FD Good Will at the Gym
Posted on The Fire Pio Blog 1 hour ago
I was recently working out at the gym when I caught the eye of an older woman who was giving me an irritated look. Since I know I have impeccable form on the machines I use I could only guess ...
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I was recently working out at the gym when I caught the eye of an older woman who was giving me an irritated look. Since I know I have impeccable form on the machines I use I could only guess ...
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Kingsport Fire Tech Rescue Team Refresh Skills in Trench Rescue
Posted on Model City Firefighter 32 mins ago
This past weekend, the members of the Kingsport Fire Department Technical Rescue Team conducted a Trench Rescue Course in Kingsport. The 21 member team, along with a few area responders, gathered at the old General Shale property in Kingsport to ...
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This past weekend, the members of the Kingsport Fire Department Technical Rescue Team conducted a Trench Rescue Course in Kingsport. The 21 member team, along with a few area responders, gathered at the old General Shale property in Kingsport to ...
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Horry County director of public safety steps down
Posted on SConFire.com 13 mins ago
WMBF News.com HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The Horry County Director of Public Safety has stepped down. Paul Whitten resigned Monday, September 8, Horry County spokeswoman Lisa Bourcier confirmed. No explanation for Whitten’s resignation has been made available, currently. Whitten ...
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WMBF News.com HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The Horry County Director of Public Safety has stepped down. Paul Whitten resigned Monday, September 8, Horry County spokeswoman Lisa Bourcier confirmed. No explanation for Whitten’s resignation has been made available, currently. Whitten ...
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Video- Close Call on a Vehicle Fire- Always wear your PPE
Posted on SConFire.com 21 mins ago
Another reason why we wear ALL of our PPE on vehicle fires Post by FireGround Update.
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Another reason why we wear ALL of our PPE on vehicle fires Post by FireGround Update.
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I “Find em Hot, Leave em Wet” and “Fight what you Fear”!
Posted on Iron Firemen 2 hours ago
Many still have the "old school" mentality in believing that we sit around all day, playing cards, grab ass or taking naps.They have no idea how many hours of training it takes to maintain our certifications, health and physical abilities.
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Many still have the "old school" mentality in believing that we sit around all day, playing cards, grab ass or taking naps.They have no idea how many hours of training it takes to maintain our certifications, health and physical abilities.
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BREAKING NEWS: Kingsport Firefighters On-Scene Welcome Center Fire in Tennessee
Posted on Model City Firefighter 4 hours ago
This morning, Kingsport Firefighters (A-Shift) were alerted of a structure fire at the new Welcome Center located just off of Interstate 26 in Kingsport, TN. A full assignment responded to the Welcome Center that has not opened yet due to still ...
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This morning, Kingsport Firefighters (A-Shift) were alerted of a structure fire at the new Welcome Center located just off of Interstate 26 in Kingsport, TN. A full assignment responded to the Welcome Center that has not opened yet due to still ...
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Actor Steve Buscemi talks about his FDNY roots & the doc ‘A Good Job’
Helmet Cam: Apartment Fire in Endicott, NY. Several Units Burn
Posted on Fire Critic 9 hours ago
Sunday morning at 06:30 West Corners Fire was dispatched mutual aid to Endicott for a working building fire. Engine 1 with 6 green tags responded and went right to work. Follow us through our Lt's helmet camera
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Sunday morning at 06:30 West Corners Fire was dispatched mutual aid to Endicott for a working building fire. Engine 1 with 6 green tags responded and went right to work. Follow us through our Lt's helmet camera
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Helmet Camera: Overhaul and Ventilation at House Fire
Posted on Fire Critic 9 hours ago
Firefighter's helmet camera footage of a working house fire caused by a lightning strike. Recorded with the Firecam MiniHD. This was not the entire incident, and some audio has been edited for content.
