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Why we do what we do, for the love of the Job..
A column by Chicago Tribune Columnist John Kass provides a poinent reminder of the who we are and why we do what we do......
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Buffalo Box 191 North Division & Grosvenor Streets; December 27, 1983
The force of the blast blew BFD Ladder 5′s tiller aerial 35 feet across the street into the front yard of a dwelling.
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Around the Fire Web
Some great postings on other fire / EMS sites waiting for you to visit:
* STATter911 has a Video Roundup of some Christmas Day fires HERE.
* The Fire Critic wonders out loud just where and when someone "crosses the line" when taking pictures at…
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Chicago: Anatomy of a Building and its Collapse
The single story commercial structure was vacant, however it was readily known that squatters were known to seek shelter in the abandoned structure especially give the harsh weather being experienced in the city.
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Dec. 27 Roundup: Pumper Rolls, New Deliveries, Santa’s Surprise
A West Virginia fire truck rolls on slippery roads. Santa delivers Marine to his family.
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Fire In The Firehouse
THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS IN BAD BERNECK, Germany in the Bayreuth region are out of service today following a disastrous fire in their station last night.
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Ice Sends Firetruck Into Tree
RARE AND UNSEASONABLE SNOW and icy roads in Charlotte, North Carolina, led to a fire engine sliding into a tree Monday morning. Five firefighters were slightly injured in the crash and transported.
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Blargh.
Sore throat, eyes packed with hot sand, and body aches.
Since my immune system is known to attack squirrels in the back yard, I can only conclude that I've caught something serious, like ebola.
Check back this afternoon, when I'm not feeling like d…
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Ambulance Rear-ends Truck
AN ACADIAN AMBULANCE TRANSPORTING A PATIENT near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, rear-ended a sugar cane truck this morning (Monday) causing substantial damage to the ambulance.
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Quick Takes: December 27, 2010.
Monday's fire and EMS news.
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Morning Lineup – December 27
But the owner had customized his abode to accommodate his auto workshop by adding on a garage to the end of the house, and inside the repair shop he had dug out a 5-ft. deep work pit.
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Picture Taking Caught on Video Again…Acceptable or Not?
I would love to know if this is acceptable. What I mean is that if it were a PIO taking a photo. Of course, it is hard to tell from this video alone.
One thing it does bring to mind is perception. You just never know what others may think if watching this video. Especially the homeowner...
What do you think? Harmless or not?
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Chicago Fire: Disaster at the Sing Way
Several years ago, I didn't know anyone in the Chicago Fire Department. Now, I would call at least one a good friend. The world has been changed and along with it, so has the American Fire Service. If a brother wants to be a part of the nation of firemen, he or she can be so easily..
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Close Call: Mayday in Evanston, IL With Audio
An Evanston firefighter remained hospitalized Saturday night after crews battled a Christmas morning fire that ravaged two homes and three garages in the northern suburb.
Two other firefighters were also injured in the blaze on the 1800 block of Laurel that broke out at 5:07 a.m.
Evanston Fire Battalion Chief Don Kunita said emergency crews arrived at the scene three minutes later and found a fire that was “getting big rapidly.’’
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Close Call: Mayday in Lancaster County. Captain Falls Through Floor.
Suddenly the captain in front dropped into the basement through a large hole in the floor. He was suspended by his shoulders on electrical wires, the only thing that prevented him from dropping fully into the basement. His partner was directly behind him and instantly transmitted a MAYDAY to Command.
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Video: Here is a Quick Catch-up on Christmas Fires…
Maybe the answer to this is that there aren't more fires, just that the ones that happen seem worse because of the time of year.
Below are some of the ones captured on video. As well as some other links....
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Fireground audio: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania mayday.
Fireground audio to go with the detailed account of the mayday at FireTruckBlog.com.
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Who Cares What the FD Thinks?
The other bill calls for reducing the distance to be maintained from the hydrant from 15 feet down to 10 feet...
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Convicted FF Killer Wants New Trial
A PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, MAN WHO IS serving a life sentence in prison for setting a fire in 1995 that killed three Pittsburgh firefighters has petitioned the court to have the case reopened and a new trial.
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Chicago Funeral Schedules
THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE VISITATIONS AND FUNERALS for Firefighter Edward J. Stringer and FF/EMT Corey D. Ankum are currently scheduled as follows:
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P.G. Working:
Christmas Day Box for Engine Co.44
44 puts holiday on hold to stretch in at a first due fire.
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Case Dropped Against FF Accused of Armed Robbery
ON NOVEMBER 24, FIREGEEZER reported on the arrest and charges placed against a Caledonia, Michigan, firefighter and his father who were accused of holding two men at gunpoint and taking money from them.
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Status post yule
I just wrapped up a 48 at the ALS IFT job. It was pretty quiet, with only a few calls to interrupt by busy schedule of napping interspersed with the Mythbusters marathon on Discovery.
I had a G1,P0, 32 weeks with contractions 4 minutes apart who needed…
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New Beer Named After Air Ambulance
WHEN A BREW-PUB / HOTEL IN CORNWALL, ENGLAND, brewed up a special beer recipe to benefit the Cornwall Air Ambulance, they decided to hold a contest to name the charity brew.
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Fallen Chicago Firefighter’s Company Takes Santa To Children’s Hospital
Engine 63 took Santa to Chicago's La Rabida Children's Hospital on Christmas day to deliver presents to the kids.
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