All Blog Posts (7,007)

Here we go again

I take the Sapulpa Fire test in the morning and I find out tomorrow what time my interview will be with Broken Arrow Fire. I will interview Tuesday and then hopefully know something within a couple of weeks!

Added by Nick Cates on August 19, 2007 at 6:19pm — No Comments

TELFORD FIRE CO

THE TELFORD FIRE CO REGRETS TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT,PAST CHIEF AND LIFE MEMBER MALCOM"MAC" JACOBS VIEWING IS 8-20-2007 FROM 4-8PM AT WILLIAMS BERGEY KOFFEL FUNERAL HOME,667 HARLEYSVILLE PIKE IN HARLEYSVILLE. VIEWING 8-21 10-11AM WITH FUNERAL SERVICE FOLLOWING AT TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,101 SOUTH MAIN STREET,TELFORD.

Added by firefighter1820 on August 19, 2007 at 2:50pm — No Comments

What Happened in Charleston…And Why?

by Lou Angeli

Charleston, SC (August 18, 2007) -- The tragic fire that snuffed the lives of nine of Charleston’s Bravest is the worst tragedy beset the fire service since 9/11/01. Of course the immediate need following the disaster was to mourn the loss of so many great men, and console their families.

But now -- months following the incident, after reports and critiques are beginning to flow in. In a nutshell, we’re learning that the Charleston Fire Department is…

Continue

Added by Lou Angeli on August 19, 2007 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

craig bellard

my name is craig bellard i am 15 years old i am in richard volunteer fire dept. i go to church point high school i am in the 9th i work on a farm and i ride bulles for fun

Added by Craig Dylon Bellard on August 19, 2007 at 12:30pm — No Comments

1 year ago...

Today is the 1 year anniversary of the day when the woman shot herself on the Meijer parking lot. The following blog is copied from my old Live Journal blog which I wrote in the days following the incident. I've left the spelling as is, please understand that I was in no mood for spell check at the time. R.I.P. Deborah.

8/20/06 12:54 am

I can't…

Continue

Added by Chandra on August 19, 2007 at 12:06pm — No Comments

BANDIT - CHANDLER P D K-9 Down - Pray For Us as We Attend The Memorial

I have a very personal attachment to Chandler Arizona Police Department. I have known most all of the ole timers for years. It was Chandler PD that worked with me on my children's case, so I have a special bond with all the guys.

Sgt. Tom Lovejoy, was also a personal friend and I also knew Bandit his K-9. One of Tom's other K-9's helped our family in some interesting situations along the way.

Tom Lovejoy is still on duty and, if found to have violated policy, could face… Continue

Added by Child Predator Busters on August 19, 2007 at 12:03pm — 1 Comment

LEE COUNTY NC. TOURNEY!!

if you would like to play.

send this back to me or need it sent to you via uspostal.

let me know asap.

thanks.

Added by Jennifer Nance on August 19, 2007 at 10:29am — No Comments

firefighter hiring and promotions

Just a question to take the pulse of firefighter nation...Should firefighter and medic hiring be strictly a meritocracy based on testing results and educational backgound (ie. degrees, certifications, licences), or should other factors be involved (ie. politics, friendships)??

Added by mike newbury on August 19, 2007 at 10:25am — No Comments

August 19,2007 Train Sparks a rash of R.R. Tie fires

Well, this morning i was awoken by Petal Fire Departments Tone, the call R.R. tracks on fire. They informed us we had some in the county on fire as well so we responded with our new brush truck and engine 2 i think we put a total of 6 ties out that had burned out completely, then went back into petal with our brush truck into an area they could not get an engine. So from about 5 this morning till 830 or so we were running up and down that the tracks pretty funny if you ask me. Now i just hope… Continue

Added by Richard Steele on August 19, 2007 at 9:56am — No Comments

Subject: BREAKING NEWS: Two Firefighters Killed In Deutsche Bank Fire

Subject: BREAKING NEWS: Two Firefighters Killed In Deutsche Bank FireSubject: BREAKING NEWS: Two Firefighters Killed In Deutsche Bank Fire

Two Firefighters Killed In Deutsche Bank Fire

Two firefighters were killed after a seven-alarm blaze ripped through a building

near ground zero, Mayor Michael Bloomberg says.

