ST. ANNA, WIS - One firefighter from the Saint Anna Fire Department is dead and six others are injured after an explosion at a factory.
Crews were called to the scene of a dumpster fire at Bremer Manufacturing in St. Anna after a patrol man noticed a fire around 7:20 Tuesday night.
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Richard Adam Miller of the Belmont Fire Department in Belmont, NC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-12-29
Initial Summary:
Incident Description: Firefighter Miller collapsed while on duty at the Belmont Fire Department headquarters station, reportedly while participating in physical fitness training activities. Belmont firefighters immediately began resuscitative efforts and Firefighter Miller was transported to Gaston Memorial Hospital where he later passed away. Investigation continues into the cause and type of fatal injury resulting in Firefighter Miller's death. Incident Location: 301 Keener BLVD, Belmont, NC 28012 (USNG: 17S MU 9654 9910)
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Craig C. Starr of the Plymouth Fire Department in Plymouth, UT has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-12-24
Initial Summary:
Fire Chief Starr passed away from an apparent heart attack while working an EMS incident.
Received this as an email, an worth passing for you consideration. What will this mean to you. Maybe not personnel, but what about the big picture, is this a start? Is this what we can expect in the next three years to be the path we are going to follow? Several links to the articles ate in the text below. Be sure to check them out.
Tyranny is coming!! We are in BIG trouble!!
According to Threatswatch:
December 17, 2009, The White House released an Executive Order "Amending Executive Order 12425." It grantsINTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization) a new level of full diplomatic immunity afforded to foreign embassies and select other "International Organizations" as set forth in the United States International Organizations Immunities Act of 1945.
By removing language from President Reagan's 1983 Executive Order 12425, this international law enforcement body now operates - now operates - on American soil beyond the reach of our own top law enforcement arm, the FBI, and is immune from Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
What, exactly does this mean? It means that INTERPOL now has the full authority to conduct investigations and other law enforcement activities on U.S. soil, with full immunity from U.S. laws such as the Freedom of Information Act and with complete independence from oversight from the FBI.
In short, a global law enforcement entity now has full law-enforcement authority in the U.S. without any check on its power afforded by U.S. law and U.S. law enforcement agencies.
A bit of background is in order here, and Hot Air provides it:
During his presidency, Ronald Reagan granted the global police agency Interpol the status of diplomatic personnel in order to engage more constructively on international law enforcement. In Executive Order 12425, Reagan made two exceptions to that status. The first had to do with taxation, but the second was to make sure that Interpol had the same accountability for its actions as American law enforcement — namely, they had to produce records when demanded by courts and could not have immunity for their actions.
Barack Obama unexpectedly revoked those exceptions in a change to EO 12425 last (week)...
Thus, Interpol now can conduct its operations on U.S. soil with ZERO accountability to anyone in this country.
And you beginning to understand now just what the 'end game' is on the part of those who are currently running the U.S. Government?
Let's go a step further in fleshing out exactly what this means in practical terms. It gets ugly...and scary. Again, from ThreatsWatch:
Section 2c of the United States International Organizations Immunities Act is the crucial piece.
Property and assets of international organizations, wherever located and by whomsoever held, shall be immune from search, unless such immunity be expressly waived, and from confiscation. The archives of international organizations shall be inviolable. (Emphasis added.)
Inviolable archives means INTERPOL records are beyond US citizens' Freedom of Information Act requests and from American legal or investigative discovery ("unless such immunity be expressly waived.")
Property and assets being immune from search and confiscation means precisely that. Wherever they may be in the United States. This could conceivably include human assets - Americans arrested on our soil by INTERPOL officers.
Why would INTERPOL be arresting American citizens on our own soil, without oversight from our own law enforcement agencies? And remember, citizens who are thusly arrested would have no legal authority to demand full documentation from the International Police concerning the charges brought against them.
Andy McCarthy at National Review asks these crucial, sobering questions of the secretive Obama order:
Why would we elevate an international police force above American law? Why would we immunize an international police force from the limitations that constrain the FBI and other American law-enforcement agencies? Why is it suddenly necessary to have, within the Justice Department, a repository for stashing government files which, therefore, will be beyond the ability of Congress, American law-enforcement, the media, and the American people to scrutinize?
At least one answer to these questions is very clear. A coup is underway in the United States of America, the goal of which is to establish complete, unquestioned authority over the citizens--a 'fundamental change' to the United States where citizens have no legal recourse against an authoritarian central government.
