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Perfect timing

Ok. We'll probably never be able to repeat the call we had the other night if we tried. My town is part of a regional dive team with a neighboring city. We had scheduled a dive drill in our town. It was our first drill in about 4 or 5 months. Great guys to work with and we've come to work very well together despite the fact that we've only be together about a year. We had done all our primary paperwork and our first divers were in the water. Our team members chief was down watching the drill… Continue

Added by K. Lyn on August 4, 2007 at 1:36pm — 1 Comment

I-35W Collapse

God bless everyone involed in the i-35W disaster.

As efforts change focus from rescue to recovery, I wanted to take a minute and say thank you to all that have helped. You have all shown that you are the best at what you do and you make us all very proud!!

Rescue work is very rewarding and often gets great exposure as news crews catch every move on tape and family and friend watch close by. Don't get me wrong I know the stress levels are high and the risk is great but, there is…

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Added by Les on August 4, 2007 at 3:08am — No Comments

In remembrance

I just want to offer my condolences and prayers to the members of the Noonday Volunteer Fire Department in the loss of two of thier fireman this morning. It is a sad day here in Texas for firefighters as it is all over the country due to this tragedy. To the families, our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow, and know they did thier jobs, thier duties are done, this thier last call answered, they are now home. God bless you. Rest in peace fellow brothers.

Added by David E. Stokes on August 3, 2007 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Just another day at the airport

Just another day at the airport here in the nations capitol.

Added by Bruce Kaufman on August 3, 2007 at 5:58pm — No Comments

Quotable Quotes

"The fearless are merely fearless. People who act in spite of their fear are truly brave." - James A. LaFond-Lewis

Never forget who you truely are. Know your own limitations and embrace your strengths. Each person contributes to the best of their ability, each in a different way. The whole is only a sum of its parts. Allow your weakesses to enhance your strengths and allow your strengths to suppress your weaknesses. This…

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Added by Lawrence W on August 3, 2007 at 4:58pm — 1 Comment

Newspaper Article from my Ambulance Wreck

Ambulance flips on way to accident scene

By Lynne Hough

2007-04-04 09:58:00

A Rural/Metro ambulance flipped on…

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Added by Stephanie on August 3, 2007 at 4:09pm — No Comments

What greater non-paying gig is there?

What greater non-paying gig is there?
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Added by Kevin Bacco on August 3, 2007 at 2:26pm — 1 Comment

Scouts

Is there any firefighters , ems or first responders out there that are involved in Cubscout or Boyscouts ?

I have been involved with Cubscouts for 11 years now and Boyscouts for 5 years. I am the Assisant Cubmaster, Webelos 2 den leader, Bear den leader and the Pack Secretary with Cubscouts Pack 501 and with Troop 501 Boyscouts I'm a Committee Member. I would like to like to someday get these scouts involed with the fire department. I have my hubby & Chief of the Stewart County…

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Added by Connie on August 3, 2007 at 1:38pm — No Comments

I am so excited

I am fixing to start my emt, and i am so looking forward to it!!!!!!!!!!!

does anybody have any pointers?

Added by Jessica on August 3, 2007 at 1:15pm — 1 Comment

ON Firefighter Group; with a Google Map where you can add yourself

Yes I am not a firefighter, but I love to see how people on this group interact and to learn lesson from it which I can use in my own group, the Open Networkers. And to do something in return for that learning experience, I have made a Google map for this group where you can add yourself. Hopefully you will find it usefull.

About me

I am a passionate networker… Continue

Added by Ray van den Bel on August 3, 2007 at 11:04am — No Comments

Hi !

Hi My name is Dave and I reside in ct. I have been in the fire service for 12 years, joined up when I was 16 and the rest is history. I will be updating my page as I get time with videos,pics and other cool stuff. My dept is all vollunteer, and we run about 1500-1600 calls a year, all fire calls, No ems. (we have a ambulance corp for that). Just wanted to let everyone know who i am, so stay safe and peace!

