Continue

Added by lutan1 on May 3, 2008 at 11:00pm — 17 Comments

Hi!

Hi everyone! I have been so busy lately! I haven't had a lot of time to get on here....I am currently taking scene support! Doing well, so far!! So anyways, besides all of that, this is finals week for college. So, I have been extremely busy! Hope everyone is doing well! Stay Safe!

Added by Hilary on May 3, 2008 at 12:41pm — No Comments

Three Montgomery County, MD Firefighters in Close Call Collapse

Source: Scene Reports & MCFRS Press Report

Three Montgomery County, Maryland firefighters were injured when a catastrophic floor collapse occurred while fighting an apartment fire that also claimed the life of a civilian.

Firefighters from Rockville and the surrounding area were dispatched to the 12800 block of Twinbrook Parkway shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday and arrived with heavy fire showing from the second and third floors of the building,… Continue

Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on May 3, 2008 at 11:30am — 10 Comments

Continued Success takes dedication.

Hey folks. I posted this to the Seat belt pledge I started, and since there will be more folks signing the pledge soon(hopefully) I assume it will become buried before some folks can read the letter. The last 2 letters I sent to Senator Kerry and Senator Brown I did so without thinking of adding them here to my blog or to the forum. I sent a letter to Senator Byrd today. (West Virginia)

The reason for me adding it to my blog is that I am looking for constructive criticism to ensure my… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on May 3, 2008 at 9:30am — 9 Comments

Life

I know....quite an original title. Well...this have been on my mind lately. It's been one of those trips where you're reminded very much in the face about how fragile and precious life and health is. to sum up.....in the last month my sister-in-law spent the better part of a week in the hospital for and after major abdominal surgery. Everything went fine. however there was worry in the whole process, as her sister passed away a little before Christmas due to complications from a couple minor… Continue

Added by Patience Ryan on May 3, 2008 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

You Go USMC

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Added by DAVE on May 3, 2008 at 5:10am — 2 Comments

Things are looking up

well we went to the docs yesterday and we even got to bring mikey (Big Bear) with us, and he got to see his goddaughters/neices on the screen for the first time it was a blast. note to self--- 2 crazy guys in a room with a prego is very interesting..lmao!!!! anyhoo- everything is looking awesome but its looking like i will have to have fluid taken out every couple weeks, but hey what the heck anything to keep these lil butt kickers going. and speaking of butt kickers lil mikayla was being… Continue

Added by Trish Girard on May 2, 2008 at 7:59pm — No Comments

FRAUD Alert, please read.

Hey folks. I figured I would drop the story in my blog to help prevent anything bad from happening to any of you. Today in the mail(USPS) my fiance and I received a letter in the mail with a real check for $3,800. The $3800 was 10 % of the money we won in an online contest for "WalMart.com" customers. The check comes from a real and legit bank called Johnson Bank in Racine, Wisconsin. The company who is a fraud is called "Shoppers Lotto." (they use RJ Financial Services to top their letterhead)… Continue

Added by Engineco913 on May 2, 2008 at 2:45pm — 8 Comments

Just trying to make sense out of it.

I have been an active member in our department for 17 years now, and I have already seen more things that I keep trying to make sense out of and just can’t.

About 3 months after finishing Essentials we were dispatched for an auto accident with entrapment and a vehicle fire. On arrival we had one victim out and the EMS crew was working on him across the road away from the vehicle. The second victim was still in the vehicle and you could hear him screaming in the car as the fire was… Continue

Added by Kimberly A Bownas on May 2, 2008 at 1:38pm — 16 Comments

I FINALLY GOT IT

HEY! I finally found FIREFIGHTER FD. 18 FOR THE PS2, & I BOUGHT IT. HAS ANYONE PLAYED IT. IF SO WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT.

Added by YOU GO, WE GO on May 2, 2008 at 12:57am — No Comments

HELP

HELLO I AM BUILDING A MONSTER TRUCK IN REMEMBERANCE OF 911 AND I AM LOOKING FOR SPONCERS FROM THE DIFFRENT DEPARTMENTS THAT HELPED SERVE IN THE TRAGIC DAY OF 911 ANY INFORMATION OR HELP ON THIS MATTER PLEASE EMAIL US AT freemanracing@yahoo.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME GEORGE AND DAWN FREEMAN

Added by George on May 1, 2008 at 11:46pm — No Comments

I PASSED I PASSED!!!!!

I officially am a NREMT-Intermediate now!!!!

yaaaaaay!!! :) :) :)

phewwwwwwwwwwwww!! ::big sigh of relief::

Added by Marie on May 1, 2008 at 6:17pm — 7 Comments

About the Band

The Band of Brothers pipes and drums is made up of firefighters who currently work for union departments. The body of members are from the following Chciagoland departments: Chicago, Naperville, University Park, Calumet City, Hamond, Gary, Hobart, and Frankfort. The band, formerly known as Hammond Fire Dept. pipes and drums, began in 2002 and has grown to 30+ members.

We play funerals as well as FDIC, Maryland, Colorado Springs, and various parades. We enjoy massing up with other… Continue

Added by Band of Brothers pipes and drums on May 1, 2008 at 2:55pm — No Comments

everyday

You live inside my mind and evrytime i close my eyes and i see your precious face staring back at me; lacing me in eternity with you. You pace inside my heart keeping me alive, helping me survive. You're simply what makes my beat, the very thing that makes me go weak. It's 3 am and i can only think of you. Memories churn, turning our souls forever whole; and just being in your arms it seems there's nothing in this world that i couldn't do. You trivkle inside my every thoughtseeping into what… Continue

Added by Julie on May 1, 2008 at 11:52am — 1 Comment