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Thanks For The Invites & Support

Thank You All For The Invites And Support. It's Very Appreciated. And Good Luck Rafael On Your Upcoming Test. I'll Be Rootin For You

Added by Donna Sheridan on March 2, 2010 at 10:32pm — No Comments

Why, what and how..

My dad; as far as we are concerned, was burnt over 90% of his body in 2nd and 3rd degree burns when a compressor building blew. He's my inspiration. This is my thanks.

Now, to clear up the paramedic or other ALS..no, I'm not. However, I am. LOL I followed thru an OFA3 and EMR combined course in 16 days, coming out with a 98%. I am qualified to do some things paramedics aren't, yet, not qualified to do some things EMT's are. Regardless, I do all I can. Drive, medic, fight. And I'll…

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Added by Carmen S on March 2, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Have a Ball! Work out for less

Survival of the Fittest

Story & Photos by Jeff & Martha Ellis

In the spirit of exploring creative and inexpensive ways to strength train, we’d like to expand on the usefulness of a very simple but versatile piece of equipment: the exercise ball. So many exercises have been created or adapted for use with the ball that whole books have been devoted to the subject.…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on March 2, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Skid Units

My dept hopefully will be in the position to purchase a skid unit for a brush unit Can anyone give me feedback on their preferences and/or ideas concerning this purchase Thanks, Steve

Added by Steve Seal on March 2, 2010 at 5:03am — 2 Comments

Social Networking With Bajan Firefighters

AS social networking sites continue to grow in popularity, the Barbados Fire Service is the first emergency service agency in the island to seize the initiative and maintain a strong connection with the public.

“We have been following the development of the various social networking sites, looking at the ones that are popular and user friendly, selecting Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, Ming, YouTube and Ustream,” informed the man behind the… Continue

Added by Glyne Alleyne on March 1, 2010 at 7:22pm — No Comments

Yeah! I did it. I past my national registry exam this morning. I am now officially certified as an emergency medical responder. Yipeee!

Yeah! I did it. I past my national registry exam this morning. I am now officially certified as an emergency medical responder. Yipeee! Continue

Added by Donna Sheridan on March 1, 2010 at 5:12pm — 7 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 1, 2010

I just wanted to write a Happy Birthday to my daughter Siena, wherever she is. And to the Morris County Sheriff's Department - hope you get that butt in juvi soon. You just can't post this stuff on Facebook, can you?

Happy Monday everyone!!!

Denise

Added by Denise Imperiale on March 1, 2010 at 7:32am — 3 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...February 28, 2010

I had a killer week so yesterday I took advantage of the quiet morning and decided to sleep in. At 9:40 a.m. I heard my pager from two rooms away asking for all members to report to their respective stations for hydrant duty at 10. I started to drift back to dream land and then POPPED out of bed. I never had hydrant duty before and figured it had to do with the foot and a half of snow we've had here in…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on February 28, 2010 at 9:18pm — No Comments

Tales from a Tailboard fireman-explosions big and small

We just had a news story about a person who found a pipe bomb on the beach and transported it to our local firehouse. Why someone would do that escapes me. I know we are the ultimate fixers, but come on. If you think this is a one-time event, I have a story.

One afternoon Gary and I were sitting in front of the apparatus door watching the world go by. A car pulled up and two guys got out. They carried a package to me and I thought they were… Continue

Added by mike simms on February 28, 2010 at 11:58am — No Comments

Tsunami Advisory Issued for California Coast After Chile Quake

See map here - http://bit.ly/aAXY3r

A tsunami advisory has been issued for the California coast this morning following the overnight magnitude-8.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Chile, according

to the LA Times. "An advisory means there may be strong currents,

but that widespread…

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Added by Susan Tellem on February 27, 2010 at 12:09pm — No Comments

First Aid Squad

Im still a probie on the first aid squad. I absolutly love doing it. However at this time i've been placed on medical leave because of seizures leading to my squad coming to pick me up. Im starting this blog to maybe get some tips as to dealing with certain things. It all has to do with medical and i figured who better to ask then those who are more experienced than a probationary. Ive had alot happen to me throughout my life. Recently i started having these attacks. We thought they were… Continue

Added by cassandra vaughn on February 26, 2010 at 10:47pm — No Comments

ALWAYS BE PREPARED: USFA offers a quick response program to help firefighters become more pro-active in their community.

