Posts Tagged: Cheating

Baltimore gives up Maryland EMS training accreditation in wake of academy scandal. Chief Jim Clack says no ‘systemic’ problem.

Retired training academy head disputes account. Read More »

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Quick Takes

By dave statter in STATter911.com at December 21, 2009 at 1:20 am

Monday's Quick Takes includes: Did FDNY EMS crew fail to help dying pregnant woman while they were on break?; Take a ride in the snow with PGFD Station 807; Firefighter with helmet on fire after flashover explains what happened; Fireground audio, plus video from deadly Rochester fire; Chief Ellerbe talks briefly about being employed in FL and DC and we also hear from Joe Morgan; Details finally emerge on Bourne investigation; Dave wants to fine radio crew for not being funny; Videos from St. Louis and San Diego; New Mexico chief and firefighters arrested. Read More »

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Quick Takes

By dave statter in STATter911.com at November 10, 2009 at 1:12 am

Tuesday's Quick Takes includes: Helmet-cam issues; New helmet-cam video; Deputy chief & captain demoted over cheating; FF trapped and rescued in New Hampshire; Fire protection outside Area 51; A look back at sniper attack response. Read More »

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360 Burn Around The Fire Web

By John Mitchell in Fire Daily at October 29, 2009 at 7:33 am

Change is the theme for today's 360 Burn: Changing seasons means prepping for sprinkler system calls; changing attitudes to thwart the rise of firefighter cheating, and the changing the life of one ex-firefighter who hit rock bottom. Read More »

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Elgin’s Bloody Turnip

By John Mitchell in Fire Daily at October 28, 2009 at 10:36 pm

In the last 12 months, Elgin, IL firefighters have faced not one, but two rounds of layoffs. Now, new cuts are being floated. One begins to wonder just how much more can be cut without affecting the safety of the firefighters and their public. Read More »