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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: WV.
It is with deep regret that I post the following UFSA official line of duty death announcement of fellow brother in arms FF Donnie Adkins. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and the members of the Glasbow VFD.. Donald "Donnie" Adkins, A…
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Glasgow firefighter's body found in Raleigh County creek
Please pray for the family and members of the Glasgow VFD as they gain closure to the lose of FF Donnie Adkins whos body was recovered earlier today. Glasgow firefighter's body found in Raleigh County creek
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OFF DUTY WISCONSIN FIREFIGHTER TERMINATED FROM HIS FD FOR DRIVING OVER A FIRE HOSE AT A WORKING FIRE.....
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North Pole Alaska
Department:
Ft. Wainwright Fire & Emergency Services and North Star Volunteer Fire Department
Years of public service:
Proudly Serving Since 1985
Agency structure:
Military fire department
Top issues in your department:
I think a lot of issues in our department are universal like most others.

Tradition is a big one! Being true to your Brothers even if they may be different or not exactly think like you do....that really ruffles the feathers. Some people have no concept with what "Walk the Walk" Talk the Talk" really means and you cannot have one without the other.
Professional Qualifications:
IFSAC Fire Officer I, II, Insp. I, II, Instr I, D/O & MWS, Aerial, ARFF, Pumper Hazmat IC & Technician, Telecommunicator I & II; Pennsylvania FF I, II & Alaska FF I, II, Instr. I; Trench & Confined space -Ice and High and low angle rescue; NIMS, CISM , Safety Officer, PIO, State of Alaska EMT II
Topics you provide training for:
FF I, FF II, Fire Inspection procedures, pumping apparatus, Aerial, water supply, firefighting basics, ARFF. I do my best to share with those that are willing to learn our trade with the knowledge I have learned over the years from others and being on the job.
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A disciple of the trade who is on a journey to better those around him and himself for those we serve. This isn't my first rodeo and I am no expert in any one area but I know a thing or two.

I do have knowledge in many areas that I love to share so I can make room to learn more from the brotherhood on here. It is already happening and still wanting to learn more.....guess I have a huge appetite for the Brotherhood and I can't get enough.
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Just like many, I always wanted to be a fireman and it's a humble calling whether your career or volunteer. Love having the greatest job in the world and learning new stuff eveyday while interacting with the with many brothers and sisters I network with and wouldn't want it any other way!

"I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. Our proudest moment is to save lives. Under the impulse of such thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even of supreme sacrifice.”

“Firemen are going to get killed. When they join the department they face that fact. When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. They were not thinking of getting killed when they went where death lurked. They went there to put the fire out, and got killed. Firefighters do not regard themselves as heroes because they do what the business requires.”

Ed Croker, Chief of Department, FDNY (1899-1911)

I am in the early stages of becoming a bagpiper and to get more involved in learning and developing a State wide protocol for an Honor Guard so that we can all be uniform and do it the same way everywhere. I feel this is important aspect because if you go to another area, most people would be familiar with the way it works and it would go much more smoothly. On the board of directors for September 11th Health and Fitness which is an organization that soon will be a 503c non profit working towards 9/11 cancer victim awareness and treatment and raising funds for their survivors.

Started as a jr. firefighter @ the age of 14 in South Central PA.

U.S. Air Force Fire Protection Specialist 1991-1999 Eielson, Minot and Clear with two tours in Southwest Asia to U.A.E.

Joined North Star VFD in 1993 to present

1999 to present DOD Civilian firefighter in Alaska.

24 years as a volunteer and 18 career and it seems like I started only yesterday.

"Tiocfaidh Ar La"- Our day will come"
"Braithre Thar Gach Ni" -Brotherhood Above All Else"
"Ancora Imparo" - Still I am learning" Michelangelo
"Omnis Cedo Domus - Everyone Goes Home I am a Firefighter"
"Noli nothis permittere te terere - Keep The Faith"

When we do right no one remembers When we do wrong no one Forgets

"You have not lived a perfect day,even though you have earned your money, unless you have done something for someone...who cannot repay you"

You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and it does, use the duct tape. If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

"Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them".

"God watches out for fools and firefighters because most days He can't tell us apart"
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality: WV.

It is with deep regret that I post the following UFSA official line of duty death announcement of fellow brother in arms FF Donnie Adkins. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and the members of the Glasbow VFD..


