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  • Pasig City
  • Philippines
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Philippines rescuers struggle to reach isolated areas
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Search and rescue teams on Sunday struggled to reach areas of the northern Philippines cut off by storm-triggered landslides and flooding that have left more than 600 people dead, officials said. ...

Tagged: flood, disaster, massive, landslide, parma

Started this discussion. Last reply by Fireyladd Chief Sharp Oct 12.

Philippine Flood Survivors Seek Aid; 246 Dead

Marines, Sailors Bring Aid to Philippines Story Number: NNS091002-28 Release Date: 10/2/2009 1:44:00 PM From American Forces Press Service MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Japan (NNS) -- The U.S. m...

Tagged: disaster, Pasig, Manila, flood, Philippine

Replied Oct 8

A Couple of our Members are in this Disaster Area...

A few days after flood. It's been a relief of a total of 7 inches of flood level have recede in our area. Yesterday, a convoy of U.S. marines trucks of 5 tonners, 3 humvees have passed by downtown ...

Replied Oct 8

A Couple of our Members are in this Disaster Area...

Good thing the second storm spared us but hit northern part of the Philippines in Luzon island. I'm glad with the prayers of the brethren out there that the magnitude of the second storm was minima...

Replied Oct 5

A Couple of our Members are in this Disaster Area...

Barangay San Juaquin a township at the southern part of Pasig City. People lined for relief at the township courthouse / relief center. The command post was setup infront of the McDonalds near ...

Replied Oct 5

A Couple of our Members are in this Disaster Area...

DAY - SEVEN, We detached with the main body of our members of my brigade to volunteer to my former fire brigade the Kapasigan Volunteer Fire Brigade in which they were put in charge by the city hal...

Replied Oct 5

Philippine Flood Survivors Seek Aid; 246 Dead

Our brigade is on stand-down... resting. We need the strength for the long road ahead. A lot work has to be done. And needless to say, my home still flooded. Thanks Tony Powell for posting in our ...

Tagged: disaster, Pasig, Manila, flood, Philippine

Replied Oct 1

Philippine Flood Survivors Seek Aid; 246 Dead
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Philippine flood survivors seek aid; 246 dead By TERESA CEROJANO (AP) – 1 day ago MANILA, Philippines — Flood victims trudged through ankle-deep sludge to crowded relief centers in the Philippines...

Tagged: disaster, Pasig, Manila, flood, Philippine

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Vito Oct 8.

A Couple of our Members are in this Disaster Area...

and local TV http://www.gmanews.tv/index.html

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A Couple of our Members are in this Disaster Area...

Associated Press http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y9OZrlaATY

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Profile Information

Hometown:
Pasig City
I Live: (City, State)
Pasig City, Metro Manila
Years in Fire/EMS:
11 years
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I joined the Fire /EMS because wanted to help other people and make a difference.
Relationship Status:
Single
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Pasig Alliance Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Fire Prevention Brigade, Inc.
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Secretary / Treasurer, Training Officer, Captain
Years With This Department/Agency
3
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.pasig-alliance.co.nr
Other Past or Current Departments:
TEAM NET, INC. - Pasig Chapter
Pasig Fire and Rescue Volunteer Group, Inc.
ABV Rock Group KB Site - 7, KSA - Swimming Club - Founder
Kapasigan Volunteer Fire & Rescue Brigade
My Training:
Pre-mobilization Training 1994 - Philippine Army Reserve
Disaster Relief Rescue Operation Course 1995 - Philippine Army Reserve
Small Unit Tactics1995 - Scout Ranger Regiment, PA
Basic Water Rescue 1996 - MMDA Rescue
Standard First Aid 2001 - Philippine National Red Cross, NHQ
First Responder Course - TEAM Net, NCR
Basic Firefighting / Intensive Firefighting - Pasig Fire and Rescue Group, Inc.
HAZMAT first responder awareness: BFP - DILG Makati
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
About Me:
I am volunteer firefighter for more than 10 years, loved serving others and making a difference in our area.
I am Currently one of the co-founder of our new group, the Pasig Alliance in which it aims, that our group will uplift the high standard in EMS / Rescue community in our area.

