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The Ultimate Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Situational Internet Resource List
his is a growing list of online resources from around the globe the provide the detailed, 24 hour coverage of the Japan disasters.
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RAW VIDEO: Dramatic Apartment Fire Flare Up Thanks To A Dry California Tree
Typical dry California tree which dramatically helps spread the fire.
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RAW VIDEO: Early Morning Los Angeles Fire Caught On Video By Neighbor
An early morning fire out in Los Angeles caught by a citizen across the street from 1324 N. Sunderland Street in Echo Park. As first reported by the Fire Critic over the weekend this fire took 17 minutes to bring under control with 32 firefighters.
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RAW VIDEO: Cell Phone Tower Fire Response And Mitigation
Here is a fire response you don't get everyday! A dual tier cellular phone tower with some sort of electrical fire extending from the base to the antennae. This tower fire occurred over the weekend and was located near the border of Wall, Tinton Falls an…
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SHOT OF THE DAY: Ontario Firefighters Brave Cold To Extinguish Snow Plow Fire
[fblike]KAWARTHA LAKES, ONTARIO, CANADA (Jan. 19, 2011) – Little Britain division firefighter Kevin Cunningham works to put out a fire that razed a City of Kawartha Lakes plough on Little Britain Rd. about 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. The dri…
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VIDEO: Fire Cat Slides Down The Fire Pole!
[fblike]Here's something interesting for your Sunday afternoon. Check out this video of Mickey the Fire Cat from Fire Station 10 in Minneapolis who loves using the fire pole ...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDnj2_2Y6P4[/youtube]
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VIDEO: Stockton Hockey Fans Honor Fallen Firefighter With Teddy Bear Toss
[fblike]Check out this video from last nights Stockton Thunder hockey game in California. The fans honored a fallen firefighter through their annual Teddy Bear Toss. In the Thunder’s sixth annual “Teddy Bear Toss” game, fans were invited to donate …
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VIDEO: Prince Georges County MD Fire Chief Completes CPAT As Promised
[fblike]Acting Fire Chief Mark Bashoor successfully negotiated the CPAT (Candidates Physical Abilities Test) on a recent visit to the test site. The Prince Georges County Fire Department posted the video on YouTube. Chief Bashoor began his tenure in earl…
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Quick Thinking Canadian Firefighter Injured Saving His Son During Roof Collapse
[fblike]Off-duty professional firefighter Corey Scott suffered minor injuries after a snow-laden roof collapsed on them Friday in Spruce Grove, Alberta. His five-year-old son was not hurt as Corey shielded him from the falling debris as they escaped.
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Naugatuck Firefighter Running Empire State Building Stair Race For A Disabled Vet
[fblike]We just found out about Naugatuck Firefighter Tim Andrew who will be running the Empire State Building Stair Race for a disabled Connecticut veteran. The man, Bob Veillette, suffered a stroke that has paralyzed him from the nose down. The race on…
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Mayday Audio Of Baltimore County Firefighter Tragic LODD In Fire 1/19/2011
Firefighter Mark Falkenhan, 43, was killed last night after becoming trapped and calling a mayday during an apartmentment fire where he suffered massive burns. He leaves behind his wife and 2 children. He was a member of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Co…
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Attention Hunters: It Is Illegal To Shoot Pigs Over The Internet Using Robots
We know there is a large number of firefighters to love to hunt! So we knew we just had to share with you this news of a web-controlled shotgun that was to be used to shoot feral hogs in Georgia! This news was spread via a bulletin by the Office of Homel…
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DISASTER STRIKES! Live In A FEMA Trailer Or Daiwa’s New EDV-01 Robotic House?
Let's assume a major hurricane similar to Katrina has struck Louisiana coast wiping out all utility centers, shelters, roads and other sources of relief. FEMA is faced with the reality of housing tens of thousands of people AND providing them electricity…
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VIDEO: The Firefighter Quick Dress Drill, How Fast Are You?
Can you find a faster time?
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Magic Jack Refuses To Collect 911 Fees, Florida County Wants Lost Revenue
Looks like the folks over at Magic Jack don't want to play fare in the telephony world. Seems they refuse to collect 911 fees from their customers EVEN THOUGH those customers have the same access to 911 services as those who PAY. And now, Kanawha County …
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EEOC: FF Jane Draycott Victim Of Harassment At Houston Fire Department
As reported first on myFOX Houston this morning the Houston Fire Department learned of the disturbing results of a year long investigation by the EEOC. It found that FF Jane Draycott was indeed a victim of sexual harassment within the department. The act…
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R.I.P. Bunkers – East Dundee, IL. Fire Protection District’s Best Friend
For those fire stations allowed, there is nothing better than a firehouse dog that greets you when you come to work or from a stressful emergency. For the East Dundee Fire Protection District that dog was named Bunkers. On January 7th, Bunkers was put to…
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BELIEVE IT OR NOT: Super-Human Firefighters Attack Fire Without Protection!
[UPDATE: Video has been pulled from YouTube]Thanks to the availability of video recording devices in the hands of everyday citizens we get to witness some amazing feats that were only legendary stories before. Watch with amazement (understatement) of a m…
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WEEKEND THOUGHT: Dog Refuses To Leave Owner’s Grave, Defines Loyalty
[fblike]While not totally fire department related, it is about loyalty. The one-eyed dog in the photo is named Zelda. Zelda was rescued along the side of a road by 12-year-old Josh Reed back in 2006. Three years later Josh was stuck and killed by a truck…
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The Daily Lap Of The Blogs …
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Popping Popcorn With Lasers Is Awesome And Healthy [SlashGear]
Lindsay Lohan's Daddy Puts Fire Out - Gets Injured [TMZ.com]
Tennessee FF Indicted for Wife’s Murder - [FireGeezer]
Neighbors React to Oklahoma City Apartment Fire - [STATter…
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SHOT OF THE DAY: FDNY Tribute Suzuki Turbo Motorcycle – Never Forget
[fblike]A newly posted photo courtesy of ifixfones1 who says the owner of the bike was getting ready to take off when he happened to come across it. It's a Suzuki where the turbo was custom installed in Chicago and the paint job was done in Florida. Neve…
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Dramatic Amateur Video Of St. Louis Car Fire, Firefighters Rescue Victim!
[fblike]Dramatic amateur video posted today by YouTuber bmazanec of an apparent car fire in St. Louis. Upon arrival of the St Louis Fire Department Pumper 4 (A Shift) they discover someone is still in the car. The entire event is caught on video. There i…
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Brotherhood Instructors Quick Video: Forcible Entry Using The Rex Tool
[fblike]Our friends over at Brotherhood Instructors posted a new, very quick :44 second video demonstrating how to properly use the Rex Tool as a method of 'through the lock' forcible entry. Their YouTube channel (BrotherhoodInstrctrs) should be subscrib…
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New From Firefighter Tools: The Firefighter Pocket Caddy Protects Your Gear [Video]
[fblike]We came across this new video posted on YouTube (by DoworkLT) this morning by a company (owned by a firefighter) called Firefighter Tools. They have a new tool holster called the Pocket Caddy. The video says it is constructed of long lasting Kyde…
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Early video: Neighbors react to Oklahoma City apartment fire. Also, check out SideCharlie.com.
Fire Tuesday at an Oklahoma City apartment complex.
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