Posts Tagged: Facebook
Video: Hot Dog…That Bitch is Gettin it!
Check out this short video of a response by Birmingham's Bravest to a vacant house fire around 1pm today (as best I can tell).
The video includes a train passing by right in front of the apparatus.
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Video: Pike House at Louisiana Tech…Roof Collapse, Backdraft, or Smoke Explosion?
Parker said the blaze caused the collapse of the roof, which sent a plume of fire and smoke into the air, and caused some area residents to believe an explosion rocked the house when it was simply the collapsing structure.
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Helmet Cam Video – Interior and Exterior Attack on Large SFD
This fire was in Jacksonville, Florida on May 14, 2012 on Cinancy Street. The fire was captured on film by a helmet camera and shared by FDCam.com.
You just can't win them all can you?
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Fire Chief Plans to Bill “Idiots” After Rescue…Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
I have no problem with the Fire Chief speaking out publicly and referring to these students as idiots. I think it is a teaching moment for other future idiots. It is a public service.
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Kill The Flashover
Transitional attack is something you might see in our department, but you probably wouldn't hear anyone using the terminology "Transitional Attack". It would merely be a case of cooling the fire prior to heading inside if needed.
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Best of the Rest – Learning to Crawl, Fingerprints, Chicago Fire, All My Rowdy Friends…and More
Best of the Rest - Learning to Crawl, Fingerprints, Fireground Flowthrough, Chicago Fire, All My Rowdy Friends, Terrifying Secrets About Riding in an Ambulance, Training, and much more!
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Read Miami-Dade investigative report into Trayvon Martin case Facebook rant. Despite apology Captain Brian Beckmann demoted two ranks to firefighter. Read statements from union & mayor.
Mayor says, "There's no such thing as being off the clock."
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Decision in Miami-Dade Facebook Case
Statter911 just broke the story about Miami-Dade fire captain Brian Beckmann’s demotion to firefighter, and the requirement that he undergo a psychological examination and take diversity training.
Captain Beckmann created a furor after he posted com…
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UPDATED: Miami-Dade Captain Brian Beckmann demoted to firefighter. Psychological eval ordered over Facebook rant on Trayvon Martin case. Mayor says ‘we are public servants 24/7′.
Beckmann says mayor wanted him fired.
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Another Florida firefighter under investigation for his Facebook page. But this one goes on TV to defend himself.
Hialeah firefighter and union VP Eric Johnson says he is not a racist.
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Facebook ‘Likes’ Not Protected As Free Speech for VA Sheriffs
Facebook 'Likes' not protected as free speech, judge rules (via FCW)
U.S. District Judge Raymond Jackson issued the ruling in a case brought by six civilian employees of the Hampton, Va., sheriff's departme…
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20 Questions with Shane Parkins of the National Firefighters Endowment
Shane Parkins is the President of the National Firefighters Endowment. He is a good friend of the Fire Critic although we have never met in person. Shane's work with the NFE has been inspirational.
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Best of the Rest – Training, News, Golfing, Pride, Rescues, Social Media, Detroit debacle, and much more!
Best of the Rest - Training, News, Golfing, Pride, Rescues, Social Media, Detroit debacle, and much more!
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International Firefighters Day – May 4th
Today, May 4th, is International Firefighters Day. It has been that way since 1999 apparently. I am just getting the memo today. It is also the day we celebrate St. Florian.
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Three Funny Firefighter Commercials Worth Watching
I have posted several firefighter commercials in the past. Most of them have been pretty good. Here are three more that I think are worth watching. A Margarita recipe, a Dirty Firefighter, and one that might hit home with current pension reform practices.
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Best of the Rest – Stay Hungry, My Ladder, Comics, Hero Rush, a Prank, and Much More!
Daily911Deals, a shoutout, training on ladders, fire safety education, comics, pranks, some serious stuff, see Dave and I in Ohio, see Willie and I in South Dakota, and plenty more!
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Fire Critic/IronFiremen Challenge Coins Available at Discount
Right now, the Fire Critic/IronFiremen challenge coins are available at a significant discount. Get our challenge coin, our patch, and the NM Coin challenge coin all for $14.40. That is 40% off for a 3 piece set. Trust me, it won't get any better than this.
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FDIC Wrapup IV – It’s All About You
What I am trying to say is that Fire Critic wouldn't be anything without you guys. I wouldn't have half the content I have and I wouldn't have any readers...no, I haven't been drinking. I am serious. And I hope that message is felt when we meet in person or chat online.
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Best of the Rest – FDIC Wrapup, Bloggers at FDIC, Squirrel Pager Reports, and more!
FDIC was a blast. I will probably write some more about our week there in the next couple of days. Someone mentioned to me that the fire blogs were quiet with so many of us at FDIC...I think I am making up for that now.
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FDIC Wrapup Part II – Climbing 110 Stories
This past climb, I carried the cards of Firefighter Andrew A. Fredericks (squad 18) and Firefighter Ruben D. Correa (engine 74).
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Facebook Comments Spark Outrage
The fallout over the Facebook comments by Miami-Dade Captain Brian Beckmann on the Trayvon Martin shooting case continue to keep folks in Florida and beyond on edge.
Captain Beckmann's commentary on "urban youth” and “ignorant, pathetic” paren…
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Social media & the fire service: Trayvon Martin case brings scrutiny of Miami-Dade captain’s personal Facebook page.
Website reposts personal Facebook post it claims came from fire captain.
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The 2012 Itinerary for FDIC. Indianapolis here we come!
This is our itinerary for FDIC 2012. We will be up and about for most of the time. Willie and I don't sleep much during FDIC. We are up early and in bed late.
I will update the itinerary as we add to our events!
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Another Facebook Question in Florida