“Free Mulch”…
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Looking at the Firehouse above…you can see that there isn’t much landscaping to dump mulch on; albeit a couple of flowerbeds and bushes on the side to offset the visual consequence of Civil-Defense era firehouse architecture. Furthermore, the firehouse is located on a mixed commercial/residential artery that shares a huge parking lot with “Champion [...]
“New Jersey Fireman’s Benevolant Association’s Fund Raiser for ‘The Charleston Nine”…
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008The New Jersey Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Association, comprised of more than 5000 professional firefighters in New Jersey will host their first national fund-raiser in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The event, The Firefighters Land and Sea Holiday (FLASH), is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th through [...]
“No More Burning Babies”…
Thursday, July 24th, 2008The State Supreme Court in Detroit has handed down a devastating blow to the Detroit and Pontiac Fire Departments’ injunctions against Firefighter Layoffs. What’s more, the Supreme Court stated in its decision that “proposed layoffs should not have been blocked by lower courts, EVEN WHEN FIREFIGHTER SAFETY MIGHT BE AN ISSUE.” See, times are bad [...]
“Dr. Summeroff”…
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008The Boston Fire Department has been taking a shellacking as of late from the local medial. This time they’ve begun to question physicians who have granted an exorbinent amount of Firefighters’ duty disability pensions. Questioned, is whether or not some physicians are “go-to” guys for granting a visit from the “Goddess of Compensation.” The variable [...]
“Of Chiefs, Training Officers and Consultants”…
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008Ray McCormack
FDNY
Fire companies using outdated equipment and being taught outdated training methods is common in the American fire service and it cuts across all departments types and sizes. I have listened to firefighters talk about being unable to affect change within their company or department; these are not style issues. These firefighters are presenting factual [...]
“View from the Bucket”…
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008John from the Bronx gives us another installment in our developing “oddball” building series. Notwithstanding the myriad building hazards found in multiple dwellings…this one could create great confusion and unsuspected danger for anyone assigned the roof. Searching the perimeter of the roof for: victims, the fire’s location, open or closed shafts, or changes in building [...]
“When Responding to Violent E.M.S. Incidents”…
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008Bill Carey
Firehouse.com
There have been several attacks on us…Firefighters…the last several days around the Country; one sadly led to the shooting death of a Proby Firefighter while he was getting off of the rig. While these attacks are senseless, they are occurring and it is incumbent upon us to stay heads-up; and respond accordingly when facing [...]
“Here’s Another Oddball For You”…
Friday, July 18th, 2008Did you figure out the last oddball building from the previous post? Well, here’s another one to ponder..Is it an “H-type” commercial? One of those new trendy “green buildings?” If you can’t think of an answer, take a look at another photo of the building from side 3 or C:
Again, the answer is in the [...]
“You Only Go to Fires with the Gas You Have”…
Saturday, July 12th, 2008Photo by The Denver Channel
The Denver Fire Department (DFD) is considering a proposal to cut the number of apparatus responding to fires. Their plan reduces the number of Trucks responding to one in a move to reduce fuel consumption and its related consumption of the department’s budget. In a typical response to media inquiry, the [...]
“Oddball Determination”…
Saturday, July 12th, 2008You can determine many things about an incident through a determined size-up, before the incident even occurs. On your way into work, things like weather conditions and simply observing buildings in your first due area should give you a clue about a few things you may face during the tour. Obviously, if you are a [...]
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