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Brand new Firefighter

Well here's my first blog. I have been aon the dept. for nearly two weeks now. so far i love it, no major calls yet. A vehicle fire, several false alarms, 1 call we didn't even ride, and 2 vehicle accidents. I really appreciate how the veterans on the dept. have really taken me in. One of them has even started teaching me rapid dress. something i had been practicing on my own. now he's showing me some easier ways to do things. THANKS!!!

I will be adding to this blog as i find…

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Added by Daniel Jackson on September 17, 2007 at 12:24am — No Comments

L.O.D.D.

Isn't it time as a fire service we begin to identify egos that
put us in situations that endanger our lives needlessly?
How about recognizing large, fireloaded, life hazardous buildings that
we have no business being in in the first place? That and
mandating sprinkler systems for old, deteriorating buildings that have
a proven track record of killing firefighters and the general
public. Maybe it's time to change our way of thinking....

Added by Duane on September 16, 2007 at 7:57pm — No Comments

My story

I'm a retired firefighter/paramedic from Mesa, Arizona, also built

custom homes for several years, am now teaching fire and

medical science part time and coach high school football and track. I

live in Camp Verde, Arizona, and life is good. I have 2 beautiful

daughters and have been blessed many times over in my life and can't

complain, but I still do! In 2000 I was injured on duty and forced to take a retirement, I still

really miss the excitement and day to day… Continue

Added by Steve Darby on September 16, 2007 at 7:47pm — 1 Comment

Lost Colony Fire!

In the early morning hours on September 11th, our dept was dispatched to a fire at a National Park Service site. When our crews got there command new they needed more man power. Eight other depts were called out and the fire was fully out by 10 am that morning and the fire started around midnight. It was one of two large scale fires to hit our area this year. Not to mention we have a state wide drought. Pictures may be posted on our depts webpage soon, but you can also search the internet for… Continue

Added by Jeremy Stickley on September 16, 2007 at 4:47pm — No Comments

New Building

This week we are finally moving into our new building. We finally got some new furniture yesterday. Our 100x100 sq. ft. bingo hall got set up with tables and chairs Friday. We will start bingo there 9-20-07. This week they are going to start cleaning and sealing the bay floors. So next week we will move the equipment into the building. That will be the final step. We have 5 drive thru bays, separate male and female bunk rooms that sleep 4 twin beds each, and 25 + rooms for storage and offices.… Continue

Added by Beth on September 16, 2007 at 11:29am — No Comments

A Bittersweet Commemoration and FEMA’s Bitter Mandate

by Lou Angeli

New York, NY (September 11, 2007) -- Today I joined thousands of Ground Zero responders in Lower Manhattan to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. Of that group, two hundred of us were were invited ny the Mayor's Office to read the names of those who perished 6 years ago, the first time…

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Added by Lou Angeli on September 16, 2007 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

Local Fire Fighter Dies. So Sad :(

One of local firefighters dies Friday Night :(

Article

City firefighter collapses, dies

The Lowell Sun

Article Launched: 09/15/2007 08:28:10 PM EDT

LOWELL…

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Added by Lowell Fire 13 on September 16, 2007 at 10:57am — No Comments

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a93471fa7b82cae866c02&skin_id=601&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=texCIXKON THE LINK TO SEE THE TRIBUTE FOR MY HUSBAND LT RON ALLEN OF TAR HEEL VFD

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Added by Jennifer Allen on September 16, 2007 at 10:56am — 2 Comments

Goin to Emmitsburg

Ok, so in October for the National Fallen Firefighters memorial services my department is sending several of us down for the ceremonies, since our past chief is being added. We are taking about 20 of us on a charter bus. Problem is we are leaving here about 3:30 am and driving on down. We are looking for a house in the emmitsburg area we might be able to hook up with where we can swing in, meet and greet and such, and let all the guys and gals change into thier uniforms and such so we dont have… Continue

Added by DragonSlayerEMS on September 16, 2007 at 10:43am — 1 Comment

Documentary Journal

Hey, all...

