September 2008 Blog Posts (131)

Exam 1

Well took my first Medics exam today, and as of now I am waiting for the intructor to post the scores. He had said we should know sometime today, but the wait is agonizing. I do feel pretty good about the exam although I have to admit I was worried about it. I feel like I definitly passed but as to what percentage I have know Idea yet, and when I find out I will be posting an update.

Added by John on September 24, 2008 at 3:49pm — No Comments

ThAnX to ALL

thank you everyone i feel very welcomed here i haven't had alot of time to get back to everyone with the warms welcomes sorry,seems these days not alot of time on hand........again ty all for the sweet welcomes praying for everyone's safety and may god be with us all ............stay safe everyone with my kindest regards .......Christina #311 from GA

Added by Christina#311 on September 24, 2008 at 2:52pm — 1 Comment

Any suggestions for new POV lights??????

Okay so before I had a 96 Chevy S-10 with just a dual head revolving mini light bar sitting on the roof. It was pretty wimpy. I just went out and bought a new Dodge Ram. I cant imagine disgracing it with just that tiny lightbar. Im looking to get a sweet dashlight (preferably actually something to go behing my rearview mirror) some grill lights, and something to go on the rear too. I already planned to put LED's in my fourway flashers but I'm just looking for any suggestions on what you guys… Continue

Added by Dustin J. Millis on September 24, 2008 at 1:35am — 8 Comments

Homecoming...

I just returned from a trip to my hometown of Gallipolis, Ohio. It was the first time I had been home since Greg's funeral. It sure was good to be back in the country and among good friends (adopted family)! I stopped by the cemetery where Greg was laid to rest and paid my respects to my brother. I was feeling pretty lost without him for a while, but one evening as I was sitting by myself thinking I realized that I needed to keep smiling, laugh as much as I can, and enjoy the rest of my life… Continue

Added by Jessie Miller on September 24, 2008 at 12:16am — No Comments

HazMat Technician

Last Friday, I completed Hazardous Materials Technician training for the state of Arkansas. The next and last off-schedule course I will need (plus completing my college degree in fire science) is wildlands training, which is in October. Once I graduate in May, I will be ready to take the FFI and II exams.

Added by Christopher on September 23, 2008 at 8:22pm — No Comments

High Risk Medical Training

Once again, the Medical Tactical Application Course will be hosted in the city of Austell Georgia on November 10-14, 2008. Slots are limited! Time to enroll and have one of the best time of your life! Network and gain valuable skill sets. Plus increase your resume. Contact: adin@tangentedge.org. Course cost: $600. Lead Instructor: Yours truly. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Added by M Clark on September 23, 2008 at 12:38pm — 9 Comments

Matt Hollis...Ill always love you and have you in my heart.

Saturday September 20th a life was taken by depression. He was my ex boyfriend and a great friend to me. I feel horribly cause he called me to talk the night before it happened. Now i have to go to his wake wednesday and his funeral thursday. I wish you were still here Matt. You have a lot of people who care and love you. We ALL know your now in a better place. I love… Continue

Added by Taryn on September 23, 2008 at 12:18pm — 1 Comment

Jefferson County Fire School 2008, Louisville KY

Jefferson County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 3972, is hosting a hospitality suite at the 2008 Jefferson County Fire School in Louisville, Kentucky.

I would like to personally invite any of the members of FirefighterNation who are from Kentucky or Southern Indiana, and who are planning on attending the Fire School, to stop by and see us.

It will be on Friday night, September 26th from 1800 - 2100. Beer, Soda and Snacks will be provided. The location is at the… Continue

Added by Engine 32 Capt. on September 22, 2008 at 10:28pm — No Comments

Cancer Update 4

I like to start off with thanking everyone that has made comments and prayers.I have three more rounds to go and they are starting to last longer what little Energy go's fast if I do something like I washed my truck I was exhuasted and I crashed early that night.My eyebrows is thinning and mustache is thinning. I don't care let it all fall out. I am Blessed to still be here and I am not giving up. Now the week of treatment I have to take a shot on the fourth day which costs 5,000.00 so in one… Continue

Added by Robert Nichols on September 22, 2008 at 10:21pm — 2 Comments

Thanks to everyone here at the Nation...."We" Are Firefighter Of The Year!!!!!!!!!

