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Lou Angeli
- 48, Male
- Wilmington
- United States
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- 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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Love Affair With Buffalo's Firefighters Ends
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
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
9 Philly Firefighters Injured in Crash
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
What if you had a fire…and no one came?
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
Coatesville's Arsonists: Please God, Not the Firefighters?
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
Comment Wall (27 comments)
- 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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