Monday morning seemed to me to be a typical morning for me. As I was driving my kids to school at the typical 55-60 mph that's allowed, tones are dropped for 2 MVA's at opposite ends of our run area. Fortunately, the station is right down the road from my daughter's school, so I dropped her off and went to the station. 1 of the 2 MVA's are reported to have no injuries or entrapment, so we roll our crash truck and quick attack truck to the other MVA at the far end of our district. So, here we…

This is a question I ask my recruits when I start a new class...

Why do you want to be a firefighter? When I started it was different than today. We joined to help people and to aid the department. Today it seems that most of the new (younger) members feel that we shoud give them everything for joining the department. I know that I will get RIPPED for this but its true. When I started you kept your mouth shut, gave respect to the leaders of the department, and did what you were told…

SHOP TALK: Fire at group home in Philadelphia kills 1, injures 2

The Associated Press…

sitting on station at the big town of bright indiana, it snowed 2 inches and then sleeted for a while now its raining. everyone around us are all getting calls, tones are dropping left and right and we haven't had one call yet. all i want is a good 1050,is that so bad or too much to ask for i know thats nasty bad wishing but that's what i live for, not really but i would like some action.

another night at the house and snow is on it's way, so here we go up all night run like crazy, but what i'm i saying we love this crap thats why we are here. for all you others getting snow tonight be safe and have a good night.

DoRK

As the bell rings on any day,

We leave our station with few words to say,

We don our gear and roll on our way,

Not thinking twice that it is Christmas day,

We roll on scene with our sirens and lights,

only to find a dizzying sight,

A house is burning with intense flames and heat,

A lady comes running with tears in her eyes

"My child is still inside!" she screams and then breaks down and crys,

The first team goes…

PHILLY'S NEW FIREBOAT INDEPENDENCE

To anyone who reads this:

Just a hello. Read on, im new to this any questions or anything you want to know about me feel free to message- of IM me (aol.aim) Firebrat993.

Happy Holidays

Stay safe, stay low

Even though we are continuing the search for firefighter/paramedic Cameron Carter, there will be a "Celebration of his Life" on Saturday.

Kenai resident Cameron C. Carter was reported missing Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, when the LifeGuard helicopter he was working on as the flight paramedic was reported missing in Prince William Sound near Whittier. Following an seven-day search, no survivors were found and it is presumed he made the ultimate sacrifice. He was 24.



A…

HOW MANY SMOKE DIVERS ARE THERE IN YOUR:

TOWN?

CITY?

STATE?

NATION?

Just want to let everyone know that after a little over five years, my boyfriend finally proposed to me!!! We use to play together as kids, and he use to chase me around the pool table at a club that our parents use to take us to, I would never let him catch me though, and finally after all of these years, he caught me, and I couldn't be happier!!!!

I would also like to wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday season!! Please continue to stay safe especially with the cold…

When I am called to duty, God,

Where ever flames may rage

Give me the strength to save some life,

Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little…

I'm a paid and volunteer firefighter/EMT here in Western NC. Been doing this for a little over 11 years now and enjoy the challenges and still love the feeling everytime I get to help someone out in need. I'm origanally from NJ and have been here since I was 8. Hope to get to meet and talk to alot of Ya'll. So for now take care and be safe.…