tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11110541750624260762024-03-05T07:21:02.902-08:00Fire Prevention GeekBeyond extinguishers and extension cordsSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comBlogger1625125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-25555416155526921162012-09-10T11:20:00.001-07:002012-09-10T11:41:24.813-07:00Internships, Jobs and KittenwarsSorry for the delayed post. My home computer melted down on Friday when the dog (yes I am blaming the dog for this one) spilled my Diet Coke on the keyboard. I am sure it was the dog because she left her ball on the keyboard in the middle of the puddle. I know you are wondering why my dog was drinking a Diet Code and using the computer. Let’s just say she has a strange fascination with Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-75733656754789254062012-08-31T17:10:00.000-07:002012-08-31T17:35:19.297-07:00Back to school- did you feel it?
Hello everyone,
Well the first week of classes is over and we are celebrating with a holiday weekend. Nothing like easing into the new semester!
Did you feel the any of the earthquakes this week? I was in my office on campus Wednesday and felt the 4.1 that occurred in Yorba Linda. I was talking with a student when we heard a bit of a bang, the walls and ceiling shook and then we experienced someSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-88862864523425864142012-05-03T16:19:00.000-07:002012-05-03T16:19:07.059-07:00ATF: The Death of a Firefighter-Critical Video (The Secret List)
In January 2011, Firefighter Mark Falkenhan of Baltimore County's Lutherville VFD, a highly respected veteran career and volunteer Firefighter, died in the Line of Duty at a fire in a multi-family dwelling on Dowling Circle.
Now-in addition to the previously published internal report and recommendations (link below) ....the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-19689883318814025172012-03-03T19:36:00.000-08:002012-03-03T19:36:50.472-08:0063 Counts - E2 Nightclub TragedySuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-53234635186129774142012-02-14T11:57:00.000-08:002012-02-14T11:57:42.664-08:00Marcella Ave Apartment fire with Multiple Rescue Helmet Cam Alameda Co...Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-40901018006047373472012-02-03T08:35:00.000-08:002012-02-03T08:51:51.094-08:00Redondo FF need a new kitchen- Vote now!
The firehouse with the most votes will receive a truly heroic kitchen renovation valued at $25,000.
2 reasons why I am voting for Redondo Beach Fire:
Their kitchen really is hopeless
Their synchronized pan dancing abilities. Who knew?
Here is The Official Music Video for the REDONDO BEACH FIRE DEPT..."We Cook Our Food In This Hopeless Place"... Please Vote They Desperately need a new Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-17976328721381329202012-02-02T23:15:00.000-08:002012-02-02T23:22:16.224-08:00The Choking Game- Do You Know?
Students Report Playing Dangerous 'Choking Game'. One in seven at a Texas university tried it, survey finds.
FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- The "choking game" has been played by nearly one in seven students who were surveyed at a Texas university, a new study finds. This so-called 'game' is played individually or in groups and involves deliberately cutting off Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-85799552415936418332012-02-02T21:22:00.000-08:002012-02-03T13:36:48.426-08:00Anti-Sprinkler Legislation- Because our Families & Firefighters are an Acceptable Loss?
80% of all structure fires in the US occur in 1 & 2 family dwellings. That is also where the majority of fire deaths occur. People are not dying by the 100s in public assemblies, they are dying by 2s and 3s in their own homes. We (the US) have one of the highest fire death rates of all industrialized countries. And our LODD rates for firefighter...well, you know. And if not here Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-24251030475352462262012-02-02T21:20:00.000-08:002012-02-02T21:52:13.626-08:00The Interactive HeartThis interactive infographic explains the anatomy and function of the human heart. Find out how the blood flows through the different chambers and valves, and visualize the blood flow using the scroll bar.
The Human Heart - Explania
Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-1994513255925214442011-12-21T11:27:00.000-08:002011-12-21T11:36:53.827-08:00Lesson Building ResourcesHere is a Symbaloo Webmix of my favorite sites and resources when I am putting together a Fire Tech lesson.
Here is a link to the mix: http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/lessonbuildingresourcesSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-62955712114336520672011-12-17T16:01:00.000-08:002011-12-18T15:32:29.803-08:00Arsonists caught on tape
Redwood City CA Aug 1989 Segment from Unsolved Mysteries. Videotape of arsonist narrating his own fire is found. Video describes investigation and outcome. Also shows some amazing vintage mustaches.