MORE DETAILS: <… Continue

Added by Adam on August 18, 2007 at 9:23pm — No Comments

FDNY MOS pass at 7th alm 8/18/07

A 7th alarm in the Deutseh Bank building, undergoing demolition from the destruction on 9/11/01. Fire wasin a 17 sty blg fire on fls 14-17. 2 MOS were pulled forn the fire unconcious 1 in cardiac arrest unkn the other but both in critical condition. At 20:00 there was word that they had succumbed to their Injuries. God bless them and their families. RIM you are loved by your fellow brothers and sisters.

Added by Stevie on August 18, 2007 at 8:34pm — No Comments

New Video's to come!!!

I will be putting more videos on my page as soon as I get my helmet cam...I ordered it last friday and it will be in this week....So check back and look....I will put out bulletins if I have new videos.....Ya'll be safe out there...Darian

Added by Darian Stevens on August 18, 2007 at 6:14pm — No Comments

New Slideshow

My training burn slideshow is up and running. Feel free to stop by and comment on it.

Added by icvfd28 on August 18, 2007 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Myth about Firefighters

All of us have heard it. All emergency personell are accussed of it. Some people truely believe that the only reason we join the fire dept, ems or even police is so we can feel powerful and for the almighty lights and sirens.

Recently, I heard a person accusing my fire department of this idiotic idea. Although I did not say anthing because I knew I would loose my temper and make the department look bad, I couldnt help but let it anger me. How could people even come up with this idea?…

Continue

Added by Josh Ballard on August 18, 2007 at 1:30pm — No Comments

New to this

To understand my situation: In my culture, being a firefighter wasn't something that my parents and family wanted. I'm the type of person that always wants to help people, so I decided to become a physical education teacher. It's a cool job, I get to teach students sports, coach, have holidays, and vacations. But every boyhood dreams of being a firefighter, police officer, and etc. I always remember the excitement and awe when a fire truck drove by sirens blaring and red lights flashing. That… Continue

Added by John Wong on August 18, 2007 at 12:41am — 2 Comments

THE FIREMAN!

He is the guy next door . A mans man with the memory of a little boy . He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and danger . He is a guy like you and me with wants and worries and unfilled dreams . Yet he stands taller than most of us . He is a fireman. He puts it all on the line when the bell rings . A fireman is at once the most fortunate and least fortunate of men. He is a man who saves lives because he's seen to much death . He is a gentle man because he has seen the… Continue

Added by BLAKE CUNNINGHAM on August 17, 2007 at 9:37pm — No Comments

Reducing the Fatalities to our Brothers

It never ceases to amaze me that almost every day Billy Goldfeder has to post to the secret list another FF fatality or serious injury. Our job is dangerous, risky and what we do. I honestly thought that by this point in my Emergency Service career we would have made a difference in reducing the loss of life and critical injuries we suffer. I am continiually amazed that parts of our American Fire Service still don't have 2 in 2 out, RIT, or even wear seatbelts. I truely wish that we could…

Continue

Added by Mike Rehfeld on August 17, 2007 at 6:35pm — No Comments

Federal Firefighters

Anyone interesting in sharing or needing information about the federal fire departments please feel free to discuss and ask. I currently am a federal firefighter and the union president working on a navy installation. We have gone through some hard times with budget cutbacks, COW, loss of manning, regionalization and not to mention the weizels south of where I work running the show now. On the upside we train alot and respond to many different types of incidents that are challenging because of… Continue

Added by Irons38 on August 17, 2007 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Broken Arrow Test

I took the written test for Broken Arrow Fire yesterday, and I took the Physical Ablilities Test this morning and passed both. They are fast tracking all of us, and I interview on Tuesday, so hopefully it will go well.

Added by Nick Cates on August 17, 2007 at 3:05pm — No Comments