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
December 17, 2009
EXECUTIVE ORDER
- - - - - - -
AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 12425 DESIGNATING INTERPOL
AS A PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION ENTITLED TO
ENJOY CERTAIN PRIVILEGES, EXEMPTIONS, AND IMMUNITIES
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288), and in order to extend the appropriate privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), it is hereby ordered that Executive Order 12425 of June 16, 1983, as amended, is further amended by deleting from the first sentence the words "except those provided by Section 2(c), Section 3, Section 4, Section 5, and Section 6 of that Act" and the semicolon that immediately precedes them.
BARACK OBAMA
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 16, 2009.
RESPONDING APPARATUS ROLLS OVER IN TENNESSEE from Firefighter Close Calls
Monday, December 28, 2009 This is one more of MANY responding apparatus incidents over the last few days. In the latest incident, this one in Tennessee yesterday, 4 Firefighters were injured when their engine rolled over. The apparatus rolled over when the White House Community Volunteer Firefighters hit a ditch on their way to another crash. The truck lodged into a muddy shoulder before rollover over. No word yet on their use of seatbelts but the Firefighters suffered cracked ribs, cuts, bruises and scrapes. Our best for a rapid recovery.
SLOW DOWN - BUCKLE UP
SERIOUSLY!
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from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Paul D. Holmes of the Douglas County Fire Department in Douglasville, GA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-12-26
Incident Description: Firefighter Holmes was responding to a vehicle fire with injuries when the fire department rescue in which he was riding reportedly was struck by a privately owned vehicle that they were attempting to pass; according to news accounts, the rescue vehicle rolled several times, ejecting Holmes. Firefighter Holmes was transported by medivac helicopter to a Level-I trauma center where he was reported to be in stable condition, however, his condition worsened and he subsequently passed away from his injuries. Investigation into the incident continues by the Georgia State Police. Incident Location: Annewakee Road
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Clair Melvin Pierce of the Wellsboro Fire Department in Wellsboro, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-12-26 00:00:00.0.
Initial Summary: Firefighter Pierce passed away at home after responding to a series of EMS and fire calls. The cause and nature of Firefighter Pierce's fatal injury are still to be reported.
I received this as an email a couple of days ago and thought worth passing on, makes pretty common sense. Even prisoners on jail get random urine test. why not welfare???
THE JOB - URINE TEST
(Whoever wrote this one deserves a HUGE pat on the back!)
Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem). What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test.
So, here is my Question: Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them?
Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their butt - doing drugs, while I work. . . . Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?
I guess we could title that program, 'Urine or You're Out'.
Pass this along if you agree or simply delete if you don't.
Hope you all will pass it along, though.
Something has to change in this country -- and soon!!!!!!!
Market Watch is reporting Aboard an Airbus 330 carrying 278 passengers, a suspected attacker identified as Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab set off an explosive mixture that was not powerful enough to force down the plane, Associated Press reported. Mutallab said he was acting on instructions from al-Qaida, which wanted him to destroy a plane in U.S. airspace, the AP reported. Also story atNew York Daily News
More UPDATE 12/27/2009
Link HERE - DETROIT - Passengers on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 knew something was very wrong when they saw flight attendants running for fire extinguishers. Then they smelled the smoke.
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Bobby Joe Mullins of the Dante Volunteer Fire Department in Dante, VA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-12-20
Initial Summary:
While working a vehicle fire, Assistant Chief Mullins became ill. He was treated and transported to the emergency room. Mullins was then transferred to a trauma center but passed away soon after arriving of sudden cardiac arrest.
The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) has been working with the CBS Early Show and Danny Lipford to prepare a fire safety/fire sprinkler segment that will air this Wednesday, December 23rd, 7 to 9 a.m. This will be a live segment in a home in LaGrange Park, IL, with fire sprinklers protecting the living room. Two weeks ago, the HFSC taped a house fire without sprinklers in Brentwood, TN. That tape will be shown first, then CBS will go live to demonstrate how sprinklers would have made a difference.
By Rome Neal
(CBS) Danny Lipford, the host of "Today's Homeowner," is a regular contributor to The Early Show. His down-to-earth approach and extensive experience in all aspects of remodeling makes him one of the most sought-after voices in home improvement.
Lipford's interest in home improvement began when he was just 9 years old. While in third grade, he bought his first electric jigsaw from a mail-order catalog with allowance money he had saved. He put his natural curiosity into building shelves for his room, a tree house and an endless list of projects around his parent’s home. As he grew older, Lipford even remodeled a log cabin that his father had built for him and his brothers as a playhouse when they were younger. The former playhouse soon became Danny Lipford’s first workshop.
