Tag Archives: command safety

Where will you be?

The 30th Annual National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial Weekend will be held this weekend, October 14th-16th…… Will   YOU   be there? YOU SHOULD BE! The Fire Critic ( Rhett Fleitz ) and I will be there. In my mind, this event should top your travel priorities for the year. Before you make FDIC, Firehouse Expo, FRI or any other convention / show, you ...

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There's one in every company!

I don’t know why but I always seem to get em …. GOLFERS! Last year it was Opie … now it’s “Boots” Taking off work to travel all the way down to the beach just to play a silly game. I have to admit that I don’t fully understand the fascination. I’ve voiced my concerns in previous posts but they ...

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"Tricks of the Trade" and some other stuff …

We’re on the 2nd half of an Easter Sunday tour. It’s been a beautiful, peaceful and quiet day here at “Lucky #13” and I’m hoping it remains that way. I hope you folks have enjoyed the same and that the Easter Bunny found his way to all of you… I’m still looking for him .. her … them .. LOL ...

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Tricks of the trade ..RIT tips

There have been several incidents lately where “MAYDAY” was transmitted and RIT / RIC  (Rapid Intervention Team, Rapid Intervention Crew) was activated. Dave Statter has coverage of the 5 firefighters injured in Washington DC   HERE  . Chris Naum has coverage over at Command Safety on the DOUBLE MAYDAY transmission in the Borough of Queens NY. Find that article HERE . I hope everyone ...

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Must see video!

This is why I’m going to DC on Thursday. The video was taken from Brother Chris Naum’s site (one of em anyway)  Command Safety. Stay Safe and in House! Captain Wines

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