WE DID IT! WPYX106 just called and notified me that I was voted FireFighter Of The Year, I know that that it was the support from all my brothers and sisters here at the Nation that made this possible. And a very Special Thank You to Mary Ellen Shea, aka" FASNY Training" for the nomination as well as all the PR that she put into it.

I am very proud to be able to make the claim of being a member of Firefighter Nation and this without a doubt is the biggest example of why I have that… Continue

Added by Jim Brunelle Jr. on September 22, 2008 at 10:03am — 7 Comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL

just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all my sisters and brothers in the field......may it be all you wish and hope for .......stay safe and God be with you all!!!

Added by Christina#311 on September 22, 2008 at 4:22am — No Comments

Cool People!!

Another post lol!! I just wanted to say there are some really AWESOME people on this site. You know how when you go somewhere, and you feel like OMG are they going to like me. Then everyone is so warm, and kind. Well that's what it's like here everyone is so friendly. It's pretty neat if I must say so myself.

Until we meet again,

Shanice

Added by Shanice on September 22, 2008 at 2:49am — No Comments

Journey!!

Thought I start off a new blog on here titled "Journey". Hmm!! I love writing blogs lol, and I enjoy people reading them. But anyway back to what I came here to do. For so long I had my mind set on one thing, and that was to become a Forensic Scientist. So many shows inspired me to do that, and I was always content in knowing for sure that was my calling. I did everything in making that possible. Studying anything that had to do with Forensics, looked for school's who offered the best programs,… Continue

Added by Shanice on September 22, 2008 at 2:47am — 2 Comments

Customer Service - The Short Version

Customer relations are essential for any department operating in this day and age, as our customers (read: taxpayers) are more educated and have higher expectations of the emergency services. These expectations come from watching television shows that portray us in a certain light as well as more information going out in the form of public education efforts.

There are considerable efforts being made by leaders in our industry to increase our professionalism. We need to consciously… Continue

Added by Mick Mayers on September 21, 2008 at 11:10pm — 2 Comments

Ike - The Aftermath

I originally sent this out to all of my friends, but thought that some of you might find it interesting, as well. Check out the link to see pictures of the aftermath of Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Kema and other towns.

The last "really bad" hurricane I went through was in 1970 when Hurricand Celia hit Corpus Christi. I will never forget the fear I felt or the awesome strength of the storm as it destroyed the home we lived in then. Over the years, I have been through several "lesser" storms… Continue

Added by Big Jim on September 21, 2008 at 5:17pm — 1 Comment

pumping out

Well who would have thought it could be this nice after all the "stuff" from last weekend.. Mow some lawn answer some calls, drink some beer and relax..

Added by Bill Branham Sr on September 20, 2008 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Random

Havent been able to get up to the firehouse since last month, but some how im still involved in its drama. Why is it, that there is ALWAYS that one new probie that thinks he is CHRIST REINCARNATED and he can do whatever he wants? Start whatever he wants? With whomever he wants? And the officers think he is all high and holy, cause most of them tend to his every need! LET ME TELL YOU. The firehouse IS NOT a social event like your damn high school. Grow up and get real. You join the firehouse to… Continue

Added by Holly Jones on September 20, 2008 at 9:48am — 8 Comments

What I brought back from the Pittsburgh Fire/EMS Expo

To all;

A few of us attended the Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Expo. Some of us attended classes. The fire dept. picked up

the tab for the training,with the caveat being, those of us who did attend classes were requested to bring

something back to share with our department. So I will share this. What I have listed below may be

repetitious for some, however, with as many firefighter injuries and deaths we suffer from locally, and as a State, and as a Nation, it begs to be… Continue

Added by Andy Marsh on September 20, 2008 at 5:19am — 2 Comments

High Angle

I posted some new High Angle Drill Photos on my profile.

Added by DAVE on September 19, 2008 at 9:07pm — No Comments

Happiest day of my life? Close....

As I sit here writing this blog, I'm at the New York State Academy of Fire Science, in their quaint little computer lab... with more bruises than I can count, more pain in my body than I could have imagined... yet somehow feeling at ease.

Let me explain. I decided that this would be the year for me to attend the Annual Women's Week at the State Fire Academy in Montour Falls. In order for me to get the permission to attend, I needed to select courses that weren't offered in my little… Continue

Added by LadyChaplain on September 19, 2008 at 7:31pm — 1 Comment