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Quotes

Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're

worthless, but because they're priceless.

- Sherry Anderson

Sacrifice is giving up something good for something better.

- Anonymous

Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.

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Added by BunkerBabe on September 27, 2007 at 4:21pm — No Comments

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Added by Kyle McNeil on September 27, 2007 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Rolling stops vs. complete stops

We were up in the Adirondacks this past week at the Au Sable Forks Fire Department giving the FASNY "CSI, New York: Crash Scene Investigation" seminar. Little did we know we'd be competing with a forest fire for attendees, but the group was enthusiastic, attentive, and asked some great questions.

One item that came up for discussion during the break was whether it's better to come to a complete stop at a dicey intersection or just slow to a rolling stop? The recommended course of…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on September 27, 2007 at 9:45am — No Comments

I love firefighting!

I love fighting fires one because its a rush when than pager goes off the adrenalin gets pumping i get to turn the lights and sirens on in my car and haul ass through town. then get to the station and haul ass some more in the truck. Then you get to the fire and you have this beast that you have to extinguish i tell you there is no better rush in life than that!!!

Added by David Zittel on September 27, 2007 at 9:24am — No Comments

Fire House in South Carolina Catches Fire

BISHOPVILLE, SC (WIS) - A fire station caught on fire Tuesday night. It happened in the small town of Bishopville. The fast response of Lee County firefighters and emergency workers helped avoid a total loss.

Lt. Brian Eargle says, "It's obvious no one is safe from fire. It can happen to anyone at anytime. Fire - it doesn't care who it picks."

Lt. Eargle takes WIS News 10's Angie Goff through the damaged building. In one blackened…

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Added by Hayward Dewey Pack JR on September 27, 2007 at 6:24am — No Comments

it's my 21st. comment.... now

it's my 21st. comment.... now
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Added by Alex Tran on September 27, 2007 at 3:22am — No Comments

Question

IF SOMEONE ASK FOR BRAVERY ARE THEY GIVEN IT, OR ARE THEY GIVEN THE CHANCE TO BE BRAVE??

Added by Steven South on September 27, 2007 at 12:59am — No Comments

It's O-FISH-UL!!

I can instruct!! Completed the required course. Still a few more "train the trainers" but, I am well on my way! I look forward to making a difference in the world of firefighting.

Added by Brian Farris on September 26, 2007 at 5:03pm — No Comments

Leadership in the Firehouse: Hope You Can Join Us!

THE CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION PROUDLY PRESENTS

Leadership in the Firehouse:…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on September 26, 2007 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Caught a working fire right next door

I was working late yesterday (as I usually do) at the fire academy and overheard Forks Fire Department (Cheektowaga NY) get banged out for a working fire. Their station is right across the street so I could hear the apparatus sirens winding up and then stopping abruptly shortly thereafter.

I missed the dispatcher give the address so I stepped outside to take a look. What I saw was the sky filling with thick black smoke and a raging fire right next door to our fire academy.

I…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on September 26, 2007 at 4:25pm — 1 Comment

Hey everyone

Hello I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all of the requests and comments I really appreciate them. Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to all of you I took a long weekend and had to wait until I got back on campus to reply. Things are going great in K-town. I'm getting back into the routine of classes and am already looking forward to coming back home! I hope everyone is doing well and had a good weekend and remember to stay safe!…

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Added by Amanda Dunlap on September 26, 2007 at 11:23am — No Comments

Im going to need some serious help with my medic classes

If you are a current paramedic or a paramedic student, can you please let me know so possibly i can have someone to talk to when i have a question thank you

Added by Steven on September 26, 2007 at 11:03am — 2 Comments

Where have all the volunteers gone???

Ok, so i realize that people are busy

10 years ago people had jobs and families and lives as well.

Where have all the volunteers gone?

Yes, firefighting is dangerous

10 years ago it was just as hot

Where have all the volunteers gone?

A lot of people today say they don't have the time to respond to "the typical false alarm"

10 years ago their wives were waiting at the station because their…

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Added by Andrew Hoschar on September 26, 2007 at 1:26am — 3 Comments

busy day for this small town

wow i cant believe it! 3 calls within 2 hours thats alot of action for this small town!

Added by Cody Goranson on September 25, 2007 at 9:46pm — No Comments

DCVFD!!!!!!

ANY DCVFD (DALE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT)

ADD ME

Added by DEWAYNE ANTHONY TAYLOR on September 25, 2007 at 9:23pm — No Comments

FF’s & Friends – More Signatures Needed! Thank You!


	We have 4939 signatures on Chris' petition but we still need more! Please tell anyone you know, firefighters, EMT s, Police officers, and families of FFs or anyone else who supports our cause. Thank you all for the help so far and hopefully soon Chris will get the honor he deserves. You can be a part in helping this boys dreams come…

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Added by Stephen Edwards on September 25, 2007 at 8:50pm — 1 Comment

The Creed of the Sociopathic Obsessive Compulsive Fire Captain

1. If any thing can go wrong, fix it! To hell with Murphy!

2. When given a choice- take both!

3. Multiple projects lead to multiple successes.

4. Start at the top then work your way up

5. Do it by the book, but be the author!

6. When forced to compromise, ask for more.

7. If you can't beat them, join them, then beat them.

8. If its worth doing, its got to be done right now.

9. if you can't win, change the rules.

10. If you can't…

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Added by Joel C Kelley on September 25, 2007 at 6:12pm — 2 Comments

Hello Everyone Who looks at my Blogs on Fire Safety For Disabled

I just recently finished a DVD of my Presentation done at the Marmora and Lake Fire Dept. done in front of 502. I made this DVD becuase I can not get around to the places who want to hear it like NFPA in Las Vegas at there Conference next summer. DR. Macey already ordered one from me all I have to do is get it copied and send to his address he left for me in an email. He also ask how much it would cost I said nothing it is for fire safety. So you to can get a copy for your own Fire Safety for a… Continue

Added by mike james seaborn on September 25, 2007 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Volunteer FIREFIGHTERS

Who are Volunteer Firefighters? They are your neighbor, the " guy/girl next door " They are husband, father or son, wife, mother or daughter They are the laborer, the store owner, the corporate executive, They are the jogger, sportsfan, hobbyist or handyman.... They are just like everyone else, save for one quality... They are one in one thousand who will risk their life to save yours; You'll see them waiting for the train and at the little league game, You'll see them in every house of… Continue

Added by TRUCKIE on September 25, 2007 at 7:47am — 5 Comments

THE FIREMAN

THE FIREMAN

In Phoenix, Arizona, a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying

of terminal leukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she

also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted

her son to grow up and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer

possible.. The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her

son's dreams to come true. She took her son's hand… Continue

Added by BunkerBabe on September 25, 2007 at 6:07am — 1 Comment