Posts Tagged: Iaff
Did ya feel it??
It's actually very funny because I get to see both sides. When in public, they are always throwing "jabs" at each other (although they are very professional while teaching / speaking) BUT .... when we are alone, they can often be seen holding hands and skipping down the hallway of our hotel...LMAO (I throw up in my mouth every time I see it).
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Someone you need to know …flowing foam, dragging 2 1/2″, visitors and more
TRUST ME .... get to know this guy and support the National Firefighters Endowment ANY WAY YOU CAN! These are the folks helping us... the firefighters. In these times of cut backs in staffing, salaries, station closings / brown outs etc .. who else is on our side? Shane gave a GREAT interview in Rhett's 2nd "20 Questions" installment... he explains a lot of what the NFE is all about .... take the time ... READ IT!
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The simplicity of Brotherhood
Brotherhood doesn't have to be something huge. It's caring about and looking after one another. RESPECT for your fellow members. Pride in how you represent our profession. The Tradition of looking after and caring for our own and Honoring those who came before us, those beside us today and all who will follow.
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The “got-chas” keep on coming
Do you think nine years of recovery would allow a disabled FDNY employee to work at a racetrack and be a hometown volunteer?
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Who are you working for?
That's what customer service is all about. It's what our job is about. It's why we're here. If I can't help a 90 year old couple in my first due then I may as well go home.
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Brotherhood abound and remembering 2 of Virginia’s fallen
When you hear the word "Brotherhood" spoken, most of us associate it with the larger Departments in the Country. The FDNY always comes to mind for most but, you hardly ever hear about the "small town USA" Volunteer Fire Company.
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Controversy in Philly: Union says department is punishing heroes with burn policy. Commissioner says it’s about safety.
Union says disciplinary transfers occur after burns.
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Becoming infectious
The point I'm working towards is this. I think that together, Rhett and I have a pretty good grasp / understanding of Pride and Ownership ( and know all to well that it takes more than a few Memorial Stair Climbs or our face on a coin). Now, all we have to do is to figure out what to do with it. Actually, that's not 100% correct either ... we know what to do with it ... that's part of owning it.
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Where’s the outrage in Detroit? ‘Pretty good’ is not the right answer. When is someone going to ask the right questions?
Why isn't Charlie LeDuff doing ambush interviews on this story?
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Retirement Cluster, Bull riding and the 1st road trip of 2012!
Several of our members REALLY impressed me. It's been a long time since I've seen multiple members stand up and say what's on their mind.... what's on ALL OF OUR MINDS ! The second video in that above link to the Melrose Misfit was a toilet flushing ... THAT'S OUR MORALE ! It been there for a while.
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Fireground audio: Detroit firefighters under attack at fatal fire with rescues try to get police to the scene. DPD says 13 minute response time is ‘acceptable’.
Chief 5: "Central, one way or another I am going to need police on the scene. We are starting to get a crowd of unruly citizens and they are starting to come after the firefighters."
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Under staffed, attacks on our pension, a Close Call, 2nd alarms to rubbish fires…. Ironifremen.com is back on line!
We all need a room full of firefighter wives, girlfriends etc like " Suki " to fill council chambers etc every time they talk about, debate and consider budget cuts to Public Safety. And don't think for a minute that your Department budget or your pension is safe. Right now, my pension is under attack. It's been coming for some time now but it's just here recently that the majority of our members have "seen the light"
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2011 Ironfiremen.com’s Year in Review!
I'm not sure what I've done to deserve the life I've been given this past year but I am truly THANKFUL. Together, Rhett and I have made the journey of a lifetime in just a few short years. I can only imagine what 2012 will bring us.
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Chicago Fire Department – Everyone Goes Home – Watch and Share
If you think you got some good reason for not wearing this or for not doing things the right way write it down. Because I need to read that to your widow. Cause I'm not going to know what to say. You say it for me. - Chicago Chief of Training Peter VanDorpe
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FDNY / NYC details, the Buckaroo and even some nudity
We don't do it for the honor or glory. We damn sure don't do it for the pay. We do it because we're fireman .. it's what we know ..what we do. BROTHERHOOD, HONOR, PRIDE, TRADITION and RESPECT .
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CALLING ALL JAKES, BREAKING RECORDS AND DOING OUR JOB!
Blogging is one thing but members all across this Country are honoring these men in the same way.... by getting back on the truck! Police Officers are on duty tonight on the Va. Tech Campus. Brothers of IAFF L-1009 are staffing the rigs in Worcester, Ma. and the Mount Vernon (NY) Fire department stands ready to take in the next call.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FALLEN
It's been a terrible and horrific week for Public Safety. Please continue to keep the Departments, family and friends of our fallen in your thoughts and prayers. Also remember that all across this country, members are pulling a tour.... today, tonight, tomorrow and everyday day / hour after. That's how we honor the fallen ... by putting our boots on, getting back on the rig and doing our job!
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HEAVY FIRE, JUMPERS AND JACKED UP ON MT. DEW
Here in "The Noke", we take a lot on pride in holding a majority of our fires to "room and content". Despite older homes and balloon construction, we do a good job at getting water on the fire quickly and efficiently.
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IAFF Cancer Study Newsletter,
Issue 1
First word out on work done so far investigating firefighter cancer.
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Maryland county executives pulling back a bit from volunteer fire commission changes. Updates from Prince George’s County & Montgomery County.
Latest PG proposal has commission keeping control of the money. In Montgomery the county executive is not that passionate about a change.
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Does overtime use equal abuse? Dave takes on a reporter’s claim about the DC Fire & EMS Department. Plus, Chief Ellerbe pushes forward with his shift change plan.
Dave wants the reporter to present some facts. The chief wants to do away with 24-hour shifts.
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Catching up and a simple “Trick of the Trade”
Well, the good news is that I lived 12 hours following my last post and made it to 4-day break. As usual, I've been just as busy at home on the farm as I am while on the job.
We've been lucky enough to have been getting some much needed rain.
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The Washington Post looks at fire commission battles in two Maryland counties. The latest from Montgomery & Prince George’s.
In Montgomery the issue is the commission's veto power and in Prince George's County bills call for changes in the make-up and authority of the commission.
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Press release: Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker submits legislation to ‘reform’ volunteer run fire commission.
Legislation would change authority of commission and add citizens and career firefighters.
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AFG Grants Writing 101 – Don’t Let This Free Money Disappear
As a fire service, we have a duty to make sure every attempt is made to utilize these grants. If we do not, the funding might not be there next year. Plus, free money? Who doesn't want that. Maybe you don't even know where to begin when writing a grant. There are several grant writing firms out there. Some offer customized grant writing, others offer samples of successful grants. What is $50 - $2000 (the higher for custom grant writing) when you could recieve thousands and maybe tens of thousands of dollars in grant money?
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