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Denise M. Broesler Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

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Added by Denise M. Broesler on November 2, 2009 at 7:06pm — 1 Comment

Capt.Alex Arnold I applaud Boston FD's members

I, like most of us here, received an email from the secret list (www.secretlist.com). It was discussing the brown-out situation in Boston. The following is a portion of the e-mail I received - But it's a whole lot different now in Boston, MA. Not surprisingly, defiant off-duty BFD Firefighters are intentionally disobeying BFD orders and voluntarily staffing 3 Boston fire companies that were closed this week as part of a new "brown out" policy aimed at reducing overtime spending. "It's the peop… Continue

Added by Capt.Alex Arnold on July 2, 2009 at 1:33pm — 3 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 Continue

Added by Lou Angeli on March 19, 2009 at 1:38pm — 2 Comments

Denise M. Broesler Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 13, 2009 Amazing things can happen on Friday the 13th. Since the last Friday the 13th, I've thought of the day as a good luck day. Today was one of those days. It started by visiting a very kind penpal who lives nearby and who has an adopted son who is now grown-up. His situation was a bit different than ours, with our adoptions being private and hers through foster care. It's interesting how times have changed. Next, I had to go to my son's middle scho… Continue

Added by Denise M. Broesler on March 13, 2009 at 8:52pm — 11 Comments

Kimberly A Bownas Fire Department Physicals and what age should you change from interior to exterior

I have to ask this question and this is why. Last night we had our yearly department physicals. We ran the gambit of fit testing, the breathing test, eye exam, hearing test, EKG and physical exam. Everything went as normal for me, I filled out the normal papers and then I started going through the stations. Vision which was pretty normal, oh yes they asked for a urine sample. Nothing serious they just check and make sure there are no abnormalities in it. Did my hearing test, it was painless. Th… Continue

Added by Kimberly A Bownas on January 29, 2009 at 8:12am — 20 Comments

Lou Angeli A debt is owed to all who volunteer to fight fires

This is my response to a stinging series of features recently published in the Wilmington, DE News-Journal regarding the failure of the volunteer system in the state. The News Journal writers printed a great many inaccuracies, manipulated response times and, in general, skewed their stories to place the volunteer fire service in as bad a light as possible. Here is letter to the editor -- published as the series was being presented. "America’s volunteer firefighters and emergency medical techni… Continue

Added by Lou Angeli on January 13, 2009 at 8:46pm — 9 Comments

BETHEL TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT History of the Fire Department Helmet

Firefighter helmets, in the earliest stages, were "stove pipe" type helmets that strongly resembled the top hat made famous by President Abraham Lincoln. They were made of a rigid leather material with the name of the department the firefighter worked for painted on the front, and didn’t serve much of a safety purpose, only to signal which department the firefighter belonged to. The traditional fire helmet was founded by an FDNY volunteer firefighter, Henry T. Gratacap, sometime between 1821 and… Continue

Added by BETHEL TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT on November 21, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Rick BFD Admin proposes "30 day removal from overtime for sick leave abusers!"

Here's the link to the Citistats meeting in Buffalo's City Hall --- Click on this link and listen to the BFD Commish and the Mayors Staff -: http://www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home/Lea...Buffalo_Videos" It seems , once again the BFD line Firefighter will take one on the chin for "The Brotherhood!" Recently the New BFD Admin proposed a "Thirty day block" on the Firefighters deemed by Admin as "Sick Time Abusers" - this would remove a Firefighters name from the call in eligibility list for thirt… Continue

Added by Rick on August 31, 2008 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Rick Buffalo Fire Department - over time - whats the cause - who's getting sick of what ?

This article was written by Brian Meyer - Buffalo News Staff Reporter -He quoted information from a City of Buffalo New York "Citistats" session . I did not "contribute" any informatiom of any sort , nor have I ever helped the BuffNews or anyone else write about the Buffalo Fire Department or its Fire Fighters. [quote] Fire department overtime out of control, city official warns! By Brian Meyer - News Staff Reporter Updated: 08/08/08 1:46 PM Overtime in the Buffalo Fire Department is ou… Continue

Added by Rick on August 12, 2008 at 1:00am — 7 Comments

Denise M. Broesler Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

For those of you that have kept up with my column, many of you know about the anxiety I've felt trying to manage going to the Fire Academy full-time with the antics of my teenagers, the horrible real estate market, and trying to do it all like many business women my age. Today I did something I was really nervous about. It may seem soooo simple to some, but today I rode a motorcycle. Just like flying, I was nervous about this. Being uncoordinated, and hating rides and motion, I was afraid I woul… Continue

Added by Denise M. Broesler on August 9, 2008 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Rick Whats in your "Contract?"

