April 2008
I know just about everyone has participated in a MCI Drill , but who really has more fun ? The emergency responders or the kids or young adults playing the "victims" ? Some of the shows we put on are to be taken seriously like "Every 15 Minutes" ,
"Safe and Sober Graduation " , or "Prom Night" . But for the rescuer that has been
there for real it is likely to hit home . It is not fun for them .
For the students , it can be fun for them because they have the chance to get out of class for the day and "pretend" . They also get an education of what the EMS system is all about and if ...Read more
Hi all,
I have been shooting in Washington D.C. since April 2, today is my 18th 24 hour tour.
I spent the first week in D.C. We got a few good fires and a lot of saves with 6 Engine 4 Truck, Squad 2, 10 Engine and Truck 13 as well as 26 Engine and Truck 15.
We did a burn out at training in the Flashover box testing out the top of the line Argus E2V Thermal Imaging Device, very cool. I was in the box doing the inside shoot with my new HD Sony Camera and WOW! You'll see the shots in the up coming Kentland series starting late 2008.
Speaking of Kentland... ...Read more
Hi Everyone!!! This website tis AWESOME!
I have thoroughly enjoyed the first series from San Francisco FD. I especially enjoy the training segments. I always encourage my clients to view The Battalion. My specialty is Career Coaching for Firefighters and Fire Officer development.
*Edited by C.F.D*
2 FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY-COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, OHIO
Anonymous — Sun, 04/06/2008 - 01:47
A veteran Colerain Township (Hamilton County, Ohio) Fire Captain and newly hired Firefighter were killed in the Line of Duty this morning when they reportedly fell through the first floor of a working house fire in Colerain Township. Killed were Capt. Robin Broxterman, 37, a 17-year veteran of the department and the township’s first female Captain. She was the mother of two children. The other Firefighter was identified as Firefighter Brian Schira, 29, hired in Nov. 2007 and also a member of the nearby the Delhi Township fire Department. ...Read more
