Posts Tagged: Youtube
‘Death Race 2012′ & 2010: Public does photo enforcement of New Jersey State Police & there are lessons for everyone.
The video is both hilarious and an outrage at the same time.
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Grocery-cam: Citizen thinks he’s uncovered a scandal as FDNY’s Engine 255 goes shopping in Brooklyn.
Oh the humanity!
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Video: Fast moving Apartment blaze in Woonsocket, RI
Arriving companies found heavy fire in the basement rapidly extending to the upper floors. About 20 minutes into the fire, firefighters had to evacuate the building because of deteriorating conditions. They then quickly knocked the heavy overlapping fire down from the exterior and went back in and finished knocking it down.
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House fire in Wellesley, MA. Police shoot video & post story about fire.
Police tell the story of a house fire in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
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Directing Traffic on a MVA Scene!
Here is a little animated story from the Freeway Patrol, Episode 6, The One with the Purple Unicorn. We all have had a "Dr Grandal" on a MVA scene! A driver who thinks they should be allowed to go whatever direction they want!
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What gives? No outrage over ghoulish photographers shooting bodies. Has something changed in year since Connecticut trooper blasted cameraman?
Not even a whimper over videos much more graphic than a burning car. Dave thinks he knows why.
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Oklahoma City Responds to YouTube Video
The Oklahoma City Fire Department is on the defense following the release of a YouTube video depicting the treatment of a female patient in 2010. The video appears to show some level of complacency by responders allegedly because the victim was a prostit…
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Instant analysis: Citizens have a panel discussion at house fire scene.
What does a former vice president who resigned in disgrace have to do with a house fire video?
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The spies among us. YouTube video takes what may be a positive PR moment & presents it as something very different.
Should it matter whether it's three Hooters' girls or three nuns?
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Must see video (sort of): Fire reports from a citizen journalist. At least he’s not afraid to use the word firefighter.
But Dave wants to know, is this him in 15 years?
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Firehouse video: It’s good to know U.S. firefighters don’t have a monopoly on poor judgment when it comes to YouTube.
Is there really a good reason to post this to YouTube?
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Another firefighter animation video makes TV. Albuquerque chief gets the xtranormal treatment. But Dave wants to know is it news?
TV station highlights animation in the ongoing labor versus management battle.
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More Fallout Over Prank In Macon-Bibb County, GA
An additional disciplinary action has been announced by the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department following the YouTube video shooting prank that occurred on September 18, 2011. Yesterday, Fire Chief Marvin Riggins increased the punishment for Fire Captain S…
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If I live 12 more hours!
Geesh ! WHAT A WEEK !!
The good news is that if I can last about 12 more hours, I'll be headed home for what will hopefully be a relaxing Sunday and the beginning of my 4 day break. Yesterday started off good, got busy and then ended late but good.
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Must See Video …
The video below is 7 minutes long .... WATCH IT ALL ... AMAZING!
Stay Safe and in House!
Captain Wines
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How to motivate a Rookie …
WELL DONE CHIEF !!
Stay Safe and in House !
Captain Wines
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Falling firefighter provides entertainment for some citizens with cameras. Remember it isn’t just the press ready to take video of your every misstep.
Are they laughing at you or with you?
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RTC Rescue Extrication Techniques on Video
A good friend of this site is Jon Curley from RTC-Rescue.com and the information he posts on his site and YouTube are very informative and useful to rescuers around the globe. RTC Rescue posted several new videos on YouTube. I have posted the videos below, take a look and make sure you stop by Jon's site too!
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Must see video: Police officer beats & arrests man who won’t turn off his camera. An important lesson.
This case illustrates many of the points that have been made about the rights of people with cameras shooting in public places.
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Police vs. news photographer: Confrontation in Hillsborough County, Florida caught on video.
Lots reasons why a news photographer can't roll his camera, but are any of them legal?
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Portland Utilizes Youtube to Announce Upcoming Hiring Process
The Portland Fire & Rescue Department in Oregon has utilized Youtube to spread the word on their hiring process. They use their own firefighters to tell the World about why they are Portland Firefighters.
This is a perfect example of using social media to spread the word on recruitment for an upcoming hiring process!
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Where’s the outrage? Dave thinks the Moscow videos prove his point that hatred of the press trumps victims’ rights.
Not one reader complained about the close-up images of people dying during a fire in Moscow.
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We have a winner!!
The Buckaroo and I were picking up some feed in town and decided to swing by Station #3 to see what my "little buddy" Rhett Fleitz (The Fire Critic) was up to.
The Buckaroo just happened to be wearing his turn out gear so he decided to add his name to…
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Homeowner Films House Fire and Thanks Fire Department on Youtube
While the video clip is short, and the video doesn't offer any useful training or tactical consideration that might be resourceful for other firefighters, there is still a lesson here. This homeowner has suffered a house fire and no doubt lost belongings...yet still took the time to share it with others. The positive effect of this action shows social media in a positive light.
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Smells Like Innovation
I have asked students and others for a number of years, "What changes can you see for emergency services that would revolutionize our industry?"
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