He started his remodeling business when he was just 21 years old. His company, Lipford Construction, soon became one of the most respected remodeling companies in the southeast. In the beginning days of his business, Lipford and one helper did all of the work on his jobsites, from digging footings and pouring slabs to general plumbing and electrical installations. After years of experience and a proven track record, Danny became a Certified Graduate Remodelor, as designated by the National Association of Home Builders Remodelors Council. He has received numerous awards including, “Builder of the Year,” “National Remodeler of the Month,” and has been voted into the “Big 50” of the remodeling industry.
Posted to YouTube December 15, 2009 A more coordinated operation should have prevented this. This is a video of a structure fire in which a firefighter vented purportedly on their own which led to a room flashing with firefighters still inside the structure. Would make a good video of how not to do it for training. Pretty dramatic footage with example of what happen when the fire get a good foothold and then oxygen. I have no info on whether the FF inside were injured.
Last year's Singing Review went viral, in a GOOD way (not like H1N1). Re-live the year's news and sing along with Uncle Jay! Oh wait, you can't he changed all the words. This episode is on the new DVD: http://tinyurl.com/yjuvqt4 See you in January!
What’s up with this??
Twitter and Facebook contacts were meeting for an innocent snowball fight in Washington D.C. during today's storm. The even greater storm seemed to be a plain clothed police officer who had his truck hit by a snowball. It is said that officer may have drawn a sidearm in the shouting/snowball conflict? Thus the folks in the area there called in, "Man with gun". Then a uniformed police officer shows up in response. He also draws his gun while the snowball tossers can't believe what has become of their winter fun!
BBC news is even carrying this Police in the US are investigating a detective who appears to draw his gun during a mass snowball fight on the streets of Washington DC.
WASHINGTON – United States Fire Administrator Kelvin J. Cochran announced today the availability of the fifteenth edition of Fire in the United States. This edition of Fire in the United States covers the 5-year period from 2003 to 2007, with a primary focus on 2007. The purpose of the report is to aid the fire service, local leadership, and the general public with fire loss information which may be used to set priorities, establish and evaluate specific fire programs, and serve as a guide for fire data analyses at state and local levels of government.
“Since the inception of the United States Fire Administration in 1974, we have endeavored to provide the fire and emergency services the data it needs to combat the fire problem which still exists in the country. This fifteenth edition of the Fire in the United States will emphasize the areas which still need improvement so we may continue to reduce the nation’s fire losses, especially deaths and injuries.”U.S. Fire Administrator, Kelvin J. Cochran
The report focuses on the national fire problem and provides an overview of fires and losses in buildings, vehicles and other mobile properties, and other properties. The report also examines fire and fire loss trends, fire casualties by population characteristics, and fire cause profiles by property type. Detailed analyses of the residential and nonresidential building fire problems will be published as stand-alone reports.
Fire in the United States is a statistical overview of fires in the United States, focusing on the latest year in which data were available at the time of preparation. The primary source of data is the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), along with data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), State Fire Marshals’ offices, U.S. Census Bureau, and the Consumer Price Index.
Fire in the United States may be downloaded from the Statistics section of the USFA’s Web site. Printed copies are expected to be available at a later date.
A little old, but I was just emailed this link. Good speech from Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North. Not trying to give an opinion or change anyone’s mind and while it does say Thanksgiving, please watch this and remember our brave men and women fighting for our rights to say and do and live the life we have been given due to our heroes. Please keep our soldiers in your thoughts and prayers this Christmas and New Year. It is probably one of the best tributes I have ever, God bless our heroes…
http://www.nragive.com/ringoffreedom/nr_j0199_landing.html
It always seemed that depending on who you talked to in the insurance area that they may of may not use the ISO rating system, and that it seems that they were not following the ISO rating. The ISO, or Insurance Services Office as it’s commonly called, has started to give some thought to a new era of connection to the fire and emergency services and the communities it serves. They are in the process of completing a much-needed upgrade of its Fire Suppression Rating Schedule. Has it been too many years since the rating system had been revised? Having been though and involved in the testing I say it has, you had to attend a seminar and ask questions just to understand the basic rating schedule.
The new rating system recognizes accredited departments and will include recognition of a science-based standard of cover measuring a department’s operational performance in time-based fractile percentages, where sufficient data exists, or use of the traditional distance-based method of coverage. The system provides points of credit for fire prevention, an updated technology section and many other improvements.
