June 2009 Blog Posts (115)

NFFF Golf Tournaments

In 2003, the first National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament was held to raise awareness and to help sustain the programs of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Now in its sixth year, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament has grown to include over 30 regional golf tournaments held across the country on behalf of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. These tournaments will help the Foundation continue to support the families and… Continue

Added by NFFF on June 17, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...June 17, 2009

Well, I am happy to report I got a 76 on the Fire Officer test. I didn't take the course but just researched a bit. And that gets me a free ice cream from my friend Jim Q.

Funny thing is I got a better grade than when I took FF1

Go figure!

Denise Broesler, Rookie Firefighter

Added by Denise Imperiale on June 17, 2009 at 5:58am — No Comments

Find out what the baby is tomorrow!!! Hopefully

My ultrasound is in the morning... I'm hoping that the lil one will cooperate and share it's "down there" with us!!! LOL Alot of ppl seem to think its a girl, so I will be amused if it's a boy! If it's a boy, I've found a really CUTE firetruck crib bedding set... HEE hee. So come tomorrow morning we should know if its a Dana Grace, or a Dyllan James.

Added by Daniele on June 16, 2009 at 9:58pm — 1 Comment

EMT Who Fought With Oklahoma Trooper Wants Officer to Lose Badge

Go to: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,526681,00.html FOR FULL DETAILS!

Added by CJ on June 16, 2009 at 2:53pm — 4 Comments

H1N1: Do you have the facts?

Although the media hype has died down, “swine flu” remains a reality that all first responders must be ready to confront. The World Health Organization just raised H1N1 to a Stage-6 pandemic, reflecting the spread of the disease if not the intensity; many experts predict a second wave that could be significantly more intense than the first. Europe has confirmed its first death, and closer to home, 36 students and their seven chaperones from a San Diego-area high school remain quarantined in… Continue

Added by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on June 16, 2009 at 2:44pm — 3 Comments

Man Rescued from Maryland Quarry

RESCUE REPORT

By Tom Vines

Preplanning & Joint Training Help in Successful Maryland Rescue

On Feb. 15, at 1737 HRS, Baltimore County Police Department (BCPD) received a call that a person was seen

jumping over a fence near a quarry in Brooklandville, Md., near Baltimore. Around 1758 HRS, the BCPD received updated information that the individual had gone into the water at the bottom of the quarry.

Baltimore County Fire… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on June 16, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

AFFF on Ethanol Fire

Has anyone used a CAFS on an Ethanol fire using AFFF? How did it work for you and how much BTU or fire did you have? We have a Ethanol plant here in Garnett and have had two incidents. One at the plant with a vessel blow out. And one tanker rollover with7,000 gallons on board mixed with30% gasoline.

Added by Michael Spellmeier on June 16, 2009 at 2:59am — 7 Comments

baby

we found out that it is a boy and his name is brody m m

Added by james mattison on June 16, 2009 at 12:30am — 4 Comments

first EVOC course in the Philippines

Last June 14, 2009. Retired US Airforce Captain Jason McDonald a firefighter/paramedic - our technical adviser. Conducted the first Emergency Vehicle Operators Course which is held at the 2nd company station at Barangay (Village) Pineda, Pasig City. Attended by 3 drivers and two company officers, in which this is our first batch. As usual, it began on a one day lecture of basic routine stuff, incident cases and most importantly the proper use of lights and sirens. I hate to mention it to this… Continue

Added by Michael Vito on June 15, 2009 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

MUST SEE VIDEO!! - Entire dash cam OHP and EMS Paramedic!

MUST SEE VIDEO!! - Entire dash cam video of confrontation between OK Highway Patrol & EMS crew. Unbelievable. http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=5960106&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,526681,00.html

UPDATED LINK!

Added by CJ on June 15, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Let's Be Different This Year, Huh?

