Posts Categorized: News/blogfest
Top Ten Best/Funniest Firefighter Dance Videos
You might remember me posting a video of Firefighters dancing to Poker Face by Lady GaGa back in August of 2009. The video was removed from Youtube, but then I found it again and added it back to the page. I have now taken the time to pick out some of the best firefighter dance videos.
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Blogfest 26 – The End
I had a blast today on the first ever blogfest here at the Fire Critic headquarters. I started this morning at 8:22am and have finished now at 8:27pm. Twelve hours and 26 posts. Certainly a record for me! Some of it was serious, some was funny, some was …
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Blogfest 25 – Firehouse Zen and "Tribes"
Igot this link via Firegeezer. However, I am usually a regular reader of Firehouse Zen.
You must read the latest post about his take on why we wear what we wear in public. How we are sending a message when we wear FD shirts. More importantly what mess…
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Blogfest 24 – They Call Him the Fireman…That's His Name
Check out this little ditty of a firefighter having some fun at the station. Does anyone know where this Huntsville Fire Department is?
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Blogfest 23 – Scores Feared Dead in Sierra Leone Ferry Accident
Here is another reason why we have codes to follow in the U.S. Overcrowded trains, planes, automobiles, and boats in other Countries cause accidents and make other accidents worse just by the shear volume of occupants.
DAKAR, Senegal — Scores of school…
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Blogfest 22…What is it?
If you are just joining the Fire Critic today. I am in the middle of an all day Blogfest. We are on Blog post 22 now. I have been posting stuff about every half hour. This has been due to my diligence. As a matter of fact, I am actually typing this at 4:…
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Blogfest 21 – Breaking the Law and Getting Caught
I love it when stupid people do stupid things. For instance if you are going to have drugs on you then don't speed and get pulled over.
In today's news we have a guy who is transporting 1500 lbs. of marijuana. Here is the problem...he was in a stolen tr…
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Blogfest 20 – Governor Schwarzenegger – Dumbbell Finder
This is hilarious. The Governor finds dumbbells. While I have never paid attention and looked for dumbbells. I do know that in house fires for some reason pornographic magazines always make it through. There must be some substance on them that makes them…
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Blogfest 19 – Falling Through the Roof
Luckily they didn't fall far. I don't think anyone was hurt. You have to be aware of your surroundings! You don't have to wait long, it happens at 0:03 into the video. Watch as the other firefighter on the roof just looks over into the hole at the two wh…
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Blogfest 18 – Google Yourself
Alright all of you guys/gals that are soooo into yourselves like myself. To be honest I am pretty modest...probably more of a weakness actually.
Go ahead and take a minute to google yourself. I will google "Fire Critic" and "FireCritic". Be sure to put …
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Blogfest 17 – A Look at the Fire Critics Office
As I mentioned before, my office at home is utilized when I am not running around everywhere else. I snapped a photo for my mug shot for Firegeezer earlier here. When I snapped the photo for the Buffalo LODD shirt I decided to snap a few others of my off…
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Blogfest 16 – My Buffalo Tribute Shirt Arrived
The mail just came and dropped off my Buffalo Firefighters Tribute/Memorial shirt.
The shirt reads: Buffalo's Bravest. Lieutenant Chip McCarthy Rescue 1, FirefighterJonathan Croom Ladder 7. Gave the ultimate sacrifice in the Line of Duty. August 24th 20…
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Blogfest 15 – Bathtime with Firemen – Funny Commercial
Another great commercial featuring firefighters that will do ANYTHING to get the job done!
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Blogfest 14 – Toll rising for 9/11 Deaths
While many of the bean counters like to disregard the toll that 9/11 took on its rescuers, many of the people who worked hours, days, and months following that day have perished due to illnesses borne of the "stuff" in the air.
These guys/gals gave hund…
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Blogfest 13 – EMS EdUCast
The EMS EdUCast is a website chock full of podcasts about anything and everything EMS.
Check out the site here.
Check out: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Podcasting But Were Affraid to Ask: EMS Educast Episode 26 here.
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Blogfest 12 – Funny Pictures
Blogfest 12
Here is a video of a collection of funny pictures for you.
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Blogfest 11 – Two Killed in Texas Fire No One Knew About
Check out this story of a house fire that snuffed all the oxygen and blew out a couple of windows but then smoldered out. The unfortunate thing is that two people were inside at the time of the fire and died. I have heard of this type of thing happening …
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Blogfest 10 – Video – A Must See View of the Station Fire
This is a firefighters perspective of the Station Fire.
This 6 minute video was given to KPCC's Steve Julian, courtesy of a Monrovia city firefighter. The video is shot at the entrance to Big Tujunga Canyon. As fire creeps closer to structures, you c…
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Blogfest 9 – Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
Twitter here:@FireCritic - blogfest is live and I am online paying attention!
Facebook here: Join our group
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Blogfest 8 – PIO Social Media Training
I found a pretty decent blog for PIO's and other Administrators in the fire service. It is a good read for firefighters too. OK, I mean Firefighters and EMS Professionals....Vollie or paid...you get my drift anyone in the Fire or EMS field.
PIO Social M…
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Blogfest 7 – Captive fire crew escapes inferno but mourns loss
This article is about the inmate firefighters that Fallen Firefighters Hall and Quinones were leading when they perished in the Station Fire.
Read the entire article here.
Heads up to @FireInfoGirl for the link.
LOS ANGELES — As he reached the door o…
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Blogfest 6 – Best of the Fire Critic
Here is a list of posts that I have enjoyed the most or that I think are the best!
Top Ten Female Firefighter Calendars - Loved doing this one!!!
Top Ten Firehouse Pranks - Fun pranks!
Top 10 Website Design Solutions for the Fire Service - Making web…
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Blogfest 5 – Fire Critic Mug Shot for Firegeezer
I got my Firegeezer mug a while back. I actually bought two and gave one to a friend. I have never gotten around to taking a photo until now. This is part of my messy desk. Yeah, I operate on dual computers when I am at home although my office is basical…
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Blogfest 4 – Video – Hilarious Fireman Pole Dance Commercial
blogging all day today!!! Stay tuned for more.
Check out this hilarious commercial...be sure to watch it to the end!
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Blogfest 3 – Tale of Two Videos – Nozzleman and Outside Vent Man
First of all I have to give credit where it is due. So I am going to make you actually go to the other sites to view the videos. Leave comments there if you would like. That is the kind of guy I am.
These videos are pretty wild. Two videos, two firefigh…
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