November 2009
The Battalion Series...Great
mrettmer — Sun, 11/29/2009 - 10:51
I now have watched every episode that The Battalion has produced! I love this stuff!! I am on the job in Colorado and I have used this site and the series to keep up with what is happening in the fire service world. It is refreshing to see that we all do the same job for our respective communities. It puts a lot in perspective to see where my department is compared to what other departments are doing.
The Battalion does a excellenct job of reflecting the "real" fire service world...
Keep up the great work.
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AMKUS saves lives in San Diego Rescue
Tulefog — Sat, 11/28/2009 - 18:36
Dear Battalion Viewers,
Did you notice that the Orange Rescue Combi tool in the San Diego Webisode crashed and burned on that call…
I am not an expert, but I was informed by Allen Discount, a representative for a very high quality rescue tool company, that some manufactures of Rescue Tools products are not, excuse my pun, “cutting it” out there in the field.
I am going to call them “mixed metals” and they are very light, by have a lot of strength due to structure design. That is one of the many challenges of the manufactures of Rescue Tools; to keep up with the new developments of these new combination metals.
You see it in this webisode that even on this older Nissan, the Orange Combi Cutter could not cut-it…
If not for Truck 4 showing up on scene with the Amkus Rescue Tools; it may have been much more difficult to remove the victim from this vehicle.
We have a “Rescue” Section on our website and we plan to focus more on these types of rescues. ...Read more
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Battalion...
Tulefog — Thu, 11/26/2009 - 13:29
Dear Battalion Viewers,
We would like to wish all our viewers and members a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.
We will return with a new webisode on December 5th, 7:00PM PST.
Be safe.
Sincerely,
DRF
Way to go The Battalion The Series!
used2b707 — Mon, 11/23/2009 - 19:59
I just have to say that those who make this series are doing a GREAT job and I really enjoy the series! I haven't been able to watch the series for over a year and a half now, but now i am able to again and I'm lovin' it! I eagerly await the new episodes. I also have to say that I think it is total b.s. that A&E and The Discovery Channel refuse to air the series! They, and their viewers, are missing out! Anyways, keep up the good work and lets us dedicated viewers keep on viewing and spreading the word about what a great series this is.
San Diego Fire Rescue Tonight at 7:00...Extrication from a Nissan
Tulefog — Sat, 11/21/2009 - 13:30
Dear Battalion Viewers,
As you know, we have to get clearance for every webisode from the Department of which we have a Series with.
This week, it's San Diego Fire Rescue. Due to some explicit shots in the show that needed to be removed by the request of the department, we are working today to finish this webisode, get final clearance, and have it up and ready for you by 7:00.
By some of the emails I receive, many viewers think this is easy...it is not.
In fact, it is very difficult...
It is also very difficult to edit a show that the Department will approve and sometimes we have to wait for them to have the time to view and approve, they are busy saving lives...
We continue to do our best…
Be safe out there...
Sincerely,
DRF
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Battalions New Date and Time...
Tulefog — Thu, 11/19/2009 - 15:50
Dear Battalion Viewers:
Our new night is Saturdays at 7:00PM PST.
This Saturday will be the next installment with San Diego Fire Rescue, a man is trapped...
Order your Battalion Gear early to get it in time for the Holidays.
Be safe.
Sincerely,
DRF
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D.C. Fire and EMS DVD Release.
Tulefog — Mon, 11/16/2009 - 19:01
Dear Battalion Viewers:
I have been receiving emails for months as to when the Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Series would be on sale on DVDs at The Battalion Store.
It is now availible; all twenty-five webisodes. Just click on the Battalion Store Banner.
The very cool thing is that the Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Series may be returning in January of 2010 with all new webisodes...To be honest, we have held back some of our biggest fires from D.C. and now its time to break them out.
This of course will only happen if we get a big response.
This Saturday, at 7:00PM PST, will be the next webisode with San Diego Fire Rescue...we will intorduce you to the Chief and Engine 12/Truck 12...stay tuned.
Be safe.
Sincerely,
DRF
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D.C. Fire and EMS DVD Release.
Tulefog — Mon, 11/16/2009 - 19:01
Dear Battalion Viewers:
I have been receiving emails for months as to when the Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Series would be on sale on DVDs at The Battalion Store.
It is now availible; all twenty-five webisodes. Just click on the Battalion Store Banner.
The very cool thing is that the Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Series may be returning in January of 2010 with all new webisodes...To be honest, we have held back some of our biggest fires from D.C. and now its time to break them out.
This of course will only happen if we get a big response.
This Saturday, at 7:00PM PST, will be the next webisode with San Diego Fire Rescue...we will intorduce you to the Chief and Engine 12/Truck 12...stay tuned.
Be safe.
Sincerely,
DRF
D.C. Fire and EMS DVD Release.
Tulefog — Mon, 11/16/2009 - 19:00
Dear Battalion Viewers:
I have been receiving emails for months as to when the Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Series would be on sale on DVDs at The Battalion Store.
It is now availible; all twenty-five webisodes. Just click on the Battalion Store Banner.
The very cool thing is that the Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Series may be returning in January of 2010 with all new webisodes...To be honest, we have held back some of our biggest fires from D.C. and now its time to break them out.
This of course will only happen if we get a big response.
This Saturday, at 7:00PM PST, will be the next webisode with San Diego Fire Rescue...we will intorduce you to the Chief and Engine 12/Truck 12...stay tuned.
Be safe.
Sincerely,
DRF
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Battalion Contest Winner from Austria..
Tulefog — Sun, 11/15/2009 - 15:09
Hi Battalion Viewers:
I would like thank each and everyone of your for supporting my Series, as you know, this is a labor of love and respect for the people that save lives...
Below is the email from our Battalion Contest Winner; it is so cool to be Global and for first responders around the world to learn from each other.
Dear Tulefog Team, Dear Mr. Furtado, ...Read more
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