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I took my Fire Officer I test and....

Despite getting a flat tire and having a nearly flat spare, I made it to my FOI test (ok, it was 5 minutes late). The test center personnel were extremely nice and after getting settled in, I finished the test in just under thirty minutes.

This caused me some panic, because I was certain that I had bombed it. However, I passed and got a really nifty and official looking piece of paper with my photo on it. So, I can now go through my department's clearing process (as soon as they write…

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Added by Heather Langston on September 29, 2007 at 7:58pm — 1 Comment

Fire chief says Eargle followed protocol

Smoke alarms didn’t sound

Fire chief says Eargle followed protocol…

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Added by Hayward Dewey Pack JR on September 29, 2007 at 6:08pm — No Comments

Charleston 9

On behalf of the Marion Rural F.D. Our thoughts, and prayers go out to the familys, and friends of our fallen brothers

Added by Grizz on September 29, 2007 at 2:51pm — No Comments

The Creation Of A Firefighter

When the Lord was creating Firefighters, he was into his sixth day of

overtime when an angel appeared and said, "Your doing a lot of fiddling

around on this one."

The Lord said "Have you read the specification on this person?

Firefighters have to be able to go for hours fighting fires or tending to a

person that the usual every day person would never touch, while putting in

the back of their mind the circumstances. They have to be able to move at… Continue

Added by BunkerBabe on September 29, 2007 at 2:05pm — No Comments

What a day....

EMS CALLS:
Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 43 calls Thursday, including 31 medical calls, eight motor vehicle wrecks, two falls and two other traumas

Added by Mary Holland on September 29, 2007 at 11:55am — No Comments

Chicago Fire Dept Calendar Party

Thursday, September 27, was the annual Chicago Fire Dept Calendar Party. I knew I was in for a good time, but little did I know it was going to be one of the best nights of my life. The event was held at a huge bar called "cubbie bear", right next to wrigley. The event went from 7-10. The engineer of "my" company picked me up at around 645. In the car was michelle, the woman who lives next door and visits the firehouse just as often as i do. Awesome chic! We get there and sit for a while but…

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Added by Jess on September 29, 2007 at 1:57am — No Comments

EMS CALLS

EMS CALLS:
Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 32 calls Monday, including 26 medical calls, one assault, one motor vehicle wreck, three other traumas and one fire standby.

Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 34 calls Tuesday, including 24 medical calls, three motor vehicle wrecks, three falls, two other traumas and two cardiac arrests.

Added by Hayward Dewey Pack JR on September 29, 2007 at 12:33am — No Comments

Trigger Happy

First of all, Fast Company [www.fastcompany.com] is the only magazine I read cover-to-cover every month. That says a lot considering all of the firefighting trade journals I read monthly.

I use Fast Company for my Fire Company. Without fail, I…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on September 28, 2007 at 11:06pm — No Comments

Teen burned in popular body spray stunt

Practically speechless.

Darwin candidates ....

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http://www.tiny.cc/x2Jr9

Teen burned in popular body spray stunt

28/09/2007 7:47:23 PM

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It's supposed to be used to make you smell clean and fresh, but instead

it's got many teens smelling smoke. In a phenomenon that's growing,

teens are using… Continue

Added by RspctFrmCalgary on September 28, 2007 at 9:43pm — No Comments

lack of new fire fighters

i've noticed sence i've been on the department that the dream of being a firefighter is not all that it used to be. kids now days dont dream about beeing a fireman. and the kids that did dream of it dont dream of it any more. so there is lack of intrest. so the departments suffer with out personell and calls dont get made. so pepole dont get the help thay need.

Added by james on September 28, 2007 at 9:19pm — 1 Comment

Firefighting

I have loved firefighting when I was young. A lot of peolpe dont persue thier dreams. I will teach my cousin next year he will be in the Explorer program with me. I like it so far I've only been a firefighter 3 weeks and had 2 calls.

Added by Firefighter88 on September 28, 2007 at 6:39pm — 1 Comment

video

HEAT VOL.3 WORKING HOUSE FIRE NETHER PROVIDENCE TWP.,PA

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Added by Christian Lewis on September 28, 2007 at 6:55am — No Comments

Sumter Fire and EMS News

EMS CALLS:

Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 27 calls Wednesday, including 21 medical calls, one assault, one motor vehicle wreck, three falls and one other traumas.

Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to three calls Wednesday, including two medical calls and one false alarm.

FIRE CALLS:

The Sumter Fire Department responded to nine calls Tuesday, including two structure fires, two motor vehicle wrecks, one… Continue

Added by Hayward Dewey Pack JR on September 28, 2007 at 6:09am — No Comments

best job

find another job where you only work every third day, get paid to sleep and have an onsite gym. if you find a better job than this let me know!

Added by Lee Venning on September 27, 2007 at 11:05pm — No Comments

Just Me

I have strong beliefs about things, a crazy EMS humor, and I love my job. A full time paramedic student (P4), and pretty much a study geek. I believe that knowledge, skill, and ability are what makes a solid fondation for any firefighter or Emt of any level. Presenting ones self as a professional is what seperates the good from the best. I don't believe in giving up, ever. I think that every day is a chance to learn something new, every call has its moments, and even the craziest call is… Continue

Added by Deb on September 27, 2007 at 10:57pm — 2 Comments

firefighter down

A 19 year old Sharon Hill Firefighter remains in very critical condition with burns and related traumatic injuries after being struck and trapped by the exterior collapse of a garage at a fire call last night. Initially the cops arrived confirming a working fire in a detached 3 car garage. Companies arrived and went with an exterior attack using 1-3/4" hand lines. While they were operating, there was a outward collapse of a wall. The Chief estimated that they were about 8 feet outside of the… Continue

Added by Christian Lewis on September 27, 2007 at 4:53pm — No Comments

History of the Maltese Cross

W hen a courageous band of crusaders known as the Knights of St. John, fought the Saracens for possession of the holy land, they encountered a new weapon unknown to European warriors. It was a simple, but a horrible device of war, it wrought excruciating pain and agonizing death upon the brave

fighters for the cross. The Saracen's weapon was fire. …

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Added by BunkerBabe on September 27, 2007 at 4:22pm — No Comments

Quotes

Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're

worthless, but because they're priceless.

- Sherry Anderson

Sacrifice is giving up something good for something better.

- Anonymous

Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.

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Added by BunkerBabe on September 27, 2007 at 4:21pm — No Comments

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Added by Kyle McNeil on September 27, 2007 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Rolling stops vs. complete stops

We were up in the Adirondacks this past week at the Au Sable Forks Fire Department giving the FASNY "CSI, New York: Crash Scene Investigation" seminar. Little did we know we'd be competing with a forest fire for attendees, but the group was enthusiastic, attentive, and asked some great questions.

One item that came up for discussion during the break was whether it's better to come to a complete stop at a dicey intersection or just slow to a rolling stop? The recommended course of…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on September 27, 2007 at 9:45am — No Comments