Speaking of arson, here is a short clip discussing the profiling of serial arsonists:
Here are facts about arson and serial arsonists: http://www.cbsnews.com/2316-100_162-562004-3Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-75083532849564894872011-12-16T23:35:00.000-08:002011-12-17T00:27:07.614-08:00The Guy, The Deer, The Dog, And The Bambulance. Hysterically funny
Strong language. Laugh out loud funny. Enjoy.Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-63634499171883544342011-12-16T22:40:00.000-08:002011-12-16T22:51:11.605-08:00Truck Ops Electrocution Close Call Video
Vintage footage of a truck company operations involving power lines. Graphic Content.Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-68152502509287379872011-12-16T15:21:00.000-08:002011-12-18T16:15:58.646-08:00Surgical Fires: Woman's face ignites during surgeryMiami woman's face ignites in 'flash fire' during surgery
The article about this incident, w/photos is located here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2068853/Kim-Grices-face-ignites-flash-routine-procedure-biopsy-cyst.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Fires during surgery? Not as unusual as you might think! Here's the second one in the same week!
Washington man's face catches fire during Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-1363174016594338552011-12-14T15:19:00.000-08:002011-12-18T14:58:11.984-08:00What would you do when EMTs Won't Help Distressed Woman.mp4Do things right, or do the right thing?
Medics literally "phone it in" when a pregnant woman experiences a medical emergency while they are on their break. Sure, they have a right to take their break, but was phoning it in the right thing to do? What would you have done? This investigative piece reports on the incident, then sets up a similar situation and records what people will do when Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-29908840322189329392011-12-14T10:56:00.000-08:002011-12-18T11:01:19.351-08:00How Not To Drive A Fire TruckSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-76872937062937861442011-12-14T09:28:00.000-08:002011-12-18T11:05:29.108-08:0023 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-13110262551585806452011-12-12T09:20:00.000-08:002011-12-18T11:07:03.783-08:00Mark Bezos: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighterSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-65047896811980734142011-12-12T09:16:00.000-08:002011-12-12T09:16:54.862-08:00Richard St. John: Secrets of success in 8 words, 3 minutesSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-9011960438643064332011-12-12T09:11:00.000-08:002011-12-12T09:11:06.530-08:00Water vs Fire in slow motion - The Slow Mo GuysSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-87423720683346360862011-12-12T09:07:00.000-08:002011-12-12T09:07:04.560-08:00What is fire?Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-3978435047241137282011-12-11T10:51:00.000-08:002011-12-11T10:58:26.991-08:00The 12 Minutes of Christmas by LAFD
Listen as The Los Angeles Fire Department discuss the '12 Minutes' of holiday safety. Keep your family protected from hidden hazards as LAFD Firefighters share seasonal safety secrets.
Listen to internet radio with LAFD on Blog Talk Radio
Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-27783529700045344562011-12-11T10:46:00.000-08:002011-12-11T10:46:58.735-08:00"The Visions of Students Today" 2011 Remix One (trailer)Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-23197650628106290482011-12-10T21:41:00.000-08:002011-12-21T11:30:43.389-08:00Peeing On An Electric Fence | Break.com
Two lessons to take away from this video: 1) Read the signs 2)Urine IS conductive!
And what about that Mythbusters episode you saw? They revisited the episode with..um ...shocking results. http://kwc.org/mythbusters/2004/06/return_of_mythbusters.html
This wasn't a revisiting as much as it was a variation. The myth the first time around was that you could get shocked by peeing on an electrifiedSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-25030204124885250162011-12-09T08:01:00.000-08:002011-12-09T08:49:38.827-08:00TAC Campaign - 20 year Anniversary retrospective montage "Everybody Hurts" music by REM TV ad - YouTube
Warning: Graphic Content. A powerful message, please share it and be safe!
On December 10th 1989 the first TAC commercial went to air. In that year the road toll was 776; by last year 2008 it had fallen to 303.
A five minute retrospective of the road safety campaigns produced by the TAC over the last 20 years has been compiled. The montage features iconic scenes and images from commercialsSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.com