November 2007 Blog Posts (191)

Hi, my names mel, im 28. Im a wannabe Paramedic (yeah thats right a wannabe). My hobbies basically involve anything pysical like having a good work out down @ the gym. I love meeting new people and i…

Hi, my names mel, im 28. Im a wannabe Paramedic (yeah thats right a wannabe). My hobbies basically involve anything pysical like having a good work out down @ the gym.

I love meeting new people and i treat them how i like to be treated . i like to think im a good friend very loyal and thoughtful. I enjoy the great outdoors and im always out and about in all weathers.

I do have a mad sense of humour, a bit warped @…

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Added by shellx on November 14, 2007 at 5:21pm — 3 Comments

Some nice work in Beantown!!!

So my good friend Brian (aka. Big Perm) got his first job on Monday. He got out of drill school back in August and was assigned to one of the busiest engine companies in the city (E-52) Unfortunatly he ran smack into a serious drought as far as fires are concerned. That came to an end when he rolled in fist due to a well involved triple deckah' (that's a 3 story house to all you non Bostonians) with children trapped. The lads were able to make two spectacular grabs. Very inpressive!!! There…

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Added by Irons51 on November 14, 2007 at 1:48pm — No Comments

About me

I am a 41y/o man who is very happy in my marriage to my wife of 7 years, and we have a 3y/o daughter who has been the apple of our eyes since she was born. We have welcomed another little girl into the family on 10/29/2007, she was 6lb 6oz and was 18.5 inches long. Mom, baby, big sister, and dad are all doing well. I started my fire service in the USAF in the mid 1980's and I havent looked back once. I joined the Cy-Fair VFD in 01/1990 and have been with station 2 since I joined. I Was hired on… Continue

Added by Dino on November 14, 2007 at 11:55am — No Comments

RE : Made Captain

HEY EVERYONE,

JUST LETTING EVERYONE KNOW I RECENTLY MADE CAPTAIN AT MY DEPARTMENT.

Added by shortman on November 14, 2007 at 3:30am — No Comments

Southern California Fires

I got home yesterday. 16 hours a day for 14 days on the fireline. I

went to two fires the Ranch fire near Magic Mountain and the Slide fire

in Big Bear area. Heres some pictures i took.<br>We had two

injuries on the Slide Fire. My friend/coworker had 2 boulders smash his

leg into a downed tree on one of the cliff sides we were working and

farther down the cliff a firefighter from an engine on our strike team

fell down a 150 slide/drop off. Both are… Continue

Added by Wildfire on November 14, 2007 at 2:32am — No Comments

A Call To Remember

Last Thursday November 8 started out like any old thursday's did in the past. At the end of the day it would be a day to remember for everyone. I got up around 8:30 am and went to my doctor's appointment. While I was listening to my doctor my pager went off and then it went off again. I thought it was an automatic alarm and the second page was a cancel. Boy was I wrong. The second page was for more man power for a working two family house and it was fully involved on arrivual. I was on the… Continue

Added by Bulldog16 on November 13, 2007 at 11:39pm — 2 Comments

Older you get

Why is it so hard to find a date or get to know women the older you get the harder it seems to be. Not sure how to approach the women my age because they have all had a bad relationship and it seems that everything you do is compared to their last relationship. What do you do is those cases. would like to find someone that just wants to hang out together and then see where things may lead. Not just jump into a relationship. I feel that you have to get to learn about each other… Continue

Added by wbfdbsk on November 13, 2007 at 7:51pm — 3 Comments

Check out my "UP IN SMOKE-SOUTH SIDE PRIDE" Video!

Check out our "Up in Smoke" Video, im sure you wont be disappointed!

Added by Amber on November 13, 2007 at 2:49pm — No Comments

EMS and responsibilities to act

EMS in my county is taking a beating for being first on the scene of a car in the water and not going in after a screaming victim. they are getting slammed by the citizens (none of which attempted a rescue of their own) saying that EMS has a responsibility to act...EMS adm. and I say that they did right by not acting since they were NOT trained to do water rescue...i believe in the first rule of rescue...."dont become a victim", but the rush to judgement continues. i am behind them 100% if you… Continue

Added by Russ on November 12, 2007 at 11:20pm — 2 Comments

Preachin' to the Choir

When's the last time that you threw a ladder?