Does your Union Rep , Company Officer or you truly know the “Written Content” of your “Rights, Benefits and Procedures” as related to your “Employment Agreement?” Would you stake your future on it? All too often we guess - some times we hear “Fire House” table talk. Some people seem to sound vary sure when they tell their versions or interpretations! Yes, we have classes on “Fire ground Tactics” - “Standard Operational Procedures” - “Fire House Etiquette” - and so on. But when did you… Continue

Added by Rick on July 28, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Doug A few Pittsburgh Fire Bureau photographs I took

Here are some decent pictures I took while recently in Pittsburgh that are more firefighter related. Pittsburgh's iconic black and gold theme even resonates down to their fire plugs.

Pittsburgh Fire Bureau's 24 House, at S 18th St and Mary St in the city's famous South Side neighborh… Continue

Added by Doug on July 21, 2008 at 8:14pm — 2 Comments

Rick Buffalo New York Fire Department - "Pseudo Military?" - I dont think so !

When and where does the "Chain of Command" start and end ? Is it actually adhered to ? This subject has plagued Fire Departments for years. Some try to argue a Fire Department is a "Pseudo Military Organization." Given that reasoning , heres a definition : (quote from Wikipedia) In a military context, the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed within a military unit and between different units. Orders are transmitted down the… Continue

Added by Rick on June 24, 2008 at 2:11pm — 2 Comments

Denise M. Broesler Morris Twp, NJ Fire Department 100th Year Anniversary Celebration

Hi, I am new to the fire department and am on the committee for our 100th year anniversary celebration. If anyone of you have planned or participated in such an event, I would appreciate any thoughts you may have to make ours a success. Thank you in advance, Denise Broesler. Please email to Denisebroesler@gmail.com. Continue

Added by Denise M. Broesler on May 30, 2008 at 9:23am — No Comments

Felonee Ketchum Firefighters honor 4yr. old boy

Firefighters honor Burlington City boy for quick response By LAURI SHEIBLEY Burlington County Times BURLINGTON CITY — Four-year-old Athan Rhoads was in the kitchen of his Burlington City home last month when his younger brother reached up and turned the knobs on a gas stove. The burner turned on and ignited a pile of dish towels. Athan saw the fire and immediately told his parents. “He knew it was hot,” said Athan's father, Robert. “He said it would burn him. He's a very smart kid.” To reco… Continue

Added by Felonee Ketchum on April 16, 2008 at 10:07pm — 3 Comments

Eugene aka Mr.Freeze If you would like to reserve your copy of the fallen firefighter album

Reserves are starting to be taken. I have provided the link to reserve your copy. We are allowing firefighters to reserve their copies before everyone else. They are 15.00 + (3.00 shipping). when released it will be 20.00 + 3.00 shipping. So get reserve your copy now. There is a link to my myspace page where there is a paypal button for the reserve. www.myspace.com/mrfreezesongwriter Proceeds from the album go to The National Fallen Firefighter Foundation. 50%. The other 50% will go to keep r… Continue

Added by Eugene aka Mr.Freeze on March 18, 2008 at 4:00am — No Comments

Tony P Now for some about the Fire Rescue Service (FRS) of which I'm a member. The Country Fire Authority …

Now for some about the Fire Rescue Service (FRS) of which I'm a member. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) of Victoria is the organisation responsible for fire and other emergencies for most of the State. We only have one really large city, Melbourne. The FRS for the CBD and about 50% of the suburbs is the all career Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board - like long names, don't we? So we call it the MFB. The CFA covers the rest of the suburbs plus all the provincial cities, towns… Continue

Added by Tony P on March 14, 2008 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

Duane Monkres Outstanding Media Coverage for Edmond, OK, Recruits

Joe Elam, Ass't Training Director for the Edmond (OK) Fire Dept, was quoted in an article by reporter Diana Baldwin in today's Daily Oklahoman, about the current 24 week Edmond fire academy which wraps up next month. The recruits rebuilt a house they burned during training. "This way," Elam said, "they will be able to hit the ground running." The house will now be available for further training exercises. The newspaper article was complete with two large full color photographs of the recruits at… Continue

Added by Duane Monkres on February 27, 2008 at 1:53pm — No Comments

hoyt Useful Probie Rules

Here is a list of a few of the things I learned as a probie in my dept. All you new guys, these are bound to help a little. Enjoy. Rules Every Probie in a Volunteer Dept Should Know... You're always the first person you look out for at a scene, your fellow firemen second. (Civilians optional) You, as a probie, by definition know shit, that is why your shield is a different color, so when an officer looks for someone to do something, you are overlooked, so in your observing role learn as much as… Continue

Added by hoyt on February 20, 2008 at 11:19pm — No Comments

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