Posts Categorized: Fire Service
Green Maltese makes a visit to UL
I am very excited to post about my recent visit to observe a day of test burns that are a part of the Vertical Ventilation study being conducted by UL.
I want to first say a special thanks to Steve Kerber, Christopher Hasbrook,Bob Backstrom and Chie…
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Cheadle UK firefighter fired for lying about accident. Policy was not followed for backing up vehicle.
Driver retired before hearing.
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Man throws concrete at responding fire engine in Clearwater, Florida. Windshield shattered.
Firefighters saw the man throw the chunck of concrete.
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South Euclid, OH ladder lost an axle. New truck has arrived.
Quick turn-around on ladder truck purchase.
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Closed fire company lives on through donation to neighbor.
Described as first of a number of donations from funds following the liquidation of the Knight Township Fire Department.
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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into Miami Fire Rescue ambulance.
Firefighters and patient on ambulance not hurt.
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Video tour of Milwaukee Fire Department’s Rescue 2. New unit paid for with federal grant money.
Rescue 2 will now cover the north side of Milwaukee.
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World record fire truck parade? Atoka, Oklahoma thinks so.
Information will be submitted to Guinness World Records.
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Seattle record snowstorm: Cars & fire trucks sliding on hill in front of the quarters of Engine 10 & Ladder 1.
Snow followed by ice make slow going and lots of sliding.
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The Extreme Home Makeover in Texas
By Jeanie Fossati, Fire Corps Texas State Advocate
The following is the firsthand account of Fire Corps Texas State Advocate Jeanie Fossati’s experience helping the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew to build a new house for volunteer firefighter M…
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Take Part in the NFPA Process
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards have a significant impact on the fire service. Documents such as NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, NFPA 1500 Sta…
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Aliquippa, PA aerial ladder collapses at fire. One firefighter hurt.
Fire company bought ladder new in 1976.
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Fire Development in Modern Buildings
When was the last time you had a fire behavior class?
If you were honest it has probably been several years and most likely half of the class slept or paid very little attention because most firefighters like hands on drills were they can tear up stuf…
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Virginia ambulance driver, patient killed in collision with cement truck
A medical technician was also injured in the crash.
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Nominate FFs for National Awards
Is there an outstanding volunteer firefighter, fire prevention officer, or junior firefighter in your department? Then recognize their achievements by nominating them for one of four prestigious national awards from the National Volunteer Fire Council.
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Must see video: Fire tanker burns in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Tanker become stuck in a body of water. Crew escaped.
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Fire service flash mob in Barnegat, New Jersey puts on a show for a firefighter’s young son in his final days.
Kyle McGetrick is the son of a long time Barnegat Fire Company member.
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Year-End Review
The following article was written by NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg for FireRescue1.com. It was published on 12/19/11:
Work together: Overcoming volunteer challenges in 2012
We must examine which practices are working and which ones
By Philip…
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E-ONE gets contract for 12 ARFF vehicles in Canada
Contract is through Canada's National Department of Defense.
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Take Action on Radio Spectrum Allocation
Tell the Senate not to take radio spectrum from emergency responders!
On December 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, which includes language that would allocate the D Blo…
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A Proud Member
Today I read an article on the US Coast Guard's official blog called The Compass about a young boy whose dream is to be a US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. Luke Wiedeman has been living with a brain tumor for more than three years and undergone many treatments for it but has still never lost sight of his dream. With from the Make-a-Wish foundation and US Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile, Alabama his dream was realized.
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Channelview, Texas fire engine & pick-up truck collide. Three civilians hurt.
Firefighters escaped injury in t-bone collision.
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Pennsylvania State Police say driver of fire truck at fault in fatal wreck. Mount Holly’s Citizens Fire Company rig hit SUV in South Middleton Township on way to vehicle fire.
No charges filed yet.
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St. Louis 5th-alarm. Lots of master streams.
Ladders and towers surround building south of St. Louis' Arch.
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