Shortly after I woke this morning, I was standing in my kitchen making coffee and preparing to make the usual Sunday morning big breakfast, when I heard the ever-familiar tones of my husband's and son's pagers.

As a wife and mother of firefighters - and as the city's emergency management director - I know there is no guarantee of a quiet Sunday morning.

A few minutes later, my shirtless firefighter son - who is now working to become a paramedic - came running up the stairs,…

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On Sunday September 11, 2011, at 8:00 am, a Memorial Service will be held at the quarters of Engine 40 Ladder 35 "The Cavemen" in remembrance of the members of The Cave who made the Supreme Sacrifice on 9/11/2001. Engine 40 Ladder 35 is located at 131 Amsterdam Ave and West 66th Street in…

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343 firefighters will climb 110 stories  at the Renaissance Building in Downtown Sacramento on Sunday 9/11/11. Over 3,000 others will complete a 5K Run/Walk on the Riverfront. After the completion of the Stair Climb and 5K there will be a tribute concert in the Capitol Mall.

 

This event is sponsored by the Local 522 Sacramento Area Firefighters, Placer County Deputy Sheriffs Association, Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs Association and the Sacramento Police Officer…

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Excerpt from full review of Lauren Manning's story of surviving 9/11 with burns over 80 percent of her body. 

"The story worth reading, and make no mistake about it, is that Lauren Manning is a survivor. She is one tough mother. Instinctively she threw an arm up to protect her face when she was enveloped in flame at the elevator. Intelligently, she ran from the World Trade Center to a nearby lawn and stopped, dropped, and rolled, and with the help of a stranger, put the fire out.…

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This truck fire appeared routine on arrival.  The driver reported no occupants in the truck and no hazmats in the box.  You’ll see a quick knock down with water and foam, but burning magnesium kept burning through the foam blanket. Usually more H2O will suppress this type of burning metal fire, but sand was used for final extinguishment in this case.

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Sunday is the 10th anniversary of the 9/11/11 terrorist attacks - the worst terrorist attack in the history of our world. It is appropriate that we honor and remember the nearly 3,000 people who died.



We should remember those who died on the four hijacked aircraft. Some were traveling to take care of business or to visit family. Some were…

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Here are 343 brave men I was proud to work with.

Joseph Agnello, Lt. Brian Ahern, Eric Allen, Richard Allen, Capt. James Amato, Calixto Anaya Jr., Joseph Angelini Sr., Joseph Angelini Jr., Faustino Apostol Jr., David Arce, Louis Arena, Carl Asaro, Lt. Gregg Atlas, Gerald Atwood, Matthew Barnes, Gerald Baptiste, A.C. Gerard Barbara, Arthur Barry, Lt. Steven Bates, Carl Bedigian, Stephen Belson, John Bergin, Paul Beyer, Peter Biefeld, Brian Bilcher, Carl Bini, Christopher Blackwell, Michael… Continue

Times are hard for all Depts we can't forget the calling and the mission at hand.

Does anyone know why http://hosed.tv is not putting out any more episodes?  This show is great!  If you haven't seen the online episodes check them out.  Tell a friend too.

I recently updated the through-the-lock setup that I carry in my gear (see pics below).  For years I had used a modified set of locking pliers (ViseGrip style) with separate key tools and shove knife. This setup has proven extremely effective at both alarm runs and working fires.

 

I've decided to change my setup to a modified "Channelok" setup.  It's going to allow me merge 2 tools into 1 and I'll be able to store it in a smaller pocket.  I am actually using an Irwin/ Vise…

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Mark Cooper was a retired assistant chief at Sacramento Metro Fire. He will  be missed.…

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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/01/eveningnews/main20100679.shtml?tag=cbsnewsMainColumnArea

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...September 3, 2011

 

RIP

Siena Broesler

3/1/91-9/2/11

May you rest in peace

Love you always Mom

 

I lost the war on drugs.

The first responder truck commissioned by General Motors (GM) has been completed and is ready for its trip to Ground Zero for the upcoming 9-11 anniversary.  The New York City Port Authority has arranged for it to be displayed at Ground Zero for two days, September 6 and 7, 2011.  This truck honors the 441 first responders that lost their lives on that September day.  After it’s viewing at Ground Zero, General Motors  will tour this commemorative truck around the United States for the next…

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The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District recently completed a Serious Accident Review. On May 31, members of Metro Fire were operating on a residential structure fire. A truck company was on the roof performing vertical ventilation when a roof collapse dumped one firefighter into the burning garage. The firefighter was successfully rescue by adjacent crews. Follow this link to the report

Ellsworth SAR…

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