Do you know the difference between a dog and a pawl? Do you give a rip that there are "dissipative ladders" and the fire service doesn't use them? Extension, roof, hook, fixed, Bangor. It sounds like a Billy Joel song. But can we rely on the Aerial to save us everytime?

Today the "truck" was 15 minutes away and we put up…

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Added by Peter Lupkowski on November 12, 2007 at 10:34pm — 1 Comment

Look What I Did!!!

I would like all to look @ my tattoo and please tell me what you think (good or bad) but please be nice and I thank you my brother & sister of the fire ,ems , dispatcher & police

Added by K.H.K on November 12, 2007 at 9:17pm — 1 Comment

Firemans's preyer

Firemen’s Prayer

When I am called to duty, God…

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Added by shadow walker on November 12, 2007 at 7:22pm — No Comments

What the hell kinda weather is this?

Been a while....deer season is here so I have been in the woods....a lot. Control burn yesterday morning....Structural training tomorrow night....really no fire calls but man have we been loading up on ambulance runs...hope everyone is doing well......Talk to ya later!

Added by Cory Parson on November 12, 2007 at 7:15pm — No Comments

NUTS.

Well, thanks to all who wished me well on my interview last week. Unfortunately, I got my rejection letter today. I can't help but be disappointed, but I'm trying to tell myself that it just just wasn't meant to be. It's a hard sell. I haven't had an interview in a long time, and I know I made some mistakes, so I guess this will be a learning experience for me, and I'll be more prepared next time. I was totally blindsided by some of the questions. Damn damn damn. Their loss, I guess. Back to… Continue

Added by Stephanie on November 11, 2007 at 8:46pm — 6 Comments

Laws of EMS

* Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round, any variation on this is bad.

* Try not to discuss "your day" at the family dinner table.

* You may not install a "car catcher" on the front of the ambulance.

* The more equipment you see on a EMT's belt, the newer they are.

* Examine all chest clutchers first, bleeders next, then the rest of the whiners.

* When dealing with citizens, if it felt good saying it, it was wrong.

* All bleeding stops...…

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Added by Bob Barc on November 11, 2007 at 12:34pm — 2 Comments

I Wish You Could...

I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom

for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above your head, your

palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your

weight as the kitchen below you burns.

I wish you knew the unique smell of burning insulation, the taste of

soot-filled mucus, the feeling of intense heat through your turnout

gear, the sound of flames crackling, the eeriness of being able to…

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Added by Bob Barc on November 11, 2007 at 12:26pm — No Comments

Cool websites

There are some very good videos on these sites, lots of good opportunities to learn from other departments whether they do it right or it may be an example of what not to do.

http://www.firehelmetcam.net/index.cfm?section=1 click on videos & photos

www.thebravestonline.com…

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Added by Andrew on November 11, 2007 at 11:45am — No Comments

whats the world coming to:

Chiefs right on the protesters, as I ride with the patriots guard when im outa service.we have had the unwanted guest show up several times, its really sad that this is whats its come down too.

Added by jim on November 11, 2007 at 10:58am — No Comments

I was lookin at my friends page and seen this and asked if i could share this with everyone here .Tell me is you have ever seen this?

I have been to bad crashes before but i never in the world seen anything like this ..I'm not sure but it looks like theres 2 bodies covered up in the background of a couple of the pics. Not sure if any survivors. . Just wanted to know what was the worst crash you been on? ? http://forums.audiworld.com/other/msgs/2478782.phtml

Added by Elizabeth on November 11, 2007 at 10:54am — 6 Comments

Veterans Day

I want to thank all Veterans for the things you do and have done in preserving the freedom and values of the greatest country in the world. Veterans are the foundation for the great pride held by Americans.

I will also take this opportunity to thank my father; my lifelong hero and United States Marine (Korea) Semper Fi

Added by Chris on November 11, 2007 at 10:46am — 1 Comment