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Independence Day.

Reposted courtesy of Patrick O'Connor from Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Department.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Two-hundred-and-thirty two years ago, 56… Continue

Added by Mary Ellen Shea on July 4, 2008 at 12:52pm — 4 Comments

Off To iraq...

As usual the plane got delayed. So I am sitting in Norfolk Va waiting. I hate waiting. You would think after 19 -1/2 years in the military I would be used to it. NO!

Soooo.... what will I be doing over in Iraq? Fleet repair and management. Much of the reason I am a fire fighter is because of my vehicle back ground. I started out as a fire truck mechanic. More like a big kid with big toys. I LOVE fire trucks. When I promoted myself out of playing with fire trucks all day (thank you… Continue

Added by Mike on July 3, 2008 at 10:52pm — 5 Comments

Wouldn't ya know it?

Wouldn't you know I would be diagnosed with a disorder that is represented by the color purple and who's name means wolf. Two of my favorite things are linked to this disorder that could very well reap havoc in my life. Two of my favorite things are connected to this disorder that is already starting to take away my dreams.

I have SLE or as it is more commonly known, Lupus. If you don't know, it is an Auto Immune Disorder which means the immune system cannot tell the difference… Continue

Added by Debi on July 3, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Fire Fighting Squirrel

Added by Heather Langston on July 3, 2008 at 3:21pm — 6 Comments

Love For Me

Love for me

It was just another day at the station but something made Steve feel a little different. He just had a strange and uneasy feeling deep down inside. Just then the alarm sounded, Code 90 house and fire is visible from the road. The trucks roll out in a flash with the lights and sirens blaring. Steve put on his turnout gear as they headed to the scene. Upon arrival, people were gathered outside and begin to yell she is still inside. Steve and his crew went straight in looking for… Continue

Added by Darren on July 3, 2008 at 11:22am — No Comments

Off To Iraq

Made it to Norfolk Va. today. I had the most horrible flying experience EVER!

Added by Mike on July 3, 2008 at 12:53am — 7 Comments

Photos

The fire we had in June of 2007

This is a fire we had in June of 2007

I will add new pics asap. please comment

Added by Joe on July 2, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

CAST YOUR EYES ON INDIAN FIRE INDUSTRY....

Dear All,

Greetings from Fire Club!!!

We have started a Trade Networking site for the entire Fire Industry called Fire Club and we would like to invite you to join this Club where you can share new ideas, strategies etc. to face the Fire Disaster.

Learn, Discover & Meet to grow your business better only at Fire Club.

So please network, load a blogs, videos, photos, descriptions and start a forum… Continue

Added by Vivek Gupta on July 2, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Fourth of July thoughts

This is the time of year when we remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Whether these people include: Soldiers, Police Officers, EMS personnel or Firefighters or any other type of Military personnel. So, as we go to parades, picnics or whatever we do as part of our fourth of July celebrations, always remember why we do have Fourth of July and the freedoms that we have as a nation.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday!

Added by Stephen Smith on July 2, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

need help !!!

a volunteer fire brigade in the philippines is in need of fire equipments. they fight fires with no SCBA, old and out dated turnouts and gears. if you have surplus equipment for sale "at a cheap price " please msgs me thanx :D

Added by Michael tan on July 2, 2008 at 5:03am — No Comments

A Firefighter's Gloves author unknown PLEASE READ

A Firefighters Gloves hold many things

From elderly arms to a kids broken swing

From the hands they shake and the backs they pat

To the tiny claw marks of another treed cat

At 2 am they are filled with chrome

From the DWI who was on her way home

And the equipment they use to roll back the dash

From the family of 6 she involved in the crash

The brush rakes in spring, wear the palms out

When the wind does a “90” to fill them with… Continue

Added by angie the fire/resqmom on July 2, 2008 at 4:34am — 2 Comments

fire truck wreck

On the night of Friday June 27, 2008 the county of Laclede, Missouri got a total of six structure fires between the time of aprox. 11:00 pm, and 6:00 am. The first call went out around 11:00 pm. This structure fire was a wood framed home in the eldrige fire district. While units were responding to this call a second structure fire went out. This was a large hay barn fully envolved. With these two calls going on, most of the county units were being used for tanker support. While the rural units… Continue

Added by Travis on July 2, 2008 at 2:22am — 4 Comments

The Continuing Chronicles of the FNG(irl): The Bruises to Prove It--Confined Space

Finally we get to go to the Guilderland Fire Tower and do our confined space drill....We were shut down two weeks prior...something to do with 97 degree heat and bunker gear and insurance liability.

