Fire Critic An Unadulterated View of the Fire Service
Best of the Rest - Never Ask The Dead, Accomack Arson Spree, Paramedic David Lee Roth, Eagle Scout Project, and much more!
Read More »Video: Check out the Media Frenzy as FDNY Firefighters Put out Taxi Fire in Manhattan
Video by: Aamir SB. Yellow Cab on fire in Manhattan. Check out how many people are watching with phones and cameras capturing the fire.
Read More »Make it a Goal This Year to Climb for Our Fallen Brothers
This year at FDIC, they have added an additional incentive. Not only do you get to climb for one of the Fallen Brothers of 9/11, you will also receive a special limited edition challenge coin designed by Paul Combs and generously donated by 4AlarmPromotions.com.
Read More »Update: Banned Firefighters Now Allowed to March in the Savannah, GA St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This year, merely two weeks before the parade, the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee banned all fire departments marching under the Our Nation's Firefighter's application out of the parade. The group "Our Nation's Firefighters" is headed up by Jim Grismer, is a catch all group that helps in the logistics of travelling firefighters as well as local departments who would like to march in the parade.
Read More »Owning the Job: Video Ideas To Share With Firefighter Recruits on the First Day of Recruit School
Below are just some of the videos that were recommended by the FB Brothers. I will add that this article was a quick idea I had after all of the great examples shared...and then I sat down and watched all of the videos, one by one. I was holding it together until the Pipes started playing on the Kyle Wilson Tribute video...then I lost it.
Read More »Best of the Rest – FDIC Stair Climb, Fire Videos, Bullies, FNG, Fitness, MN8, NFE, and Much More!
Best of the Rest - FDIC Stair Climb, Fire Videos, Bullies, FNG, Fitness, MN8, NFE, and Much More!
Read More »Climb at FDIC for an FDNY Firefighter Lost on 9-11. I am Climbing for Lt. Brian G. Ahearn
In the past, I have climbed for Firefighter Andrew A. Fredericks (squad 18), Firefighter Ruben D. Correa (engine 74), Martin McWilliams (engine 22), Firefighter Durrell V. Pearsall (rescue 4), Firefighter Frank J. Bonomo (engine 230), Firefighter Karl H. Joseph (engine 207), Raymond York (engine 285), and Firefighter Joseph Agnello (ladder 118)
Read More »Felons As Firefighters? New York State Law Aims to Stop Employment Discrimination Against Ex-Cons. FDNY Considers Hiring Felons
You should read the story. FDNY hasn't willingly opened its doors to felons. As a matter of fact, the city's notice to applicants still states that convicted felons "are not eligible for appointment to this position."
Read More »Video: Manhattan 5 Alarm Fire on Spring Street. Box 0319. One Civilian Dead, Two Injured
5 Alarm fire on Spring Street between Mott and Mulberry Streets in Manhattan. 168 Firefighters on scene of the blaze.
Read More »A Year Ago Today…I Climbed to Remember at Ground Zero.
A year ago today, I was in New York City, right next to Ground Zero...In one of the hotels that overlooks the site. I climbed to remember. I was honored to climb 110 stories within feet of where our Brothers climbed on September 11th. The same Brothers we continue to climb for each year.
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