These are some of the pegs so far for the Fire World, and we invite, in fact urge, all those with an interest in sharing what they have learned and thought about with others in many fields to come to this site and learn and contribute themselves
410, 2015
Poem for Fallen Firefighters Day
Poem for Fallen Firefighters Day
In Memory of Fallen Firefighters
Where does this courage, this strength, this instinct come from
To rush into danger when all are running away
To feel the call to risk one’s life, limbs, […]
To rush into danger when all are running away
To feel the call to risk one’s life, limbs, […]
3009, 2015
Another Weird FDNY Rescue- Would Like to Know More About This One
In an earlier peg I asked two Firemen at Eng16 L7 in Kips Bay, Manhattan, about really odd or strange rescue or fire cases they had handled. They shrugged me off with “Oh, you see […]
2909, 2015
Yoga- Give Back for First Responders
Yoga isn’t something you associate with firefighters or wounded veterans but has proven to be VERY successful, especially for training both the mind and body for healing from and dealin with stress…Yoga has relieved a […]
2809, 2015
“What Did You Learn Today, Dear?” Wavepeg and solution sharing
“What Did You Learn Today, Dear?” Wavepeg and solution sharing
Perhaps one of the most repeated lines I have heard from nurses, Firefighters, EMT’s and others who run into traumatic situations at work and come home […]
1209, 2015
September 11 Memorial Service at the Firemen’s Memorial in Manhattan
I originally intended to show Life Going On at various places in NYC on September 11 this year ( including Times Square and the Kips Bay Firehouse, Wall Street, Central Park, etc)
But arrived at Firemen’s […]
909, 2015
Sept 11 Memorial at NYC Fire Museum
There will be a Memorial Ceremony at the NYC Fire Museum on Sept 11 at 1 p.m. with representatives from the FDNY and FDNY members past and present.
Admission to the Museum will be free that […]
Admission to the Museum will be free that […]
909, 2015
Public Information Officer Training Opportunity in Miami
Media training in Miami for Police,
Fire, and Federal Law Enforcement. Great for command staff and #PIO.
Fire, and Federal Law Enforcement. Great for command staff and #PIO.
Additional info at:
http://brianandrews.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tv-interview-boot-camp-thenewsdirectors.pdf
http://brianandrews.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tv-interview-boot-camp-thenewsdirectors.pdf
909, 2015
Should FF’s be armed?
Naples FL Fire Commissioner wants FF’s to be armed, preferably to be paid for by Homeland Security. Cites recent shootings of FF’s and terrorist threat.
So far, consensus of average FF’s seems to be to leave […]
So far, consensus of average FF’s seems to be to leave […]
809, 2015
Another Heatstroke Tragedy
Since 1998, more than 635 children across the United States have died from being trapped in a hot car (source: Safe Kids Worldwide). Just this past Saturday, an 11 month old died in GA after […]
709, 2015
Firefighters and Animals
Hats off to you my dear brothers. Such great compassion to risk your life to save even the littlest of pets.
This is an old story from 2014, but always touches my heart.
https://www.thedodo.com/firefighters-make-an-itty-bitt-742268187.html
https://www.thedodo.com/firefighters-make-an-itty-bitt-742268187.html
Bless your kind […]
709, 2015
Visit to NYC Fire Museum
Like most kids, I wanted to be a Firefighter when I grew up.
Got another chance at the NYC Fire Museum,–wonderful place for kids and adults too–on Spring Street in Lower Manhattan.
Got another chance at the NYC Fire Museum,–wonderful place for kids and adults too–on Spring Street in Lower Manhattan.
Met FDNY Lt. John Kenny […]
709, 2015
Apropos”Black Sunday” – Visit to Firemens Memorial
Was going to go make a video at Grants Tomb but saw Denis Hamill internet article on Black Sunday and decided to go over to Firemens Memorial instead.
This video has technical problems: sound 1) […]
This video has technical problems: sound 1) […]
709, 2015
Visit with Mike the FDNY Probie
Many people (especially outside of NYC) don’t know how the FDNY Probie system works. It’s a year and a half of “being at the sink all the time” ( doing the dishes and other […]
609, 2015
“Fun Flamethrowers” from CNN
Flamethrowers were gruesome weapons of war and so controversial that the U.S. military stopped using them after Vietnam.
But as crazy as it may sound, they are available for sale to the public.
A Cleveland startup called […]
1108, 2015
Drones and firefighting operations
I would agree that in a firefighting operation, no drones should be allowed. This is in relation to the recent post made by Federal Aviation Administration. Not only it will cause an interruption, it will […]
1108, 2015
Whatever happened to the Ferguson FD during their challenge of one year ago and their challenge tonight
I remember devil’s night in Detroit and the South Bronx in the War Years, when false alarms were so high, but whatever happened to the Ferguson FD during their challenge of one year ago and […]
408, 2015
Work Hard. Stay Safe. Live Inspired.
