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My department is pertty good actually with getting the B.R.T.'s out of the house. But... as far as getting intrior guys on the job eh thats really hit or miss usually were pretty good because most of our guys work around the district so if they he...
on Wednesday
We can usually get enough people to show up on week ends. however i was a member during high school and during school hours if the alarm went off i would leave school. and that was the only way to get a truck on scene was me and another high schoo...
October 28
sounds like we are not the only ones, having problems during the day.. I truned 65 last year and they told me that I was too old to drive the trucks, now there are times that the trucks never get out due to no drivers. I still show up but now have...
October 3
((((raising hand))))) Staffing issues here and it's a little more sudden. I've been on for 18 years and have never seen it this bad. At the moment, out of a 30-person roster we're lucky to have 3-5 people available during the day. Two of which ar...
October 1
A group to discuss this site. Pros and cons, Likes and dislikes, What they can do different.
September 27
Lou Angeli and Ramon P. Cuba are now friends
September 27
FlightRNKaren and Lou Angeli are now friends
September 12
Living near the station,myself and another guy, we can roll a truck within 4 minutes of the call...for an MVa.. we might get 4-6 people EMS is provided by another dept.If it is a fire,depending on the type--structure- during the day is an AUTOMATI...
September 11

Profile Information

Hometown:
Wilmington, Delaware
I Live: (City, State)
Wilmington, Delaware
Years in Fire/EMS:
25
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
To help people -- and also to enjoy the adrenaline rush when you're wakened from a sound sleep at 2 in the morning, try to find your bunkers, step onboard the apparatus and race to the fire at break-neck speeds.
Relationship Status:
Married
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role There:
Training Officer, Safety Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, First Responder
Second Department (if appl.)
New Castle County CERT Team
2nd Department Type:
Emergency Management
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Safety Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Driver / Engineer
Years With Second Department/Agency
2
Other Past or Current Departments:
Mill Creek Fire Company, Kennett Fire Department, New Melle Fire Protection District (MO)
My Training:
I received my primary training at Delaware State Fire School and at the University of Missouri (Columbia) As an instructor I teach ground ladders, aerial operations and firefighter safety (RIT Teams)
Day Job:
Filmmaker
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Surfer (is that a job?)
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.louangeli.com
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Retention of qualified volunteer firefighters.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Talking on the radio:)

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Lou Angeli

Love Affair With Buffalo's Firefighters Ends

Citizens demand that Firefighter overtime be eliminated.

BUFFALO, NY (April 2, 2009) -- Crooks, the millionaires club and greedy old men. Nope, these aren’t remarks about the scoundrels who have set this nation’s economy in a tailspin. Rather, they are comments being voiced by the citizens of Buffalo, NY about city’s firefighters, who find themselves defending the fact that they accepted $10 million last year in overtime.

Although I'm not a Buffalo resident, our small East Coast Department, al… Continue

Posted on April 2, 2009 at 11:06am — 12 Comments

Lou Angeli

Asst. Fire chief arrested in Coatesville arsons



BREAKING NEWS: Career chief arrested for additional arsons. As I noted in my post about a month ago, all indications were that a firefighter was responsible for setting some of the arson fires in Coatesville, PA, Chester County. My biggest fear because a reality today. The fol… Continue

Posted on March 23, 2009 at 10:15pm — 4 Comments

Lou Angeli

9 Philly Firefighters Injured in Crash

Squrt vs Aerial in Old Town Philly.

KYW-TV in Philadelphia is reporting a serious crash between two Philadelphia fire apparatus. At first it was reported that 5 firefighters were taken to the hospital, but that number has now been increased to 9.

RAW VIDEO: http://cbs3.com/video/?id=76542@kyw.dayport.com

Lou

Posted on March 19, 2009 at 1:38pm — 2 Comments

Lou Angeli

What if you had a fire…and no one came?

By Lou Angeli

They are the folks who leave behind family and home at a moment’s notice to help a neighbor or other any person in need. That’s the story of 800,000 Americans who serve as fire-rescue volunteers. Until recently, it was a story that brought pride and inspiration to 80% of the communities in this nation. But times have changed and what was once America’s greatest emergency asset is suffering from a variety of setbacks.

A generation ago, when the fire whistle or siren blew, m… Continue

Posted on March 13, 2009 at 11:41am — 10 Comments

Lou Angeli

Coatesville's Arsonists: Please God, Not the Firefighters?

COATESVILLE, PA (February 7, 2009) -- Since the first of the year, firefighters in this once bustling steel town have seen more work in a few short weeks, than they might have seen during their entire career. A string of arson fires, now totalling 29, have plagued the city's 12,000 residents, and the multi-agency task force investigating the blazes have no solid leads.

It's a news story that is making world headlines, and has many in the fire-rescue services sitting on the edge of their seats.… Continue

Posted on February 7, 2009 at 6:13pm — 4 Comments

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At 8:42am on September 1, 2009, adel said…
hay
At 7:36pm on August 19, 2009, JULIO IGNACIO MELENRIFF said…
hello men is and colecction and helmet fireman from world
At 12:16am on August 9, 2009, Jorge Alberto Perez said…
Thanks lou, im not spiking english, my girlfriend is teacher english. Le voy a pedir ayuda para escribirle luego. mil disculpas y gracias.
Jorge desde Argentina
At 4:18am on August 8, 2009, aldossary saud said…
thanks to add me in your group and i am so glad to Know brother.
At 11:11pm on March 26, 2009, Deanna said…
Hey Lou,
We are about 20 Minutes from Fort Leonard Wood. Small world, just like I was telling another friend, we found out that we lived about an hour away from each other about 10 years ago.
At 5:02pm on March 13, 2009, Chad Furr said…
Lou I would like to hae permission to reprint your blog "what if you had a fire....." I would like to have it published in all the local papers. You see we are a all Vol and our #'s and funding are shrinking every second of every day like everyone else. You are a very insightful man and wish you were closer in distance would love to have you come speak at a city council or county commisioners meeeting. If you allow me to reprint this I will AKE sure it is presented to all the city councils and the county commish's. Keep up the great work. TCSS
At 5:12pm on February 26, 2009, Chris Sterling said…
Hi Lou,
That's a nice collection. I'm also a collector. What are you looking to get for the whole lot?? I'll talk individual items also. Let me know. Chris Sterling
At 4:22pm on February 15, 2009, franklyn Field said…
Lou
Are you the same lou angeli who helped Win Baker out when we were working on a series of fire safety stories for WCBS TV in NYC in the mid 80's ?
At 12:43am on August 22, 2008, ~Belmont Beauty~ said…
Can you help me with a question I have?
Other than CERT, EMT and dispatch postitions...is my age range too high for other postiions in the fire department field?
I have been told conflicting answers and thought you could give me input.with thanks and respect to you and your family
At 5:23pm on February 21, 2008, Lou Angeli said…
Hey Reg -- Let's hope they don't escort you to the back of the line again:) You're the best! Lou
 
 

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