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Lou Angeli
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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:
- In a Relationship
- Department Type:
- Other Fire Department, Other Response Agency Type, N/A
- Rank/Role There:
- Training Officer, Safety Officer, First Responder
- Second Department (if appl.)
- Medical Service Corps
- 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
- 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 (FAST Teams)
- Day Job:
- Filmmaker
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- Surfer (is that a job?)
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Retention of qualified volunteer firefighters.
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- Talking on the radio:)
What a great website. Not very many place on the web where you can hang in the company of heroes. And whether you feel it or not, each and every one of you are. I'm honored to be here. Lou
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California Burning -- Again!
Federal Engines Stand Idle as The Search for Trained Firefighters Begins By: Lou Angeli Big Sur, CA (July 8, 2008) -- With dry winds and low humidity in store, the day doesn’t seem to be a promising one for firefighters working fires on California’s central coast. The Basin Complex fire in the Los Padres National Forest has currently destroyed 74,985 acres and is only 11 percent contained. The complex is burning away at one of the nation’s most beautiful destinations, Big Sur. Scenic Highway 1… Continue
Posted on July 8th, 2008 at 11:16pm —
First Annual WTC Responder Day
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008 Lx: Ground Zero, Lower Manhattan Noon-7pm A day honoring the courageous men and women who worked on rescue, recovery and clean-up following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. A series of free events during the afternoon with a closing concert. Sponsored by the WTC Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program in addition with labor unions, firefighters, law enforcement and community based faith groups.
Posted on June 11th, 2008 at 4:49pm — 1 Comment
Firefighting As Entertainment
In the 2005 season finale of FX's "Rescue Me," Firefighter Tommy Gavin is pictured driving along in his pick up with Jesus Christ as a passenger. For Gavin, played by actor/writer Denis Leary, JC is just one of many visions tha…
Posted on January 20th, 2008 at 11:25pm — 4 Comments
Volunteer Firefighter’s Family To Receive 9/11 Benefit
Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 1:48pm — 2 Comments
Disorientation and the Interior Firefight
During a recent Delaware incident, 7 firefighters became trapped on a 2nd floor duplex during a tough firefight. Fortunately, the firefighters were rescued by an agressive Rapid Intervention Team with just minutes to spare. Initial reports were that there was no life hazard, as occupants had been accounted for. But considering the time of day, 7:30am on a Saturday morning, Chief Chuck Hayes did what most chief officers would do -- order a search.
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Posted on January 7th, 2008 at 10:10am — 2 Comments
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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
Great to see you here.
Reggie
EMERGENCY 9/11 HEALTH RALLY ALERT:
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26th
What: Emergency Rally for 9/11 Health
When: TUESDAY February 26, 2008
Where: The United States Capitol, Washington, DC
10:00am to 12:00pm
RALLY ON WEST LAWN
12:30pm to 1:30pm
LUNCH AT CAPITOL HILL
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Please join us. We are fighting to stay alive.
Hey my book is published! "Ashes to Ashes:9/11" you can order from
BBOTW.com or email me for a signed copy. thanks Bob
I posted a Hollies tune on my page...I'm thinking you'll like it.
Mel
Nope, no real reason for the song, I just like it; I always have. I think it's one of the best-written songs ever....perhaps not so much lyrically, but certainly musically.
Thanks for stopping by!
Mary Ellen
I enjoy your videos and your writings. I especially got a kick out of what you love most about being a firefighter: talking on the radio.
That is so true. It's what every little boy dreams of. Well, and big boys too!
Stay safe. Train often.
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