It seems that there may a new level of cooperation with today’s fire and emergency service management. ISO has invited key players to review and provide feedback on the draft of the new rating schedule, they will conduct beta testing to ensure the changes can be practically implemented and are committed to improving and updating the rating system regularly. ISO has also be investigating easy access to fire chiefs’ to the immense ISO database to help the chiefs do their jobs in planning and response.
Seems that the change is finally coming to this sometime underrated system. Hopefully it will not again be fulltime department oriented, and give the consideration to small struggling departments too. Go to their revisions web page to see Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) updates proposals. There is a list of potential modifications and additions to the current FSRS. Good or bad you be the judge? You will be the one dealing with them.
Classis video from CFD 2nd alarm, on scene as the fire suppression plays out. Establish water supply, protect exposures, access problems.
Chicago Fire 2nd Alarm-Fully Involved House "Fire Blowing out of The House"
Chicago,IL 600 West Stratford Place 11/04/2006, Historic Louis Sullivan Home was Under Renovation, Fully Involved Upon Arrival with 2 Exposures
Filmed by Todd Sherman
(note-This Video has been Reposted in Hi-Definition Quality)
from Lifehacker by Kevin Purdy
McDonald's doesn't want you to just grab your grease bombs and go—they want you to stick around, have a coffee drink, and surf the web from your laptop or smartphone. That's why they're offering up free Wi-Fi, which previously cost $2.95 for two hours, at 11,000 of its 14,000 U.S. locations, starting in mid-January. The service comes through AT&T, and looks to be an escalation of the iconic burger chain's attempt to lure some latte-and-laptops business away from Starbucks. That said, the messy use of both fries and keyboards will likely remain a challenge. [WSJ.com via Mashable]
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Tommy Lee Adams of the Shreveport Fire Department in Shreveport, LA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-02-21 Chief Adams fell from a fire department ladder truck following the Crew of Gemini Mardi Gras parade earlier this year. At the end of the parade route, the fire trucks pulled to the side of the road to secure any loose empty boxes that held beads or cups. While clearing debris and boxes from the ladder truck, Adams fell approximately 10 feet, landing head first on the concrete roadway. Chief Adams' heart stopped and CPR was performed. Chief Adams was transported to Willis Knighton Pierremont hospital where he regained a heart rate, and his condition was listed as critical. He suffered fractures to his cervical (neck) spine and was placed on a breathing machine. In early March, Chief Adams was transferred to a rehab facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Chief Adams had been in a relative state of a coma since sustaining debilitating injuries as a result of this accident and passed away on December 12. Incident location: Pending
2010 - DO NOT FORGET
Your U.S. House & Senate have voted themselves $4,700 and $5,300 raises.
Over 2-yrs they each get $10,000
Do you feel SCREWED?
Will they have your cost of drugs - doctor fees - local taxes - food, etc., increase?
NO WAY .
They have a raise and better benefits. Why care about you? You never did anything about it in the past. You obviously are too stupid or don't care.
Do you really think that Nancy, Harry, Chris, Charlie, Barnie, et al, care about you?
SEND THE MESSAGE-- You're FIRED.
IN 2010 YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO GET RID OF THE SITTING CONGRESS:
Up to 1/3 OF THE SENATE, AND 100% OF THE HOUSE.
MAKE SURE YOU'RE STILL MAD IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND REMIND THEIR REPLACEMENTS NOT TO SCREW UP.
It is ok to forward this to your sphere of influence if you are finally tired of the abuse
From YouTube Obama says having his Peace Prize won't keep him from kicking butt. Congress says having no money won't keep them from spending more. But Tiger says having no endorsements WILL keep him from playing more. Uncle Jay explains it all!
from Firefighter Hourly web site. No link on the Federal LODD notice site yet
Jimmy Davis was serving the community when he left his house to respond to a fire call around 0655. He briefly returned home to get something before heading back to the call but collapsed. Family members found him next to his truck. He died in the line of duty.
White Oak operates in Onslow County, North Carolina. The department is located in the town of Maysville.
High-rise fire response rules changed after 2003 fire
Chicago Sun-Times
BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter/fspielman@suntimes.com Five years ago, the Chicago Fire Department revamped high-rise training and firefighting ...
See all stories on this topic More HERE
Firefighter Close Calls has a lot of good links and radio traffic - Thursday, December 10, 2009
A towering fire in a high-rise condo building in Streeterville left a woman dead and a dozen others hurt, and required the use of about a third of the city's fire equipment.