For those who have been following, there's a new post on my blog about the documentary that I'm shooting with the Providence, RI Fire Department.

You can view it at:

www.provfiredocumentary.blogspot.com

Enjoy & stay safe!

Erin

Added by Erin Blackman on September 16, 2007 at 9:23am — No Comments

Anybody want to come along?

Well, in three weeks I'll be in Emmitsburg for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend. We weren't able to get our honor guard set up to go, so I'll be going on my own. Of the three Georgia firefighters being added this year, two of them were friends. It's important to me that I be there.

The down side of it all, is that the guy I had been planning on having as a roommate for the trip to share expenses bailed out on me. I'm still going.

I plan to leave metro-Atlanta…

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Added by Tristen Cruz on September 16, 2007 at 9:16am — No Comments

FIREFIGHTER INFORMATIONAL LINKS

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/help/siteindex.shtm

http://www.thebravestonline.com/

http://www.mcffa.org/

http://www.nfpa.org/index.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1…

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Added by jdstamp on September 15, 2007 at 10:32pm — No Comments

Western Wild Fires Up Close and Personal for New York Firefighter

On Saturday morning, June 17, 2006 I set out on a five-day cross-country trip to Sedona, AZ with my oldest brother David, who had moved there two years earlier. It was a much needed vacation for me and a necessary trip for my brother to retrieve some things from home in Buffalo, NY.

On Sunday morning, the Brins Mesa Fire in Oak Creek Canyon started one mile north of Sedona. We watched the fire's progress on the national news as we made overnight stops in Abilene, KS; Colorado Springs…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on September 15, 2007 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Where in the World is West Hancock, Mississippi?

Where in the World is West Hancock, Mississippi?

The Two-Year Story of a Fire Department in Need…

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Added by Tiger Schmittendorf on September 15, 2007 at 9:35pm — No Comments

Working and Blogging and Networking

Especially after FirefighterNation picked up 5K, it seems like there are all kinds of interesting people on here. It won't be long before we are celebrating 10K. I mean, there's a ton of people who haven't found there way here yet and the whole network provides a way to share ideas and stuff in ways never possible when I first became a firefighter. The hard part is balancing the act of checking in on the Nation vs. making sure I check my e-mails (and answering them), finishing that paper I…

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Added by Mick Mayers on September 15, 2007 at 8:58pm — 1 Comment

Antlers

About 18 months ago we burned down a local restaurant and saved the two houses closest to it. Well last week the houses went too. Kind of suspicious. Sometimes you can't win.

We've had several automatic alarms and a mutual aid request for a house fire. Quiet, just the way us "old guys" like it.

Added by Peter Lupkowski on September 15, 2007 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Lowell, MA Line of Duty Death

Firefighter Kelly Page, 38, of the Lowell Fire Department died in the line of duty last night. A member of Engine 4, Page had just returned from a medical call and was checking equipment when he collapsed. Immediate life saving efforts by firefighters and paramedics were not successful.My sympathies to the family, friends and members of the Lowell Fire Department.

Funeral details will be posted as they become available.

Added by Stephen Walsh on September 15, 2007 at 5:16pm — 1 Comment

YOUTH OFFENDERS

I know I'll catch alot of flack for this my first blog, but, here it goes. I think the courts, should look into putting the less offenders into the fire service .take and give them some guidence, training, i know the really bad ones can't be alone, and if they have a bad record even after 18 their records aren't esponged at least in PA, but, even if they can do community service such as cleaning the hall , washing the equipment, doing the odd ball jobs, maybe they can talk to some of their…

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Added by byron on September 15, 2007 at 4:04pm — 1 Comment

Firefighter for a day, Firefighter for a lifetime.

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 and asked, "Billy, did you ever think about what you…

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Added by Brett Utley on September 15, 2007 at 3:56pm — No Comments

Blogspot

My blog at www.rescuing-providence.blogspot.com is a good indication of the content of my book, Rescuing Providence which will be available october 1st. I'll have some updates soon.

Added by michael on September 15, 2007 at 1:48pm — No Comments