I've wished this will be my professinal career. But because of our Fire / EMS situation - no national law yet, so no standard in EMS. So the salary is very low not enough to give a decent living to a family. So I just pursue my present career in I.T. industry but still continue to play active role in EMS in my volunteer capacity.
Day Job:
IT Support Specialist
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Rosehills Memorial Managements, Phils. Inc.
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.facebook.com/mfvitokevlar
Top Issues Facing Responders:
EMS Law still on-hold in congress
no ICS protocol - still in inception phase.
Government Fire Department and Volunteer units fire ground conflict.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
I love Fire / EMS because this where I feel the deep satisfaction inside. of helping others even without in return.


Our first unit dubbed as Alliance Tanker

5th Avenue, Caloocan City, Task Force Charlie Alarm - Dec. 2003

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Survived the Great Flood

It's Day-FIVE since Last Saturday on that fateful day Sept. 26, 2009. Water subsided slightly. My house still flooded and with no electrical power. Unlike other areas at due east and north of our city. Water flood are gone but they are starting cleaning their community.

Relief operation still on-going and out Fire Tanker its rear tires were busted and needs for replacement. It was worned out because of rescue / relief operation since DAY - ONE, stepping on debris or rocks. Our chief of our volu… Continue

Posted on September 30, 2009 at 11:30pm — 12 Comments

Michael Vito

July a month to remember

July 16, 1990, Pasig Catholic College, Pasig City, Philippines at approximately 4:00 pm. I was in 4th year high school back then, all of the seniors have left home already and as a cadet officer assigned as a COD - (cadet officer of the day) and waiting until 5pm to lower the school flag and looking forward to go home. When I was going down the stairs then I've heard a ringing and felt a dizzy sensation then I realize it was an earthquake. I ran downstairs in a heartbeat because I was almost at… Continue

Posted on July 8, 2009 at 2:00am —

Michael Vito

first EVOC course in the Philippines

Last June 14, 2009. Retired US Airforce Captain Jason McDonald a firefighter/paramedic - our technical adviser. Conducted the first Emergency Vehicle Operators Course which is held at the 2nd company station at Barangay (Village) Pineda, Pasig City. Attended by 3 drivers and two company officers, in which this is our first batch. As usual, it began on a one day lecture of basic routine stuff, incident cases and most importantly the proper use of lights and sirens. I hate to mention it to this bl… Continue

Posted on June 15, 2009 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Michael Vito

Resolving fire ground issues

Fire ground conflict in the Philippines was a all time issue plague the career vs. volunteer units for a long time. Volunteer units which is approximately 70 % more than the gov't counterpart - majority of which in the national capital region which is Metro Manila. Although, we get the job done most of the time. Fighting fire side by side with our career counterparts has the cold and uneasy feelings is still there. But the question of efficiency, liability, dormant resources, injuries, and accou… Continue

Posted on February 3, 2009 at 10:30pm — 7 Comments

Michael Vito

Happy Thanksgiving

Basically, thanksgiving is an American holiday! For us there are lot of things to thank about everything. The month of November will be a significant event for us. Our early completion of monthly payment of our first and very own - dubbed The Alliance Tanker (picture at front page). This is one of our achievement so far since our brigade was conceived last November 2006. We have completed a one-year project for full acquisition of this fire apparatus. We have experience ups and down with… Continue

Posted on November 28, 2008 at 8:30pm —

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At 10:39pm on October 27, 2009, Jessica Travis said…
no i haven't looked yet but i will!!!!!
At 7:36pm on October 25, 2009, Jessica Travis said…
no problem!! is everything getting back to normal down there?
At 9:45pm on October 24, 2009, Jessica Travis said…
hows everything goin down there? i said a prayer for yall when i heard it on the news
At 7:08am on October 9, 2009, Jason McDonald said…
Mike, check this out: http://www.firefighternation.com/profiles/blogs/tips-for-venting-commercial
At 2:34am on September 29, 2009, Bulldozer said…
Hey my Brother my thouts and prayers are with you
At 10:11pm on August 31, 2009, Jessica Travis said…
thank you for your comment!!!
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Jessi<3
At 8:19am on July 26, 2009, Michael Lawrence Go said…
Musta na din bro, Just logged in recently here, I seldom visit the site. Educate me!
At 9:36pm on June 25, 2009, Jason McDonald said…
Well, 1 more day and I will be in QC. I miss home.
At 11:11am on June 20, 2009, Richmond Lawrence G. Favila said…
Thank you Mike
At 11:28am on May 28, 2009, Eric said…
Michael,
Great pics. How are things on your side of the world?

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