Posts Tagged: Brotherhood
Brotherhood of the Harrisburg, Pa. Fire Expo
Then, her panic turned to anger .... "You're NOT going to stand here and drink a beer while this van burns up!"
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Forward thinking Chief vs. the “good ol boy system” … who has Public Safety’s best interest in mind for Botetourt County?
I say instead of the Director of Emergency Services, Botetourt should rid their Department of Felons and allow the professionals (volunteer and career) to do their jobs and perform their duties.
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Christine Paderick … STOP READING this site!
Before you even think of turning this all around and making a circus out of it, Scott does not even know I am writing this. So don't try to twist it into something like he has to have his wife write for him. I'm just tired of reading your BS."
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Promotions … “Silly Season” is here, recruitment, retention and more!
Just because I'm a little more visible and posting on a more regular basis doesn't mean I'm "past" or "over" anything. I NEVER will be. There's a hole in my heart that will never be filled.
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You can’t teach HEART!
I've always said that all I need is a month or two in the same station and/or one working fire to know whether or not a probie (or non-probationary firefighter for that matter) "gets it". That quickly, I can determine if he or she has "heart".
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FDIC 2013 Ironfiremen & Fire Critic Style!
What I mean by that is FDIC is so huge and all encompassing that there's no way you can attend and not come away with something. A full week of training and Brotherhood shared by the absolute BEST in our business!
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FDIC 2013, Stair Climb, & An Award For First Due Tackle
Well, the annual pilgrimage to Indianapolis has come and gone, but not without many great memories and a recharged battery. FDIC is truly an awesome event for learning, networking, and brotherhood.
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Live coverage of the West, Texas Memorial Service
Live coverage of the West, Texas Memorial Service
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Pipes and Drums! F.O.O.L.S Bash FDIC 2013
Pipes and Drums!!!!
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Supporting West, Texas and gearing up for FDIC
Tim Smith from the hit Discovery Chanel show "Moonshiners" is hoping his "celebrity status" can help raise funds as well.
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Captain Wines and The Fire Critic on Prime Time TV, fire video, FDIC and more!
He hadn't been here 10 minutes before we caught a working fire. Nothing says thanks for working on a beautiful Saturday morning like catching work at 07:30am.
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The power of people ….
It's up to them to EARN that position ... nobody will "give" it to them. It takes dedication and heart and we can't teach either of them! Good luck to Recruit Class #16.
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FDIC Itinerary: Brotherhood, Climbing, Giveaways, and of course Beer!
It's hard to believe that FDIC 2013 starts next week! We've worked up a tentative itinerary.
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FDIC ITINERARY 2013 – BROTHERHOOD, CLIMBING, and GIVEAWAYS
With just days before FDIC 2013 we have put together a tentative itinerary. Smitty from Boron Extrication and several of the FDT crew will be in Indy for the greatest firefighter pilgrimage.
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Positional awareness …. where the hell am I ??
If any of ya find me, please let me know or just take me home (of course I don't even know where "home" is anymore).
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A little “old school” Captain Wines catching up…
I don't want a bunch of "yard breathers" or screw ups assigned as RIC. Think about it.... if you "go down", who would you want coming to get you?
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Survivors
“It’s good emotionally for us to be out there and get a sense of normalcy,” said Williams. “We’re still here. We’re still doing what we’re doing and we will get past this terrible devastation.”
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Opening up
I spent my younger years in the Department assigned to a Ladder ..... it was good, honest work. I've learned a lot since then. Truck work made me a good fireman. I'd like to think I'm older and wiser now but some will argue that.
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What about the Brother’s Collyer?
It is first and foremost a legal minefield that we just stepped into.
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A needed distraction …
It's gonna feel good to be back in New York, in my kilt and working. I'm excited! Hell, just being able to wear my kilt will make the trip worth while (of course I'll wear my kilt ANYWHERE).
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Felons As Firefighters? New York State Law Aims to Stop Employment Discrimination Against Ex-Cons. FDNY Considers Hiring Felons
You should read the story. FDNY hasn't willingly opened its doors to felons. As a matter of fact, the city's notice to applicants still states that convicted felons "are not eligible for appointment to this position."
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I need a “do over” …
I've learned so much about emotional / mental health and wellness since Jack's suicide. I've learned first hand what PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is and how it affects us. I've learned about grief and it's various stages. I've learned that although their are many similarities in how it affects us all, it's also (and often) very much so different for those of us "on the job" (Fire, Rescue and Police).
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I dont know ….
Brothers and Sisters I'm telling you NOW ..... we DO have somewhere to go ... somewhere to turn to ... someone who'll listen. I'm going to start talking about it a lot. I'm going to because I want YOU to know that they are there. THEY .... someone who UNDERSTANDS, and they are there for US!
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Barefooted … for now
Despite the overwhelming support I received following my last post ("A Firefighter's Boots"), I was NOT able to return to duty and put mine back on. It wasn't because I didn't want to ... I did and you folks were a HUGE part of the reason why.
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Train Your Replacement. Bob did. Paul does.
It's been 5 years since I wrote "Missing a Mentor: What about Bob?" -- a tribute to someone who I admittedly under-appreciated until it was too late.
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