If you guys want to check out some pictures from an good friend of mine…

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Added by junior on August 3, 2007 at 8:37am — No Comments

12 more days

well every one i have 12 more days till FF1 starts and i can't wait .and if any of you have any advice then i'm all ears ...any ways stay safe and stay low

Added by debbie on August 2, 2007 at 11:45pm — 3 Comments

Never Fear... Underdog Is Here!

What a weird experience! The movie is very cute - your typical, run of the mill Disney film. However, it was shot right here in Rhode Island. Being a theatrical-type person, I am used to seeing people I know on the screen. So I saw the usual extras and some folks from Trinity Rep... but then...

Then there was the fire scene at the "Center for Growth Research" (which is actually a nasty looking building in downtown Providence not far from the North Main Street firehouse). Jim Belushi…

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Added by Erin Blackman on August 2, 2007 at 11:40pm — No Comments

The Next Step: Charleston Facts -- Part 2

CHIEF BILLY GOLDFEDER

Courtesy FirefighterCloseCalls.com & The Secret List

Clearly, the fire in Charleston that took the lives of 9 Firefighters shook all members of the fire service-in one way or the other. Most Firefighters were shocked, saddened and upset-why wouldn't we be? We have lost 9 "more" Firefighters-in a situation that some folks feel was avoidable. From looking at the video and… Continue

Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on August 2, 2007 at 5:44pm — 1 Comment

TOO ALL

THIS IS FOR EVERYONE WHO WRITES ME OR WANTS TO TALK WITH ME, I WILL GET BACK TO YOU BUT I WORK THE MID NIGHT SHIFT AS A EMERGENCY DISPATCHER SO PLEASE GIVE ME A DAY OR SO TO ANSWERE YOUR EMAILS OR QUESTIONS, AND THANKS FOR THE WARM WELCOME.

Added by LTFF2006 on August 2, 2007 at 12:28am — No Comments

Minneapolis Tragedy

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families of this horrible tragedy and of course our brother and sister 1st Responders .

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 1, 2007 at 11:56pm — 1 Comment

UPDATE BRIDGE COLLAPSE IN MINNEAPOLIS,MN.

UPDATE MN.HENNEPIN,MINNEAPOLIS.ROUTE 35 NEAR UNIVERSITY AVE.REPORTS OF 50 CARS IN THE WATER.HEAVY FIRE FROM A TANKER.BUS CARRYING 39 KIDS ALSO INVOLVED.SOURCES REPORT 1 FATALITY.THIS IS NOT TERRORISM.

Added by Adam on August 1, 2007 at 9:03pm — 2 Comments

The Beast...

Speaking from personal experience, the job is a love-hate relationship with the fire. Don't let anyone fool you. Fire is a living thing. It breathes, it feeds, it grows, it procreates, and it has a good side and a bad side. Fire speaks, moans, screams, and it is intelligent. In addition, like most other living things, it will fight to preserve itself. Am I giving the beast too much credit? I think not. Lost in the dense mists of time immemorial is the story of how man first made the decision to… Continue

Added by 22-FP-7 on August 1, 2007 at 5:22pm — 2 Comments

4th Alm Philadelphia

Philly FD Currently working an Apartment Bldg Fire in Extreme Heat. The fire is at 4 Alarms.

Added by IPN on August 1, 2007 at 2:19pm — No Comments

Last Call

LAST CALL 1/26/07 (Dedicated to 16552 Shane Daughetee who gave his life in the line of duty January 26, 2007 ) I remember the alarm on that fateful day, as we responded in haste, to be carried away. With sirens screaming our advancing pace, we answered the call by taking our place. He has answered this call many times before, you see it's his job, he expects no less, no more. He knows the danger that comes with the quest, but he answered that call, by doing his best. He is armed with the… Continue

Added by Nathan 16573 on August 1, 2007 at 11:28am — 3 Comments