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Re: Packing heat with our halligan and a Glock by our gloves?

Rob — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:54:13 -0000

I was a volunteer for almost twenty years. When our members were police officers, they could carry on duty, concealed. I remember one night when I was the operator (driver) and responding to a house fire, three of the four firefighters on the truck were PD. I was handed three sidearms to take care of!
As far as allowing everyone be armed...That is really a tricky situation. It may just make the people who are truly paranoid about the cops become paranoid with fire/rescue. and treat them as such. On the other hand, they have the right to defend themselves. I know first hand PD cannot respond with every unit, nor get there before or even with them at the same time most of the time when PD is warranted by the nature of the call. Just last week my old station had to listen to a housefire being toned with entrapment while they were staged, waiting on PD for an assault. The scene wasnt secure. A young mother and two very young children perished.

All I can say is each individual department should consider all the implications very, very carefully. True, it could save a life. It could also start a war.

FYI- I am 100 percent pro gun. But experience in the situations fire/rescue gets into tends to change things a little.

Re: Packing heat with our halligan and a Glock by our gloves?

imstillnotright — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:33:51 -0000

"lockbox on the truck"
Does he carry his weapon in a lock box while on duty as a Deputy? I'm thinkin' not. Am I willing to use deadly force, and then turn around and try to save their life after I shoot them? Ain't happening.
"individuals with police/weapons training" - the training teaches shoot to kill, not to wound and hope they just give up. It also teaches one that there are other options available before the last option which is to shoot.
If you haven't figured out, I'm fine with carrying. But it comes with a price. That price is a life. If I draw my weapon... someone will die. Either me, or the turd I'm shooting at. I have been in active shooting situations, and have the scar to prove it. As an AC on my department, I get worried when some of my guys are using a nozzle. I'm not so sure I would want them anywhere near an airsoft gun, much less the real deal.

Re: Packing heat with our halligan and a Glock by our gloves?

Ken Nelson — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:20:18 -0000

I believe individuals with police/weapons training should carry fire arms. In our station's situation, our assistant chief is also a sheriff's deputy. I have suggested that he have his firearm with him in a lockbox on the truck in case a need arises. In addition some personnel are current military (Reserve, National Guard) who could also serve as back up. As for me I would not carry but I don't see why my brothers shouldn't have it available as a tool if needed. After all the police do show up on scene with us to do more than just direct traffic.

Re: WARNING: This video is graphic and depicts a man being rescued from his burning home.

Imani Burrell — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:24:39 -0000

Truth is often painful and humor is often used in times of great trauma. You are quite sure of your declaration of my personality. That's interesting. 90% of what people say is projection... I guess your comment is proof of that.

Re: WARNING: This video is graphic and depicts a man being rescued from his burning home.

Jennifer — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:36:02 -0000

you are an asshole

Re: We Should Be Hearing All About Mike Behette Today, Rather Than Knowing So Much About the Navy Yard Shooter.

Marianna Randazzo — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 01:51:22 -0000

Thank you for this wonderful tribute to my dear friend Mike.
I am in the process of writing a biography/anthology of Michael's life. I would be very grateful for your input. Please contact me on FB, Marianna Randazzo or Given Away, A SIiclian Upbringing. Respectfully yours, Marianna

Re: WARNING: This video is graphic and depicts a man being rescued from his burning home.

Fire Daily — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 10:27:17 -0000

Yes, Becky, I saw that too. As I was told by an ER doc many moons ago, "a patient without an airway is a dead patient."

Not all firefighters are EMT's, and some may not have basic first aid skills- instead relying on a concurrent response from an emergency EMS agency. Not sure in this case.

Oh, and Becky? NEVER SAY "only a nurse." We all have too much respect for nurses to use the word "only."

Re: WARNING: This video is graphic and depicts a man being rescued from his burning home.

