My "black cloud" followed me the entire cycle, Friday was no better than Monday or Wednesday.
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A busy Halloween in "The Noke"
I was first in with the Chief's buggy to find smoke showing from the attic (sides Delta and Bravo) of a single story, wood framed, family dwelling. I gave the size up, marked it a working fire and established Command.
Read More »Fortunately spared
Unlike when the Derecho hit, we were not caught off guard. We were kept informed, given up to date projections / information and provided the necessary resources.
Read More »Some clarification before I retire (or at least before my next post)
Judging from some of the comments, I am a condescending, egotistical, CLOWN who knows nothing about Emergency Medical Services and should retire (WOW ... somebody actually knows me ...LOL)
Read More »Is the "Medic Mentality" what's actually killing the Fire Service?
I am NOT anti-Medic or EMS and I don't think the problems I'm referring to is simply because these Chiefs are / were "Medics", I believe it's deeper than that .
Read More »2012 National Fallen Firefighters Firefighters Memorial Weekend
The Mission / Purpose of the NFFF and the Memorial Weekend is to not only Honor our fallen, but to also provide SUPPORT for the survivors (the families).
Read More »31st Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
A silent scream of PRIDE, HONOR, TRADITION and RESPECT. It painted a true picture of BROTHERHOOD between the living and the dead. I held back tears and pulled for a breath as I read the names and dates of men I never knew. Men who gave their lives for folks like us .... for guys like me.
Read More »Augusta County (Va) working, Fatal fire takes the life of 11 yr old boy
Despite heavy fire conditions, extreme heat and extension to the floor above, two members from E111, who were described as two of the youngest; pushed to make the 2nd floor where they were able to locate the downed victim.
Read More »How to kill a Fire Department
Nobody is looking after the members anymore. It's not about the men ... it's all about the numbers. Yea ... we've heard so much about the "Culture of Extinguishment" vs. a "Culture of Safety" that we haven't even noticed the development of the Culture of "ME".
Read More »Is simply "Remembering" enough?
It's more than a t-shirt, helmet sticker or catchy slogan for me. I hope I don't need any of that crap. I'd rather you know that I remember EVERYDAY and would hope you can tell that by my actions and not by the slogan on some shirt or hat that I'm wearing.
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