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Sorry Art, our own BOI came up with the same recommendations plus many more. The niosh report was wasted paper. Infact the toxicology report is like finding Hoffa! The FD don't have it, the union don't have it nor does the city...so who has it, if...
i remember that night, that was the third multi alarm fire in South Boston that night. This fire if i recall took an entire city block when it was all said and done. If i recall it destroyed 14 triple deckers. So yes David....thats a 9 alarm fire ...
Anybody ever stop to think what the missing members are doing instead of attending the drills? Are they working to put food on the table and roof over the families heads? I'm not sure what they are doing, if a guy misses drills because with the ti...
That is the cities way of doing contract talks! They negotiate in the media, and the media puts there spin on it to sell papers. Local 718 has never stated they want cash for testing, that was the city saying we do!
The fact is, the City of Boston is attempting to bypass collective bargining and have the state mandate a drug testing policy. Fact is, the union has not nor will they fight a testing policy....we already have one. Infact a 1999 report that the ci...
Hmm....I disagree! try being trapped in a room knowing the fire is above and below you and the only way out is thru a small window that a ladder has yet been placed, or hear on the radio that your crew is introuble! i think both of these are far m...
Oh yes the BMI!!! during my last physical the dr told me i was borderline! He made this assumption without even looking at me. Height and weight is all he needed. So i threw out a few numbers...6'2 260 lbs....same results! So i guess Arnold was a ...
Also, I know you have been going round and round with Mike on that other forum. I don't agree with him on the 1.5 thing, but I do see his ooint on other depts jumping onboard because this is how they do it in the fdny. :ow we do things in Boston m...
Good point Ben! Point well taken. We have to constantly keep looking at doing things safer and make the changes in our sog's and tactics, but we also have to be aware that the way we do it today was not the exact same way my great grandfather did ...
Mike, i went back a reread all the pages in this discussion. I agree with you on some points. I, like you agree that some depts copy and think because the FDNY does it one way it is the only way. That is wrong. I also do not agree with everything ...
We wont be hiring for awhile. Last i heard they have put off all classes for 2009. After 2009, i have no idea. I would suggest you take the EMT course, if and when you get on they are going to make you take it in drill school... beat the rush! Don...
Yes, I went back and read a few more pages. =) does it slow the crew down... yes but since when is that a bad thing? Slow down, take a look around and see what's going on? Been in many a fires with multi 2.5s flowing water!!
WOW!! I made it to page two.....seems we have problems in the fire service. People, believe it or not the 2.5 is alive and used daily in fires as attack lines. Yes, we bring them in to the building, we do it with a crew of three people. Is it hard...
We are in the same boat! Small basement windows, usually boarded and or security gated. In my area we run into usually two windows on each side of the house for a total of 4....if your lucky! Didnt say it was easy to vent, but you do what you can....
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- Hometown:
- Carver, Ma
- I Live: (City, State)
- Boston MA
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 11 years
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Family tradition, My Dad was on the BFD for 33 years, My grandfather and great Grandfather all have been on the BFD.
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Boston Ma
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 10 Years with Boston and 10Years on Rescue 2
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- Easton Fire Department
- My Training:
- Not going to compare resume's with you. I have many certs, and dont feel the need to post them for the world. I have learned alot from taking classes, and have learned more by keeping my eye's and ears open and mouth shut. Was damn lucky to be able to go to work and work beside firefighters and officers who avgeraged 30 years on the job on busy Ladder, engine and rescue companies there entire carreer. Picking there brains for every bit of knowledge one can, and what they taught is tried and true experience....Far more important than any cert in my opinion.
- About Me:
- I'm 36 years old, Wife and 2 great kids. I enjoy duck hunting in the fall and chasing my boy around the woods on his dirtbike when ever I can see him.....Usually he is the green blurr that buzz's me when he laps me on the trail.
- Day Job:
- This is my Job, I'm not a plumber who plays fireman when I feel like it!
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Paramedic
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- At 1:40pm on August 20, 2009,
david hoyt said…
- hey bro you can add me if you woild like thanks
- At 6:09pm on May 8, 2009,
Justin Howard said… - oh cool mrs brenda gray's son Brad was my baseball coach. I'm good friends with them all. When your down this way tell them to get in touch with me and i'll show you our station and my career station also if you would like. Stay safe
- At 2:01pm on May 3, 2009,
Justin Howard said…
- Did you visit the station in Hickory Flat? Who is your Aunt? I work full time now in New Albany. You'll have to come visit New Albany's Station also.
- At 11:05pm on February 23, 2009,
Karina said… - Hi dave, thanks for the request and I hope we can enjoy a nice ciber friendship in this site. Take care out there..
- At 9:26pm on February 2, 2009,
Dave Lucia said… - Hey Brother, planning on visiting Boston this summer with the guys from my Fire Station. We always like going to the Sparks/Museum and then Frank Fitzgerald takes our small cure on some firehouse tours.
- At 10:43am on January 16, 2009,
Emily said… - I'm truly sorry for your terrible loss. Dartmouth Fire District 3 sent some guys up there for the service and I speak on behalf of all of us just 40 minutes south of you that we are feeling the loss too. We have a picture of Lt. Kelly up at all our stations and many thoughs and prayers are being said everyday. Hopefully we can all learn something from the tragic accident. Sorry again, if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.
- At 9:30pm on January 15, 2009,
Nate Millard said… - My thoughts and prayers are with you all! RIP Lt. Kelley we will never forget you!
- At 10:55am on January 13, 2009,
Capt 723 said… - Dave,
My condolences on the loss of Lt Kelley.
TCSS
- At 1:05pm on January 3, 2009,
Deanna said… - hey thank you for the comment....good luck to you and god bless you and your family!!!!
- At 11:57pm on September 28, 2008,
Allen Wahlstrom said… - Hey Brother...great responses on the "who would you rescue..." thread. I posted about "my baby" being a cat about 3 lines before reading your german shep comment.
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Way to go Ladd.
I would have to go with C. Ted brought up some very valid points.
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