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Gary F. Neidig, Jr. of the Mount Carmel Volunteer Fire Department in Mount Carmel, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-12-04
Shortly after clearing the scene of a mutual aid call, a motor vehicle accident with confinement and injuries, Fire Police Officer Neidig fell ill from a cause still to be determined. Neidig was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Incident Location: Coal Township on the Excelsior Highway near the Mount Carmel Township Border Line
IdahoStatesman.com - Patrick Orr - Firefighters didn't ask him his age but said he was probably 10. The boy is OK, Boise Fire Capt. Bill Tinsley said Tuesday morning. ...
Boise Idaho: Boys Tongue Sticks To Pole, Firefighters Rescue; Fa Ra Ra Ra Ra Right Pundits
Sticky situation News 10NBC Boy couldn't resist metal pole Turn to 10.com
Memo to children — and adults for that matter — everywhere: Don’t try to emulate Flick from "A Christmas Story." Ever. Your tongue will get stuck to a metal pole when the temperature is -2. 
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities
Walter Hessling of the Dix Hills Volunteer Fire Department in Dix Hills, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-11-21
Incident Description: On November 21, 2009, Firefighter Hessling responded to motor vehicle accident call at 1033 hours and subsequently, after clearing the scene, suffered a stroke at 1554 hours. Firefighter Hessling passed away several days later due to complications from that medical emergency. Incident Location: Deer Park Ave and Macniece Pl (USNG: 18T XL 3987 1745).
We have been traveling and limited internet access, so that’s why you have not seen an post for the last week. I will make it up, I have gotten some emails that are well worth passing along. So here is this weeks Uncle jay Explains. this week he reports on Groups going gaga for Sarah! Globe goes green in Copenhagen! Gitmo goons go to Gotham! Tiger doesn't go anywhere. Uncle Jay explains it all!
And here is last weeks installment of Uncle Jay -
Those people sneaked into the White House and met President Obama, but now they have to return the 400 billion dollars he gave them. The system works! And Tiger Woods landed one in the water, which was unfortunately inside a fire hydrant. Uncle Jay explains it all!
CHICAGO - Chicago woman accused of punching paramedic - A 40-year-old Chicago woman faces battery and drug possession charges after allegedly punching a paramedic and spitting on a nurse. Full Story Here
Fire Breaks Out Among Christmas Trees at Walmart
Police in Westbury, N.Y. say a fire has broken out among Christmas trees for sale outside a Wal-Mart on New York's Long Island during a busy holiday shopping weekend.
Nassau County Police say in a statement that the blaze was reported around 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Westbury store. There are no immediate reports of injuries.
Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. spokesman Dan Fogelman says the busy store was evacuated because of the fire in the store's garden shop.
Fogelman says it is unclear how many people were in the store at the time or how much damage was caused. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The store remains closed and will reopen on Sunday.
Children Playing + Charger = FIRE from Small Bits & Pieces by The Man
Fire that struck two Brockton triple-deckers and left 33 residents homeless was started by children jumping on a bed. Brockton Fire Lieutenant Edward Williams said Friday that the Thursday night fire was ignited when the children bounced up and down on two mattresses that were against a wall where a cell phone charger was plugged. He said the back-and-forth motion of the mattresses abraded a transformer for a cell phone charger which caused sparks or a short circuit. Williams said the fire flared up just after 8 p.m. Thursday, causing $150,000 in damages to one building and $50,000 to a nearby apartment building. Two firefighters suffered puncture wounds and cuts, but neither was hospitalized. No other injuries were reported.
A pig with flatulence triggered a minor emergency near Bendigo this week when smells wafting from the 120kg porker sparked fears of a potentially dangerous gas leak.
Two Country Fire Authority tankers and 15 firefighters turned out in darkness to search the source of the leak at a property at Axedale, east of Bendigo. But the likely culprit was soon sniffed out, the pet sow startled from slumber in the dead of night.
"She got very excited when two trucks and 15 firefighters turned up and she squealed and farted and squealed and farted," said fire chief Peter Harkins.
"I haven't heard too many pigs fart but I would describe it as very full-on."
Mr. Harkins said the family had done the right thing by calling 000 to report a suspected gas leak: "It's all bottled gas up here and a leaking cylinder could pose a major fire risk.
