April 2014
2" attack line
I just found out that we were awarded a grant for $24,000 to replace all the hose and nozzles on both engines. Right know we have 2 - 1 3/4" cross lays and 1- 2 1/2" cross lay. When i applied for thi…
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2" attack line
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History lesson
Legacy of the Mattydale Lay
June 29th, 2010
Former Mattydale (N.Y.) Fire Chief Bert Eno passed away in February at the age of 98. But his legacy lives on in the fire service.In 1947, Eno…
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History lesson
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Buddy is all ready to go!
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Buddy is all ready to go!
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Firefighting in Fiction
As I look at the DVD copy of "Backdraft" I just bought this weekend I think about the movies and TV shows of recent about firefighters are mostly about tragedy or hardship. "Ladder 49" "Backdraft" "R…
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Firefighting in Fiction
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March 2014
Oldest Active Member
How old is your oldest active member? Vincent Dransfield smiles during a party celebrating his 100th birthday at the Little Falls Fire Department, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Little Falls, N.J. Dra…
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Oldest Active Member
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February 2014
10 Commandments
1.Thou Salt Always Protect and Save Lives2.Thou Shalt Always Be Courageous3.Thou Shalt Always Heed All Cries for Help4.Thou Shalt Help All Those In Need5.Thou Shalt Have Strength of Heath and Body6.T…
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10 Commandments
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January 2014
Snow :)
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Snow :)
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December 2013
Crazy Firefighter Dance
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Crazy Firefighter Dance
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LED Scene Lighting
I am after information on portable LED scene lights, what have people found to be the best etc. My dept is looking at upgrading our scene lighting and it looks like LED is the way to go
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LED Scene Lighting
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It's that time of year again.
The holiday season has begun for some of us it is colder than the look you see in a black Friday shopper's eye when they are told the products they wanted are sold out. It is also the weekend…
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It's that time of year again.
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My partner in crime :p
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My partner in crime :p
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Fire Behavior
I'm confused, maybe somebody can help explain this. When I took my level 1 (recently) we were told roof ventilation would not increase fire intensity and on an interior entry sounding the floor whil…
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Fire Behavior
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November 2013
UL Attic Fire Research
Live fire testing begins in the research of attic fires.
Photo courtesy of UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute on Facebook.
Video below is an overview of the structures being used November 201…
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UL Attic Fire Research
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The Greatest Risk, Taking No Risk At All
This is just to mix things up from all of the safety talk on here. Of course you want to be safe, but the only topics discussed now are about things such as gear and seat belts and whether or not to…
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The Greatest Risk, Taking No Risk At All
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September 2013
Brookings Fire Chief Sharp retires
Well my friends. It is time for this Fire Chief to move on into the next phase of my life. I had planned to retire in January of 2013 and move up to Alaska to be near my daughter and grandchildren. O…
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Brookings Fire Chief Sharp retires
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12 YEARS AGO TODAY
It seams fuuny but i remember more about 12 years ago this day than ever before. I was assigned to Special Operations during that era. SOC as its known was a special place on the FDNY It was all…
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12 YEARS AGO TODAY
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Remembrance
On this day of remembrance lets also think of those who have lost loved ones and friends. Say a prayer of strength an support for them. They suffer an morn every day but especially today I am sure th…
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Remembrance
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9/11 Anniversary Tribute - The Rising
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9/11 Anniversary Tribute - The Rising
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August 2013
Gatlinburg 2013 019
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Gatlinburg 2013 019
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November 2012
Fully Involved
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Fully Involved
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