So I was challenged several times in the Face Book Craze “Cold Water Challenge”. I was challenged once by Kestin Wiemer (link) and the other by Bob Gard. Below is my video of my attempt of the challenge. The charities I choose were the Sons Of The Flag and the South Dakota Firefighters Benefit . I encourage you (if you ...
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Self promotion, pride or underlying issues from others?
For us, it's always been about promoting the Fire Service as a whole as well as "The Brotherhood". We share the stories that explain why this is the best damn job in the world!
Read More »The Youth of FDIC …..
We reminded them that beyond all the big red trucks, sirens etc was some of the latest technologies and innovations in the Fire Service (SCBAs, TICs, Turnout Gear etc). Technologies and innovations that THEY will be using when they enter our ranks. I think (and hope) they understood our message. THANKS AGAIN to Corey Breese for bringing them by
Read More »Amazing Grace… FDIC 2014 was a HUGE success!
They knew our "reach" and the trust many of you put into what we do and say so they elected us to represent you. It was an HONOR for us to work with these folks and even more so to be ale to introduce you to them. If you've never heard of Demers Ambulance, NOW YOU HAVE!
Read More »RIT “tips” for the over weight / out of shape firefighter…. Avoid the funeral!
I think the member who asked the question already realizes this ... otherwise, he wouldn't be seeking the advice he is (he's planning / preparing for these "bigger" firefighters to go down). Why are these members inside anyway? Why are they even on the Department? Is their potential heart attack, stroke or death worth the benefit of having them as members? THINK ABOUT THAT.
Read More »South Dakota to Indy! Where will The Fire Critic and I be next?
Just like last year, The Fire Critic and I will be having another "meet up". This year, we have teamed up with several other groups / organizations to make the event even bigger and better than last years! I know ... you don't know how that can be possible but TRUST ME .... you will NOT want to miss this event!! This year, we are calling it The 2014 Firefighter Turnout and you wont want to miss it!
Read More »Into The Smoke
"Kevin O'Toole and Ethan Sorrell were trapped in a house fire on February 24th, 2012 in Prince Georges County Maryland. They were both riding Truck Company 9 of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department responding to a reported house fire in the first due response area of a closed firehouse. After making entry, conditions rapidly deteriorated causing Kevin and Ethan to be trapped and severely injured.
Read More »Live streaming from funeral of Lt. Edward J. Walsh Jr. of the Boston Fire Department
Live streaming of Lt. Walsh's funeral is scheduled for today at 10:30 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church in Watertown. You can view the service from the player or links below. Lt. Edward J. Walsh Jr was killed, along with Firefighter Michael Kennedy at the fatal 9 alarm fire on Beacon Street a week ago. Firefighter Kennedy's funeral is scheduled for Thursday.
Read More »Providing Mutual Aid
The term “Mutual Aid” is one we use within the Fire Service but it’s also pretty self explanatory. Mutual Aid is about opening a “network” of help (aid) between one another and that’s exactly what Rhett Fleitz (FireCritic.com) and I (along with MANY others) have been doing this past weekend. For Rhett and I, it started on Friday. We left ...
Read More »In a Department somewhere, in some company, a member is struggling…
Did you notice? Did ya see it? What did / will you do about it? There are members all across this country who are struggling with one emotional battle or another. We struggle with these battles yet we continue to step into our boots, pull up our pants and put on our coats. We face personal, life and death battles ...
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