February 2010 Blog Posts (16)

It is with deep regret that I post the following from the United States Fire Administration concerning the line of duty death of fellow brother in arms:



Jonathan Siemers

Age: 44

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion

Rank: Fire Chief

Nature of Death: Heart Attack

Classification: Career

Emergency Duty: Yes

Incident Date: 02/20/2010

Duty Type: On-Scene Fire

Incident Time: 16:15

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It is with deep regret that I post the following from the United States Fire Administration concerning the line of duty death of fellow brother in arms:



Donald G. Mellott,

Age: 62

Cause of Death: Struck By

Rank: Fire Police Captain

Nature of Death: Trauma

Classification: Volunteer

Emergency Duty: Yes

Incident Date: 02/12/2010

Duty Type: On-Scene Non-Fire

Incident Time: 13:30

Activity Type: Scene…

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Just curious, how many of you can relate to my latest editorial illustration? My guess is many of you have experienced this beat-down, or have at least witnessed it first hand. I'd love to hear your stories...

On February 8, 2010 Chief Burton Phelps lost his fight with a cancer related illness. Chief Phelps was an Assistant Chief in Anne Arundel County Maryland and taught for many years at our Nation Fire Academy. I had the pleasure many times of visiting with and sharing with Burt. He was a man of tremendous passion and energy for the fire service and his country. His passing will leave a void not…

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Thanks to Jim Duffy for providing us a link to Middletowns response to an Explosion in The Kleen energy plant here is the link http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?ctid=307http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?ctid=307

Here is a link to local nes…

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Training is supposed to be training right? What do you want out of training? I can certainly tell you what I want out of training: the opportunity to learn something new or refresh skills/knowledge. Sometimes it seems like training officers come up with topics because they like them or want to learn more about that area of knowledge. Walk-arounds and building inspections are one of the most valuable training topics which I learned from a District Chief I used to work with at another…

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Alright! The blog has been there for weeks. Only one comment. I just finished teaching to 100 or so firefighters from the south east. No one there had an answer! Continue

Thanks to Fire Engineering, Pennwell and all the sponsors for putting on another great event!

If you happened to miss any of the seminars you can still view the archived webcasts by registering and going to the auditorium. The webcasts will be archived for 90 days after today and are available anytime for veiwing and training purposes. They were all great and very informative for…

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It appears that this Line Of Duty Death was overlooked on my part and I wanted to be sure it got posted so we can honor our brothers service and sacrifice to his community and Nation.



It is with deep regret that I post the following from the United States Fire Administration concerning the departure of a fellow brother in arms.



Name: Joseph Mack McCafferty

Age: 59

Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion

Rank: Lieutenant

Nature of Death: Cerebrovascular… Continue

The following budget analysis below is from our good freinds Sean and Bill at the Congerssional Fire Services Institute, it is again difficult to understand why the Obama adminstration is not more supportive with all the widespread support they recieved from the fire service in general. The fight is not over and we need to get in their faces about doing the right thing for America's Bravest. Bobby



Administration Releases Fiscal Year 2011 Budget; Proposes Cuts to Assistance to… Continue

Ok so the first live feed was pretty good and he filmed from inside the station. No runs but tomorrow he is filming from Engine 30 and Truck 12. So go to the link below and be sure to tune in at 9PM EST and 6PM PST



Here is the link: Live Feed





The Battalion-The Series Newsletter.



Dear Battalion Member:



Tonight is our first Live Feed and it is with the Milwaukee… Continue

From firefighter CloseCalls



Obama Administration Releases Fiscal Year 2011 Budget; Proposes Cuts to Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program "LET THE GAMES BEGIN"



Monday, February 1, 2010 - Today the Obama Administration released its Fiscal Year 2011 budget proposal, detailing requested funding levels for programs and offices in the federal budget. Nothing new as this has been typical in the past, (with different numbers) and Congress has increased the funding above… Continue