Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
The theme is "Prevent Home Fires." Exhibits are: Amber Alert child identification, fire safety trailer, firefighter training "maze" trailer, antique fire apparatus, State Fire Marshals Fire Investigation Unit and Accelerant Detecting K-9, state of Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue Vehicle and equipment, state of Connecticut DEP Wildlife Trailer, Emergency Management Mobile Hospital, Hunters Ambulance, Middlesex Hospital Paramedic, Connecticut State Police vehicle safety exhibits, Fire... (Middletown Press, CT)
Bridge will be closed through November Aug 14, 2008
As well, there will be displays and demos of firefighting equipment and a Firematic Flea Market of firefighting items for sale. Blanchard hopes that Medflight will land a helicopter at the park as well. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
An isolated paradise Jun 25, 2008
The fire hall was rebuilt from the foundation up, and old firefighting equipment was replaced, though when Mike Black, department treasurer, stopped in, the subject was a pumper truck they ve had their eye on. Donations helped add the Aspen Community Room to the fire hall. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Wind-fueled blaze destroys family's home Apr 17, 2008
While the cause of the fire is not known, strong winds spread the fire quickly and made firefighting a challenge. We were definitely battling the wind, said Bolden. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
McCloud recognizes volunteer firefighters for 35 years of service Jan 3, 2008
He was very dependable and very knowledgeable, not just about firefighting and equipment, but the mechanics of the job itself ... We hollered down, Charge the line' (a firefighting term for turning on the water to the hose connected to the fire engine). (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Dangerous Mattresses For Sale In N. Texas Nov 3, 2007
To get close to a mattress fire, you need protection such as firefighting clothing, a mask, breathing apparatus and lots of other firefighters ready to help. Because once a mattress catches fire, it can spread within minutes and temperatures can reach more than 1000 degrees. (CBS 11, TX)
More of this story Nov 1, 2007
Donald Schmitz's home in Solstice Canyon was far enough from the flames to remain unscathed, but close enough to give him a clear view of the efforts of the firefighting teams. "In hurricane winds, on 50 percent slopes, in 15-foot high brush against a 200-foot wall of flames, they held the line on the other side of the canyon," he said. (Malibu Times, CA)
Barren Hill Fire Co. savors the sweet taste of victory ... again Oct 25, 2007
"All of the skills incorporated in the challenge are applicable to real fires - [although] the bucket brigade and bed race are more for fun than firefighting skills. The individual events help to enhance endurance and strength but also helps to show individual limitations. The individual is by far the hardest event of the competition for any one individual firefighter. This event helps to get guys to practice the skills needed every day for fires that could happen at any time." Swift, who serves... (Springfield Sun, PA)
* Taiwan Quick Take Oct 19, 2007
DISASTER Fire on Kinmen eases The National Airborne Service Corps called off a firefighting operation on the outlying island of Kinmen yesterday as the fire had subsided and was kept under control by local firefighters. The fire broke out at around 2pm on Wednesday near the coast at Kuningtou (jY) -- a battlefield in October 1949. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 9/28 Oct 1, 2007
dalmatian day, FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson. 10 am to 3 pm. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Charges filed in Zaca Fire Sep 1, 2007
Bocim and Pizzorno were injured in a helicopter crash while fighting the Zaca Fire, and Hurtado broke two legs when his truck crashed off the side of Figueroa Mountain while he was supporting firefighting efforts. They were also charged with a felony count of recklessly causing a fire of a structure or forest, according to information from the District Attorney s Office. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Labor of love: Brothers, owners of Axmen, create testament to jobs past Aug 14, 2007
The Hansons sell woodstoves and wildland firefighting gear, swords and plowshares, artwork and paint-sprayers. In between are displays of antique cameras and esoteric farm implements. (Missoulian, MT)
Kewanee firemen on old postcard found 70 miles away Jul 25, 2007
By 1905, Kewanee had grown in population with buildings going up everywhere and it was decided by city officials that a paid fire company on duty around the clock with professional firefighting equipment was needed. A committee from the volunteer department selected four men to be approved by the city council. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
FIRE DEVASTATES UXBRIDGE Jul 22, 2007
As the firefighters worked their way up from the smoky first level of the main building and into the second floor, Ostroskey said, "they began to experience high heat conditions and were ordered out of there." Several small explosions were also heard coming from the building and contributed to the decision to call off the interior firefighting effort, he noted ... At that point, the firefighting effort became one of trying to contain the blaze from outside the sprawling structure, a task posing... (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Ladders Of History Jun 26, 2007
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Life lessons for youths May 20, 2007
At the ring of a bell and with a hilarious slide down a narrow pole, writer-artist Julie Mammano's firefighting rhinos scurry off to douse flames and save lives in this sequel to her earlier works, Rhinos Who Surf, Rhinos Who Snowboard, and Rhinos Who Skateboard. These rhinos can jump into burning forests, climb ladders, dive into surging rivers, and do whatever else is necessary to get the job done. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Local farmers share a lifetime of memories May 14, 2007
They helped assist Melva out of the house minutes before the equipped firefighting crews arrived on scene. They all watched the electrical fire consume the house and everything inside. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Paddle a canoe for charity Apr 20, 2007
Fun things will include a realistic flight simulator, water drops from a firefighting helicopter, a U.S. Air Force flyover, an emergency medical display by Mercy Air and model aircraft air shows by the Palomar RC flyers. Federal Aviation Administration representatives will be on hand to answer questions. (North County Times)
Fire chief concerned about clutter Jan 23, 2007
It makes the hardest job in the world (firefighting) harder. Browski said no cause has been determined for Saturday s fire. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