Here is another house explosion video posted on You Tube on the 27th - I have seen my share of these types of incidents both natural gas and propane. Sometime they catch fire and some time they don’t. This time the structure caught. Bushnell is south west of Peoria Illinois. You will have to watch the video on You Tube the embed video below has been disabled.
Here is the write up on You Tube: The home at 519 Washington St. was leveled by a gas explosion around 2:30 p.m. The blast was heard little over seven miles away and also caught one other house on fire, leaving a large crater in the roof. It was not known if those occupants were home when the fire started.
No injuries were reported, but an ambulance was called for a firefighter reportedly having chest pains.
The occupant of the house Bradl Thompson, was outside with his dogs at the time. His wife was believed to be at work at the time.
Houses on the gas line and sewer system were also evacuated as well as those at least one block away on either side according to Bushnell Police Chief Merv Hilliard. At about 6:30 p.m. police said residents were being allowed back into their homes.
Firefighters from Macomb, Emmet-Chalmers, Good Hope and Adair fire departments were called in to help the Bushnell-Prairie City Fire Department battle the two fires. You Tube
Members and Friends of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum,
Want something to do this weekend - other than shop? Looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit? How about if admission is FREE?
On Saturday, November 28th, join us for the holiday exhibit opening at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It's the Gingerbread FIRE house Contest, Exhibition, and Fundraiser. More than a dozen lavishly crafted Gingerbread FIRE houses have entered the contest. Come help our panel of judges select the winner for the peoples choice award. You too could be a winner by purchasing a raffle ticket now through December 18th for the opportunity to take home one of the prize winning Gingerbread FIRE houses.
Santa, the Fire Chief, will pose for photos near the North FIRE Pole; Cinder's the Firehouse Mouse and all his friends including Sparks and Ashes, will be there too, decorating the old Central Fire Station. So join us on Friday afternoon at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and spend some time with us and our holiday friends who will help get you in the spirit of the season.
See holiday flyer HERE. Invite your friends and neighbors. Visit our website for holiday hours, directions, and to learn more about our exhibits and programs.
www.AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org
A couple of boys in the Pittsburgh area were involved in a friendly game of backyard football when the pigskin got away from them. It rolled down near a wooded area, and when one lad went to retrieve it, a deer attacked him. Yahoo Sports Reports
The kid only suffered a little bruising, and, as the video notes, he's fine now. In fact, I'd argue that he's even better than he was before, because now he knows he's got a friend that has his back.
Having taught classes on terrorism awareness, and following this topic since before 9-11 when I took the NFA course on Emergency Response to Terrorism. Here is an interesting tidbit on the matter right in the heartland of the country. Just goes to show that you never know where or when??? Say what you want about your rights, but the FBI is actually doing something. It’s good to know that they are investigating this type of activity in the US. We don’t need to be the training ground for this.
November 23
Eight defendants charged with multiple terrorism-related offenses.
Indictments in Minneapolis Somali terrorist ring case HotAir.com
Eight indicted in Somali terror case ... trips, and of engaging in terrorist acts in civil war-torn Somalia. Indictments ... plans for some men between Minneapolis and Somalia ...
from USFA Firefighter Fatalities Terrance Freeman Freeman of the Rockford Fire Department in Rockford, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-11-22
Rockford Fire Department
204 S First ST
USNG: 16T CM 2769 8154
Rockford , Illinois 61104-2033
Chief: Derek Bergsten
Nov 24, 2009 ... Strey said news of the veteran firefighter's death came like a surprise punch to .... Rockford Register Star | 99 E. State St. Rockford, IL ...
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home at 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Ill.
Always interesting when this happens, you can usually tell if it was natural gas or propane when you pull up. It was always kind or surreal to see one of these.
Greenbrier County home explodes - six injured
At least two ejected from house by blast; cause under investigation
Yesterday in West Virginia an early morning explosion leveled a home, injuring six people. It was reported that all the victims were inside the house when the home exploded, as reported by Capt. Shawn Wolford of the Rainelle Volunteer Fire Department. McRoss is an unincorporated community between Charmco and Rainelle in western Greenbrier County.
The whole story can be seen here along with pictures - Greenbrier home explodes; six injured - Beckley Register-Herald
Rainelle Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Shawn Wolford says the explosion's force threw two victims clear of the structure. Greenbrier County Sheriff James J. Childers says one ...
Rainelle Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Shawn Wolford says the explosion's force threw two victims clear of the structure. Greenbrier County Sheriff James J. Childers says one ...
