December 2007 Blog Posts (223)

hi all

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Added by Charles Holcomb on December 17, 2007 at 1:57pm — No Comments

friends

Hi im boozer im volly from sc.looking for friends so hit me up.i like to know whats going on out there,

Added by boozer on December 17, 2007 at 1:43pm — No Comments

Are you smart enough?

Are you smart enough to be a Libertarian? We do not have generations of Libertarians, who because their parents voted Libertarian, are now a Libertarian. The party is to young for that. The Mega party has members who, the only reason they vote the way they do is because mom and dad voted that way. Therefore no thought has gone into the decision.

No to be a Libertarian you have to think. You have to consider what your principles are and then research what party has the best match with…

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Added by Rob Fritsche on December 17, 2007 at 10:53am — 4 Comments

My intro Blog

I am going to start a blog on here. It will be a little different from other blogs on this site. My main focus will be on political beliefs, not always on firefighting/EMS. I hope you find what I have to say interesting. I know many people will not agree with every thing I have to say. I am a Libertarian and have libertarian views on most things. Not many people are or feel the way I do. I hope it will make you think, even if you do not agree. If so…

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Added by Rob Fritsche on December 17, 2007 at 10:36am — 3 Comments

Good Year

Man this year has been a good one my fire dept has did it best we got a new truck on the way and got the ladder truck fix and got new bro and sis that all you can ask for in a year

Nathan Campbell(930,174.585)

Added by Nathan Campbell on December 17, 2007 at 10:20am — 1 Comment

Red Shirt Fridays ( military)

If the Red shirt thing is new to you, read below...

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together.

After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.

No, he responded.

Heading out I asked?… Continue

Added by Melissa L. on December 17, 2007 at 9:43am — 4 Comments

Firefighter Video

Please check out the video I posted. It is very touching. I cried the first time I watched it. It really shows the blessing of a firefighter.

Added by Trish on December 16, 2007 at 8:47pm — No Comments

Philly Fire History

Caption:

Old Fairmount Engine House, Ridge Avenue at Vine Street, circa 1880…

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Added by Dennis on December 16, 2007 at 7:43pm — No Comments

Maltese Cross

The most common symbol used by Fire departments around the world is the

Maltese cross. It is often seen on fire trucks, uniforms and badges.

Its origins and reasons for being chosen as a universal Firefighter

symbol go back to the island of Malta in the 12th century.

The island of Malta was the home of the Knights of St. John who existed

during the 11th and 12th centuries. In order to identify themselves in

battle, when wearing full body armor, they needed a… Continue

Added by Fire Fighter 1713 on December 16, 2007 at 6:45pm — No Comments

Ernie Nichols a true friend and a brother

On 10/15/07 the Mitchell Fire Co. No. 3 and Hope Hose Fire Co. No. 2 lost FF. Ernie Nichols. Ernie was a wonderful man and a true brother. He brought life to the firehouse and definately gave all he had to make you laugh. Ernie was a friend to everyone. For all that knew Ernie I am sure you can agree, that he will be truely missed and remain in our hearts forever. Thank you for your positive outlook on life, you touched a lot people and definately helped us through some hard times. We will… Continue

Added by William Bruce Dowdy Jr on December 16, 2007 at 6:14pm — 1 Comment

Hello!

I gotta say this site is pretty cool...

Hope to gain many new friends

Added by CGFD45 on December 16, 2007 at 4:36pm — 1 Comment

Fireman Down

Number 211 from Cagle Volunteer Fire Department suffured a heart attack after battleing a fully envolved house fire sunday morning 2-16-07. He is expected to make a full recovery and is said to be doing well. Please all firefighter in the chattanooga/tennessee valley show your support for you fellow firefighters and send any cards or flowers to Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga Tennessee

Added by shadow walker on December 16, 2007 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Second Oral Interview

Ok...I've never made it past the first interview, I have my second interview next week, Can anyone tell me what I might face????? I've heard it may be follow up to the questions they asked in my first interview. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks for anyone who replys.

Added by Gil on December 16, 2007 at 4:15pm — No Comments

Snow Pt2

Well we have survived the snow. Now the sun is shining, it's frackin' cold and the glare is unbearable. LOL. but here in the mighty MO we’ll just wait 5 mins and the weather will change.

LOL…

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Added by Dork02 on December 16, 2007 at 2:49pm — 2 Comments

car accidents.

Monday eving we were at the fire house doing some rit training when a call came in for a car accident on main street .

the chief told me to take a crew on the engine and check it out well in route to the scene the dispatch told us the pole the car hit is on fire apon arrival the fire was out so we thought .

i called dispatch told them the frie was out on arrival and we would checking the vehicle for fluid leaks.

my crew and i were walking towards the vehicle we got about…

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Added by Robert Engle on December 16, 2007 at 1:00pm — No Comments

That which doesnt kill us, makes us stronger

Calling in sick to work makes me uncomfortable. No matter how legitimate my excuse, I always get the feeling that my boss thinks I'm lying.

On one recent occasion, I had a valid reason but lied anyway, because the truth was just too darned humiliating. I simply mentioned that I had

sustained a head injury, and I hoped I would feel up to coming in the next day. By then, I reasoned, I could think up a doozy to explain the bandage on the top of my head. The accident…

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Added by fireheart on December 16, 2007 at 11:59am — 4 Comments

TIS THE SEASON

multiple fire's on Cape Ann in the last two weeks.

http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_349150459.html

CHECK OUT the video of the 8 alarm response in Gloucester 15 DEC, 2007 in my video's.

My crew was operating a hand line in a side parking lot and just get out of the way of a falling chimney. I was kneeling down on the hand line working the nozzle when it came down.

Added by RYAN L. on December 15, 2007 at 11:35pm — No Comments

Third Time's the Charm?

So, I had my third interview today. It also included a written exam and physical agility test. All of it went well, I think. I have had a curious sense of peace and satisfaction all day today, as well as a hint of soreness in my glutes from climbing ladders...that included the 80 foot aerial. What a rush THAT was! I wanted to stop at the top and look around for a bit, but it was COLD up there! If I had wiggled a bit, the ladder belt would have slipped down around my knees; guess they're made… Continue

Added by Stephanie on December 15, 2007 at 11:10pm — 3 Comments

TRAINS, WRECKS AND AUTOMOBILES.....

Can somebody please tell me what is up with people who think that they can still beat a train when the arms are in the down position and you can probably see the train coming???? We have had to auto extrications in less than two months and I connot figure out what these people are thinking. Anybody out there have any insite??

Added by Tommy on December 15, 2007 at 6:20pm — 4 Comments

Making preparations

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING

TO 7 AM EST MONDAY.

SNOW IS EXPECTED TO OVERSPREAD THE REGION THIS EVENING. THE SNOW WILL INCREASE IN INTENSITY BY LATE EVENING AND THEN BEGIN TO MIX WITH SLEET BY AROUND MIDNIGHT. THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE TO ALL SLEET FOR SEVERAL HOURS LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY

MORNING. MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL CHANGE BACK TO ALL SNOW BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. STORM TOTAL SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATIONS BY EARLY MONDAY…

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Added by Joe Stoltz on December 15, 2007 at 5:55pm — 5 Comments