Becky Richey — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:22:36 -0000

I'm only an nurse, but why wasn't anyone bagging him the whole time he lay on the ground after being extracted? It looked like the fireman was doing mouth to mouth. Aren't all firemen EMT's?

Re: Six Kansas City MO brothers murdered on the job 23 years ago today. Videos re-live the nightmare.

sonya — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:05:35 -0000

I beleive the person or persons responsible for starting the fire ,that lead to the deaths of these firemen should be in prison, that goes without saying.The thing is they quit searching for the person(s) responsible and settled for 'easy-targets', so they could close this case.Actually they could have had the guilty person and they know this, it was just easier and faster to go after a group of local neighborhood 'bad boys'!! It's unjust and pathetic ,and those involved in this conviction should be charged and tried for taking the lives of the 5 innocent ppl ,they convicted!!

Re: Video: Worst Fire Department in the United States?

Chris — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:02:11 -0000

Its still in operation. We called them a few weeks ago to ask for an application. (lol) There phone number is on another video.

Re: WARNING: This video is graphic and depicts a man being rescued from his burning home.

Imani Burrell — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:57:31 -0000

Remember when you're mom told you to always wear clean underwear, in case you get into an accident? This guys mom should have mentioned something about losing the extra 150lbs, so if he's ever in an accident, it won't take 6 macho firemen to lift him to safety.

Re: Video: Worst Fire Department in the United States?

Bryan W. Waagner — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:29:21 -0000

I did a web search and found a link to an article by a local tv station KDRV that stated Grants Pass Rural FD went out of business in October of 2012. It also spoke about forming a public fire district to better serve and protect ALL of the residents in this rural area.

Re: WARNING: This video is graphic and depicts a man being rescued from his burning home.

indybeckih — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:27:44 -0000

So sad.

Re: WARNING: This video is graphic and depicts a man being rescued from his burning home.

Jo Downing — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:14:08 -0000

The dog did not survive, according to some other sites I checked. :-(

Re: Video: Worst Fire Department in the United States?

Steve — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:52:37 -0000

I personally liked the video. This is a prime example of great cost cutting measures in our country today. Just to point out a few of the highlights in this video, 1. The young fellow looking at the camera all the time (' I wonder if someone will make a movie out of this"?) 2. The girl (sister?) telling the two younger guys "Get your ass over there and help your daddy". 3. The white helmet showing up " Dammit Bobby"! They have better firefighters in Mexico than these are. I guess the guy who's house this is wishes he had took the $39.95 per month plan instead of the $19.95 plan. The higher plan included extra water. I think that this might be part of the "Obama Plan" for these United States. If so, I recommend to all to put your head between your knees and kiss your ass goodbye. If this is what these people are getting from a private service, that charges them for this service, I believe that I would ask for my money back. Why? Cause nothing from nothing leaves NOTHING! Please send more of these videos. I had rather watch this than Lizard Lick Towing.

Re: WARNING: This video is graphic and depicts a man being rescued from his burning home.

indybeckih — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:52:24 -0000

Did the dog get out eventually?

Re: Jack Be Nimble: The Apocalypse That Is East St. Louis IL

John — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:56:10 -0000

No different than many places in Michigan-Highland Park and Hamtramck, Harper Woods with sometimes 0 FFs on duty due to vacations and sick leave. Flint, Saginaw, Detroit is getting there...

Re: Video: Worst Fire Department in the United States?

Andrew Sutherland — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:36:25 -0000

Have used the video as a part of "this is what happens if you don't train..don;t follow SOP's.."basically everything that is wrong.Shame you guys dont have what we have.. 'state supported, state backed cohesive firefighting. It is down to having one or two state funded organisations providing the fire fighting. My neighbouring brigade is part of the same organisation. Same equipment, same funding, same SOPS. What I saw on this video, and how it has been explained to me..is something we had over a lifetime ago. You just wouldn't see it.

Re: Video: Worst Fire Department in the United States?

