Posts Tagged: Dancinf Firemen
Dancing Firefighter Robot Helps Protect Chief’s Boot Tassles
The fire service has always been able to look toward the military as a source of methods and ideas in meeting the challenges both face. What’s next on the horizon?
Enter “Big Dog”.
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There. We admitted it. So what?
Today, massive cuts up in Grand Rapids are coupled with the citymanager's concession that they will "bring our staffing levels to dangerously low levels." Finally, an admission. But what now? Has the public come to accept that "dangerously low staffing levels" is a price they are willing to pay?
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Pet Oxygen Masks Now On Chicagoland Apparatus
Firefighters in Chicago and south suburban Matteson have recently gotten a new way to help save the lives of pets.
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With the Mayoral Election Behind Them and Arbitration Looming, Boston Local 718 Faces New Challenges
Boston firefighters may have had enough. After more than three years they are still working without a contract, and many are just plain pissed. What's next?
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LODD- Deputy Chief Chad Eric Greene, 34, Union Cross Fire & Rescue, Kernersville, NC
A member of his department since he was 15, our 80th LODD died suddenly after completing his shift on November 4, leaving behind his family including an unborn child.
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LODD- Firefighter Robert Stone, 47, Amity (PA) Fire and Rescue
Firefighter Robert Stone, an avid fire photographer,died after suffering an aortic separation upon returning from a call this week. He is our nation's 79th LODD this year.
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Another Example: Size Really Does Matter…
Brand new ladder truck? A cool million.
Price to certify staff to drive it? $100,000.00
Price to build a new station because it won’t fit inside the ones you have? Priceless.
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