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New Chaplain Website

My new chaplain website is up and running. There will be much more as time goes on. but you can already see the direction we're heading in. You can find us at:http://www.christ4responders.org. May our efforts soon bless those who serve us so well !

Rev. Crutchfield

Added by Chaplain Robert A Crutchfield on January 30, 2008 at 4:40pm — No Comments

Livingston Fire School

Livingston Fire School will be held February 29 and March 1 of this year in Livingston Texas at the Fire Training Field. I do not have a flyer yet, but as soon as I get one I will try to post it. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Rebecca

Added by Rebecca Marlow on January 30, 2008 at 2:21pm — 2 Comments

omg owweeeeeee

I can now say from experience that having your tib and fib slide posterior to your femur does not feel good whatsoever....... ugg

Added by Marie on January 30, 2008 at 12:36pm — 1 Comment

HVA line of duty death of an EMT on accident scene.

At approximately 6:10 a.m. January 26, 2008, Jackson Community

Ambulance Emergency Medical Technician Cheryl Kiefer was struck by a

vehicle and fatally injured. She and another medic were on an ambulance

returning to Jackson County when they observed an accident on eastbound

I-94 at Kalmbach Road in Sylvan Township, Washtenaw County. They turned

around and were assisting the accident victim when another car lost

control and struck Kiefer. She… Continue

Added by SgtPetrovich on January 30, 2008 at 12:10pm — 2 Comments

Italian Firefighters

Recently, in the small town of Garfield, NJ, a fire started inside the local sausage factory. In a blink the building was engulfed in flames. The alarm went out to all the fire departments for miles around.

When the first volunteer fire fighters appeared on the scene, the sausage company president rushed to the fire chief and said, 'All of our secret sausage recipes are in the vault in the center of the plant. They have to be saved, so I will donate $50,000 to the fire company that… Continue

Added by Rebecca on January 30, 2008 at 8:24am — No Comments

Fired for Being a voulenteer

WATERVILLE, Maine — A volunteer firefighter from Clinton has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming she was fired because she didn't show up for work after helping put out a fire in the overnight hours.

In a complaint in Kennebec County Superior Court, Katherine Billings says she was let go from the Community Care social services agency in Skowhegan after calling in…

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Added by Firegirl on January 29, 2008 at 6:35pm — 5 Comments

Mayesville church vandalized

Mayesville church vandalized Sheriff says suspect arrested Sunday suffers from mental illness Chris Moore / The Item Deacon Alfred Wheeler of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church talks Monday morning about the damage inflicted on 16 windows at the East Sumter Street church in Mayesville during the early morning hours on Sunday. The damage prevented members from worshipping in the sanctuary during Sunday's church service. Related Links Photo Gallery: Mayesville church vandalized By MARY DOLAN Item… Continue

Added by Hayward Dewey Pack JR on January 29, 2008 at 4:35pm — No Comments

Fire PAT for DFW Airport

I would like to find someone to give me some pointers on this particular test. It is DPS-Fire

Better yet I hope to find someone on DFW Fire & Rescue to Train with..To Make sure Im ready

Added by TraciB on January 29, 2008 at 3:33pm — No Comments

Air Force Fireman

Well I finally got what I wanted...I'm leaving March 25th for basic training for the air force. Two weeks after that I will be going to goodfellow air force base in texas to complete my firefighting schooling. Thanks to everyone that has supported me in trying to make this decision. I would also like to thank my recruiter for sticking with me for the last year and half trying to get me the job i wanted.

Added by Dustin on January 29, 2008 at 11:18am — 1 Comment

Night Fall

When night Falls,

The broken heart Calls,

We stand ready against the Wall,

When Darkness…

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Added by Jim on January 29, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Rules For The ER Room haha

1) If it requires the ambulance team AND entire truck of firefighters to transport you and safely place you on a hospital stretcher.....it is time to go on a diet.

2) When you present to the Triage nurse, do NOT tell him/her that your doctor called ahead. If you survey our waiting area, probably 50% of the people waiting said the same thing.....and the other 50% use the ER as their regular doctor.

3) When asked how much you weigh, please…

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Added by Rebecca on January 29, 2008 at 10:20am — 7 Comments

Marine By God...

MARINE BY GOD

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The USMC is over 231 years of romping, stomping, hell, death and destruction. The finest fighting machine the world has ever seen. We were born in a bomb crater, our mother was an M-16 and our father was the devil.

Each moment that I live is an additional threat upon your life. I am a rough looking, roving soldier of the sea. I am cocky,…

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Added by Rebecca on January 29, 2008 at 10:19am — No Comments

You Don't Know Me But...

You don't know, but I'm the girl who cries every morning, and hopes every night for his safe return. I'm the girl who drags herself out of bed every morning so that he will be proud of her when he comes home. I'm the girl who lies in bed longing for him to be laying next to me. You don't know but I'm the girl with a million things to say but not one will come out without the thought of him. I'm the girl who checks her cell phone every five seconds just to make sure I haven't missed his call.… Continue

Added by Rebecca on January 29, 2008 at 10:18am — 3 Comments

What Every Soldier Should Know...

What Every Soldier/Firefighter Should Know!

1.) If she wasn't emotional before, that is all about to change.

2.) You getting a higher rank could just mean an automatic free lay.

3.) Get her a pair of dog tags, ASAP, This is crucial, she will never take them off.

4.) Most of the time, you losing reception during training is your fault. (Though, she will eventually…

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Added by Rebecca on January 29, 2008 at 10:16am — No Comments

He Is My Soldier...

I wrote this for my husband, who is currently serving overseas. I know this will touch those of you in the same situation.

He Is My Soldier...

What can I say about loving a soldier? I love him for what he is, what he does and his selfless bravery when abroad. I love him because he gives of himself without anything in return because it is in his soul. I love him because he is a warrior…

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Added by Rebecca on January 29, 2008 at 10:12am — No Comments

Military Girl

I had received this "Military Girls" as a bulletin here on MySpace. I had once read it somewhere but can't recall where and for some reason I wasn't able to save it... or I did but don't know what happened to it.

So, yeah I can admit I can directly relate to the verses... I know first hand tryin to swallow that sick feelin' in the stomach and heart feelin' shattered and empty wonderin' how he…

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Added by Rebecca on January 29, 2008 at 10:09am — No Comments

Requirements For Loving A Soldier

The military things on my blog are for those of us that have husbands, fiances & boyfriends that have a dual role as a soldier/firefighter/EMT/etc. These are for you..

1) Like watching OLD late night MOVIES, while HE is again at 24 hr DUTY, and that Bed just seems too empty to be in it AGAIN.…

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Added by Rebecca on January 29, 2008 at 10:08am — 2 Comments

Final Inspection

The Marine stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, you soldier,

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To my Church have you been true?"

The Marine squared his shoulders and said,

"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us who carry guns,

Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,

And at… Continue

Added by Rebecca on January 29, 2008 at 10:03am — No Comments