Posts Tagged: Racism
Firefighter’s Facebook Comments Now Front Page News in Memphis
The Memphis Fire Department is launching an investigation into comments that a firefighter and union representative made on Facebook earlier this year. Robert Kramer stepped down from Local 1784’s Executive Board and issued apologizes for the comment…
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Noose at Rocky Mountain Fire Academy Sparks Investigation
A noose found at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy in Denver, Colorado earlier this year has sparked an investigation and calls for punishment. The facility, which trains firefighters from Denver and Aurora, is physically located in Denver.
Officials have …
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DeKalb Captain Reinstated
DeKalb County Fire Captain Sell Caldwell has been ordered reinstated to the department by a hearing officer. Caldwell was one of five firefighters terminated after the fire death of 74-year-old Ann Bartlett on January 24, 2010.
Crews were called t…
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Providence Boat Ride Under Fire
Offered without commentary:
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Inflammatory Language
This was a response I placed on FFN in answer to some statements being made about the fire service:
In 2008, there were 1,148,850 firefighters in the U.S., according to Karter and Stein's U.S. Fire Department Profile report. With three reported "noos…
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Quick Takes
Thursday's Quick Takes: See why a firefighter's widow is unhappy with a blogger; Must see video of firetruck crash; Officials deny they turned down NIOSH on autopsy reports; OK chief charged; Color-blindness sinks firefighter's chances; Topless coffee shop reopens after fire; Fire chief accused of slugging former member; Reprimand for cop who handcuffed firefighter' Philly union sued by its own firefighters over race.
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Jolanda Jones Disgraces Houston Firefighters
If you remember, I covered a story on Houston Council Member Jolanda Jones here. At the time it seemed as though she was a big supporter of the firefighters. Now, not so much...
Jolanda Jones apparently refered to Houston's IAFF President Jeff Caynon as…
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Video – Quick EMT Deployment in Warsaw, Poland
Check out this video of an accident in Warsaw, Poland. The videographer catches the unit leaving the station and then several still photos and video at the scene. What caught my eye was the rapid EMT deployment around the 1:00 minute mark in the video. D…
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A Joke for you…The Taser
Here is a joke for you all...I laughed til it hurt, so I figured I would let you all have a read. If you have seen it before then read it again!
Just try reading this without laughing till you cry!!!
Pocket Taser Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife. A …
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Phoenix Firefighters ask for Preemption Devices
Phoenix Firefighters are asking for preemption devices to be placed on the street lights throughout the City. Read the story here.
Firefighters in Phoenix said they want preemption devices that change street lights for oncoming emergency vehicles mounted…
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Free Health Care for FD and PD
Apparently the FD and PD enjoy free health care upon retirement in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is something that every Fire, EMS, and Police employee should enjoy! Unfortunately, most of us are not that fortunate. Raise your hand if you are staring down th…
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Video – Meriden Fire Department – Two Alarm
I just freakin drove through Meriden a couple of days ago. Not to worry, I wasn't running through there carrying a burning barrel! Either way, these guys had their hands full. Enjoy!
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Tuesday Morning Job Security Check – Running with Fire
This seems like a well thought out plan. Have children run through streets with burning barrels on their heads.
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Racist or not? You be the Judge!
Jim Schwartz, the Arlington (VA) County Fire Chief, has found himself being called a racist. The issue is regarding comments made to firefighters about what types of conduct are and are NOT welcome in their firehouses.
Chief Schwartz says he was explaini…
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Monday Morning Shoutout – Your Happy Medic
Our Monday morning shoutout goes to Your Happy Medic this morning! The Happy Medic is a FF/PM and offers a wide variety of posts on fire and EMS so don't let the name fool you. Plus, he is one of those guys (although I don't know his name I am pretty sur…
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FWnetz – Fire on the Net
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I found a website today that I am certain I have seen before. I know some of the names associated from one of the other sites I run and I think…
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