Posts Categorized: Dhs
A Few Busy Weeks
The last few weeks have been busy. Vehicle accidents, one with hazmat involved, lots of EMS calls, working both jobs in addition to duty, and doing training classes. Training is an aspect of the fire service that I'm beginning to really get into. I've co…
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Daily Equipment Checks
The importance equipment checks is stressed to every new firefighter from the day they join/start the academy. Officers and instructors stress that the new firefighter know their PPE, and the equipment on the rig; and know that it works. In order to know…
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A Long Weekend
This past weekend I had a 36 hour duty crew at the station. The Friday shift was short an operator for the engine, and I had my 24 hour crew on Saturday, so I decided to give them a hand and stay over night (mostly so I didn't have to get up at 6am to be…
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Out of Air Emergency (Last Chance Rescue Filter)
Out of Air Emergency The Last Chance Rescue Filter
You are in a dark, heat, smoke filled room, and you are taking your last breath. You think to yourself “now what?”. Your mind quickly goes to a check list of things to do. During this check li…
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A Convergence of Technology for Firefighter Training
Most online training deals with reading text and posting to discussion boards. However, on December 6th, 2011, that is about to change. The Open Fire Academy, International and Firefighter Radio are offering the first class that is both synch…
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Open Fire Academy Starts Affiliate Program Today
We want to get the word out about what we are doing to help better promote training to the fire service. If you are a website or blog publisher, we will pay you to promote the Open Fire Academy, International. Promoting our mission and efforts …
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Congratulations to Our October Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to John Sawyers for being the winner of our October Giveaway. He won a $50.00 gift card to Amazon.com. Watch our Giveaways page for more coming up and earn rewards for participating on the Firefighter Radio. More to come!
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Hometown Heroes: Minnesota Firefighters Efforts to Build a New Memorial
With this episode, we begin a series called Hometown Heroes. We will look at fire departments and organizations around the globe. We will launch our series in Minnesota.
If Minnesota’s 20,000 firefighters raise enough money by the end of th…
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Quick Thoughts- You Never Know
Today's quick thought is just a reminder that you never know where powerline might be laying. And just because you see them laying there on the ground and not "jumping"around doesn't mean they aren't hot. Stay on the look out and stay safe, wait til …
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Accountability and Safety in the Fire Service
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Join our roundtable discussion as Mike, Orlando, Jeremy, and BJ discuss Accountability and Safety in the Fire Service. We would love to hear your comments and questions. Please join us and call i…
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Remembering Fallen Firefighters
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Seventy-two fallen firefighters were remembered by family, friends, and fellow firefighters in Emmitsburg, Maryland this past weekend. National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend also recog…
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Webcasting the National Fallen Firefighter Ceremonies on FF Radio
If you are unable to attend the National Fallen Firefighter ceremonies this weekend, you can still watch all the events on Firefighter Radio. We will be simulcasting the ceremonies all weekend. Click the link below for schedule and to watch. …
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Why the 2010 Report Not Reason to Celebrate
I wanted to take some time to review through the USFA's Firefighter Fatality Report for
2010. There is quite a lot of information to absorb and I definitely think all those who work to provide these reports should be commended on making this h…
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Lt. Keith Rankin, Lancaster Township Fire Department
A personal loss.
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Calling the Mayday is Now on Facebook
The Calling the Mayday has become a foundational course for many departments. However, some still have not had the opportunity to take this important course. To help, the Calling the Mayday is now available via the Facebook platform. Taking the course if…
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Greater love hath no man than this
As we reflect and honor the 10th anniversary of 9 /11 today
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his
friends.
Is the scripture that comes to my mind
These brother firefighters gave there lives so that ot…
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9/11 Memorial Events In Northern IL
9/11 AMERICAN FLAG MEMORIAL, 8 a.m. Sept. 11, Fountain View Pavilion at Sun City, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. The 10th anniversary program includes Marine Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance, patriotic music, Taps, a narrative of the events of 9/11, Fla…
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Video of procession in Asheville, North Carolina honoring Capt. Jeff Bowen. Funeral at 11:00 AM today.
Citizens lined the streets on Monday as Capt. Bowen's body was moved from the funeral home to the church.
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FDNY Fire Truck Used On 9/11 Lowered Into Museum
On September 11, 2001, a truck with firefighters from Ladder Company 3 responded to the World Trade Center to evacuate people during the terrorist attacks.
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Spread the Love: Corey Shaw Public Safety Memorial
Join Matrix, Shear Attitude and friends as we pay tribute to the area’s fallen heros and raise money for a public safety memorial in memory of Corey Shaw.
Fun events will be held throughout the day as well …
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Roundtable Discussion: Firefighter Stress and Mental Health
Hosted by William Jetter. Join BJ and his guest panel as they discuss the often hidden issue of the fire service... stress and mental health issues. They discuss the causes of stress, how does PTSD impact the firefighter, the impact of wellness prog…
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New Addition Coming to FirefighterRadio.com on July 1st
Firefighter Radio is about to welcome a new addition to our broadcasts. We have spent the past month finalizing what we feel will be a new innovation in the way you are doing firefighter training. While this will be a gradual launch... starting…
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2011 INDIANA EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONFERENCE
I am happy to announce that Chief Bill Newgent Greencastle Fire Department and I will be teaching Labeling Buildings at the 2011 Indiana Emergency Response Conference.
Labeling Buildings for the Fire Service
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In to…
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Fallen Axes Run
The Ride for Boo/Brian Carey Memorial Fund, Inc., is pleased to announce the "Fallen Axes" ride. The ride will travel along historic ‘Old Route 66’ from Homewood, IL down to Springfield, IL, escorted by the Illinois State Police, to attend the Illinois State Medal of Valor and Fallen Firefighters Memorial service on 05/12/2011.
At this event the following firefighters will be honored for giving the ultimate sacrifice.
Firefighter Gary L. Cummins, Brocton Volunteer Fire Protection District
Firefighter/EMT Corey Ankum, Chicago Fire Department
Firefighter Edward J. Stringer, Chicago Fire Department
Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Wheatley, Chicago Fire Department
Assistant Chief Thomas Innes, Hindsboro Fire Protection District
Deputy Chief Mark Johnson, Hinsdale Fire Department
Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Colin Carey, Homewood Fire Department
Lieutenant Frank Fouts V, Kankakee Fire Department
Firefighter Kurt Meusel, Scales-Mounds Fire Department
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Cleveland Fire Department’s Lt. Kevin Brady Survives Heart Attack, Sought Out Help
Instead of ignoring it he told a paramedic in the station who hooked him up to the monitor to discover he was having a heart attack.
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