Oldest Active MemberHow 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…DiscussionOldest Active Member2 LikesGun loving FirefightersGroupGun loving Firefighters1 LikeRIT/RIC and hoselines
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Recent reported structure fire in my first due, occupants report smoke and flames showing from hot water heater/ furnace, reports all occupants out of residence.…DiscussionRIT/RIC and hoselines1 LikeCutting with the k12photoCutting with the k123 Likes57th Ave Firephoto57th Ave Fire2 Likes
February 2014
pfd l-4photopfd l-41 Like2 1/2 " Hose linesI spent over 30 years with the FDNY in Manhattan and the South Bronx. I have been a volunteer FF firefighter for over 40 years. Time and time again I have suscessfully used 2 1/2" hose lines in all k…Discussion2 1/2 " Hose lines4 Likes
January 2014
Word Association GameOk, Here is the Word Association Game again.
Someone writes a word and you write the word that comes to mind that you think goes with it or resembles it. If I say rookies you might say newbies. If I…DiscussionWord Association Game22 LikesBarn firephotoBarn fire2 LikesFlash over simulatorDiscussionFlash over simulator1 LikeSleepy Hollow NY. Engine 86photoSleepy Hollow NY. Engine 862 Likes
December 2013
Forcible Entry TrainingphotoForcible Entry Training1 Likedusty 006photodusty 0063 LikesIf you might be wondering what the next gene…DiscussionIf you might be wondering what the next gene…4 LikesFire BehaviorI'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…DiscussionFire Behavior3 LikesAuto Extrications Involving the PoliceOne of our October magazine themes is extrication. What do you find complex, or difficult, when dealing with extrications involving police cars? (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)DiscussionAuto Extrications Involving the Police2 LikesWhat could be a childs last christmas, he wa…This is Ian, he is 15 years old. He has a form of EB which is a painful uncurable skin condition. He recently has also aquired stage 4 liver faliure. What he wants is FD patches for his collection f…DiscussionWhat could be a childs last christmas, he wa…2 Likes
November 2013
Just finished restoring my grandfather's fir…Hello brothers & sisters,
It's been a few years since I last visited this website. My name is Keith Seafield, I am a 25-year vet of the Miami-Dade Fire Department. I just finished a 5 year rest…DiscussionJust finished restoring my grandfather's fir…3 LikesCan a 2 1/2" hose be used as a hand line for…When I first started in the fire department we had two types of hand lines 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". We were taught that when you attack a fire that you always take your first line in, backed up by a 2nd li…DiscussionCan a 2 1/2" hose be used as a hand line for…4 LikesThe Greatest Risk, Taking No Risk At AllThis 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…DiscussionThe Greatest Risk, Taking No Risk At All3 LikesEngine Co. 9 Making Attack on FirephotoEngine Co. 9 Making Attack on Fire3 Likes