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Firefighter's helmet camera footage of a working house fire caused by a lightning strike. Recorded with the Firecam MiniHD. This was not the entire incident, and some audio has been edited for content.
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Close Call: House Fire in Niagara Falls, NY. Collapse During Defensive Operations
Posted on Fire Critic 9 hours ago
Exclusive video of the blaze that took down 3 houses on 7th street in Niagara Falls, New York. The house collapses around the 1 minute mark proving just how dangerous of a job that first responders have.
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Exclusive video of the blaze that took down 3 houses on 7th street in Niagara Falls, New York. The house collapses around the 1 minute mark proving just how dangerous of a job that first responders have.
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Morning Lineup – September 8
Posted on Fire Geezer 10 hours ago
There are 11 good uses for beer and you can always use the leftovers productively.
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There are 11 good uses for beer and you can always use the leftovers productively.
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Finding Your Funding
Posted on Fire & EMS Leader Pro 14 hours ago
Once upon a time…with a beginning like that you just know this is going to be a good story, right? Well the good news is that it’s not a fairy tale. It is, however, the fictitious story of how a fictitious municipal fire department, the Cutting Edge County Fire and Rescue (CECFR) Department, created a non-profit organization (NPO) to provide financial support to its customer service efforts. It serves as a model for actual departments to follow.
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Once upon a time…with a beginning like that you just know this is going to be a good story, right? Well the good news is that it’s not a fairy tale. It is, however, the fictitious story of how a fictitious municipal fire department, the Cutting Edge County Fire and Rescue (CECFR) Department, created a non-profit organization (NPO) to provide financial support to its customer service efforts. It serves as a model for actual departments to follow.
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Remembering Fallen Brothers on September 11th
Posted on Backwards Firefighter Blog 14 hours ago
Remembering Fallen Brothers is important! This week many will say "Never Forget". Lets not just say it, but mean it! Share your thoughts and lets blow up the "News Feeds" and "Twitter Feeds", people do it for celebrities, Lets do it with Real HEROS!
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Remembering Fallen Brothers is important! This week many will say "Never Forget". Lets not just say it, but mean it! Share your thoughts and lets blow up the "News Feeds" and "Twitter Feeds", people do it for celebrities, Lets do it with Real HEROS!
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Cold Water Challenge Face-off: Tie breaker
Akron Fire Faces Litigation Paralysis
Posted on Fire Law Blog 15 hours ago
An article published today by the Akron Beacon/Ohio.com raises serious concerns about the inadvertent impact that a discrimination suit is having on the safety of firefighters in the Akron Fire Department. The suit over promotional examinations that took place in 2004 has paralyzed the department, leaving just 68 of 120 officer’s positions filled.
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An article published today by the Akron Beacon/Ohio.com raises serious concerns about the inadvertent impact that a discrimination suit is having on the safety of firefighters in the Akron Fire Department. The suit over promotional examinations that took place in 2004 has paralyzed the department, leaving just 68 of 120 officer’s positions filled.
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Ala. fire chief: Staff cuts will increase risk, response time
Posted on Fire Chief 16 hours ago
The mayor wants to eliminate 15 firefighter positions it added four years ago with a SAFER grant
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The mayor wants to eliminate 15 firefighter positions it added four years ago with a SAFER grant
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Close-call video: House collapses at Niagara Falls, NY fire
The embarrassing legacy of Kenneth Ellerbe – 40% of DC’s ladder trucks fail inspection & are sidelined
Wis. fire department builds green station that pays for itself
Helmet-cam video from Endicott, NY apartment fire
Posted on Statter911 23 hours ago
Fire investigator suffered CO poisoning and bomb squad called for items found
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Fire investigator suffered CO poisoning and bomb squad called for items found
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Mile Stones…
Posted on Iron Firemen 23 hours ago
I'm NOT a "cut and paste", catchy Headline or shared video site.... I'm something different ... I just don't know what it is yet ...LMAO.