Since I joined the fire service in 1980, well over 3000 firefighters have died in the line of duty. Some of our better years, if you can call them that, were in 1992,, 1993, 1996, and 1998 when we were below 100 lodds. Approximate numbers tell us that 50% are due to cardiovascular stresses, heart attacks and strokes, 25% are attributed to vehicle collisions, and the rest fall into categories of trauma due to collapses, gun shots and falls. So far in 2009, we are at 46 lodds. Sadly it looks like… Continue

Added by Andy Marsh on June 15, 2009 at 4:55am — 2 Comments

Clean the Litterbox

My family is inspiration and motivation for much of what I do in the fire service. Alex, Laurie and Kathleen (l-r).

This blog is a companion piece to my article titled “Make it Personal” featured in the June 2009 edition of Fire-Rescue Magazine.

From: www.tigerschmittendorf.com

I was reading a not so… Continue

Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on June 15, 2009 at 12:11am — No Comments

Back to the Earth

I have not been active on FFN for a while, and for good reason. A discipline problem has made 2009 pretty stressful at times. Due to ongoing legal issues there’s not much more I can say about it now, however the story will be told in a future blog. I will say that as 1st Assistant Chief I have tried to shoulder some of the load borne by the Chief, and help resolve the problem.

But I digress.

My wife and I have taken up gardening, and we are on our second year of tending a… Continue

Added by Joe Stoltz on June 14, 2009 at 9:56pm — 1 Comment

Graduation

One busting at the seams proud Dad am I.

Added by Jay Nicholson on June 14, 2009 at 8:23pm — No Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...June 14, 2009

I can't tell you how much better I feel knowing I can freely blog here.

Today was quiet, went to Mass, saw some of our firefighters as ushers. What a great thing for the community to see! And one of my favorite guys got a bench dedicated to him at our local park. Wish I could have seen it, but was working.

Talk to you all tomorrow!

And the answer was LAW to my question.

I will let you guys… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on June 14, 2009 at 7:07pm — No Comments

Sophia, WV Fire Chief Passes - FYI

Terminally Ill WV Fire Chief Passes

SOPHIA, WV -- Colleagues say firefighting was the love of Louis Dale "Sonny" Farthing's life.

Now, they plan to give him a firefighter's -- and a hero's -- farewell.

Farthing, the 61-year-old chief of the Sophia City Volunteer Fire Department, died at a hospice house early Thursday morning (6-11-09), said his successor, Jeff Pittman. Farthing endured multiple cancers that included leukemia.

Farthing was a Sophia native… Continue

Added by Tammy on June 14, 2009 at 2:29pm — No Comments

Job related stress

Ok every one lets face it. we have a very stress full job. So how does every one wind down after a hard week at the office. I work with my horses.

Added by Eric Hamlett on June 14, 2009 at 12:10am — 6 Comments

What is it to be a Firefighter?

What is it to be a Firefighter?

We are always asked what it is that drives us to do what we do. It’s not just about all the training, checking and re-checking our equipment, or riding through the streets with sirens screaming. It is about making a little kid’s day because you let them look at the rig. It’s about the unspoken thank you, you get when you save someone. It is about providing a service to your community that gives you a sense of accomplishment that you have done something… Continue

Added by Christian Lewis on June 13, 2009 at 9:31pm — 3 Comments

first time pumping

today was my first time ever pumping our truck.
The engineer walked away to do something and the tanker that we were flowing off of was empty so it weas up to me to keep the water supply going, so i took control and pumped.
As a junior firefighter i know that i am limited to what i can do, but this was one of those times that i had no limits. It might seem pointless toi others put it feels like a big accomplishment to me.

Added by roncofireman on June 13, 2009 at 6:07pm — 2 Comments

Couple Rescued from Fast-Moving Water in Arizona

RESCUE REPORT

By Tom Vines

Arizona Firefighters Rescue Couple from Raging Creek

On Feb. 23, quick action by central Arizona responders helped avert disaster for a couple trapped in fast-moving water.

The first call to the Sedona Fire Dispatch came in at 1951 HRS and reported that a person had been swept away in a creek. Montezuma Rimrock Fire District immediately dispatched Engine 711 and Ambulance 711. Then a second… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on June 13, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments