Brotherhood of Fire
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I've heard that it is getting harder and harder to recruit volunteer.
Is this true?
What has been your Department / Brigade's experience(s) with recruitment over the last generation?
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  • David Colaw Funding and grant cuts means PPE and equipment cuts too. Even if we could get the volunteers, we can't get the PPE and the equipment like radios and pagers. Tanker or vehicle's constantly needing repair. It also seems that some people want to sign up, but they don't want to serve. Some just want to wear the hat and the t-shirt.  
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  • Daniel Mahlmeister The younger generation isnt as into it anymore not because its not cool or fun etc but because you have to give up a lot to do it with little reward and not only the potential for getting sued if something goes wrong but also its dangerous and could be...See More
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Brotherhood of Fire
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*Tianjin, China Update:
The National Earthquake Bureau reported two major blasts before midnight, the first with an equivalent of 3 tons of TNT, and the second with the equivalent of 21 tons.
"Sadly, it appears as if the entire first alarm assignment was in position as the massive explosion occurred. 
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Brotherhood of Fire
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For many years now I've been following the story of what has been happening to Detroit Fire Department.
This story just scratches the surface of what's really going on.
I don't know of any harder working, least provided for Brothers and Sisters in the Fire Service today...
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Detroit runs out of firefighters during destructive night on east side
Entire neighborhoods were without fire protection, forcing skeleton crews to battle blazes that spread to four occupied homes and contributed to the injury of a...
MOTORCITYMUCKRAKER.COM|BY STEVE NEAVLING
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  • Jeff Scarrow I've had the privilege to meet some of the guys and they are honestly some of the best people I've ever met, humble modest people who still love the job
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  • Nancy Sims Nothing will happen until the Mayor or City Councilman's house burns or they need the Fire Department
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Brotherhood of Fire
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Great read about what Firefighters require when Wildland Firefighting ...
Calorie-burning firefighters eat, drink plenty to battle state’s wildfires
What do firefighters eat when they’re battling a wildfire?
SACBEE.COM
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  • David Jones they left out the convience store (pre packaged)burritos -you always have some foil in your pack to "cook em" in a stump hole.
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  • Chris Yocom Yea bro. Once you get hired on as a rookie for and agency they will put you through s-130/190. Unless they dictate otherwise... But that's the only way I have ever heard it work. A little late in the season though....
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Brotherhood of Fire shared Last Alarm's post.
Yesterday at 3:06pm · 
BREAKING -- MASSIVE EXPLOSION in Tianjin, Northern China -- reports of possible civilian and firefighter fatalities. More details as they become available.
Last Alarm added 4 new photos.
BREAKING: Massive explosion rocks Northern China's ‪#‎Tianjin‬, cause & casualties unclear yet. @XHNews
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  • Ken Mettam Devastated about loss of life in this incident, civilian but also brother firefighters, thoughts with family.
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  • Tim Henrys last count was at least 7 dead, 2 fire fighters missing, 300+ injured
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Brotherhood of Fire
Yesterday at 12:35pm · 
"Brotherhood Funny"
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Brotherhood of Fire shared Fun Dumps's video.
Yesterday at 12:24pm · 
This is pretty cool...
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Fun Dumps
He’s like a ninja. Who measures stuff smile emoticon
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Brotherhood of Fire shared Fox News's video.
August 11 at 1:42pm · 
* Breaking News
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to all those involved in this apparatus crash in Miami...
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DEVELOPING: A fire truck and ambulance on separate assignments crashed at an intersection in Miami, Florida. Crews rushed seven firefighters to a nearby trauma center, according to local reports.
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 11 at 12:35pm · 
I double dare you Mutha F*%$ ! lol
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