Welcome Back Brothers…..
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007While much of New York City’s media fixate on an alleged firehouse prank involving two FDNY Firefighters, Firehouse.com is reporting REAL news in the New York Post. Before you read the stories about the recent “prank,” take time to read this story first . Welcome back Brothers.
The Deutsche Bank Fire
Sunday, October 28th, 2007The fallout from the Deutsche Bank fire, in which FDNY Firefighters Robert Beddia and Joseph Graffagnino were lost, is being closely followed on the blog circuit. The guys at Firegeezer have been keeping close tabs on the story(s); including the posting of some revealing memos. To support the Captain of Engine 10 and get a chronology of [...]
Why Suction-to-Suction?
Saturday, October 27th, 2007Captain Dennis Legear
Oakland (CA) Fire Department
Two City of Milwaukee engines sharing water suction –to- suction, at a greater alarm. I believe the 5-inch supply is from a pumped hydrant which means from a good hydrant, a 1500 GPM pumper will supply these pumpers up to 2000 GPM capacity. This operation is simplified with this configuration [...]
Who says the F.D.C. is hard to locate?!
Sunday, October 21st, 2007When Procedures are followed……
Friday, October 19th, 2007[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtkRhfXiVzs]Here is a video floating around the email circuit. The video shows things going south quickly for interior companies; and demonstrates the policy(s) in place in this department to get them out. WRITTEN policies on mayday/evacuation procedures and continual training on them is the realist’s method of accountability. Just ask these guys………
First Due?
Friday, October 19th, 2007[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=gwAP-vfQyRU]Here is a close one in Milwaukee. Read the response printout; know your response order and requisite area(s) of responsibility based on said order; and keep your head on a swivel until you get there! Be safe………..
Are seniority and experience relative?
Friday, October 19th, 2007The Chicago Sun-Times reports today, a potential challenge many “Big City” fire departments have faced. Myriad pension sweeteners around the Country obligate fire departments to fill huge voids left by Senior Firefighters retiring en masse. Resultingly, many fire departments find themselves referring to seniority and experience as relative.
Is all lost? Not necessarily. Although rhetorical in question, there lies hope depending on how new talent is [...]
Firenuggets Presents: “Good Habits + Applied Daily= Fireground Success”
Thursday, October 18th, 2007Hosted by Firenuggets. Presented by District Chief Dave McGrail, Denver Fire Department.
When: October 19, 2007
Where: San Francisco, CA
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Firenugget’s 2007 Denver Professional Development Series
Thursday, October 18th, 2007Hosted by Firenuggets. “Back to Being a Fire Department.” Presented by Deputy Chiefs Tracy Raynor and George Webb, Boise Fire Department.
Where: Denver, CO
When: October 26, 2007
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Lt. Andy Fredericks Memorial Seminar and Exhibits
Thursday, October 18th, 2007Hosted by the Elmsford Fire Department. “Private Dwelling Fires” presented by Jerry Tracy, Battalion Chief, FDNY. Proceeds will be donated to: Lt. Andrew Fredericks Scholarship Fund, Burncare Everywhere, Firemen’s Home, and the Squad 18, FDNY, Family Fund.
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