August 2007 Blog Posts (296)

House Fire in Needham, Massachusetts

Needham Fire Fighters open up around the electric meter at 66 pond View Ave this afternoon. Apparently a cable installer struck a live wire inside the wall sparking a fire which was quickly contained.

Steve Walsh photo

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 8, 2007 at 1:51pm — No Comments

Seat Belts

It takes less time to buckle up than it does to explain why you didn't - can't - won't.

Added by Jimmy Davitt on August 8, 2007 at 1:37pm — No Comments

2007-08-08

Another quiet night. One early call to land a medical helicopter. This is Guthrie Air out of Sayre, PA

Added by Peter Lupkowski on August 8, 2007 at 11:09am — 2 Comments

New Photos and graphics

I have just added new photos and some graphics to my site I would like to add flames to the grey background but have not figured that out yet

Added by John on August 8, 2007 at 10:08am — No Comments

Collyers Mansion Conditions

Collyer's Mansion conditions are a common but rarely publicized situation that confronts Public Safety personnel. Persons living in these conditions often present as clean, well spoken and "normal" in public but suffer from a mental condition that prevents them from distinguishing between trash and valuable items. This is called Obsessive Compulsive Hoarding Disorder.

The following is a brief…

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 8, 2007 at 8:50am — 2 Comments

INA is for Scanning Enthusiasts, Firebuffs, EMS Workers, Traffic Road Crews, News Media Outlets, all over the United States and Canada. INA sends Incident Alert Notifications to your E-mail account, …

INA is for Scanning Enthusiasts, Firebuffs, EMS Workers, Traffic Road Crews, News Media Outlets, all over the United States and Canada. INA sends Incident Alert Notifications to your E-mail account, Cell Phone, Blackberry, Pager, and any other wireless device. Continue

Added by incidentnewsalerts on August 8, 2007 at 7:21am — No Comments

Too Hot To Run Calls

We just got back from another activated alarm. My tillerman tells me it is too hot back in the box, but I would have no idea as the rest of us are sitting in the relative comfort of our poooorly air conditioned cab (like all those o's?). Of course, I have my turnouts on, but at least I had the foresight to leave my gear under the HVAC vent in the station, so it stays cool for about 20 minutes, which is what it should take to go out, get staged, and get turned around (AGAIN).…

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Added by Mick Mayers on August 7, 2007 at 10:13pm — No Comments

Still Waiting...

Well, I've been out of fire school for 2 months now. I've applied for volunteer positions at a few departments with no luck yet....who knew it would be so hard to get someone to let me work for them for free? Thought I had it in the bag, but I guess not. So, I've got a stack of app's that I'm going to fill out and deliver, then...fingers crossed!!

Still, I hang on to the thrill of fire school....the emotions, the pain, the sweat, the bruises, the frustration, the joy, the pride, the… Continue

Added by Stephanie on August 7, 2007 at 8:34pm — 3 Comments

Subject: [FDNYING] Revised: Queens 5th. Alarm: 08/07/07

dispatch audio for this mornings Five Alarm Fire in Queens ia available at www.nyfirewire.com

Queens, N. Y. 08/07/07 @ 03:45 hrs.

Jackson Heights Section

Box 7894

address: 37 – 28 Junction Blvd. x 37th. Ave.

7894 @ 03:45

Engs. 316, 307, 287

Lad. 154, T. Lad. 138

Batt. 46

10 – 75 – 7894…

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Added by Adam on August 7, 2007 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Prayers Needed

As some of you know, I have been preparing to expand my ministry. I am
asking for prayer for wisdom in knowing just which path to take. I have
been pursuing the option of starting a church and also looking into
taking a pastoral job in an established church. Please pray for myself
and my family as we face these choices.

Added by Pastor Brian on August 7, 2007 at 4:48pm — 1 Comment

2 alarm fire

August 4th, 18:25 hours...

Right after shift change I was in my office reading email when the tones went off reporting a house fire at 31 Vine Street, dispatching Engines 1 and 3, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 and Car 2.

As I turend onto Vine Street, I spotted the hydrant for the first due engine company and pulled up just beyond the home. There was smoke puffing from around the dormer.

I struck the the first alarm on arrival, and radioed orders to the first due…

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Added by Ron Ayotte on August 7, 2007 at 3:33pm — 1 Comment

Here we go

Just getting started with this and the setup is fun. will be adding more later.

Added by Andrew Canfield on August 7, 2007 at 1:12pm — No Comments

August 5, 2007

At approx. 1810hrs I left my job at the prison. Upon entering I-85 I noticed traffic was backed up. Being the person that I am, I turned on my flashers and drove up to the front of the line on the grass. I arrived to find a Ford Expedition upside down with 2 ambulances about 6 police cars a fire truck and 5 people on the ground. 1 older lady was a DOA. We had 2 other females approx. late teens to mid 20s, and 2 infants/toddlers. (1 4month old and the other less than 3yrs old. I stepped up my… Continue

Added by firefighteremtw23 on August 7, 2007 at 12:32pm — 1 Comment

First drill

Well I finally had my first official drill with the fire dept. Worked with life hose for the first time, what an experience. I do know this is the right place for me to help my community.

Added by Suzanne on August 7, 2007 at 11:32am — No Comments

Still getting used to the site

Hi Brother and sister firefighters and EMS, I am new to this site and I guess you can say new to the fire service being I am at the end of my second year. I am very proud to be a firefighter, and after the fall quarter I will also Have my EMT-B. I am looking very forward to learning everything that I can to help others as well as my brother and sister firefighters. Thank you to all who have requested me as a friend. Be safe everyone

Added by John on August 7, 2007 at 9:04am — No Comments

Boston Flashback

Boston Ladder 9's Seagrave Tiller

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 6, 2007 at 11:46pm — 2 Comments

-CA-MRSA-

People are bent out of shape about bird flu, but CA-MRSA is here, second only to HIV as a public health threat

this is a must Read about MRSA something EMT's & Medic's come in contact with everyday.

http://www.rd.com/content/methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus/

Added by Nicholas Longnecker on August 6, 2007 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Me

Hi to all reading this,

This will serve as an introduction to who I am, or at least the bare facts about me.

I am around fifty four years old on the outside, (still eighteen on the inside).…

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Added by Huw Jones on August 6, 2007 at 10:12pm — 2 Comments

Firefighternation.com makes the Secret List

... FireFighterNation: While we don't normally pass social info along, when FF's have a chance to communicate positively, the job gets safer. There is a new site to connect with other Firefighters around the world, sharing info, videos and discussing fire/rescue/EMS related topics. FirefighterNation.com (… Continue

Added by Wagon63 on August 6, 2007 at 9:49pm — No Comments

Joing Firefighter Nation

I am joining Firefighternation although I am currently not a firefighter. I am in the hiring process with a few departments in my area. I am REALLY hoping I get hired here soon, because I'm tired of testing.

Added by Nick Cates on August 6, 2007 at 9:42pm — No Comments