ALWAYS BE PREPARED:

USFA offers a quick response program to help firefighters become more pro-active in their communities.

The Quick Response Media Corps (QRMC) is a free U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) initiative open to all members of the fire service. QRMC provides members with up-to-date information about the latest USFA public education campaign news. The goal of QRMC is to…

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Added by U.S. Fire Administration on February 26, 2010 at 4:46pm — No Comments

new guy

hey guys im new to the web site. i am new lt. on timmonsville fire dept. i am currently handling traing. im still learning more and more everyday in the fire service. but if anyone could help me out with ideas for traing and props to build for traing it would be greatly appreciated.

Added by thomas blackmon on February 26, 2010 at 2:34am — 3 Comments

Hit by the “Stupid Truck”: Personal conduct can leave your career, department & public trust in the wreckage

The following article was published in the February issue of FireRescue magazine.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

By Chief Jeffrey D. Johnson, EFO, CFO, MIFireE

Public attitude surveys regularly cite the fire service as one of the most highly respected professions. While humbling, this… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on February 25, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Rush Legion Awards

The Rush NY Stevens-Connor American Legion Post recognized three long time Rush firefighters at there February meeting. (Photo Left to Right) Firefighter/EMT, Past Chief, Present EMS Director and present Commissioner Robert Faugh was recognized for his 45 years of service and involvement with local, regional and state fire/EMS organizations, Deputy EMS Coordinator, NYS Fire Districts, FASNY committees, all the training he has provided on a local and state level and his 26 years of service to…

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Added by Davin Eshelman on February 25, 2010 at 12:19pm — No Comments

Water Rescue Drill

Firefighters from the 5th Battalion water rescue team held a drill this morning in Rush at the Oatka Creek on East River Rd. The purpose of the drill was to simulate a snowmobile accident where rescuers had to rappel down an embankment, cross the ice to rescue the victim.…

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Added by Davin Eshelman on February 25, 2010 at 12:17pm — No Comments

Phoenix Fire Performs Rescue at “Praying Monk”

RESCUE REPORT

By Tom Vines

On Jan. 17, the Phoenix Fire Department successfully rescued a seriously injured rock climber who had fallen from a popular climbing route.

The 911 call—initially received at Police Department Communications and then directed to Phoenix Fire Dispatch—reported that a person had fallen on “the Praying Monk,” an 80' rock tower on… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on February 25, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

THE REAL PRISON

THE REAL PRISON

Chaplain Allen Tanner

Society often reads about correctional facilities and inmates, but many fail to understand what a prison really is. You see the real prison is not the one the outsiders know.

The real prison is different. It's a loneliness, which sinks its teeth into the very souls of men. It's a prison, which is overlooked and unrecorded by newspapers, seldom read about in books, rarely portrayed on…

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Added by Chaplain Allen Tanner on February 24, 2010 at 10:45pm — 1 Comment

Demolishing Anger and Resentment

Demolishing Anger and Resentment

Demolishing Anger’s Walls

Resentment

Allen Tanner

Anger, when channeled into the pursuit of change, can be a useful tool in our emotional palette. Most people experience anger, some more than others. It is when anger has no outlet and morphs into resentment that it carries with it the potential to cause great turmoil. Allowing us to assign blame for the pain we are feeling,…

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Added by Chaplain Allen Tanner on February 24, 2010 at 10:37pm — No Comments

“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY!”- Are You Ready?

Did you get enough training so far this week? Because you are a proud and

professional firefighter, I already know your answer. So allow me to offer some more.

Here’s a little something to think about: Is everyone on the same page regarding MAYDAY's on the fireground?

Many…

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Added by FireDaily.com on February 24, 2010 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments