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Ferrara Fire

What's up with Ferrara Fire and all the lawsuits? Will they keep them from being able to deliver on pending and future contracts?

Added by Hunter on June 6, 2009 at 1:46pm — No Comments

No explanation is needed for this month's editorial illustration, and I'm sure we've all had to deal with bad attitudes before. The question I'd like to pose to the forum is; what have you done (or would do) to deal with this type of firefighter? Because if left unchecked, they will literally swallow-up the morale and spirit of the… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on May 28, 2009 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

WHATS GOING ON WITH FEMA !

I can't be leave what FEMA is doing, dropping the FEMA Grant to basically nothing and then putting all that money in the SAFER Grant! There are departments that still don't have enough gear for all the members and equipment to fight fires, did they not look at the number of grant applications that they get every year? I have no idea who that women talk to but she must not have talked to rural America, this is a sad day in the fire service, they are giving money to depts to add members but the… Continue

Added by Tim Zehnder on May 17, 2009 at 9:39pm — 2 Comments

Attitudes of the Spartans for the Firefighter

I recently watched the movie “300” and I find it to be inspiring and historically interesting. I have seen it maybe three or four times and this most recent viewing it made me stop and think. These Spartans were a proud, honorable and highly trained group of men and society. It was an honor to die protecting Sparta.

Sound familiar? The fire service should be a place that we are proud, honorable and in trying to save a life, we are revered for giving our lives to save another. At least that… Continue

Added by Jason Hoevelmann on May 17, 2009 at 10:00am — 7 Comments

Indianapolis Fire Department FDIC 2009

I want to personnaly thank Chief Bobby Halton and all of the Instructors of FDIC 2009. We had another successful year here in Indy and I know we had alot of quality training sites that taught life saving techniques for all who attended. I want to invite those who did not come this year to attend next year for the brotherhood, training and to gain the knowlegde and experience these fine instructors have to offer you and your department. It could make… Continue

Added by Scott Huff on May 10, 2009 at 8:51am — No Comments

New York Roof Hook Video's

Are their any videos out there that show the proper ways of using this hook. I have purchased one personnely and placed it on the truck. I would like to see if there are any tricks of the trade from somone. So that I can add to our department and comapany. I have already wrapped in with cable wire and sports tape.

Added by Baxter L Miller III on May 7, 2009 at 10:49pm — 2 Comments

A Firefighters Glove

A Firefighter's Gloves hold many things, From elderly arms to a kids

broken swing, From the hands they shake and the backs they pat, To

the tiny claw marks of another treed cat. At 2 am they are filled

with the chrome, From the DWI who was on her way home. And the

equipment they use to roll back the dash, From a family of 6 she

involved in the crash. The brush rakes in Spring wear the palms out,

When the wind does a "90" to fill them with doubt. The thumb of… Continue

Added by Steve West on May 6, 2009 at 7:58am — No Comments

Somewhere In the Middle or Just On the Fence

Over the last couple of weeks a tremendous amount of blogs have been posted and comments given about a recent speech given at the 2009 FDIC conference. Lt. Ray McCormack from FDNY stood in front of thousands and spoke to the culture war that is raging in our midst. He spoke about a culture of fear vs. a culture of extinguishment. What I gained from his dialogue was the fire service must remember our reason for existence, the people we serve. If the organization whose purpose it is to perform… Continue

Added by Mike Walker on May 3, 2009 at 7:19pm — 16 Comments

Check out Indiana Safe Fire Service Initiative page on Facebook!!

Added by Stacy White on April 29, 2009 at 11:01pm — No Comments

FDIC WOW!

What a great FDIC! Hats off to Bobby Halton and Diane Feldman, and all of the Fire Engineering team for pulling off another great show. We were pleased to have the George D. Post, Instructor of the Year Award on the main stage again! Dan Madryzkowski from NIST took this year's award. What a great guy! You can watch the award on the video coverage for FDIC on Fire Engineering.com.

This week's edition of the VOICE features Tom Harrington from the DHS Grant Office. Tom oversees the… Continue

Added by Eddie Buchanan on April 28, 2009 at 7:42pm — No Comments

Take risk or write it off. Part 2.

Back in January, I wrote a blog post asking the question, “Can we establish a common understanding of risk? Or.. should we write it off?” Because my tongue was planted firmly in my cheek when I posed the question, I don’t want the point to be missed. I believe our duty to ourselves and our beloved fire service cannot be separated from our duty to the citizens we are sworn to and are obligated to protect. What is good for us is good for them. My question is, are we seeing this trend to "let it… Continue

Added by Art Zern on April 27, 2009 at 8:30pm — 18 Comments

What about 2009 FDIC - Best show ever

Bobby, Dianne, Jane and staff:

What a great production. Wonderful training events and support for the instructors and participants.
Class A production. Thank you

John Murphy

Added by John K. Murphy on April 26, 2009 at 4:17pm — 1 Comment

Floor Collapse Prop - Mayday Training

I've drawn up some plans for the floor collapse prop our training division used. See the uploaded file. Let me know if you have any questions. PS- We plan on submitting an article to Fire Engineering which we will get into the entire drill in deeper detail. I hope to have photos of this prop uploaded tomorrow or at least by the end of the week. Floor Collapse Prop Detail.pdf

Added by Steven D. "Smitty" Smith on April 22, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

All Bark!

We all know fire fighters who talk a lot of talk, but fall short on the walk. They throw around the latest fire service buzz words and training topics, but are opportunistic in their implementation. This month's FE cartoon tackles this topic and poses the question "Are You All Bark?".

In my view, if you are going to preach wearing your apparatus seat-belt, then you should be the first to buckle-up. If you're going to squawk at others… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on April 14, 2009 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Be the Change Agent and Stay Positive

I was talking to some old friends that I had worked with when I had originally got hired as a career firefighter. We were discussing the “good old days” and having a good laugh. We all have moved on to different departments and districts since then, but we all agreed that those were some the best times of our careers. The pay and benefits weren’t great, we had our share of issues with the city, but we were a tight group and we had a blast on duty.

Most of us have moved on to bigger… Continue

Added by Jason Hoevelmann on April 10, 2009 at 10:43pm — 1 Comment

"Braithre Thar Gach Ni" Brotherhood Above All

I was asked to speak on Brotherhood at a local department's awards dinner. This is my pre-speech draft:

When I was young, I remember visiting the firehouse my Uncle worked in. The house in Pikesville Maryland, across the street from the Old Confederate Soldiers Home, housed Engine 2. It was a place of massive red trucks, squeezed together between brick walls and dark lighting, and tall men. I was too young to really understand what was going on around me, but there was a sense… Continue

Added by Ben Fleagle on April 4, 2009 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

More about the Master Exercise Practioner Program (MEP)

Previously I posted a comment from Emmitsburg about the Master Exercise Program and I thought that I'd update that by explaining the program. The MEP certification means that a candidate has successfully completed three weeks of instruction on the development, control and evaluation of exercises. The Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) eligibility includes local, Tribal, State, Territorial, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other Federal agency emergency management/emergency…

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Added by Robert Rhoades on April 1, 2009 at 7:44pm — No Comments

We could use help

Oh yes,we have gear,some new ,some old gear. We have the man power to do the job.We work with the county.

One thing we need is and better Fire department,add ons. We need and rest room,meeting room.bunker rooms and etc.

We go out there ,we do our job,some paid departments,,in the city.But the smaller towns.oh yes,we are volunteer.Just as good as and paid department,we go though what all fire fighters go though.

Most citizens exspects us to do everything for free. Yes!!! we need… Continue

Added by Brenda Tenney on April 1, 2009 at 3:22pm — No Comments

It's hard missing someone

The 20th of September, a Saturday You chose to go your own way.

While riding along, the path you decided

Took an interesting turn, and to God you were guided.

You left us that day doing something you love

Now you watch and guide us from far up above.

We cherish your memories to help carry on,

Still though it hurts us to know that you’re gone.

It was out of our hands that He took you away

In hopes it… Continue

Added by Jodie Denike on March 31, 2009 at 5:59pm — 1 Comment

New Online Drill/Tactical Discussion Posted

We have posted a a new tactical discussion on our "Online Drills" area of our website. Please feel free to jump in and give your response and opinions. Remember, all posts must be signed with your first and last name to keep the discussion positive and professional so learning can take place

The drill is located here: http://brotherhoodinstructors.com/wordpress/?p=229

It is geared towards firefighters of all… Continue

Added by Brotherhood Instructors, LLC on March 30, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

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