"The fearless are merely fearless. People who act in spite of their fear are truly brave." - James A. LaFond-Lewis

Never forget who you truely are. Know your own limitations and embrace your strengths. Each person contributes to the best of their ability, each in a different way. The whole is only a sum of its parts. Allow your weakesses to enhance your strengths and allow your strengths to suppress your weaknesses. This…

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Is there any firefighters , ems or first responders out there that are involved in Cubscout or Boyscouts ?

I have been involved with Cubscouts for 11 years now and Boyscouts for 5 years. I am the Assisant Cubmaster, Webelos 2 den leader, Bear den leader and the Pack Secretary with Cubscouts Pack 501 and with Troop 501 Boyscouts I'm a Committee Member. I would like to like to someday get these scouts involed with the fire department. I have my hubby & Chief of the Stewart County…

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I am fixing to start my emt, and i am so looking forward to it!!!!!!!!!!!

does anybody have any pointers?

Yes I am not a firefighter, but I love to see how people on this group interact and to learn lesson from it which I can use in my own group, the Open Networkers. And to do something in return for that learning experience, I have made a Google map for this group where you can add yourself. Hopefully you will find it usefull.



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Hi My name is Dave and I reside in ct. I have been in the fire service for 12 years, joined up when I was 16 and the rest is history. I will be updating my page as I get time with videos,pics and other cool stuff. My dept is all vollunteer, and we run about 1500-1600 calls a year, all fire calls, No ems. (we have a ambulance corp for that). Just wanted to let everyone know who i am, so stay safe and peace!

If you guys want to check out some pictures from an good friend of mine…

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well every one i have 12 more days till FF1 starts and i can't wait .and if any of you have any advice then i'm all ears ...any ways stay safe and stay low

What a weird experience! The movie is very cute - your typical, run of the mill Disney film. However, it was shot right here in Rhode Island. Being a theatrical-type person, I am used to seeing people I know on the screen. So I saw the usual extras and some folks from Trinity Rep... but then...

Then there was the fire scene at the "Center for Growth Research" (which is actually a nasty looking building in downtown Providence not far from the North Main Street firehouse). Jim Belushi…

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CHIEF BILLY GOLDFEDER

Courtesy FirefighterCloseCalls.com & The Secret List



Clearly, the fire in Charleston that took the lives of 9 Firefighters shook all members of the fire service-in one way or the other. Most Firefighters were shocked, saddened and upset-why wouldn't we be? We have lost 9 "more" Firefighters-in a situation that some folks feel was avoidable. From looking at the video and… Continue

THIS IS FOR EVERYONE WHO WRITES ME OR WANTS TO TALK WITH ME, I WILL GET BACK TO YOU BUT I WORK THE MID NIGHT SHIFT AS A EMERGENCY DISPATCHER SO PLEASE GIVE ME A DAY OR SO TO ANSWERE YOUR EMAILS OR QUESTIONS, AND THANKS FOR THE WARM WELCOME.

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families of this horrible tragedy and of course our brother and sister 1st Responders .

UPDATE MN.HENNEPIN,MINNEAPOLIS.ROUTE 35 NEAR UNIVERSITY AVE.REPORTS OF 50 CARS IN THE WATER.HEAVY FIRE FROM A TANKER.BUS CARRYING 39 KIDS ALSO INVOLVED.SOURCES REPORT 1 FATALITY.THIS IS NOT TERRORISM.

Speaking from personal experience, the job is a love-hate relationship with the fire. Don't let anyone fool you. Fire is a living thing. It breathes, it feeds, it grows, it procreates, and it has a good side and a bad side. Fire speaks, moans, screams, and it is intelligent. In addition, like most other living things, it will fight to preserve itself. Am I giving the beast too much credit? I think not. Lost in the dense mists of time immemorial is the story of how man first made the decision to… Continue

Philly FD Currently working an Apartment Bldg Fire in Extreme Heat. The fire is at 4 Alarms.

LAST CALL 1/26/07 (Dedicated to 16552 Shane Daughetee who gave his life in the line of duty January 26, 2007 ) I remember the alarm on that fateful day, as we responded in haste, to be carried away. With sirens screaming our advancing pace, we answered the call by taking our place. He has answered this call many times before, you see it's his job, he expects no less, no more. He knows the danger that comes with the quest, but he answered that call, by doing his best. He is armed with the… Continue