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I'm NOT a "cut and paste", catchy Headline or shared video site.... I'm something different ... I just don't know what it is yet ...LMAO.
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3 lessons for fire chiefs from an oil pipeline break
Posted on Fire Chief 1 day ago
The importance of preparation played out when a report of oil smell turned into a two-week-long response for an Ohio fire department
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The importance of preparation played out when a report of oil smell turned into a two-week-long response for an Ohio fire department
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City of Detroit Reaches All New Lows for Firefighters and Alerting for Emergencies
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
FREEP.COM Detroit is so broke that firefighters get emergency alerts through pop cans, coins, door hinges, pipes and doorbells. And they make these gizmos themselves — one involving a pop can that gets tipped over by an incoming fax. The ...
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FREEP.COM Detroit is so broke that firefighters get emergency alerts through pop cans, coins, door hinges, pipes and doorbells. And they make these gizmos themselves — one involving a pop can that gets tipped over by an incoming fax. The ...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Seneca, Oconee County with VIDEO
Posted on SConFire.com 1 day ago
SConFire.com- CAD- 2014-09-06 20:12:00 MVA W/ TRAP AND HELO Mva w/1 fatality| 1 pt airlifted from scene| 4 vehicles inv| multi pts| rd closed avoid area| sc 47| GA 329 Wells hwy Oconee Co | Seneca SC SC-23 WYFF.com SENECA ...
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SConFire.com- CAD- 2014-09-06 20:12:00 MVA W/ TRAP AND HELO Mva w/1 fatality| 1 pt airlifted from scene| 4 vehicles inv| multi pts| rd closed avoid area| sc 47| GA 329 Wells hwy Oconee Co | Seneca SC SC-23 WYFF.com SENECA ...
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Phantom LODD Awarded Workman’s Comp. Payout
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
A BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA, WOMAN was recently awarded more than $503,000 in Federal and state benefits following her husband's death despite the fact that the victim, Thomas "Rusty" Topping was never associated with any fire department.
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A BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA, WOMAN was recently awarded more than $503,000 in Federal and state benefits following her husband's death despite the fact that the victim, Thomas "Rusty" Topping was never associated with any fire department.
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Old Pierce refurbished to carry fallen firefighters
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 1 day ago
A retired Massachusetts fire chief, and brother of a fallen firefighter, has refurbished an old Pierce to carry fallen firefighters in funeral processions. Engine 266, a 1986 Pierce donated by Weymouth Naval Base, bears Gerald Nadeau’s badge number, SouthCoastToday.com reported. ...
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A retired Massachusetts fire chief, and brother of a fallen firefighter, has refurbished an old Pierce to carry fallen firefighters in funeral processions. Engine 266, a 1986 Pierce donated by Weymouth Naval Base, bears Gerald Nadeau’s badge number, SouthCoastToday.com reported. ...
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Sunday Matinee
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
Cartoon - Goofy; Documentary - Health Effects of 9/11; Feature - Adam-12 episode
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Cartoon - Goofy; Documentary - Health Effects of 9/11; Feature - Adam-12 episode
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Daring Thieves Steal GPS Out Of Ambulance While Crew Tends To Patient
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
The theft took place sometime between 9 and 10 pm in the town of New Basford.
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The theft took place sometime between 9 and 10 pm in the town of New Basford.
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Colorado and Fire District Sued for $60 Million Over Black Forest Fire
Posted on Fire Law Blog 2 days ago
Sixty Colorado residents have filed a pro-se lawsuit against the state, El Paso County, and the Black Forest Fire District over the Black Forest Fire that occurred in June, 2013. The fire, which the suit claims began in part due to a controlled burn, consumed 15,000 acres, destroyed over 500 homes, and killed two people.
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Sixty Colorado residents have filed a pro-se lawsuit against the state, El Paso County, and the Black Forest Fire District over the Black Forest Fire that occurred in June, 2013. The fire, which the suit claims began in part due to a controlled burn, consumed 15,000 acres, destroyed over 500 homes, and killed two people.
