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Karen Loveless is a retired Firefighter/EMT -- now a professional songwriter. She wrote this song for all public servants...Thank You For The Job You Do!" click below to listen and learn more
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Texas city offers HS students basic EMT, firefighter certification options
Started by Fyre Walker in EMS News. Last reply by Janet Liebsch May 6. 1 Reply 0 Likes
William Patrick Palestine Herald-Press, TexasPhoto: Starting in the 2019-2020…Continue
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ST. CLOUD FIRE RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS OUTFITTED WITH BALLISTIC VESTS
Started by Fyre Walker in Fire News Mar 30. 0 Replies 0 Likes
According to a press release sent out on March 7, 2019, by the City of St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department, all …Continue
Firefighter Natalie Dempsey - Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company - Mizpah, New Jersey
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Natalie DempseyFirefighterMizpah Volunteer Fire CompanyMizpah, New JerseyFirefighter Natalie Dempsey was responding to the…Continue
Fire Chief Robert Lee "Bobby" Dunaway - Howell Volunteer Fire Department - Lucedale, Mississippi
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Robert Lee "Bobby" DunawayFire ChiefHowell Volunteer Fire DepartmentLucedale, MississippiWhile working his third call of the…Continue
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2019 NVFC Training Summit | Portland, Oregon
June 14, 2019 at 8:30am to June 15, 2019 at 4pm – Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland
WHEN: 8:30am Friday, June 14, through 4:00pm Saturday, June 15, 2019 WHERE: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Portland1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232 PURPOSE: This eve…
Organized by NVFC | Type: summit
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2019 Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2019 from 7pm to 10pm – City of Lynn Haven
We are pleased to announce we will still have a huge 4th of July celebration this year despite Hurricane Michael! For our "Stars, Stripes, and Strong" spectacular, we are looking for organizations/in…
Organized by Hosted by City of Lynn Haven | Type: seasonal, event
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Bingo Benefit for Children's Village
August 18, 2019 from 2pm to 5pm – Western Enterprise Fire Company
Doors open at 12:30 for a Cash Bingo party with lunch to start. Early birds begin at 2 p.m., with regular play starting at 2:30. Additional snacks available for purchase. Must be 16 or older to atten…
Organized by Children's Village of Washington County, Inc. | Type: bingo
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Second Annual Sheriff's Golf Challenge East
August 24, 2019 from 7am to 3pm – Emerald Bay Golf Club
The 2nd Annual Sheriffs' Golf Challenge has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 24 at the Emerald Bay Golf Course.More details coming soon!
Organized by Walton County Sheriff, Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. | Type: golf, tournament
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PCB Fire Department acquires chest compression machine
Posted on February 22, 2019 at 7:04pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
EMS Degree Requirement? Yay or Nay??
Posted on January 3, 2019 at 3:11pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
243 first responders commit suicide last year; more than died in the line of duty
Posted on December 30, 2018 at 6:49pm 0 Comments 1 Like
HSO mourns sudden loss of deputy
Posted on December 21, 2018 at 1:30pm 3 Comments 2 Likes
Philly firehouse gets specialized washing machines to decontaminate bunker gear
Posted on December 20, 2018 at 9:54am 0 Comments 3 Likes
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Six patients reportedly die due to defibrillator malfunction, Stryker recalls
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Stryker is voluntarily recalling specific units of LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillators due to the possibility of the device locking up after a shock is…Continue
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Electrical safety in the home
Started May 8, 2014 0 Replies 1 Like
U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 47,820 reported home structure fires involving electrical failure or malfunction 2007-2011. These fires resulted in 455 civilian deaths, 1,518 civilian injuries and $1.5 billion in…Continue
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Energy-saving light bulbs (CFLs) release dangerous amounts of mercury when broken. the truth and the false of it all
Started Jan 5, 2014 0 Replies 3 Likes
MIXTURE OF TRUE AND FALSE INFORMATION:TRUE: CFLs contain mercury, a potentially dangerous substance.TRUE: While mercury stays safely contained in intact CFLs, it escapes from broken CFLs into the immediate surroundings.FALSE: The amount of mercury…Continue
Tags: Mercury, hazmat, incandancent bulbs, CFL
FAST-TRACKED DISABILITY PROCESS NOW HAS 200 MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Started Feb 12, 2013 0 Replies 1 Like
By Yolanda YorkSocial Security Public Affairs Director in San Diego, CAWith the addition of 35 new Compassionate Allowances conditions…Continue
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"Handle every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or chew it ... PISS ON IT AND WALK AWAY!
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"When you put the devil on trial, sometimes you have to go to hell to get your witnesses."
"Excuse: A skin of a reason stuffed with a lie."
"If you can't stand the heat, you shouldn't have made me set you on fire!"
"It's not about getting what you want, it's about wanting what you've got!"
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Comment Wall (929 comments)
- At 10:27am on April 8, 2019,
Richard G. Shamory said…
Thank you, I'll do that.. :)
- At 4:15pm on April 5, 2019,
Aaron Fink said… - I have questions regarding equipment (lights and sirens) for a new vehicle I just purchased. Would this website be the appropriate venue to have such a discussion. If so, which forum? Thank you in advance!
- Aaron, L21
- At 4:10pm on April 5, 2019, Aaron Fink said…
Thank you very much for the greeting. Have a great weekend!
- At 1:29pm on April 4, 2019,
Nicky A. Sprauve said…
Thank you for getting to me right away. Does USFRA give a membership card or a letter that I can show?
- At 5:57am on April 3, 2019,
Hector Gonzalez (Rescate Medico) said…
Thanks.....
- At 11:28am on March 26, 2019, Kevin Lynch said…
Thank you !
- At 10:37am on March 22, 2019,
USFRA StaffJanet Liebsch said… Happy birthday my beautiful sister from another mister! Hope you have a wonderful day / weekend and sending love from TX, j & Billy
- At 7:35pm on February 2, 2019,
Collin Julian said…
Thank you Fyre!!
- At 5:00am on January 6, 2019,
Theresa(Tishy) said…
Thank you my beautiful Fyre for the Bday wishes today n days past....I am sorry I have not been here in so long I lost my mom may 7 after a long illness n dad broke his hip in oct n still isn’t doing good I’m not sure if I have slept or rested much at all the last 14 months....love you dearly and big hugss to everyone here I will try to be bk more often...Happy New Year to all...love you!!!!!
- At 9:25pm on November 23, 2018,
Glenn Miller II said…
- New to the site as a member and thanks for the opportunity....
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