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Am I too emotionally weak for this profession?

I'm no veteran to this life as a firefighter, but I'm no rookie either. I've seen messed up things in life doing this job just as much as the next firefighter, but sometimes this job really gets to me. I don't know what's down this road anymore. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, but sometimes it seems like it. I try to stay strong and show it doesn't bother me, but I think it's really getting to me now. I guess it got to my husband as well. From one of my previous blog posts some… Continue

Added by Christian Cossey on February 26, 2009 at 4:45pm — 6 Comments

The Best Example of Why We Must Be Prepared...

I sent this out to all of the people in my Battalion today and thought I'd share with you all. Hope you enjoy it.

Below are three links that will let you see the recent interview on "60-Minutes" with the crew of U.S Airway Flight 1429. I want you to watch all three portions. Make sure when you watch them, you can give them your full attention. Though these videos are obviously about the flight and subsequent successful rescue of all 155 passengers, a subtle comparison can… Continue

Added by Mike Walker on February 11, 2009 at 6:56pm — 4 Comments

Ladder co. 72/Commercial Fire

On Jan 20th, Snohomish County F.D. #7 was toned out for a Commercial Fire Response at the Waste Management depot site in 72's first due area.

Ladder co. 72, led by Lt. Prince, was first to arrive and reported heavy smoke coming from a mechanic truck bay with a vehicle inside on fire. The vehicle was a Waste Management Garbage Truck. At that point the large roll up door suddenly came crashing down with no warning. Ladder 72 advised that they would be forcing entry and to have the first due… Continue

Added by Chad Berg on February 9, 2009 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

19th Annual Duneland School of Emergency Responce (Chesterton Indiana) March 14, 15, 21, 22

The 19th annual D.S.E.R. will be held in Chesterton, Indiana. The fire school has some of the best instructors from Northwest Indiana, training the fire service around Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area.

Here are links to this year's Duneland Fire School and list of classes.

Online registration - http://www.ifia.org/DunelandFire.htm

2009 Catalog - http://www.ifia.org/DunelandDescriptions/DunelandCatalog2009.pdf

AM-01 Fire Officer I TBA FREE 14, 15,… Continue

Added by Mark Belanger on February 8, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Take some time to keep-up with research that is important to all of us.

Often, we get caught-up in seeking information about tactics and task level training needs and desires. Additionally, a lot our members (especially the younger ones) spend a significant amount of searching the Internet for dramatic fire “videos”. Don’t get me wrong, there is value to both of these pursuits. However, I would also encourage all members from all age and seniority groups to spend more time looking at, reading and learning from several on-going research projects that have real… Continue

Added by Art Zern on February 7, 2009 at 4:00pm — 10 Comments

Class Announcemnt: April 2nd, 3rd & 4th - Morris, IL - Basic Forcible Entry Operations

To All:

I am sending along this flier and information regarding our upcoming 8-hour, open enrollment, hands-on Basic Forcible Entry Operations class that will be taking place in Morris, Illinois on April 2nd, 3rd & 4th.

Download Class Flier

This is a repeat of the class that we conducted last November. The November class was sold-out and feedback was very positive.… Continue

Added by Brotherhood Instructors, LLC on February 3, 2009 at 3:45pm — No Comments

Company Officer Development

I am creating a Company Officer Development Program for our department. I am collecting data from other departments about their Officer Development Programs. I am looking for input on areas like Formal Education, Practical Education, Mentorships, Candidate Evaluations. I would appreceiate all input. Please feel free to email me your ideas and information. Thank you, be safe. jortlund113@comcast.net

Added by John Ortlund on February 1, 2009 at 10:17am — 3 Comments

The Brotherhood...what gives

What does the brotherhood mean to you? Well for me it means this.

The brotherhood is a family who at time will fight but will forgive and forget.

The brotherhood does not try to change rules or ask for them to be changed to meet their needs.

The brotherhood understands and accepts that it is part of a family that has sisters who are just a much as the family as they are.

The brotherhood understands its more then a title and a t-shirt.

The… Continue

Added by Wayne Benner Jr on January 29, 2009 at 8:49pm — 3 Comments

My Big Move!

I make my big move to the east coast this Friday. I am really excited, but at the same time nervous to venture out of what I call "Home". I am moving to Prince Georges County, MD. Specifically as a "live-in" Firefighter/EMT with the Laurel Vol. Rescue Squad Company 49. It was a decision I decided to make a few months ago. I wanted to gain to experience and saw my chance. They run a Rescue-Engine, Squad, Ambulance and a Dive unit mostly volunteer. They run about 6,000 calls out of one station. I… Continue

Added by Rob Cannon on January 29, 2009 at 2:00am — 2 Comments

New Organization in Minnesota

Hello I would like everyone to check out www.fitoam.org This is the Fire Instructor&Training Officers of Minnesota website. We are trying to get members and it is free to join at this time. We are a group of people that wants to make a difference and help out fellow fifefighters. please check it out and le me know your thoughts. Thanks and Say Safe.

Added by Tim Zehnder on January 28, 2009 at 10:41pm — No Comments

From My Mother.

My mother e-mailed this to me. I figured I would share it with you guys.

A Mother's Prayer

The alarm goes off, ready to go, all with no hesitation. Time to save a soul or a home, straight to that destination. This prayer's for my daughter, as that fire calls. Protecting the innocent and fighting flaming walls. Guide her with your strength, the courage to pull her through, give her that breath of air if she gets down to her last few. By chance she may get weak do give her… Continue

Added by Christian Cossey on January 28, 2009 at 2:46pm — No Comments

My Dad Was A Firefighter.

My dad was a firefighter. He'd go to work everyday and say wish me luck. Then he wouldn't come home til sometime the next day, but the thing that bothered me the most is when people would say a firefighters job is easy. He eats, sleeps, and plays, and sometimes won't fight a fire for days. When I first heard these words I was too young to understand but I knew when people were in trouble my dad was there to lend a hand. Then my father went to work one day and kissed us all goodbye. Later that… Continue

Added by Christian Cossey on January 28, 2009 at 1:38pm — 2 Comments

Will Someone Please Help Me Understand

Will someone please help me understand! In the next two days, two highly respected Texas firefighters will be laid to rest. One a seasoned veteran and one an up and coming leader. These two men did not start the day with a reckless sense of duty. They were being pro active and training, doing something that they probably did before, only this time something went wrong. Was it the equipment? Was it human error? Was it lack of supervision? Was it experience? Only time will tell. My intention is… Continue

Added by Scott Thompson on January 28, 2009 at 9:30am — 5 Comments

My Brother Has Fallen.

My brother has fallen. His name is Johnathan. We don't have the same family, but we are still family. He lives in one town, I live in another. It doesn't really matter because this man is my brother. My brother I call him because he has worked by my side on almost every call. I have brothers and sisters all over the place. You see we are firefighters and our families are one. Around the world, a brotherhood of unity. A closeness, a bond that most people could never understand. I watched your… Continue

Added by Christian Cossey on January 26, 2009 at 11:46pm — No Comments

I Wish You Could Know.

I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen below you burns. I wish you could comprehend a wife's horror at six in the morning as I check her husband of 40 years for a pulse and find none. I start CPR anyway, hoping to bring him back, knowing intuitively it is too late. But wanting his wife and family to know everything… Continue

Added by Christian Cossey on January 26, 2009 at 11:43pm — No Comments

Lost Generation...

Great short film! Just take a look at it.

When watching, think about some of the current "Bring Me Down" Leadership & Management.

Then, once it's over take the time to think about our current issues and perception?

Stay Safe - Be… Continue

Added by Rob Cannon on January 26, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Everyone Goes Home Summit

I am goint to attend this in March. I am really looking forward to this, especially the presentation on the Charleston fire. It will be my first time to attend anything at the NFA, and I am going alone. Is anyone on this site going to attend also. I would love to meet some of the great fire service people from this community. Stay safe and take care.

Added by Jason Hoevelmann on January 22, 2009 at 7:36pm — 4 Comments

Glenn Dale

Who posted the pictures from Glenn Dale? Those apparatus are sweet. Does the department have a web site?

Added by Bruce Green on January 19, 2009 at 8:23pm — 2 Comments

New Job

After almost 17 years with the state of Ohio I decided it was time to move on. On December 15th I began working for a government contractor called L-3 Communications. They are the 8th largest contractor to the Feds and part of an even larger conglomerate. I am assigned to the Ohio Emergency Managment Agency and tasked with working on a team that develops and delivers exercises to the state agencies and the counties of Ohio.

Added by Robert Rhoades on January 19, 2009 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Winter Safety Tips

Here in Southwestern Pennsylvania, we have been experiencing colder than average temperatures lately. Potentially, we will be responding to more furnace malfunctioning calls, CO calls, water break calls, wires down calls, in addition to our fire calls and vehicle crashes. Please take care and buckle up when responding to the fire station. We need you to arrive safely in order for us to do the job efficiently.

Some tips:

Dress in layers when responding and just in general… Continue

Added by Andy Marsh on January 18, 2009 at 7:08am — No Comments

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