Posts Tagged: Fdic
Quick Takes
Fire and EMS news for a Thursday.
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Breakdown of FDIC 2010 H.O.T. Classes: RIT Combat Drills
The final drill was a scenario where all the drills we went through would be applicable for a final rescue of three Maydays. It was a team building exercise and multiple teams were needed to rescue one victim. Air management is paramount and the teams must understand when to call in the next team without running out of air.
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In Retrospect…The FireEMSBlogs.com Meetup
My time at FDIC was a blast. We managed to pack the week full of friends, fun, and work (Firefighter Netcast). The people I have met through this blog, twitter, facebook, etc. will stay with me for a long time. Our occasional chance to meet is always fun!
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Personal Harness H.O.T. Class from FDIC 2010
The bailout evolution was by far the funnest part of the day. There were three opportunities to bailout and I think everyone took advantage of that.
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Changes in Building Construction and Fire Behavior
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I had the extreme pleasure of meeting two wonderful firefighters, who I’m proud to call br…
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FDIC in Retrospect…Great Time, Great People, Great Netcasts
A sincere thanks to Fire Rescue Magazine, Firefighter Nation, and FireEMSBlogs.com for sharing their booth with Firefighter Netcast. Special thanks to Dave Iannone, Chris Hebert, Tim Sendelbach, and Jeff Berend as well as the rest of the crews of the aforementioned companies. The hospitality, networking, assistance, and conversation was very much appreciated!
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The FDIC Experience: Returning Home
For the next four long hours I felt like I was in a scene from "The Terminal" --- the movie about an eastern immigrant stuck living in the airport with nowhere to go and unable to leave because he had no country to return to, and therefore no official citzenship anywhere.
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Natural Gas Powered Pumper
First US built compressed natural gas pumper revealed at FDIC by HME Ahrens-Fox
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Heading Home From FDIC… The Fire Critic Had a Blast
I had a blast at FDIC 2010! I have so many people to thank and so many stories to tell! I met so many friends for the first time and others for a second.
I will be bringing you my FDIC show in retrospect soon!
In the meantime, check out the following live netcasts from Firefighter Netcast. We will have many more podcasts online this week after editing. Stay tuned for that!
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Watch FDIC keynote speech: ‘It’s time to take back the fire service’ – Lt. Frank Ricci, New Haven Fire Department.
Lt. Ricci covers a lot of ground in Thursday's keynote address.
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FDIC Visit to Brownsburg Fire Department
We then got the tour of the engine on Main Street and what a great place. As you can see from the pictures of the kitchen table, they have made it their home in true firefighter fashion.
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Quick Takes
Friday's fire and EMS news.
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Chiefs…Are You Listening?
Here is a great quote by Harold Schaitberger today at FDIC...
Fire chiefs need to make clear the impacts public safety cuts will have on their communities on the safety of both firefighters and civilians, he told the conference.
The Fire Critic says...Nuff said
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New FDIC podium
New FDIC podium is the pinnacle of fire service training.
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At FDIC!
Monday night was dinner at Buca's, which is a little Italian place with huge portions of good food. Then it was off to Buffalo's again to have some drinks. Got a call from Marques Bush of Firefighter Basics from Claddagh's Irish Pub and we moved on down to there. That is where everybody was. I got to have some
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Journeys
A brief look at the start and end of journeys this week.
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Quick Takes
Tuesday's fire and EMS news.
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Monday Morning Shout Out: FireCritic @ FDIC
Love the idea of the Monday Morning shout out - I am actually stealing it from the Fire Critic. My shout out goes to him this am, The Fire Critic. This blog is a great resource for all things fire related. He is currently at FDIC and will be…
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The Fire Critic at FDIC…
I will be at FDIC Tuesday through Sunday. Be sure to let me know if you want to catch up. For the most part, I will be available at the Fire Rescue Magazine/FireEMSBlogs.com/Firefighter Nation booth #3755 along with my partner John Mitchell of FireDaily.com.
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Quick Takes
Monday's fire and EMS news.
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Firefighters and Motorcycles
One of my favorite things to do this year on my husbands TOD days are to go on long motorcycle rides up to Lake Geneva, WI with him. Lots of guys at his department ride bikes. This made me start thinking about Firefighters and Motorcycles. A simple Go…
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Lt. Thomas Lutzow of West Dundee Fire
The Daily Herald posted several touching articles about Lt. Thomas Lutzow and his passing (see links below post). I attended the wake last night with some fellow FF Wives and our Husbands in their Class A's. We kept hearing people whisper to each o…
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Upcoming Epic Event!
Epic FDIC Friday Meet-up
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Catch FF’s Enemy at FDIC! (And Great Training)
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Come see us at the largest fire training symposium around. Come network and learn from some of the best instructors in the country. If you get a chance, stop by and s…
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Firefighter Netcast at FDIC