OSHA issued a compliance directive
<http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02_02-075.pdf>
OSHA issued a compliance directive Nov. 20 to ensure uniform procedures when conducting inspections to identify and minimize or eliminate high to very high risk occupational exposures to the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus. The directive closely follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel.
<http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidelines_infection_control.htm> "
To learn more, read news release Compliance Directive.
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=16749
Enforcement Procedures for High to Very High Occupational Exposure Risk to 2009 H1N1 Influenza. 20 Nov 2009
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02_02-075.pdf
Note: Link to compiled list of flu resources/guides:
http://www.ynhhs.org/emergency/pdfs/Flu_References.pdf
ABSTRACT
Purpose: This Instruction establishes agency enforcement policies and provides instructions to ensure uniform procedures when conducting inspections to minimize high to very high occupational exposure risk to the virus identified as 2009 H1N1 influenza of workers whose occupational activities involve contact with patients or contaminated material in a healthcare or clinical laboratory setting.
Scope: This Instruction applies OSHA-wide.
References:
A. OSHA Instruction CPL 02-00-148 Field Operations Manual (FOM), November 9, 2009.
B. OSHA Notice 09-05 (CPL 02) Site-Specific Targeting 2009 (SST-09), July 20, 2009.
C. OSHA Instruction CPL 02-00-120 (CPL 2-0.120) Inspection Procedures for the Respiratory Protection Standard, September 25, 1998.
D. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers, OSHA Publication 3328, 2007 (reprinted 2009).
E. Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic, OSHA Publication 3327, 2007 (reprinted 2009).
F. CDC Guidelines, Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel (October 14, 2009).
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G. National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan, Homeland Security Council, May 2006
Cancellations: None.
State Impact: Notice of Intent and Equivalency is required. See Section VI.
Action Offices: OSHA National, Regional and Area Offices, State Plan and State Consultation Offices.
Originating Office: Office of Health Enforcement.
Contact:
Directorate of Enforcement Programs
Office of Health Enforcement
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
202-693-2190
NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs and 14 other NFPA codes and standards have been designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as “Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology” (QATT) under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act). This is the first block of standards to receive this designation by DHS. Under the provisions of the SAFETY Act, these standards were also certified as “Approved Product(s) for Homeland Security”.
In September of 2008, NFPA was the first standards development organization to receive this designation for its codes and standards development process.
According to DHS, the SAFETY Act encourages the development and deployment of new and innovative anti-terrorism products and services by providing liability protections. Designation as a QATT and certification as an approved product for homeland security under the SAFETY Act provides legal protections for the NFPA codes and standards development process and now these 15 individual codes and standards as applied to anti-terrorism.
The 15 standards are listed below. They address emergency preparedness, first responder competencies and professional qualifications, personal protective equipment and specialized tools. NFPA 1600 is also one of three standards that DHS has announced it intends to adopt for application to the PS-Prep Program, a voluntary private sector preparedness program designed to improve the ability of private sector entities to withstand and recover from disasters including terrorism.
NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs
NFPA 1936 Standard on Powered Rescue Tools
NFPA 1951 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents
NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
NFPA 1981 Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services
NFPA 1982 Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)
NFPA 1991 Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
NFPA 1992 Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
NFPA 1994 Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents
NFPA 1999 Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations
“NFPA is pleased to have these standards recognized as anti-terrorism technologies which are important in protecting first responders to terrorist events and also in improving the ability of our infrastructure to mitigate and recover from such events while protecting people and property”, said James M. Shannon, NFPA president.
Federal protections under the DHS designation and certification are retroactive and recognize NFPA’s technologies “earliest date of sale” as September 11, 2001.
All NFPA safety codes and standards are developed through a process accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The more than 250 technical committees responsible for developing and updating all 300 codes and standards include approximately 4,000 volunteers, representing enforcing authorities, installers and maintainers, labor, research and testing laboratories, insurers, special experts, consumers and other users.
NFPA has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Visit NFPA’s Web site at www.nfpa.org
Last week Sarah Palin sold a tower of books almost as many pages as the health care bill! This week, millions of Americans will bite into turkey, bite into their savings, and then go watch Edward not bite Bella. Uncle Jay explains it all!
You most likely have gotten emails that list some things that will tell you how old you are. I made up a list of things that are no longer used or are not the way things are done anymore, how many can you remember. Want to add some, leave a COMMENT!
Do you remember?
If you remembered 0-5 = you’re still young
If you remembered 6-10 = you are getting older
If you remembered 11-15 = don’t tell your age,
If you remembered 16-25 = you’re older than dirt!
