September 2010 Blog Posts (50)

What's your story? --- Firefighter Storytellers Returns Wednesday-9/8/10

A regular feature on the FirefighterNetcast Radio Network, Tiger Schmittendorf’s “Firefighter Storytellers” radio show returns Wednesday-September 8, 2010 at 9pm EDT…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on September 5, 2010 at 11:09pm — 1 Comment

Webb Road Flea market Burned to the Ground

The Webb Road Flea Market is History. All stations from Rowan County Were called out for water supply and Man power. They couldn't salvage any of it, Some one claimed they heard an explosion and the next thing they know it was up in flames.
I couldn't believe. Webb Road FM is where i used to go with my family. I just thought i would let ya'll know, No one was hurt Before, during, or after the fire. Just keep in our prayers the Vendors they lost everything.

Added by Melisa Ashley Cranfill on September 4, 2010 at 10:01am — 1 Comment

Are You Ready? Terrorism 101

Terrorism 101: Know what makes a terrorist, types of weapons they use & the terminology associated with terrorist events

By Tom Phillips

AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano

The September issue of FireRescue magazine included Tom Phillips’ article “Are You Ready? Preparing for… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on September 4, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

fun memories.... what was your favorite firefighter tv show or movie growing up.

As a kid i remember the tv show code red, and i have looked for it at Barns an knoble bookstore, can't find it. found some clips on you tube but they are so bad it's hard to watch them. funny quote from back draft. Run damn you. Good movie too, but i like Ladder 49 better. We need more movies and shows about us, theres plenty of cop shows out there and Rescue me is over for the season. just curious on everyones out look on this fun facts

Added by David Francis on September 3, 2010 at 11:31am — No Comments

Lift with your Brain not your Back

Well it all started at a single vehicle MVC on a back county road @ 0545, we responded in a Squad and sent 2 Ambulances. As I pull up in the first ambulance we see a vehicle about 30 ft off the road wedged into the bush pretty good. Fortunately there was no need for extrication tools required. I crawl into the backseat of the vehicle to hold C-Spine and communicate with the passenger. After a well orchestrated removal we where able to slide the Pt onto the board and strap them down.… Continue

Added by Kevin Hatfield on September 2, 2010 at 1:59pm — 3 Comments

Fit for Duty? Company officers must set the example when it comes to physical fitness

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

Fit for Duty? Company officers must set the example when it comes to physical fitness

Story & Photos by Jeff & Martha Ellis

To tell people to “lead by example” almost sounds cliché these days. The expression can mean different things to different people. But one thing is certain: It does not…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on September 2, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Fallen Firefighter Memorial ground breaking

Just got back from the ground breaking ceremony for the local Fallen Firefighter Memorial, that is going to be in Stubbs Park, Centervile Oh. Was a nice ceremony, The Mayor of Centerville and Rod Longapore and the artist, Jon Barlow whose sculpture will be placed there for our lost brothers and sisters spoke before the... family members who lost there loved one were the ones who assisted with… Continue

Added by John on September 1, 2010 at 7:52pm — No Comments

Adopting

We have a now 1 month old child in the house,He's a handsome little man that needed a good home. God knew he had to keep me around for a reason and well I guess this is it. It's a long process but he's worth it.God bless everyone on here. Oh Jeremiah says goo goo gaga which is baby talk for Hello.Well for got to update this Jeremiah is now 14 months old and we have finally gotten the rest of the money up to get the home assesment done and we will get him finalized hes is 31 inches tall…

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Added by Robert Nichols on September 1, 2010 at 5:00pm — 10 Comments

Fluids

Zits pop,

Saliva spits,

Nasal secretions particulate,

Urine soaks,

Sh** stains,…

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Added by Peter Lupkowski on September 1, 2010 at 2:23pm — No Comments

Making It Easier on Them: Customer service in the fire & building code world

Making It Easier on Them

Customer service in the fire & building code world

By Jim Crawford

In fire prevention, we’re rarely perceived as a “service” department. Enforcing the fire code means acting as a regulator—how can any of our customers be happy about that? “I’m from the government and I’m here to help you” is a… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on September 1, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments