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Venting the Roof: December 2
Topics: Open Post Tuesday Don't Wait For Someone To Lead Charleston, James Island and St. Johns It's Not Perfect But It's ImprovementOpen Post Tuesday
This is open post Tuesday. Discuss any issue you wish to discuss but remain civil.Firefighting And Survival On The Fireground
Much ado about nothing. The famous words written by the bard are often used to describe an event or circumstance wherein the attention is far larger than the event. In post modern society our exposure to "24 hour news" creates...Venting the Roof: December 1
Topics: Charleston Fire Department Update Ladders Are Made For Raising Lack of Thermal Imagers In Charleston Area Departments Grabs Attention of Media Fire Department Training Network Newsletter Article By Charles Bailey Firefighter At St. Andrews Inspires Others - Nick RiccioFirefighters Held Back By Battalion Chief
Time and again the email rolls in describing how one smaller South Carolina department can't move forward because a member of the command staff is simply unwilling to listen to firefighters. Instead, to the annoyance of friends and enemies, this...Detroit Firefighter Electrocuted At Arson Blaze
A truckie from Ladder 13 operating on top of the rig at an arson fire was thrown when power lines came down onto the top of the apparatus. Christopher Glaub went back to fighting the fire after the incident. Later...Charleston, St. Andrews Firefighters Battle Blaze At Nail Salon
The Charleston Fire Department and St. Andrews Fire Department fought a fire in a one story nail salon last night. The building, once housing a bank, kept firefighters busy for over an hour. FirefighterHourly.com was privileged to witness the incident...Allentown Seeks To Replace Aging Fire Equipment
After a fire this month showcased the extremely poor condition of the equipment in the Allentown Fire Department the Mayor has now reversed and will seek five million dollars to replace two pumpers and other equipment. FirefighterHourly.com discussed the fire...German Firefighter Dies When Silo Explodes
A 24 years old German firefighter died while battling a blaze Southwest of Frankfurt. Firefighters were battling a raging blaze at a malt producing facility when the silo explosion occurred. Numerous firefighters were injured and one of Germany's bravest perished....Fire Stations Receive Attention In Charleston Area
Fire stationsin the lowcountry of South Carolina are now the focus of both internal and external interest. In the Charleston Fire Department one of the key issues firefighters have discussed is the condition of many of the stations. Chief Tom...Stay Safe!
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Thoughts Compiled While Watching Vertical Ventilation
- The emphasis on "truck work" is picking up speed in certain areas whilst in others it is treated with contempt. How is it possible to view truck work with disdain?
- Working out at the gym with other firefighters led to a discussion about people who are obese but doing nothing to address it. Their goal, it is surmised, is to make rank quickly with hopes of never having to pull their weight.
- Failure on the fireground can often be traced to the training ground.
- If …
Posted on October 15, 2008 at 12:13pm —
Firefighters Must Fight For The Future
The dernier cri of politicians is now "the economy is killing our town, city, state." Whilst true in many cases it is an old statement, used far too often during the past three decades. Our economy is in poor shape but we can't allow it to destroy public safety.
From Atlanta to Phoenix the cuts in staffing, closing of stations, and other "proactive budgetary moves" are leaving tremendous gaps in protection. This isn't acceptable even within the framework of a larger, dismal economic pi…
ContinuePosted on October 12, 2008 at 5:53pm — 2 Comments
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Download the nomination form for next year's Ray Downey Courage & Valor Award, which will be handed out at FDIC 2009, held April 20-25, 2009, in Indianapolis, Indiana.Turkey Fryer Fire Tactics
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