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Busy night 8Jan08-9Jan08

It's been a busy night here for Station 82 thanks to a cold front with high winds moving through the area. Not to mention two medical runs in the middle of it as well. Looks like no sleep for most of us tonight before work in the a.m.

Latest run; Multiple utility lines down and entangled in trees at 420 S Walnut St.

Added by Doug on January 9, 2008 at 3:37am — No Comments

BLUE LIGHTS FOR SALE

ihave 2 blue lights for sale, for describtion and prices , pleas contact me

Added by big john on January 8, 2008 at 11:42pm — 5 Comments

The Chronicles of the FNG(irl): Intro

My name is Mary Ellen. Those that know me fairly well call me Mel. The short story behind my nickname is that I used to cook professionally at one point in my life (among other occupations) and had a nasty habit of burning the bacon I was charged with cooking off on a weekly basis. As this was becoming an expensive habit, the chef in charge of the kitchen decided he needed to shorten my name; the thought process was that he had at least a shot at saving a couple of trays of porcine fatback…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on January 8, 2008 at 11:35pm — 9 Comments

Well I found out I Have Cancer!!!!!

But with GOD'S help we have caught it in time and will be able to still fight fires.Will be out of work for 2 months starting Feb 20,2008.Stay safe out there all my Brothers and Sister!!!!!

Added by Robert Nichols on January 8, 2008 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

Humorous....Ladies if you dont have a sense of humor..Dont read this. Gentlemen Enjoy!

(Ladies don't read this if u don't have a sense of humor)

This was written by a guy... it's pretty damn smart. and funny so just

go with it (Girls -- Have a sense of humor!)

One evening last week, my girlfriend and I were getting into bed.

Well, the passion starts to heat up, and she eventually says, 'I don't

feel like it, I just want you to hold me.'

I said, 'WHAT??!! What was that?!'

So she says the words that every boyfriend on the planet… Continue

Added by Deborah on January 8, 2008 at 7:48pm — No Comments

Copying Videos?

I am doing a powerpoint project in my career english class on firefighting. I would like to incorperate some of the videos on this site, but dont know how to do it. I will give full credit to the creators. Can anyone give me some advice?

Added by Caleb Horner on January 8, 2008 at 3:43pm — 2 Comments

Just a quick vent...

Okay, just a quick vent about something I've noticed.

We teach basic firefighter classes the importance of maintaining our tools and equipment. We teach them how important it is for everything to be in good working order.

Why is it, in that case, that there is not a decent sharp knife in any fire station kitchen that I've ever set foot in??? LOL Ever tried to cut an orange with a dull knife?

Added by Tristen Cruz on January 8, 2008 at 2:36pm — 1 Comment

Charity Begins at the Fire House --or it should in a perfect world.

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

-I Corinthians

There are hundreds upon hundreds of charities out there competing for your time, attention, energy, and your cash. I know I get solicited by every imaginable cause out there; some I donate to, others I "back burner" because I'm committed elsewhere, some I just shake my head at ("Save the Donkeys in the Holy Land" is my newest source of fodder…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on January 8, 2008 at 1:55pm — 7 Comments

Be A Kid Again

This was in my email this morning from a very good friend, and I thought there were too many truisms in this not to share with my friends on here.

George Carlin's Views on Aging

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on January 8, 2008 at 1:55pm — 2 Comments

Just Venting...

I don't know if anybody else here has had any troubles with accessing your mail or your friends,but I have not been able to do so 17 out of 20 times(and thats a low estimate).I'm not ignoring anyone, I just don't have the icons in the upper left where they belong.Everytime I log on a little yellow triangle with an exclamation point appears in the lower left on my status bar with "Error on page" or "Done, but with errors on page!".I am logging in the right way but I am getting very frustrated… Continue

Added by ENGINECREW CAPT. aka Pres.FHMC on January 8, 2008 at 11:32am — 1 Comment

Getting hooked on websites

Firefighternation, MySpace, Marines.TogetherWeServed.com, those are just some of the websites I frequent to connect with friends and acquaintances. I use MySpace for a variety of reasons but mostly as a way to connect with friends from long ago which I am no long near since I've moved to the east coast. MTWS.com is a site that allows me to keep up with the greatest achievement I could ever do. It allows me to reconnect with fellow Marines and virtually hang around the worlds finest and no one… Continue

Added by JoeGalvan on January 8, 2008 at 10:19am — No Comments

Passed Firefighter 1

Got news in December 07 that I passed Firefighter 1. Now I am getting ready for my EMT class coming up this Feb 2008. I have been able to go on calls at the Volunteer station, which is exciting for a "rookie".

Added by Suzanne on January 8, 2008 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

It's RIT Time Again???

Well, where do I start?

Our state and counties are starting to feel the increased number of alarms due to the plain fact, Delaware is growing in population. The only thing that is not growing is Volunteer Firefighters? I still volunteer and very proud of that accomplishment, but my Career counterparts don't like it too much...But thats enough of that. I am writing this blog to uncover our misconceptions that we have developed within this state. We believe that because of our long…

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Added by John "Jack" Wilson on January 7, 2008 at 11:15pm — 1 Comment

Recruitment and Retention Toolkit: The Prospective Member Guide

This article is one in a series of toolkits focusing on recruitment, retention and fire service marketing.

Download R&R Toolkit-Prospective Member Guide-FASNY.pdf…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on January 7, 2008 at 1:00pm — 7 Comments

Disorientation and the Interior Firefight

During a recent Delaware incident, 7 firefighters became trapped on a 2nd floor duplex during a tough firefight. Fortunately, the firefighters were rescued by an agressive Rapid Intervention Team with just minutes to spare. Initial reports were that there was no life hazard, as occupants had been accounted for. But considering the time of day, 7:30am on a Saturday morning, Chief Chuck Hayes did what most chief officers would do -- order a… Continue

Added by Lou Angeli on January 7, 2008 at 10:10am — 2 Comments

point system

DO YOU THINK THAT A PLACE OF BUSINESS SHOULD BE ABLE TO GIVE EMPLOYEES A HALF A POINT WHEN THEY COME IN LATE TO WORK WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN ON A FIRE SCENE?

Added by CURTIS POYNTER on January 7, 2008 at 7:29am — 2 Comments

Live Scanner Suffolk County N.Y.

L.I.B.N.S. Live Scanner

Added by 5-15-Radio on January 6, 2008 at 11:17pm — 1 Comment

The Nickname

I know my Nickname looks kind of bad but I was actually given that name by a few people. The full name is the Adrenaline Junkie. My parents and a bunch of my colleagues gave me that nickname because I get so excited so fast about calls. Whether the calls are big or even small... when the tones drop my pulse sky rockets. I love the rush I get from this job... I always have even when my dad first got started and before I really officially got certified in anything!

Added by Andrea M. Walters on January 6, 2008 at 9:35pm — No Comments

Tradition Begins Today

Although I have been the Deputy Director of our state US&R task force and had chief's rank in different capacities before, today I donned the Christmas gift from my wife and children, a brand-new white N6A, marking my new career as a Chief Fire Officer. Last night, a bunch of us gathered at Reilly's, a little pub on the Island's north end, to talk about our future and celebrate our past. Jeff, who has been my friend and brother firefighter for over 24 years, was one of the groomsmen at…

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Added by Mick Mayers on January 6, 2008 at 9:28pm — 6 Comments