August 2007 Blog Posts (296)

Just another B.S run...

The other night we had a call for possible structure fire in our district.Well usually when we have a fire other districts show up for tanker support and what not. after about 30 minutes if hunting for an access to this fire we found a man burning trash in a sinkhole. I don't know about you all out there but I am sick of these B.S. runs that waste our time and resources because the public is too lazy to call in a controlled burn! How many others have to put up with this on a daily basis like us?

Added by Samantha Morgan on August 30, 2007 at 1:46pm — 3 Comments

Signal 10-15 x 2, box 4-281, 1727 Centre St, Tai-Ho Restaurant

Well it was a very long night in Operations. Even cops who dont like firefighters had the dignity to put aside their petty feelings and realize that but for the Grace of God we go. But listening to the job on the radio and following along on CAD, one could not help but feel sick to the stomach. As I commented, we heard the ladder companies on the roof and knew they were in trouble. Things went south in a matter of minutes.

Then to watch it on local media and realize that these silly…

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Added by Steve on August 30, 2007 at 9:59am — 1 Comment

True Brotherhood!!!!

I got this from a friend on Myspace. This is soooo true!

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Get upset if you're too busy to talk to them for a week.

FIRE DEPARTMENT FRIENDS: Are glad to see you after years, and will happily carry on the same conversation you were having last time you met.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Never ask for food.

FIRE DEPARTMENT FRIENDS: Are the reason you have no food.

So true....I never have any rice crispies around the house or brownie mixes any more…

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Added by Joe Totero on August 30, 2007 at 9:10am — 5 Comments

West Roxbury Fire Update

The 2 Fire Fighters killed in the tragic West Roxbury fire may have been caught in a flashover. Reports are being confirmed that one Fire Fighter's bunker coat was burned off him. They were operating a line inside the building and were with the 1st due companies. More as I get it.

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 30, 2007 at 1:02am — 3 Comments

Update on West Roxbury Fire

It has been reported that 2 more Boston Fire Fighters are on life support and in grave condition. The 2 Fire Fighters killed were from Engine 30 and Ladder 25 who were the 1st due companies. I will update more as I get it.

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 30, 2007 at 12:34am — No Comments

I have to get it out...

As I put my mourning band on my badge this afternoon, I sat and thought

of the events ahead of me. I have two funerals to attend in as many

days. I silently prayed that God would give me the strength to be His

strong and faithful ambassador in these trying situations. They are

both equally hard even though they are very different. The first will

be for a barely 18 year old Firefighter who I have never met. His life

was cut short before it had really started. He was… Continue

Added by Pastor Brian on August 30, 2007 at 12:17am — No Comments

Personal Reflections on West Roxbury Fire

As you all know I have been chasing fires all my life. Tonight I witnessed a 4 alarm fire in West Roxbury that killed 2 Boston Fire Fighters. I'm not ashamed to say I cried right then and there when I saw the District Chief, Paramedics and brother Fire Fighters working feverishly to save them. While others snapped photos or pushed closer to get video, I walked away and could not bring myself to take any more photos. I took 1 photo and then realized what was happening. That photo I feel is…

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 29, 2007 at 11:47pm — 3 Comments

Boston Fire Fighters Killed in 4 Alarm Fire

Two Boston Firefighters were killed and four others injured in a 4 alarm fire at 1727 Center Street in West Roxbury about 9:15pm Wednesday night. The fire started in the Hi Ho Thai restaurant and extended into a dog grooming parlor next door.

The fire spread rapidly and a 2nd alarm was ordered shortly after the first arriving companies. A partial roof collapse occurred causing an air conditioning unit to fall into the building. All companies were…

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 29, 2007 at 11:46pm — 23 Comments

MORE ABOUT THE DEUTSCHE BANK JOB

FDNY Captain Peter Bosco Told Not To Inspect Building

FDNY Brass Looking For Scapegoats

Two must read articles about the tragedy and travesty playing out in New York.

LINK HERE

Added by Dennis on August 29, 2007 at 11:16pm — No Comments

MVC

"Station 1, Motor Vehicle Collision on Main and 1st, two patients."

The tones drop and I'm grabbing my coat as I'm tripping out the door. I've never been to a motor vehicle collision, and I'm giddy with excitement. I start up the truck and beg my partners to hurry. I want to be first on scene.

We arrive and I see that we are nowhere near the first on scene. Blue lights from the police mingle with the red from the fire engines, and I feel a migraine fast approaching. I grab the giant… Continue

Added by Meris on August 29, 2007 at 9:30pm — No Comments

4th Alm in Boston Mass

Boston has a Block of Stores going. It just went to a 4th Alm & members have been evacuated from the fire bldg. Updates on IPN - Live Audio on firefeeds.com

Update - 6 Firefighters Injured. 2 are Serious Cond. IC has requested CISM Team. Cos to report to cmd post with riding lists for PAR.

Added by IPN on August 29, 2007 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Greek Wildfires: Terrorism or Lack of Firefighting Resources?

Lack of Resources, Arsonists Plague Greek Firefighting Effort

Greek government declared a countrywide state of emergency to help mobilize resources to fight the far-reaching wildland fires, that are being blamed on arsonist and terrorists. The worst fires are concentrated in the…

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Added by Lou Angeli on August 29, 2007 at 7:43pm — No Comments

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Added by caleb jordan on August 29, 2007 at 6:54pm — No Comments

GOD Bless

All I can say to every Firefighter/EMT out there is GOD bless you!!! No one knows what we go through in our line of work until they have walked in our shoes. Each call we face can either make or break us!! And some are more difficult to handle than others. I learned about this site from a friend & I am proud to be a part of it! I have not been able to perform my calling due to medical issues with my knee but am hoping to be able to step back in soon. Each one in this field has a heart of… Continue

Added by tracy morris on August 29, 2007 at 4:13pm — No Comments

Help a soldier out!

Help a Brother out!!

I recieved this e-mail today. I have already signed the petition, so go and do it now!! DO IT! It's for a good cause!

On 16 July 2007, a soldier's home burned. This Soldier is serving in Iraq

with the National Guard unit. They lost everything except their

lives.Thanks to everyone for their prayers and donations during this

difficult time. They are currently living in a… Continue

Added by Dennis on August 29, 2007 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Hello

There is a lot of us out here have myspace & here is mine for any one to come

myspace.com/bighartedman77 & even have a Yahoo group al so come & join it all so…

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Added by Robert L. Oswalt on August 29, 2007 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Slow

What can I say. It has been slow the last month. Not much going on a few bs run and a couple of 10-46's.

Added by Jason Nolan on August 29, 2007 at 2:09pm — No Comments

scary scary!

http://www.thebravestonline.com/news.html?view=1&id=1619

my chief sent this link to a vid. out. its a office building fire in houston,tx. this can happen to you!...be trained on how to get out, don't go in blind to an office building with loads of cubicles. bring a t.i.c. if you have it, if not, tie of the end of a rope bag to…

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Added by Sandy113 on August 29, 2007 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Nat'l. First Responder Day: ACTION ALERT!!

Click here to urge Congress to support a national day of appreciation for our first responders TODAY!…

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Added by Steven Jones on August 29, 2007 at 12:59pm — No Comments

IAFF ENDORSES DODD

Well

we can't expect a Leopard to change his spots can we? I guess this

comes as no surprise to the rank and file that IAFF President Harold

Shaitburger has supported another DEMOCRAT for president. It also comes

as no surprise to the rank and file that the we were not consulted. No

poll, no questionnaire, no debate, no meetings, no Q & A, no

nothing. Just the International… Continue

Added by Dennis on August 29, 2007 at 11:50am — 2 Comments