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Wells named Sacramento Metro fire chief
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
Mark Wells served as deputy chief; he replaces Kurt Henke who will retire in October
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Mark Wells served as deputy chief; he replaces Kurt Henke who will retire in October
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Early video from a house fire in Dixon, CA
Conn. fire union boss, batt. chiefs criticize scene command
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
In a letter, several leading fire officials said decisions at the 3-alarm fire needlessly put firefighters at risk
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In a letter, several leading fire officials said decisions at the 3-alarm fire needlessly put firefighters at risk
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Former Colo. fire chief drowns
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
Rick Beaty's body was recovered Friday; he went into the river Sept. 2
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Rick Beaty's body was recovered Friday; he went into the river Sept. 2
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UPDATED – PHOTOS AND VIDEO- 9-11 Hero’s Run Held in Daniel Island- Team Skipton Takes Top Honors
Posted on SConFire.com 2 days ago
WCIV-TV | ABC News 4 – Charleston News, Sports, Weather DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Thirteen years ago America faced an attack that most will never forget. On Saturday, hundreds made the early morning trip to Daniel Island for the ...
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WCIV-TV | ABC News 4 – Charleston News, Sports, Weather DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Thirteen years ago America faced an attack that most will never forget. On Saturday, hundreds made the early morning trip to Daniel Island for the ...
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Kilted to Kick Cancer: Day 6
Posted on Ambulance Driver Files 2 days ago
Originally, I had planned a day at the lake on the jet ski, but bad weather changed those plans, so today is housekeeping day. As of 11:00 CST yesterday, my total in the fundraising challenge was $150, neck and neck ...
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Originally, I had planned a day at the lake on the jet ski, but bad weather changed those plans, so today is housekeeping day. As of 11:00 CST yesterday, my total in the fundraising challenge was $150, neck and neck ...
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Limo Bus catches fire, Burns House in Wayne [Photo/Video]
Video: New Hyde Park, NY House Fire. Watch as the Truck Drives Over Then Parks on the Attack Lines
Posted on Fire Critic 2 days ago
This appears to be a duplex with fire in the 2nd floor. The truck arrives and drives over the hoselines, then pulls the brake after parking right on the lines. You can tell the disdain for the action by the guys hanging out around the camera. Luckily they quickly moved.
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This appears to be a duplex with fire in the 2nd floor. The truck arrives and drives over the hoselines, then pulls the brake after parking right on the lines. You can tell the disdain for the action by the guys hanging out around the camera. Luckily they quickly moved.
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Promotional Opportunities
Posted on Fire Geezer 2 days ago
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, FIRE RESCUE Chief Larry Collins was fired abruptly Wednesday morning by County Manager Stockton Whitten
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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, FIRE RESCUE Chief Larry Collins was fired abruptly Wednesday morning by County Manager Stockton Whitten
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Vehicle Extrication from inside of the Auto Industry (Online Extrication Training)
Posted on Boron Extrication 2 days ago
Welcome to the next generation of Online Vehicle Extrication Courses! We have created a great extrication training program that is relevant for newest Jake to the seasoned Chief.
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Welcome to the next generation of Online Vehicle Extrication Courses! We have created a great extrication training program that is relevant for newest Jake to the seasoned Chief.
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VIDEO: Australian fire trucks damaged in chemical explosion
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 2 days ago
An explosion damaged two Australian fire trucks Friday night. Queensland firefighters responded to a reports that a truck carrying ammonium nitrate rolled over, according to The West Australian. Four firefighters were among the injured when the truck and the 50 ...
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An explosion damaged two Australian fire trucks Friday night. Queensland firefighters responded to a reports that a truck carrying ammonium nitrate rolled over, according to The West Australian. Four firefighters were among the injured when the truck and the 50 ...
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