Having never even seen a confined space drill, let alone participated, I was a little antsy on arrival. We pull up and I see four massive round concrete towers interconnected by these ridged plastic tubes......a Habitrail on a grand scale if you will. Little did I know that I was the… Continue

Added by Mary Ellen Shea on July 1, 2008 at 11:27pm — 21 Comments

Another Dry Day

What a crappy weekend. Saturday we were supposed to clean out our old engine and move all the stuff to the new truck and do all the hose work that I know everyone loves. Well that was only myself and another person that showed to do that, and right as we start, a neighboring department gets a fully envolved structure fire. I was freakin, finally some action besides the automatic alarms we had all week and a code 99. I should have known we wouldnt get called for MA, and we didnt, however the… Continue

Added by Charley on July 1, 2008 at 10:10pm — No Comments

As an ex firefighter and avid Model Railroader and Train hobbiest Why is it That ??????

Hello all, I have one question????? id like to ask every Firefighter in the USA. Why is it that our Fire Depts and comand Staffs havent figured out how to use the resources of the Railroads in our country, I know for a fact that there are Hundereds of empty tank Cars setting around the US. We need to get them in use to help supply these Brush fires .it aint Rocket scince or that hard to figure out how to do it. You would have to take at least 3 sets of 1 Pumper and 10 - 15 tank Cars with 6000… Continue

Added by Michael Huyck on July 1, 2008 at 9:50pm — 7 Comments

fire patches

hi everyone my name is jonathan spivey and i am a patch collecter and i would like 2 know if anyone has a patch they can send me if you do send me a message on the nation and i will get u my address. and i hope all is well with everyone and yall r doing good.

jr.firefighter
jonathan spivey

Added by jonathan spivey on July 1, 2008 at 9:17pm — 2 Comments

My Nephew.

Please keep my Nephew Timothy in Your Prayers, He was in a REALLY bad accident on saturday in Delaware. He is still on a Ventilator with bad head Trauma. They have put in tubs to drain the fluid surrounding his brain and to reduce the swelling, but they are not giving good reports. His Mother is my Cousin I call him my Nephew as we are Very close and grew up together. He was hit by a drunk driver, and his friend that was with him is in the same condition, on a ventilator. The families have… Continue

Added by Michele on July 1, 2008 at 8:35pm — 3 Comments

Classic Air/Air Methods crash Flagstaff

Loss of life is never a thing that we ever want to focus on.Today I think we should. We have lost some wonderful people that were doing a very difficult job. Why ? we don't know all the details yet. We should say prayers for the these people as they have passed on on Sunday at 1545 in Flagstaff Arizona.

From Classic Air

Tom Caldwell 54 Pilot

Tom Clausing 36 Paramedic

Michael McDonald 26 Pt and wildland Firefighter being transported from South Rim of Grand… Continue

Added by Susie Young on July 1, 2008 at 2:59pm — No Comments

Better Living Through Chemistry

I don't want this third cup of coffee. But I'm going to drink it anyway.

Besides, I need something to take the pill with. I hold it in my fingers, wondering whether my feeling better has more to do with feeling like I'm doing something than the actual medical action of this particular drug. I decide it doesn't really matter, that improvement is improvement and whatever dispels the dark is welcome.

I see skinny, tanned, shirtless country boys everywhere, ones like the one… Continue

Added by Kimberly Robinson on July 1, 2008 at 1:23pm — 2 Comments

Tribute to LODD's

I have had a series of discussions with a number of folks over the last few months regarding firefighter/EMS safety, and the sorrow for all involved when an LODD happens.

Those that choose public safety (either paid or volunteer) are a very unique group. Not only are they firefighters, EMT's, Paramedics (and yes I include the Police), but they are scout leaders, church deacons, political figures, community leaders from all walks of life. They raise funds for Jerry's kids, assist with… Continue

Added by Coach on July 1, 2008 at 12:39pm — No Comments