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NEWS ARTICLE

Just to let everyone out there know that we have an article on the Eastland Spin website... www.eastlandspin.com which features a couple o

f pictures of our new brushtruck.

Added by brian rogers on August 29, 2010 at 10:56am — No Comments

We are starting to look and spec a heavy rescue (possibly an attached crane or knuckle boom) for our department to replace our converted ambulance. Norfolk Southern has been given the go ahead to build a new container transfer yard and be up and running by 2012. Anticipated truck traffic, 1000 trucks a day. Plus other very large trucking terminals 500,000 and 1.6 million square feet being built as we speak. If anyone has any input, I would love to hear it.

Added by Harry Willis on August 27, 2010 at 6:55pm — 2 Comments

FRI 2010: "The First Five Minutes: How Ineffective Sizeup Can Lead To Disaster"

CINDY DEVONE-PACHECO

FireRescue Magazine Senior Editor

As most firefighters/fire officers will tell you, the first 5 minutes of any incident can affect the next 5 hours. But what exactly should happen in those first 5 minutes? According to Fairfax County (Va.) Fire & Rescue Department Battalion Chief Chuck Ryan, if you’re the first-arriving officer, you’ve got two main priorities on your plate: sizing up the scene and developing an initial action plan.… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 27, 2010 at 2:41pm — No Comments

A New World Starting

Well it was only a couple weeks ago that all of this became as real as it is today. We woke up two Mondays ago living our lives like normal, when I got a call and my husband was at work. It was his Chief and he wanted me to have Eric call him right back.

There it was. The life changing call at 10 am. I was sitting there waiting for a call back from my husband to tell me if he got it or not, after testing both written and phyical tests, and interviews and everything…

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Added by Ashley on August 27, 2010 at 1:37pm — 2 Comments

How Do I Get Them To Listen?

Ok you so called "OLD GUYS" I could use some advice, I am 25yrs old and have been a firefighter for a little over 5 yr's and in the past year I became a FF I & II Instructor.. How about some advice on teaching new firefighters younger and older than my self.... During classes i have taught and training that i have been the lead instructor on i have had Students and Probies both assume I know nothing about the Basics of firefighting and have a hard time getting them to pay attention to what… Continue

Added by Matt Mikowski on August 27, 2010 at 7:50am — 5 Comments

SEMI rollover

last week we had a semi rollover where the semi went upside down. Thankfully the driver got out ok well, with help.

Added by Jethro Imhoff on August 26, 2010 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

Slideshow: Washington State Firefighters Pull Off Complex Water Tower Rescue

RESCUE REPORT

By Tom Vines

On June 21, firefighters in south-central Washington State successfully completed a rescue that combined elements of confined space, as well as high-angle rope-rescue hauling and lowering.

At 0857 HRS, a caller reported that a man had fallen approximately 40 feet into an empty water tank on Manor Drive in the Terrace Heights area of… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 26, 2010 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Need your help - Rescue Boats

My department operates in a distrtict that is located along the shores of Lake Erie, in New York State. Curently we operate a small rescue boat that has proven to be not large enough for the increase in calls we have been getting for distressed boaters and swimmers as well as missing swimmers. The shoreline consists mostly of high cliffs, with occassional beach/cove areas along a 42 mile span that is considered within our water response area. We work closely with the Coast Guard, but we are…

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Added by William Bills on August 25, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

True Concessions: Labor/management relations take on more importance during an economic downturn

True Concessions

Labor/management relations take on more importance during an economic downturn

By Deputy Chief Todd LeDuc, Commissioner Dennis Teel and IAFF 7th District VP Ricky Walsh

Never have labor/management relations been so important in the fire service. Why? The economic meltdown has brought unprecedented budget pressure on… Continue

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

A new nozzle that uses 2 gallons a minute and 100psi to put out fires

When the clean air act banned CFC's the Navy set about designing a nozzle that can put out fires using very small quantities of water at low pressures

