Posts Tagged: Firegeezer Com
Station Closures, Budget Cuts, Staffing Cuts…and the Race Card
Silberberg's article is a well written piece meant to get people to their feet. To educate them that cuts to public safety can effect anyone and everyone. That public safety cuts are not the answer and that cuts MUST be made elsewhere!
Mahnoney's article is meant to get firefighters to stand up. To educate the poorer communities that public safety cuts show that their governement does not care about them if they are willing to cut their services.
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“Sh%*” Burns!
LMAO.... we've been saying it all along and now, The Fire Geezer has confirmed it!
Check out Bill Schumm's latest post about a NYC fire HERE
I can't help but to to think about Nate Demarse and the other Brothers and Sisters of the FD…
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FDIC Recap Part II – The People You Surround Yourself With
I got to meet with several companies both during FDIC and since. Several of which I hope to be doing product reviews for very soon! If you are looking for having a product review for your product, check out more information here. I spoke with Major Mack of The Bowring today on the phone. They are sending me their product to review shortly. There's was one of the busier boothes at FDIC. I think the product looks like a potential tool that years from now will be a staple in "What's in Your Pockets" discussions!
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Video: Working House Fire in Lafayette County
On March 28, 2011 the Lafayette County Fire Department responded to a working structure fire. The video shows moderate smoke conditions present in a small residential structure. An interior attack was initiated and the fire was under control quickly. Firefighters had a difficult time checking for extension in the attic due to plywood ceilings and no attic access. Positive pressure ventilation was used during the fire attack to aid the firefighters in extinguishing the fire.
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Morning Lineup – March 25
It was four years ago today that Firegeezer.com went online.
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Fire Blogs…Are they taking over Mainstream Fire Based Media?
Which is better? That all depends on what you are looking for. The mainstream fire service media will probably be more verified, but that comes at a cost of being hours later than the blogs. The blogs typically have the stories from multiple angles. Another huge aspect of blogging is that their aren't any borders. The mainstream fire news media will likely post a majority on the U.S., whereas bloggers might post a story from wherever as long as they feel their is a need to tell the story.
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Two Trucks Heavily Damaged, Struck By Tractor Trailers On Connecticut Highway
The parked fire trucks were staggered to protect those at the original scene.
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Quick Takes
Fire & EMS news for Wednesday.
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Controlling The Fire Service Media…Bloggers Keep The News Flowing!
The constant evolution of fire service information lies right before your eyes.
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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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360 Burn Size-up of the Fire Web 12/3/2009
Remembering the Worcester 6 ten years ago today; Fire chief does the math- convinces city manager- mayor hires more firefighters- city saves money; air conditioning for our bunker gear? Yep! All on today's 360 burn size-up of the fire web...
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360 Burn Around the Fire Web
Fire Daily lights up the scene with posts by FireGeezer.com, FirehouseZen.com, FireCritic, and ChiefReasonArt.com, all blog posts worth your time.
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LODD- Capt. Carl Nordwall, Norfolk Airport Fire Dept.
Captain Carl Nordwall of the Norfolk Airport Fire Department passed away in the line of duty Tuesday after collapsing during shift change on Saturday from an apparent heart attack.
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Some Wednesday Reading for You
Chief Reason Art disects LODD's in the States here
Backstep Firefighter Blog discusses the Shot heard around the Firehouse
The Happy Medic wrote a book (ok just a long post) titled "EMS Fail or Client Fail" - worth the read
Legeros has a caption conte…
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Ambulance Driver's Definition
Fire Critic Note: I am posting this for @Bella_Medic. She wrote this blog post and was looking for a home for it. I offered the space and here you have it. Maybe in the future you will see a blog by Bella Medic. This might also be the longest post on Fir…
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Fire truck slams into building, no one injured
Careful at the tiller brother...
Guys, this shit happens. No one was hurt from I understand. We learn, we move on. I hate to see a tiller truck get wrecked though. It seems like they are a dying apparatus type. Except for San Fran maybe. I know there ar…
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Blogfest 5 – Fire Critic Mug Shot for Firegeezer
I got my Firegeezer mug a while back. I actually bought two and gave one to a friend. I have never gotten around to taking a photo until now. This is part of my messy desk. Yeah, I operate on dual computers when I am at home although my office is basical…
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Blogfest 4 – Video – Hilarious Fireman Pole Dance Commercial
blogging all day today!!! Stay tuned for more.
Check out this hilarious commercial...be sure to watch it to the end!
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Blogfest 3 – Tale of Two Videos – Nozzleman and Outside Vent Man
First of all I have to give credit where it is due. So I am going to make you actually go to the other sites to view the videos. Leave comments there if you would like. That is the kind of guy I am.
These videos are pretty wild. Two videos, two firefigh…
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Blogfest 2 – A look around the web
Here is a little gander at what is going on around the fire web!
FirefighterSam is worth a read...the blog hasn't been updated in a couple months but it is a great blog about a firefighter's son!
FirefighterHourly.com is on top of what is going on all …
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Local Firefighters Honor New York Firefighters in First Annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb
I told you I love Seattle's Fire Line. You have to check out this official blog of the Seattle Fire Department. More departments should take hold of the public relations power that the Fire Line has grasped.
Firefighters from around the region will take…
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The Guys who give our Profession a Bad Name
In a world where firefighters are scrutinized more and more each day, some make it easy for reporters to make a story. Gone are the days of firefighters being the "Good" guys just by namesake alone. Sure we can hope that "imposter's" are given the fulles…
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Last Column is Returned to Ground Zero
The last column has been returned to Ground Zero.
The "Last Column" was dubbed that after it remained at Ground Zero until it was the last thing standing. The column served as the most memorable and the biggest memorial at the site. The Last Column was …
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Monday Morning Shoutout – First Responder Liability
This weeks Monday Morning Shoutout goes to First Responder Liability. I am a newer reader to this blog, but by all appearances it seems as though it is a great blog. The blog states "Commentary on Legal Issues Facing Emergency Services".
The blog's auth…
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Wildfire in Greece
Check out these videos on a wildfire in Greece. Firefighters are battling one hell of a fire near Athens.
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