Posts Categorized: Motivation
Cheadle UK firefighter fired for lying about accident. Policy was not followed for backing up vehicle.
Driver retired before hearing.
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Fatal crash between fire engine & three other vehicles
Woman had to be cut from wreckage.
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What’s an emergency?
I know that my 7.5 years pales in comparison to many of those that are on the Job currently, but I feel like I have seen my share of "emergencies" in this time. What constitutes an emergency though?
Merriam-Webster defines an emergency as "an unforese…
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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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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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Family sues FDNY fire truck driver involved in March 2011 crash
Albert DeFilippo was seriously injured in March 2011 when the Lifestyles for the Disabled van he was riding in was struck by FDNY Ladder 81 in Staten Island. DeFilippo died from his injuries in August.
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Nebraska fire truck ends police chase when it collides with car
The rig was part of the emergency responsed headed to a shooting scene.
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Experience based training
The best training come from experience. Experiences in the fire service need to be shared from one fireman to another. The only thing better than receiving this shared knowledge is to experience the basis for it first hand. As my department's current t…
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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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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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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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Utah firefighters injured when fire truck rolls during training exercise
The rig was previously used by the military and was modified for fighting wildfires.
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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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Audits on FDNY GPS devices finds fire trucks tracked to river bottoms
They cost nearly $11,000 per unit, but according to an audit, the GPS tracking systems installed in FDNY rigs sometimes show the fire trucks in the wrong location--including at the bottom of rivers.
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New Jersey tanker totaled; Firefighter cited for ‘careless driving’
Pottersville Fire Chief Thomas Anderson told MyCentralNewJersey.com the rig, valued at $400,000, was a total loss and while it was covered by insurance, more funds would still be needed to replace it.
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3 Virginia Firefighters, 4 Civilians Taken To Hospital After Collision
A fire truck headed to a transformer fire in Virginia Beach and a car collided Friday night.
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Woman killed in collision with Alabama brush truck
A 41-year-old Alabama woman died Friday morning after a t-bone collision with a Dothan Fire Department brush truck.
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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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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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Tower ladder too tall, too heavy. New arrival has Saranac Lake VFD evaluating century old firehouse.
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.
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Firefighters Learn To Use Ladders As Lifts For Large Animal Rescues
In August 2010, Mare Olsen's horse, Lyra, fell into a ditch and couldn't get out.
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Antique(s) of the week: Manchester, NH Antique Fire Truck Parade
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Antiques and retired apparatus in the Manchester, New Hampshire fire truck parade.
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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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Raw Video: Massive Chemical Fire Swallows Up FIre Truck
Fire broke out at a chemical plant in Waxahachie, Texas, on Monday, sending a thick column of black smoke high into the sky and forcing the evacuation of an eight-block radius around the plant."Everybody is out and safe," Donald Golden, environ…
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