Donald "Donnie" Adkins,

Age: 32
Cause of Death: Other
Rank: Firefighter
Nature of Death: Asphyxiation
Classification: Volunteer
Emergency Duty: Yes
Incident Date: 03/13/2010
Duty Type: On-Scene Non-Fire
Incident Time: 06:30
Activity Type: Search and Rescue
Death… Continue

Posted on March 19, 2010 at 2:00pm —

Brad Hoff

If you missed the online portion, it will be available in 24 hours for view as an archive. Vent…

If you missed the online portion, it will be available in 24 hours for view as an archive.





Vent-Enter-Search of Today's Fire Buildings

Mar 18, 2010
1:00 PM EDT 10:00 AM PDT 5:00 PM GMT
Approximately One Hour
Mic… Continue

Posted on March 18, 2010 at 12:00pm —

Brad Hoff

Pittsburgh RIT team saves two firefighters

The below message is from our good brother Asst. Chief Jim Crawford of PBF. I received this in an email and felt it was in the best interest of everyone on here to pass this on.


"This is why all of us push, prode, and drive our points home as to why we train and do certain things...

Today, Pittsburgh had a successful RIT rescue of two firefighters who fell into a basement and became trapped after the stairwell they were climbing collapsed. Our GO Team did a fabulous job and I am very pr… Continue

Posted on March 17, 2010 at 10:47am —

Brad Hoff

Interior Alaska firefighters bring the heat at stair-climbing event!

It's a proud day to read of a few of my local brothers and sisters, along with many others from across the nation and the world who competed in an event that raised more than $500,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Interior Alaska FF's compete in Seattle stair climb

Donations still are being accepted at… Continue

Posted on March 16, 2010 at 12:19pm —

Brad Hoff

Predicting flashover: engineers gauge combustion to protect firefighters

Here is an interesting article about a device that in the future that may help us predict and prevent ourselves from being caught in flashovers.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - STOW — If you're an engineer developing a device to predict a flashover, you've got to know if the device is going to work in deadly conditions.

Last week, engineers and graduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed thousands of dollars worth of sensitive test equipment inside a concrete room at the Massachus… Continue

Posted on March 16, 2010 at 11:43am —

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At 3:30pm on March 17, 2010, Nick Morgan said…
Hey Brad,
Things are goin' good. Busy as ever! Good to be back in the city. Can't catch a fire though, but like they say, "be careful what you ask for". Good to hear that Jeff may be working with you all. Keep me posted.

Stay safe brother!
At 1:50pm on March 15, 2010, Jeff Schwering said…
Brad, glad to see you got into a midwest group! Jason does some good things, not to mention we work in the same county..lol
At 2:20pm on March 12, 2010, Eric Hankins said…
Hey Brad, Thanks for the kind words Brother. I am very humbled by the news. Chief Downey was a Fire Service Icon. It's been a few weeks and I still havent wrapped my head around it fully.

Be safe and Have Fun my Brother!

Hankins
At 9:35pm on March 9, 2010, Brent Sanger said…
Been hiding on an extended leave of absence from work, and no internet at home. I had to borrow a friends pc to post this for ya. Sorry I've been falling down on the job. If you get time, give me a call sometime. 912-385-6583
At 12:51pm on March 1, 2010, Doug Price said…
Working on the helmets. we have new ones on order classic style. Yee ha
At 1:14pm on February 26, 2010, Michael Bricault said…
Hey Buddy this one is another spam.
http://community.fireengineering.com/profile/LeneeLirette?xg_source=activity
At 4:57am on February 24, 2010, Doug Price said…
Hey Brother it has been alittle busy down here with all the snow with more coming today, alot of other things going on also with TR training @ work, part time job and doing overtime, just been a little crazy if ya know what i mean. Oh yea its time for ya to take all this snow bk for u to enjoy! lol :)

KTF !!!!!
At 9:24pm on February 22, 2010, Kyle Bebeaua said…
Thanks sorry just was tired of the same request. Have a good night
At 8:48pm on February 22, 2010, Kyle Bebeaua said…
There get off my back
At 3:02pm on February 22, 2010, Dave McGrail said…
Hello Brad,

Good to have you as a fire service friend and Brother.

Dave Mc.

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