Here it is, let me know your thoughts

http://www.urweb.tv/gadgets/nozzle/nozzle.html

Added by Peter Doyle on August 24, 2010 at 11:35pm — 8 Comments

Out of Tragedy: One year later, the lessons from the Buffalo double LODD fire are still fresh

Out of Tragedy

One year later, the lessons from the Buffalo double LODD fire are still fresh

By FireRescue magazine staff

At last year’s Fire-Rescue International conference, the mood was subdued. As the conference was opening, two firefighters were killed in the line-of-duty at a fire in… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 24, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Australian & American emergency workers run from L.A. to N.Y.C. to remember Sept. 11

Running to Remember

Australian and American emergency workers run from L.A. to N.Y.C. to remember Sept. 11

We’ve all heard the term “extreme sports,” but what about “extreme dedication” or “extreme honor”? …

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Added by Janelle Foskett, FireRescue on August 23, 2010 at 7:25pm — No Comments

The Big Burn – Reliving the Days (Pulaski 1910)

“Then came that fateful 20^th of August.” Elens Koch in 1942 - who was the Lolo Forest supervisor in 1910. On August 19, 1910 the day held promise as many miles of fire line were held, and folks were beginning to think that perhaps the loss would not be as…

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Added by Lisa Homan on August 20, 2010 at 10:21am — No Comments

What Does Impartial Mean To You?

Impartial- not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased.

Bigot- A bigot is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices, especially one exhibiting intolerance, irrationality,and animosity toward those of differing beliefs. The predominant usage in…

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Added by lutan1 on August 20, 2010 at 9:18am — 5 Comments

Means to an End: Effective communication leads to action

FIREFIGHTING 360

Means to an End: Effective communication leads to action

By Billy Schmidt

Engine 1 approaches the scene and sees a woman frantically waving in the street. The engine turns the corner and discovers why she’s so excited. Before them is a moderate size home with a… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on August 20, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Yellow Flag Response

photo courtesy Dover International Speedway

Playing it safe in the world's most dangerous…

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Added by Lou Angeli on August 19, 2010 at 11:57pm — No Comments

When those tones drop

I think that you made a good idea of becoming a EMT or a fire fighter. some of you are new and some are retired. The new guys, we can pull pranks on at the fire station. but when those tones drop........ our hearts start pounding because we never know whats going to happen when we are at the call. One thing can change in the blink of an eye. Thanks why we have to stick together! And never leave a brother or sister behind.

Remember those who gave their lives on that day to save others.… Continue

Added by kyle maxton on August 19, 2010 at 10:44pm — 1 Comment

I need some help with this

Hey there guys, we have a firefighter retiring from our department. This man has done so much for our department, and the citizens here. We are doing a real nice plaque and some other little things. But what I'd like to do is put together a Firefighter Poem about Appreciation or Selfless Hard work and commitment. Does anyone know of a Poem fitting for a well respected and appreciated Brother? If so, please let me know. I'm planning on incorporating that poem into a personal gift from each… Continue

Added by Kyle Tischler on August 19, 2010 at 9:18pm — 3 Comments

Willy And The Firemen

Dave LeBlanc looks at a struggling Massachusetts department and politics.

I think that most of us would agree that as much as it shouldn’t be, politics are an integral part of public safety. Maybe not where the rubber meets the road, but certainly any fire chief today must be able to clearly and articulately state his case and advocate for…

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Added by Bill Carey on August 19, 2010 at 8:43pm — No Comments

The Definition of a Fire Fighter

The Definition of a Fire Fighter

Christopher J. Naum, SFPE

CommandSafety.com and TheCompanyOfficer.com

On August 9, 2010 Chicago Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Wheatley was working a grease-chute fire at a restaurant when he fell approximately 35 feet from the ladder of an attached fire escape suffering fatal injuries while he was making his way up to the roof of the burning building with his equipment.…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on August 18, 2010 at 8:28pm — No Comments