Be sure to check out our website for training blogs, videos and podcasts and much more! Also like us on Facebook (The Firehouse Tribune) & follow us on Twitter: @firehousetribune
Work Hard. Stay Safe. Live […]
3007, 2015
Attracting Volunteers?
I am interested in finding new ideas for engaging volunteers. Our biggest problem seems to be that management would rather spend money on equipment instead of recruitment and retention. Any ideas on how to attract […]
3007, 2015
Coal Company Houses
Here in the coal county of PA, things can get interesting. I think one day I counted 36 wood frame row homes all connected and many share a common attic. These are coal company houses […]
3007, 2015
Volunteer Firefighter
I am fairly new to the fire service. 3 years as a volunteer firefighter with a few departments. I used to get so mad responding to false alarms. It takes so much effort as a […]
3007, 2015
Officers Guide to Emergency Response
I devised a jump seat riding assignment system I call “Officers Guide to Emergency Response.” It’s a boiler plate for 27 different runs (ie First Due Eng; 2nd Due Truck; Gas Leak; CO Investigation; 3rd […]
2907, 2015
MAYDAY and L-I-P
As a 28 year veteran Truck Co. Captain in Chicago I know what it takes to deploy a RIT company to a Mayday call for help. The most important thing that must happen when […]
2807, 2015
Wavepeg: Opportunity to Meet and Communicate with Fire Service Forward Thinkers
Glad to have another avenue to “meet” and communicate with Fire Service forward thinkers. As a new Fire Officer I am always looking for new ideas/ways of thinking. Looking forward to it.
2807, 2015
Alternate Water Supply
All – After realizing there was no such group, I recently created a group on Facebook to discuss alternate water supply. All are welcome, whether you are from a rural department or not. […]
2807, 2015
Quote from G.K. Chesterton
“Forgiving means to pardon the unpardonable; faith means believing the unbelievable; and hoping means to hope when things are hopeless.” – G.K. Chesterton
2807, 2015
Delaware State Fire School
Just got home from the Delaware State Fair representing the Delaware State Fire School. Amazing that in 2015 we still had people tell us that they did not know the status of their smoke alarms.
2807, 2015
Be a Good American. That was always the Goal
Everything I learned about trying to live a life that doesn’t add to anyone\’s problems I learned in the firehouse. Sitting with me on Ladder 31, the then busiest truck in NYC, doing over 9000 […]
2807, 2015
Sharing Wavepeg
i’ll be sharing this new wave peg thing with lots of fresh faces that want to learn in the fire service.
2807, 2015
Opportunity
What an opportunity…. This could be huge. Followed the link from Billy G’s website….. Looking forward to seeing this thing grow. I have read Firehouse since 1982. Thanks for the ride Dennis. Never thought 33 […]
507, 2015
Kevin Cochrane: Atlanta’s Fire Chief fired for being a Christian
No matter how you divine it, Kelvin Cochrane was fired as Atlanta’s Fire Chief for being a Christian.
To be a Christian, or even to espouse Christian values in the United States now seems to head […]
207, 2015
Social Media Site for Firefighters
Re: this new social media site for firefighters.The IAFC could commandeer this site if they wanted and it would give them just one more way of advancing the power of its communications. The fire world […]
1306, 2015
First In – Last Out
I wrote the introduction to a wonderful book on Leadership by John Salka, “First In-Last Out” – the principal that distinguishes all firefighters. John’s son, James, was recently awarded the Bronz Star for putting his […]
1006, 2015
Help the families of firefighters in wrongful death suits
I hope we will find New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles following Houston’s lead in helping the families of firefighters in wrongful death suits by joining the lawsuits.
806, 2015
Technology can be life saving
Say you are in FD X in Ohio. A building has collapsed in Maine. 800 people are caught in the collapse. You, in FD Y, just bought the most up to date hydraulic and air […]
406, 2015
Thoughts on pleasure and pain…
“But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings […]
2605, 2015
Reaching people and places in their own world of interest and profession
We created a unique site just for your enthusiasms/professions. Photos, job things, gripes, cheers, memorials, info schedules found here. We rely on users to input content, to link us in. And with your words Wavepeg […]
2605, 2015
Sometimes we can make it better – sometimes we can’t
All of us often talk about “we had a fire.” STOP IT – you didn’t “have” crap – some poor people we swore to serve and protect had THEIR fire…and they called us to make […]
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