August 2007 Blog Posts (296)

Boston 2nd Alarm

Steve Walsh photo

7-9 Sheridan Street in Jamaica Plain (District 9) about 5:30 this afternoon.

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 11, 2007 at 4:17pm — 1 Comment

WE have a Chapter of the Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society we are a year old and if you ar in North Carolina and would like to join then just leave a message. FTM-PTB-RFB Long Live the FOOLS!!!!

Added by Robert Nichols on August 10, 2007 at 10:41pm — No Comments

Breaking News in Indiana (FOX News)

DEVELOPING STORY: Three people are dead after a coal mine accident in a small Indiana town.

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 10, 2007 at 1:25pm — No Comments

FATAL FIRE QUEENS (UPDATED AUG 9)REPORTED TO BE A CHILD DIED

Updated August 9)

Fatal Fire: (FDNY)
Queens Firefighters responded for a fire on 49th St. Engine 325 was on location with heavy smoke showing. Command reported a fire on the third floor of a four story with one fatality. Dispatch. (Updated August 9)

Added by Adam on August 10, 2007 at 9:25am — No Comments

Sher Kares ~PREDATOR FREE~ Tip #4

Sher Kares ~PREDATOR FREE~ Safety Tip 4

Welcome back to this our 4th Sher Kares PREDATOR FREE Safety Tip.

Tonight I'm going to make this tip short and to the point.

I know that each of you love your children, there's no doubt in my mind about that. As parents we're proud to show off our children to our friends and associates.

I am stunned, that daily I get numerous offers of assistance with the war we are fighting, and then I look at some of the… Continue

Added by Child Predator Busters on August 10, 2007 at 7:26am — No Comments

Fire Captain / EMT III

2:13pm on August 9th, 2007,

Yves H Wild JR said…

What a great site and an excellent resource for all kinds of challenges and training. I think my most challenging fire was when it was 25 below zero. We had to leave the nozzles open just a little bit so our hoses wouldn't freeze. We still had them freeze, we had to use flares to thaw out the couplings and bring them back to the station on a…

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Added by Yves H Wild JR on August 10, 2007 at 3:41am — No Comments

hello all, Welcome to my page. Just getting started and it looks like fun. Dropa post and let me know you stopped in.

hello all,

Welcome to my page. Just getting started and it looks like fun. Dropa post and let me know you stopped in.

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Added by Ben on August 10, 2007 at 3:31am — No Comments

PG Softball Tournament chariot race

Prince George County IAFF MDA Softball Tournament 2004 Chariot Race between games. Reading Pa Fire

Added by l1tilr on August 10, 2007 at 12:41am — No Comments

Code 3

If anyone collects fire trucks, rescues, towers, ladders, check out this site:

http://code3.net/

Right now, they have The Super Pumper System (FDNY)on sale. The set includes the Super Pumper, Super Tender, and Sattelite Trucks.

The trucks have a lot of detail and look exactly like the actual trucks.

Added by TexasFF on August 9, 2007 at 10:19pm — No Comments

My flag goes again to half-mast...

I would ask all my friends to observe a moment of reverent silence for the ex-Laceyville, PA firechief, his wife, and daughter who lost their lives in a brutal murder in their own home, and also for their family who will feel this more acutely than we do. We as firefighters expect loss. Loss on scene of victims and brothers to this beast we all fight that we know as death. Loss to old age of friends and family who have lived full, healthy lives. Loss to tragedy as a result of the heinous…

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Added by 22-FP-7 on August 9, 2007 at 9:57pm — No Comments

Watching The Numbers

This whole FirefighterNation thing is pretty intriguing. The network forming already is phenomenal. I was early to the party but late for the initial opening of the whole Firehouse Forums and couldn't believe the unbelievable response to that. I think Dave may have hit another homer here with the numbers of people coming in already. The whole social side was really what seemed to drive the forums, even though there were quite a number of us that were really in it from the beginning to get…

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Added by Mick Mayers on August 9, 2007 at 8:52pm — 3 Comments

Dont worry Rudy...we won't forget!

Many people consider Rudy Giuliani “America’s Mayor,” and many fire fighters who don’t yet know the real story, may also have a positive view of him. All fire fighters should be aware of the egregious acts Mayor Giuliani committed against our fallen on…

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Added by Irons51 on August 9, 2007 at 5:13pm — No Comments

Firefighters Gloves

Firefighter's Gloves hold many things, from elderly arms to a kids broken swing, From the hands they shake and the backs they pat, to the tiny claw marks of another treed cat. At 2 am they are filled with the chrome, from the DWI who was on her way home. And the equipment they use to roll back the dash, from a family of 6 she involved in the crash. The brush rakes in Spring wear the palms out, when the wind does a "90" to fill them with doubt. The thumb of the glove wipes the sweat from the… Continue

Added by Anthony on August 9, 2007 at 11:30am — No Comments

Miami Warehouse Fire

Excellent coverage by our FLA team on this major warehouse fire in Miami!

Thanks Guys.

Here is some footage from the local TV Helicopter.

http://www.local10.com/news/13855843/detail.html

Added by IPN on August 9, 2007 at 10:30am — No Comments

Wildland Fire

Have you seen the video of Far Away by Nickleback? If not you should Watch it. It can be found on Myspace video's. How many of us would risk everything to go in after a man down for the sole reason that they are your brother/sister firefighter, and not for the glory? I have. Rest assured no matter who you are if your on a fireline with me no man is left behind. "You go we go!" If you cant be confedant the guy next to you will be there for you then you might as well be on your…

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Added by shadow walker on August 9, 2007 at 8:54am — 1 Comment

Another day I awake

I see it wasnt my time last night, I awoke to find another day here, with my kids and wife. But I sometimes wonder Y i was put here? Is it a joke am I suposed to give up my job because of all my medical issues im having? It has been a tough life mdeicaly speaking, I was one of those kids who stayed out of troubble never smpked, drank or did drugs. So I thought I would be rewarded some how. God seems to be a comedian when it came to me. I ended up fighting cancer out of High School. then… Continue

Added by Stevie on August 9, 2007 at 8:43am — No Comments

PROFFESIONAL FEMALE FIREFIGHTER

HEY WHATS UP? JUST GETTING STARTED ON THIS BUT KIND OF COMPUTER RETARDED!!! ANYONE ON HERE FROM STATE OF IL?

Added by michele boswell on August 8, 2007 at 6:09pm — 1 Comment

Houston Firefighter Mayday

This is by far one of the most amazing videos I personally have ever seen. This video is from the March 28, 2007 at a Houston, Texas Four Alarm High Rise Fire. Our good friends at www.TheBravestOnline.com acquired the radio traffic as well as exclusive video that was captured by news…

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Added by Adam on August 8, 2007 at 4:37pm — No Comments

Hello and Welcome

Hello, umm I dont know what to say. I just joined FirefighterNation.com and already met a few cool friends. It's nice to know that their are good sites to go on and meet good honest people who enjoy the same things I do and have the same views. I never knew there was a site like this otherwise I would of joined this a long time ago. Everyone is welcome to post comments on here. I'd like to get as many people to join as friends as I can possibly get. Feel free to stay in touch and I hope that I… Continue

Added by Brian Truelove on August 8, 2007 at 4:19pm — No Comments

The rising temperature

Our temperature has hit 102 today, its hard to stay cool anywhere! Its especially difficult to stay cool at the fire and rescue scenes. Stay cool and well hydrated, you cannot help anyone if you are not taking care of yourself! Be safe!!!

Added by Candy Caldwell on August 8, 2007 at 3:41pm — No Comments