I might be older than dirt but those memories are some of the best parts of being on a fire department.
Don't forget to pass this along!! Especially to all you’re really OLD friends...
| Why is wearing your PPE important??? Watch the security video from YouTube, it’s a little grainy but just goes to show why you use fall protection, hard to believe he did not have more injuries other than a little finger? |
Window-washer tumbles 8 stories to street, breaks one finger - Bloomington Pantagraph
Nov 20, 2009 ... SEATTLE -- A lucky window washer survives an eight-story fall from a building in downtown Seattle. Friday, November 20, 2009.
www.kirotv.com/news/21666063/detail.html - Cached -
Nov 19, 2009 ... A window washer plunged eight stories down the side of a building ... Others saw the man fall as they looked out of their windows from ...
In case you didn’t hear the news there was an attempt last week that was repelled -
Can Nonlethal Weapons Hold off Somali Pirates? While armed guards have been credited with repelling today's Somali pirate attack on the US-flagged Maersk Alabama, a separate industry based on the development of nonlethal weaponry to protect ships is booming.
Hospitals offer Rockford free EMS training - Rockford Register Star
ROCKFORD IL — The aggressive battle waged among the city’s hospitals for the for the right to train Rockford paramedics could have a victor at Monday’s City Council meeting. For the past seven years, Swedish American Health System has served as the city’s resource hospital. For just $15,000 a year, the hospital trained about a dozen new Rockford paramedics and provided the required continuing education courses for the rest of the department. When city officials declined to give the contract to OSF, the hospital joined forces with Rockford Health System to offer — free of charge to the city — medical training to the Rockford Fire Department. Full Story Here at Rockford Register Star
from www.firefighterclosecalls.com news
1997 EMS RUN EXPOSED FIREFIGHTER TO DISEASE-LOST HIS LIFE LAST WEEKEND-NOW DECLARED AN LODD
Saturday, November 21, 2009 As a St. Paul firefighter, Ramon "Ray" Hain came in contact with a patient's body fluids in 1997. According to an article in the Pioneer Press, Doctors think he contracted a rare disease that weakened his heart. Hain, of Roseville, got a heart transplant in 1998 but had to retire in 2000 from t... [ more ]
Here is some raw footage of Lisbon Stewarts fire 8400 Sherrill Road House Fire Filmed by: Todd Sherman November 18th 2009
Nobody was injured when a crane smashed through a house in northwest Santa Rosa Monday afternoon in a failed attempt to remove an oak tree.
Nobody was injured when a crane smashed through a house in northwest Santa Rosa Monday afternoon in a failed attempt to remove an oak tree
For those of you who don't know, Col. Allen West is running for U.S. Congressman Ron Klein's seat in Florida . Linked below is his article regarding the shootings at Ft. Hood , Texas .
Please take a few minutes to read what he wrote.
"Tragedy at Fort Hood" Lieutenant Colonel Allen B West (US Army, Ret)
If that doesn’t work try this one:
“Tragedy at Ft Hood”
Lieutenant Colonel Allen B West (US Army, Ret)
This past Thursday 13 American Soldiers were killed and another 30 wounded at a horrific mass shooting at US Army installation, Ft Hood Texas. As I watched in horror and then anger I recalled my two years of final service in the Army as a [...]
There is a Fox reality channel show on called the The Academy that goes behind the scenes of the 18 week fire academy of the Orange County Fire Authority. You can watch the episodes via the web HERE. looks like a military boot camp for the fire service.
http://www.foxreality.com/theacademy/#/index
There is a Fox reality channel show on called the The Academy that goes behind the scenes of the 18 week fire academy of the Orange County Fire Authority. You can watch the episodes via the web HERE. looks like a military boot camp for the fire service.
http://www.foxreality.com/theacademy/#/index
Here's another Chicago news story developing. As if we just got over Rods story, but that continuing too.
Here's another - Michael Scott reportedly disappeared from his Chicago home on Sunday-
Report: Body of Chicago School Board President Found
FOXNews
CHICAGO — DEVELOPING: Police have found what is believed to be the body of the Chicago School Board president floating in the Chicago River, MyFoxChicago.com reported. Michael Scott reportedly disappeared from his Chicago home on Sunday. ...
Report: CPS Board President's Body Found In RiverCBS2 Chicago
Reports Say Chicago Board of Ed Official Found DeadChicago Public Radio
Sun-Times Media WireABC7Chicago.com
NPR -United Press International -NBC Chicago
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