Phil Miller — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:35:11 -0000

Ughh, has OSHA seen this video. They would be shut down and fined to where they would not be part of the "competition". competition should not even exist in any dept. vocabulary when ti comes to being on the scene to a fire. OSHA does NOT investigate a scene of a fire. They WILL investigate the training logs, FIT programs , equipment certifications and a departments' Operating procedures. They will levy big fines if a department is not compliant and is really out of touch. This Department is a risk to the few who are trying to serve it it should be put out of business and the "family" owners should be tarred and feathered in the center of town. I have worked for a "family" EMS service. Any EMS/Fire service that would endanger it's employees and customers for a buck, deserves a special place in hell.

Re: Video: Worst Fire Department in the United States?

lulzfunny — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:22:56 -0000

To all of you with sympothy for Grants Pass Rural, It is a FOR PROFIT family owned department competing with the 2 other Contracted departments in the area, Clearly GPRural turned away the help from Rural Metro because they are a competing contract dept, GPRural has no intention of using Mutual aid, They are a family who just wants money. The 2 other contract departments actually do work together with Mutual aid situations. So yes there are volly depts that run like this, THEY deserve the help/support. I refuse to stand behind any FOR PROFIT dept that is FAMILY OWNED and WONT accept Mutual Aid when its offered. They put them selfs in this predicament.

Re: Bla Bla Bla. Parroting Sucks. Our Brothers Deserve Much Better.

Extinguished_Gentleman — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:47:43 -0000

What is scarcely a statistical blip in the fatalities scale (compared to the incessant heart attacks) has been nothing but a torrent of mock adulation. The real brothers carried the rest of burden without heralding.

Allowing 9/11 to shape actions lends credibility to the attackers and discounts what I thought was the tenacity of America.

Re: Should EMT’s and firefighters carry guns on the job?

Jennifer and MICHAEL — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:58:05 -0000

YES, EMT's and Firefighters should carry weapons. Not only are they there to help you, they are subjected to the same elements as Police Officers. If Police Officers can protect them selves why can't EMT's or firefighters protect them selves.

Re: Bla Bla Bla. Parroting Sucks. Our Brothers Deserve Much Better.

Joseph Schmoe — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:06:09 -0000

Kind of sanctimonious. Actually, no, it was blatantly sanctimonious. While I agree with some of your position, attacking the methodology by which others choose to honor the fallen shows a lack of respect.

Nobody climbed stairs, got a tattoo, put a sticker on their car or wrote a post with bad intentions. Nobody asked you to do the same and you can always click off of whatever site you find putrid.

This isn't a matter of being defensive, this is your column, you can write what you want. We can support what what we agree with and call you out on what we don't.

Re: Bla Bla Bla. Parroting Sucks. Our Brothers Deserve Much Better.

Fire Daily — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:18:46 -0000

Exactly. Putting into practice being a good brother
(as I have for almost 35 years) goes well beyond the superficial and sarcastic
reply you decided to submit, in the spirit of Brotherhood.

Did you climb stairs? Excellent. I am proud of your tribute. Don't get defensive.

Rather, channel your sarcasm to commit to do more of the things reiterated in the article, and understand that "Brotherhood" is much more of a verb than a noun. In other words, don’t talk to me about brotherhood,
GO FURTHER and show your brothers so the 343 get much more of a tribute from one of their own.

They deserve that, my brother.

Re: Bla Bla Bla. Parroting Sucks. Our Brothers Deserve Much Better.

Hbbortiz — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:01:28 -0000

I think every one remembers in there own way. I don't think anyone who wrote a blog,got a tattoo, or climbed stairs did any of that for themselves. I can only speak for me (oh gosh did I use two bad words by saying I or me) when I climbed those stairs I was thinking of nothing but the sacrifice the 343 made and how this little sacrifice pales in comparison to them and there heroic efforts.

Perhaps instead of claiming to know what others are thinking, you should practice being a good brother and take these tributes at face value.