62 members
59 members
19 members
58 members
85 members
I had some running around to do before the FOOLS meeting last week. I suppose because I was running from place to place, I didn’t think about what I was doing, just getting things done. I didn't really think about it until yesterday as I was writing a condolence card to the family of Captain Walter C. Sumner of the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania. Captain…
ContinuePosted on February 1, 2012 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment
I saw that face again Tuesday, you know the one. The face, of a fellow human being, that had just witnessed an event that would remain etched upon their mind.....forever. I have seen the face countless times over the 30 years I have been doing this job.
The face, of a father, kneeling over his daughter, in the middle of a busy street. He was crossing with his three kids and with only two hands, the older daughter got a bit ahead. The face, blood stained, from a father’s futile…
Posted on April 28, 2011 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments
Posted on April 27, 2009 at 8:30pm — 18 Comments
Posted on February 7, 2009 at 4:00pm — 10 Comments
The login above DOES NOT provide access to Fire Engineering magazine archives. Please go here for our archives.
Our contributors' posts are not vetted by the Fire Engineering technical board, and reflect the views and opinions of the individual authors. Anyone is welcome to participate.
For vetted content, please go to www.fireengineering.com/issues.
We are excited to have you participate in our discussions and interactive forums. Before you begin posting, please take a moment to read our community policy page.
Be Alert for Spam
We actively monitor the community for spam, however some does slip through. Please use common sense and caution when clicking links. If you suspect you've been hit by spam, e-mail peter.prochilo@clarionevents.com.
Check out the most recent episode and schedule of UPCOMING PODCASTS
45 members
116 members
62 members
73 members
166 members
65 members
277 members
510 members
10 members
106 members
© 2024 Created by fireeng. Powered by
FE Home | Product Center | Training | Zones | Fire-EMS | Firefighting | Apparatus | Health/Safety | Leadership | Prevention | Rescue |
Comment Wall (44 comments)
You need to be a member of Fire Engineering Training Community to add comments!
Join Fire Engineering Training Community
All is good up in DC, been a usual winter, but enjoying it. Hope all is good with you!
No ice on Lake Erie. Might not happen this year if. I have a 16' aluminum v bottom that I can drop in quick and be fishing in minutes.
Unseasonably warm here in Ohio. Have an off day tomorrow and may actually try getting out on the lake to fish.
Have a safe & happy holiday, men like you are what makes the Fire Service great.
Take care..
Your story brought me to anger at the idiots in goverment & at the same time helped restore my faith that there still are men of character & courage.
Stay the course
We commend you on taking a stand for what is right. I am sure you have the infinite respect of the members of your department (more than you already did). Welcome back to the line (like you ever left), and we are proud to say that we know the most qualified and well-respected Lieutenant in the DPFD!
There are not many chiefs out there with the balls to stand-up to city admin, and now there is one less. Good luck!
View All Comments