Pastor's Business Card



A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door.



Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote 'Revelation 3:20' on the back of it and stuck it in the door.



When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, 'Genesis… Continue

The list of 2008 tragedies continues.



The latest LODD



18 year old Canadian firefighter killed in structural collapse. Full story available at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?61328



A New Jersey firefighter was killed while fighting a house fire. Full story available at http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?61328



Multiple firefighters killed while fighting North Carolina Fire. Full story available… Continue

Bad day for the firefighters of PA. Two of our finest have answered their final calls.

Deleware County LODD:
http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?61058

Pine Two Firefighter Brad Holmes
http://firefighterclosecalls.com/fullstory.php?61030

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Everyone Goes Home

Saturday, March 1, 2008



Two firefighters from McPherson are in fair condition at a Wichita hospital today after they were injured while battling a grass fire north of Hutchinson.

The men, ages 21 and 43, suffered minor burns and could be released Sunday, a hospital supervisor said.



Emergency dispatchers said the fire was reported at 12:22 p.m. in southwest McPherson County near the Rice County line.



Inman Fire Chief Dennis Schroeder said the fire may have… Continue

Saturday, March 1, 2008



Four Kansas City firefighters were injured this morning when a porch collapsed while they were battling an intentionally set fire in south-central Kansas City. None of the firefighters suffered serious injuries, but all required hospital treatment.



The fire in a two-story vacant house in the 6700 block of the Paseo was reported about 1:30 a.m. Saturday and heavy flames were showing when firefighters arrived, said Battalion Chief Joe… Continue

Saturday, March 1, 2008- Jersey City, NJ - 4 Jersey City firefighters, 1 adult and 1 child were taken to area hospitals after Engine 13 and a civilian vehicle collided at the intersection of Danforth Ave and Ocean Ave. Engine 13 was responding to a report of a structure fire. All injuries were reported to be non-life threatening. The accident caused a light pole and to fall onto the roof of Engine 13. The accident is currently under investigation.



Story copied from… Continue

Friday, February 29, 2008



This morning the Grove City VFD (PA) was dispatched to a dwelling fire with reported persons trapped at a side by side duplex. Additional alarms were called for from the Pine Twp FD and a RIT from East End VFD. The 1st in crews initiated fire attack and started a search on the less involved side. The already difficult conditions deteriorated further and the evacuation signals were sounded via radio and apparatus air horns. The RIT was in the process of… Continue

Thursday, February 28, 2008



GREELEY — Volunteer Fire Captain Shane Stewart was remembered in Greeley today as a fellow with an impish grin, a mischievous streak and the kind-hearted father of two who went out of his way to help others.



Between laughter at some of his practical jokes and a large screen picture of Stewart in drag, there were heart-felt words of condolence and loss.

"He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him," said Scott Wagner, the… Continue

Thursday, February 28, 2008



An out-of-control semi truck slammed into the back of Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue command vehicle on Interstate 70 Monday.



Officials said Battalion Chief Kelly Wagner parked his vehicle with all emergency lights on per protocol. He was positioned on the far right side of the west-bound lane of I-70 near the west Frisco exit while responding to an accident.



Wagner "heard the driver laying on the horn, letting everyone know he was coming in… Continue