Posts Tagged: Tuesday Morning Job Security Check
Tuesday Morning Job Security Check – The Merry-Go-Round
In an effort to get us all to scratch our heads this morning, these idiots decide to power a merry-go-round with a car. The good news is they were uninjured, the bad news is they were uninjured.
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Catching Up This Week
Monday Morning Shoutout - This weeks Monday Morning Shoutout (delivered on Tuesday) goes to Pedro the Paramedic. I have enjoyed this blog for some time now.
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Tuesday Morning Job Security Check – Stupid People
Ok, it isn't actually morning anymore is it. Who cares....I write the rules. This weeks Tuesday Morning Job Security Check offers two photos. Both of which show people who keep us in business! God love them!
Today's images come from Habeeb.com. The site…
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Tuesday Morning Job Security Check – Firefighter Drag Fail
No, they aren't dressed in drag. Sorry to burst your bubble. Actually, I think I have seen a successful attempt at what they are trying. However, I have successfully done what they appear to be doing ONCE. Yeah, I think it was Senior prom....it was great…
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Trauma Show on NBC…Thumbs up or Thumbs down
I just finished watching Trauma on NBC. I enjoyed the interactive chat session/podcast with Jamie Davis, Greg Friese, and others. During the evening we were joined by Aimee Garcia who plays Marisa the helicopter pilot.
I have to admit I missed some of t…
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Live in the Chatroom for Trauma Premier
I am currently in a chatroom discussing the new show Trauma on NBC right now EST.
The link and instructions are here
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Chevron on Apparatus – Making the Grade
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Over the past several ye…
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Monday Morning Shoutout – Raleigh/Wake Firefighting Blog
This week's Monday Morning Shoutout goes to the Raleigh/Wake Firefighting Blog. The blog is from Mike Legeros and based on the Raleigh/Wake, North Carolina area. However, Legeros has no boundaries on what he posts. He runs the gamut on fire, EMS, history…
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NBC's Trauma Premiers Monday Night
Tomorrow night, NBC's Trauma premiers. There is a chance I will be involved on a podcast of sorts about the new show. I have not worked out all the logistical stuff and realize I am way out of my league with guys like Jamie Davis (Mediccast.com), Greg Fr…
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Tuesday Morning Job Security Check – Drifting
This weeks Tuesday Morning Job Security Check ( I really need an acronym for that...TMJSC) is "Drifting".
Apparently this "drifting" is really big over in Saudi Arabia. I am not sure why looking at some of these videos. I am sure this would be really fu…
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This is why we TRAIN
This video below is a perfect example of why we train. How in the world can we be expected to put out fires and save lives if we cannot even get out of our apparatus. It just looks bad....really, really bad! Get it together! Ouch!
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Fireman Ed – New York Jets Superfan
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Do you know who Fireman Ed is? I didn't until just a couple of minutes ago. I do know that I have seen him before, but never put two and two …
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New York State Fire Department Racing
Check out these crazy firefighters. I have heard of this before and watched videos over the years. I think I remember there being some question over the funding of these events. That isn't why I am posting this though. This is obviously a sport that has …
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Tuesday Morning Job Security Check – Street Sign Climber vs. Glass Bottle
Yes indeed, out of control fans can cause big problems for first responders. In today's Tuesday Morning Job Security Check we find ourselves looking at a guy who has climbed a street sign only to realize that his reflexes are a little off when bottles st…
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Top 100+ Fire/EMS Twitter Users – Are you included?
I have compiled a list of twitter users that I feel are the top 100. I realize that this list may change in the future with the addition of new users. Some time in the future I might revisit the list. Until then, enjoy the list. I will tell you that the …
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Two House Fire Videos for you this Monday
Here are some videos for you to check out today. As I have said, I frequently check out youtube for videos of house fires and firefighters. If you have one you want me to check out just let me know!
First one in Phoenix: House Studio Fire 9-13-09 @ 2:30…
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Monday Morning Shoutout – Bajan Fire Fighter's Blog
This weeks Monday Morning Shoutout goes to the Bajan Fire Fighter's Blog way down in Barbados. I have been following this blog for sometime and have enjoyed reading about what is going on down there. Their latest post really caught my eye though. Just ab…
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Fire Blowing in South Minneapolis
Check out this video of a house fire south Minneapolis. The firefighters didn't really have a choice but to save the exposures and let the house burn. By all appearances, there wasn't much to save when the firefighters arrived. The house was fully involv…
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I am a Firefighter. What the Hell is Twitter?
I enjoy reading forums across the fire service websites. I REALLY enjoy reading firefighter blogs. I traverse hundreds of websites a day....it is a problem. Just Kidding.
I see a lot of firefighters and EMT's ask "What the heck is Twitter". Or better ye…
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Blogging Tip – Name your Images for SEO
I am starting a new column here at the Fire Critic! This one is titled "Blogging Tip" however the tips can be used for webmasters too. With the increasing use of Content Management Systems (CMS) and RSS Feeds (Really Simple Syndication) it seems as thoug…
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I Want to Know the Best Fire/EMS Twitter Users!
I am compiling a list of the best Fire/EMS twitter users. I need your input.
My username is @FireCritic.
Leave a comment, send me email or leave me a reply or direct message on twitter on who you think deserves to be on the list.
Feel free to nominate…
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Tuesday Morning Job Security Check – Drunk Runs into Ambulance
This weeks Tuesday Morning Job Security Check goes to this drunk guy who runs square into the back of an ambulance. This is an oldie but a definitely worth it if you haven't seen it.
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Firefighter Life Safety Message from Billy Goldfeder
I have to admit...I am a huge fan of BillyG. I have not heard him speak in person, but I have spoken through email with him. He is very approachable. BillyG serves a great role in our Fire Service today. The Secret List and FirefighterCloseCalls.com are …
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Memorial T-shirt for Hall and Quinones
I just posted a story about the memorial t-shirts for Buffalo's Fallen Firefighters Croom and MCarthy here. This time, I have a link for the memorial t-shirt for Hall and Quinones. Hall and Quinones perished in the Station Fire in California.
I love sho…
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