November 2007 Blog Posts (191)

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Added by Kyle McNeil on November 21, 2007 at 8:34pm — No Comments

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Added by Kyle McNeil on November 21, 2007 at 8:31pm — No Comments

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I AM THANKFUL FOR...

As Will Rogers said, "There are no strangers, only friends we haven't met yet!" (or something pretty close to that!) I am thankful for the presence of God in my life (otherwise Murphy's Law would have free reign!), I am thankful for my family and FRIENDS. I am thankful for all of the wonderful servants of humanity who give of their time and energy, their expertise, and sometimes even their lives to help others in need. Thank you all of my brothers and sisters in public service, fire, EMS, law… Continue

Added by Wendy Neumeyer on November 21, 2007 at 8:09pm — 3 Comments

Struggling with the death of someone close to you?

"Gettin There"

"How a Man Finds His way on the Trail of Life"

By: Steve Farrar; Published by: Multnomah 2001

Chapter 3: A Nice Piece of Work; Sub Chapter: Trail's End

It was hot in Texas last Monday. Spring was over, and the mercury was climbing its way to ninety-five degrees. I was waiting outside a repair shop while the mechanic serviced my car's air conditioner.

I decided to give Mary a quick call. As soon as she answered the phone I knew something was…

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Added by CaptBillyGrits on November 21, 2007 at 7:42pm — No Comments

shook

i wanna know whats the first call you responded to that shook you the most?

Added by Mason on November 21, 2007 at 3:39pm — 6 Comments

response to last Blog

Just wanted to say thank yo to everyone for all the advice that was given. Things have gotten so much better for me. It just takes time thats all. Anyway, I am very grateful to have such wonderful people to talk to!

Added by Theresa on November 21, 2007 at 9:31am — No Comments

EMT-B

Well I am done with class, took the finals test yesterday and got the results back already I have PASSED so now I await the registry to e-mail me with the test dates, and take their test to get registered.

Added by John on November 21, 2007 at 8:53am — No Comments

to all fighters

hey just want to say hi . keep up the good work n stay safe , cant beleve this weather thanksgiveing here an its going to 65 out . dang im going fishing . hope every one has a greattttttttt thanksgiveing , i wonder how many calls we'l have for burnt turkeys lol . every one enjoy ur turkey .

Added by mike on November 21, 2007 at 1:41am — No Comments

my first few months.

i have been a firefighter for almost 6 months now and loveing every call i get to respond to. im still learning everytime i put on my turn out gear. im also in the process of trainning for driver and pump operater. im looking forward to that. and also looking forward to my classes for car rescue. and hopefully will be going through first responder classes soon. im only a mod one firefighter but i hope to be able to get my full npq 1 done soon. i am also looking forward to that. i havent… Continue

Added by James W, Hammond JR on November 21, 2007 at 1:16am — No Comments

happy thanksgiving!

As a child, every thanksgiving we would go around the table and tell one thing that we were thankful for..i can remember thinking how am i gonna pick just one thing..then my turn would come to speak..and i would always be on the brink of tears..struggling with the words..even as an adult i find it difficult to pick one thing..of course..i would always say family..but i always wanted to say more..there is so much more..this thanksgiving when it's my turn at the table.i am gonna say...to me… Continue

Added by kimberly on November 20, 2007 at 7:24pm — No Comments

Stuck

Well last night (nov.19) as i was responding to a stabbing in squad we where paged out for a vehicle fire at the same time, but i was already in the hills. got to the stabbing and the woman refused treatment. So filled out a run report and headed toward the vehicle fire. got there it was back in the mud pits. some guys drove the hell out of their truck got stuck and burnt it up. Ok so no biggie we have a lifted chevy just made for this. So getting back in there we got stuck, (somone forgot to… Continue

Added by Jonathan on November 20, 2007 at 3:06pm — 1 Comment

Ten Commandments For Firefighters

Thou shalt safeguard the lives and property of others

Thou shalt keep the station's equipment in good order

Thou shalt not overdo the siren during parades.

Thou shalt honor thy superior officer

Thou shalt not covet

another firefighter's assignment

Thou shalt remain alert

and ready to respond

Thou shalt keep thyself

in good condition

Thou shalt ask God for strength,

courage and wisdom

Thou shalt hug thy family…

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Added by Jonathan on November 20, 2007 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Well I gotta admit that I'm kinda disappointed. I went to our meeting last night and we didn't have enough people to vote so I'm still a probie. :(

Added by Really living is optional on November 20, 2007 at 11:12am — 4 Comments

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Added by Dylan Beickman on November 20, 2007 at 11:10am — No Comments

You Know Your A Firefighter If......

1. You can tell what type of fire it is by the smell of smoke 10 miles away.

2. You lay out your clothes from that day so if there is a call at night you can find them quickly.

3. You have ever been airborne without an aircraft and water was your thrust.

4. You carry a ton of…

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Added by crystal eads on November 20, 2007 at 10:39am — 9 Comments

Paint a Picture with Words

Vehicle #1

First big snow of the season shows the rust we all have in our winter driving skills. Safety is only secondary in this installment. What do I want to know enroute to a vehicle accident? What is the most useless fact that I have to sift through trying to mentally prepare for my arrival? The dispatch information is a given in this discussion. Good or bad you have what you have. Obviously unknown vehicles, unknown…

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Added by Peter Lupkowski on November 20, 2007 at 10:18am — No Comments

My first working fire with sta 279

Well I got my first working fire as a probie on sat. It was the end unit of a series row houses. As I was going to the station I got to the back side of my block and there it was. At this point the tones finish dropping and the address comes over. I pass the location and pd is just arriving on scene about halfway there, pd reports a working fire, and my first out engine is already out the door with 5. I arrive at the station at the same time our second Captain arrived. He decides to jump the… Continue

Added by lemaireB on November 20, 2007 at 8:40am — No Comments

Looking for photos

Hello everyone, I am in the middle of writing a training manual on fire service hydraulics, and I am looking for photos of a engine pulling a draft from a pond or portable tank. Thanks William

Added by William Reinhard on November 20, 2007 at 7:39am — 3 Comments

Do you remember.....

Rubber turn out coats....

Tin Helmets (Cairns Senator)....

Thigh high rubber boots.....

Riding the "back step"....

Riding the back step to an alarm without any gear on....

Folding the turn out coats over the side rails of the engine and then buckle them so they wouldn't fly off....

Placing your size boots in just the right place so you wouldn't get stuck with a size 13 or worse a size 6....

The red…

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Added by Firstwhip on November 19, 2007 at 11:00pm — 7 Comments

I wish you knew

What I wish people knew about EMS, Firefighters, Dispatchers and Law Enforcement.

I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom for trapped children at 3am, flames roling above your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen below you burns.…

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Added by Laurie on November 19, 2007 at 7:30pm — No Comments