“The Saga of Pappy Gunn” by George C. Kenney is the amazing story of one of the great heroes of WWII. Pappy Gunn, with his mechanical genius and story telling abilities would have been a great firefighter! LODD: Volunteer fire fighter dies during attempted rescue of utility worker from a confined space – New York, […]
My wife and I fixed this for the first time last week. Martha Stewart’s One Pan Pasta will now be one of our “go to” dinners. We added some Zucchini and yellow squash we had in the fridge and enjoyed a wonderful meal while only dirtying one pan! I’m not sure how it would scale […]
Dad Joke Friday: What do you call a bear without any teeth? A gummy bear! LODD: Five Omaha, NE firefighters died in a collapse at the Grand Central Hotel fire in 1878. Major Incidents: The Bastrop County Complex fire begins in Texas. The fire continues for over a month, consuming over 34,000 acres, destroying over […]
“If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job.” – Tom Landry LODD: Volunteer fire fighter dies in a single-motor-vehicle crash while responding to a medical assistance call – Louisiana, 2011 New Jersey chief killed at a house fire in 2004 Major Incidents: In 1991 a fire at a chicken processing […]
“It is my earnest hope, and indeed the hope of all mankind, that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past — a world founded upon faith and understanding, a world dedicated to the dignity of man and the fulfillment of his most cherished wish […]
“If everyone is always thinking the same, maybe no one’s really thinking!” – Firefighter Michael Frazer, BWI Fire Rescue LODD: Two Alabama firefighters died in a silo fire in 1976. Major Incidents: In 1972, an arson fire at the Bluebird Cafe in Montreal, Quebec, Canada killed 37 Training: Fighting fires in silos Know your fire […]
Question(s) of the Week: Have you reviewed your department’s SOP/SOG’s regarding roadway incidents? It seems emergency responders and vehicles are being struck almost daily on our roadways. Have you reviewed the videos and training at Respondersafety.com? If you aren’t doing all you can, your not doing enough! LODD: Fire fighter/paramedic suffers heart attack after performing […]
“The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor” the author, Jake Tapper, paints a vivid picture of the attack on Combat Outpost Keating, a mere 14 miles from the Pakistani border in Afghanistan. The outpost, in a valley surrounded by steep mountains, was manned by just 53 Americans when it was attacked from the high […]
My wife and I create “Burrito Bowls” based on fish, chicken, beef or pork. They are easy…prepare some rice and squeeze in some lime. Bake or grill the well seasoned protein, add some prepared fresh or frozen veggies and well seasoned black beans. Top with salsa, avocados and sour cream/yogurt/cheese. (Watch the salt and those […]
Dad Joke Friday: Working at home sucks…….if you’re a firefighter LODD: Fire fighter suffers sudden cardiac death at a structural fire – New York 2001 Major Incidents: In 1983, a propane vapor cloud ignited at a school in Santee, NE, seriously burning 8 children and two others. Training: Medical exams for Firefighters Body weight workout […]
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