tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11110541750624260762012-02-14T11:57:42.654-08:00Fire Prevention GeekBeyond extinguishers and extension cordsSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comBlogger16211100tag: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 blood flow to the brain 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 you go
httpSuzanne 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_162-562004-3.html
Suzanne 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 EMTs 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.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-31069518827920175212011-11-18T11:11:00.000-08:002011-11-18T11:11:12.911-08:00A rookie firefighter's life in Las VegasA rookie firefighter's life in Las VegasFlashoverTV is powered by FireRescue1.comSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-25709497599060323582011-11-18T10:17:00.000-08:002011-12-18T13:03:42.765-08:00Clever PSAs encourage adoption of shelter pets [video] - Holy Kaw!Clever PSAs encourage adoption of shelter pets [video] - Holy Kaw!
Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-19584437092776533262011-11-18T09:28:00.000-08:002011-12-18T17:57:25.416-08:00The Firefighter is Your Friend: A Lesson Plan
A colleague recently asked me for a Firefighting presentation for a kindergarten class. I sent him the lesson we used to present. I figured I would share it here as well.
This program is called "The Firefighter is your Friend". The purpose is to introduce the very young students, preschool - Kindergarten, with the role of a firefighter in an emergency and to familiarize them with the Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-46314677699683022312011-10-19T21:17:00.000-07:002011-12-18T17:55:29.240-08:00How an air bag worksHow an air bag works
FlashoverTV is powered by FireRescue1.comSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-7628981401279192372011-06-27T14:16:00.000-07:002011-11-18T09:37:56.479-08:00FF Suicides, Remembering Boston
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/124580583.html
Reposted from www.firefighterclosecalls.com
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As you read yesterday, Philadelphia Firefighter John "Jack" Slivinski Jr. lost his life to suicide. A beloved Firefighter, he had followed his father into PFD's Rescue 1, but on Saturday, Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-42660647627605275762011-05-08T14:14:00.000-07:002011-05-08T14:18:17.287-07:00Cee-Lo Video: Cee Lo re-records 'Forget You' hit to thank firefightersTurns out his mom was a firefighter! Who knew? This version is even better than the original-enjoy!
Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-12894765670048201292011-03-28T18:22:00.000-07:002011-03-28T18:22:40.571-07:00Inside Spontaneous Human Combustion part 1/5Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-84975132471171101272011-03-28T18:21:00.001-07:002011-03-28T18:21:56.212-07:00Inside Spontaneous Human Combustion part 2/5Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-35769235515423096562011-03-28T18:21:00.000-07:002011-03-28T18:21:21.058-07:00Inside Spontaneous Human Combustion part 3/5Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-5997687481985134092011-03-28T18:20:00.001-07:002011-03-28T18:20:47.463-07:00Inside Spontaneous Human Combustion part 4/5Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-31469201872110959332011-03-28T18:20:00.000-07:002011-03-28T18:20:31.020-07:00Inside Spontaneous Human Combustion part 5/5Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-44180268746228841552011-03-03T20:17:00.000-08:002011-03-03T20:17:21.493-08:00Fire Inspection-Inspection Ride a Long.m4vSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-8056202140479672572011-03-03T17:33:00.000-08:002011-03-03T17:33:55.842-08:00Funny commercialSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-14471029865454099392011-02-08T20:17:00.000-08:002011-11-18T11:20:42.251-08:00HowStuffWorks Videos "How to Survive: Fire"HowStuffWorks Videos "How to Survive: Fire"
Whether it's a house or forest fire, you've got precious little time to react to a blaze. This video from Discovery Channel's "How to Survive" outlines the best ways to get out safely.
Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-91007457324301239382010-11-05T21:15:00.000-07:002010-11-05T21:15:01.772-07:00Dorm Room Fire Test www.DormRoomFire.ComSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-18266415479347319112010-11-05T21:00:00.000-07:002010-11-05T21:00:39.033-07:00Flame retardants & fire safety -- Construction productsSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-72769514345312671792010-11-05T20:57:00.000-07:002010-11-05T20:57:52.708-07:00Room Flashover Videos.mpgSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-2146770018898725672010-11-05T10:55:00.000-07:002010-11-05T10:55:31.275-07:00IAPS - Fire & Rescue Center of Excellence Promo.movSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-40153136357278672822010-10-25T16:44:00.000-07:002010-10-25T16:44:21.295-07:00THE NATCHEZ BURNING | Elmo Williams & Hezekiah Early | Deep Blues Festiv...This song came out of one of the worst nightclub fires in US history....Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-41678074628674957412010-10-20T14:01:00.000-07:002010-10-20T14:01:34.521-07:00Fire Extinguishers JeopardyFire Extinguishers Jeopardy TemplatePlay Jeopardy and review extinguisher info. Good Times!Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-17550563260451896832010-10-18T20:03:00.000-07:002010-10-18T20:03:54.566-07:00Elevator Recall (Phase I Operation) - Otis ElevatorSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-68205244554248601372010-10-18T19:30:00.000-07:002010-10-18T19:30:14.276-07:00FM Global Research Campus - Why Sprinklers MatterSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-79525019912364681542010-10-10T18:11:00.000-07:002010-10-10T18:11:14.173-07:00Berlitz Language Centre commercialSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-79148437169490298282010-09-25T18:14:00.000-07:002011-12-19T12:38:27.237-08:00Surgery Fires- Do you know what causes them?Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-38354762811019215072010-08-16T15:22:00.001-07:002010-08-16T15:22:53.321-07:00Stupid Pot Cop - Steals Marijuana, Bakes Brownies, Calls 911Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-10086490997325500842010-08-16T15:22:00.000-07:002010-08-16T15:22:01.320-07:00Funniest 911 Calls *Best Quality*Best ever!Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-81712542501658732032010-08-16T15:21:00.000-07:002010-08-16T15:21:24.026-07:00Funny Police Videos/911 Calls/Public StupiditySuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-75892098684336805392010-07-28T13:11:00.000-07:002010-07-28T13:11:06.733-07:00Paramedic FailSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-2333817075564878882010-07-28T11:32:00.000-07:002010-07-28T11:32:30.088-07:00Will's Wisdom"He who believes he can, and he who believes he can not, are both usually right."Will Smith discusses the "secrets" of success. Very well I might add.Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-62527197338856717462010-07-19T14:57:00.000-07:002010-07-19T14:57:35.897-07:00BP Spills CoffeeSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-7921873192617402672010-07-07T14:42:00.000-07:002010-07-07T14:42:34.589-07:00FF/medics fired over Facebook posts did they deserve it?Two firefighters-paramedics have been fired for ethics violations resulting from posts they made to their personal Facebook accounts. Did they deserve to be fired? Was their right to free speech violated? What do you think? Read the stories and decide.FDNY medic likely to lose job for joking about patient. The Lt. posted details online of a 911 call he found hilarious — a woman complaining of a Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-53707288678447265842010-07-03T16:52:00.000-07:002010-07-03T17:01:06.581-07:00Training to Become a FirefighterTraining to Become a Firefighter
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Do you have what it takes? What should you study in school? What will you learn in your core classes? What will you learn in your academy? What will you learn on the job?Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-73044524105610106722010-06-29T15:32:00.000-07:002010-06-29T15:32:21.812-07:00FDNY medic likely to lose job for joking about patientFDNY medic likely to lose job for joking about patientFDNY medic likely to lose job for joking about patientThe Lt. posted details online of a 911 call he found hilarious — a woman complaining of a swollen vagina — with the patient's name and address art-border.ul {list-style-type: disc;} art-border.li {list-style-type: disc;} By Ginger Adams OtisThe New York PostNEW YORK — He got Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-88395953272090969822010-06-27T18:40:00.000-07:002010-06-27T18:40:04.690-07:00Epic FailSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-72805707962493305042010-06-27T18:36:00.000-07:002010-06-27T18:37:38.495-07:00http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2008/8/2/633533072213388255-California.jpgSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-84677274512348878682010-06-26T23:22:00.000-07:002010-06-26T23:22:33.131-07:00Fire Hydrant Below Level GradeSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-7425811788949493292010-06-26T23:15:00.000-07:002010-06-26T23:15:48.640-07:00Frozen HydrantSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-7664484848841682152010-06-25T23:15:00.000-07:002010-06-25T23:15:31.231-07:00Los Angeles Fire Department Sky Crane Tanker Fire Helicopter - La Canada...Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-59704341217405397742010-06-25T23:14:00.000-07:002010-06-25T23:14:25.214-07:00Crowd Vandalizes and Burns Taxi in Los Angeles Following Lakers VictorySuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-22873510750154036112010-06-24T19:39:00.000-07:002010-06-24T19:39:38.233-07:00The Best Motivation VideoSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-4776302549908042202010-06-19T00:29:00.000-07:002010-06-19T00:29:06.371-07:00WALL•E Meets a Fire Hydrant VignetteSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-61062237742928447142010-06-19T00:15:00.000-07:002010-06-19T00:15:31.345-07:00FIRESTORM 2007Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-55740256211864961222010-06-13T16:09:00.000-07:002010-06-13T16:09:18.241-07:00Fire Stats with Race and Genderapart or a part of the problem?Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-43526427113282889912010-06-09T20:33:00.001-07:002010-06-09T20:33:26.278-07:00NFPA 13, 2010 Ed. PDF ('09 AFSA Conv.)Check out this SlideShare Presentation: NFPA 13, 2010 Ed. PDF ('09 AFSA Conv.)View more presentations from American Fire Sprinkler Association.Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-56160640934169379522010-06-06T17:31:00.000-07:002010-06-06T17:31:59.474-07:00Privatize the Fire DepartmentCome to think of it...the US fire service BEGAN with private fire companies paid by the insurance companies. That didn't work out so well...However the United States did not have government-run fire departments until around the time of the American Civil War. Prior to this time, private fire brigades compete with one another to be the first to respond to a fire because insurance companies paid Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-59092983721958582392010-06-06T16:31:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:31:42.105-07:00Honolulu Fire Department - "Blow Me Away"Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-73441562709787266942010-06-06T16:27:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:27:50.892-07:00Become a Fire Sprinkler TechnicianSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-43841851993613296532010-06-06T16:00:00.000-07:002010-06-06T16:00:14.030-07:00What is Energy?Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-17911486199705058222010-06-06T15:48:00.000-07:002010-06-06T15:48:49.219-07:00Heat Transfer 1944Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-72416455639213034822010-06-06T14:29:00.000-07:002010-06-06T14:29:16.044-07:00Bhopal Disaster - BBC - The Yes MenSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-56216479807561397772010-06-06T14:23:00.000-07:002010-06-06T14:23:50.973-07:00The Art of Bhopals Toxic LegacySuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-86712802522576276262010-06-06T12:27:00.000-07:002010-06-06T12:27:54.522-07:00Duck and Cover- Blast from the PastSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-67333773888316197442010-05-25T09:28:00.000-07:002010-05-25T09:28:45.016-07:00Sprinkler System TypesSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-11234799124797224122010-05-17T08:30:00.000-07:002010-05-17T08:30:50.076-07:00Finding a Job in the Fire ServiceFinding a Job in the Fire ServiceBudget cuts in fire departments across the United States have affected the hiring of new firefighters. San Diego Fire-Rescue, one of California's largest fire departments, is no exception. For the first time in several years they were unable to hire the six open enrollees who graduated from their 72nd Fire Academy. Here is their story.Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-16555361348916339692010-05-08T08:23:00.001-07:002010-05-08T08:23:42.668-07:00Beagle causes fire in VA Firefighter's homeLesson learned: Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-62330382832820481002010-05-02T09:14:00.001-07:002010-05-02T09:14:57.480-07:00Hotel near Disneyland partially evacuated after two-alarm incident | fire, anaheim, smoke - News - The Orange County RegisterHotel near Disneyland partially evacuated after two-alarm incident | fire, anaheim, smoke - News - The Orange County RegisterPosted using ShareThisSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-80931354259016319782010-04-23T12:21:00.000-07:002010-04-23T12:21:14.147-07:00Epic Fail: The fire alarms that would not staySuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-28713798755231675492010-04-23T12:19:00.000-07:002010-04-23T12:19:10.830-07:00Basketball Game + Fire Alarm = Epic FailSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-70720624857241068192010-04-23T12:15:00.000-07:002010-04-23T12:15:02.169-07:00Home Smoke Alarm BasicsSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-5282496262104590242010-04-23T11:48:00.000-07:002010-04-23T11:49:20.888-07:00Administration of CodesAdministration of Codes
The administration of codes through the building and safety department or fire prevention division is critical to the overall community enforcement for all codes. Administration can be viewed as the adoption, use, deputies, and how we enforce codes or standards. Many of us can look at our first chapter of the adopted building or fire code for guidance on the “Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-42957033909565202732010-04-22T09:24:00.000-07:002010-04-22T09:24:52.442-07:00911 & Cell PhonesSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-45773584142435322272010-04-21T16:22:00.000-07:002010-04-21T16:22:32.375-07:00ENERGY: Solar fire raises questions about panel safetyENERGY: Solar fire raises questions about panel safetyA small house fire caused by a solar panel in San Diego last week exposed a potentially dangerous flaw in the building codes of many cities across California, which is pushing for tens of thousands of homeowners to install the generating systems on their rooftops. Experts say that in most cities, installers are not required to place a Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-6379424299623395402010-04-21T16:20:00.000-07:002010-04-21T16:20:37.210-07:00Three Oakland firefighters injured in apartment blaze - Inside Bay AreaThree Oakland firefighters injured in apartment blaze - Inside Bay AreaOAKLAND — Two firefighters were sprayed in the face and eyes with paint from spray cans that exploded during a fire cleanup and a third crew member suffered a back injury after an apartment blaze this morning in the Eastlake district.Fire Department Batallion Chief William Towner said there were about three dozen spray Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-70703998108595282132010-04-21T16:18:00.000-07:002010-04-21T16:18:09.880-07:00S.F. firefighters' water marvel seeks repairsS.F. firefighters' water marvel seeks repairsIt's a system that was cutting-edge when it was built nearly a century ago - and remains so cutting-edge, it is the only one of its kind in the entire country. It's the city's auxiliary water supply system, a network of storage systems and pipes that allows firefighters to access streams of incredibly high-pressure water to battle major blazes Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-15979754091881415552010-04-16T15:41:00.000-07:002010-04-16T15:41:54.905-07:00Combustion Reactions: Complete & Incomplete combustionSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-35064501817169908792010-04-16T11:19:00.000-07:002010-04-16T11:19:03.114-07:00Close the Door!!Did you know that a door is one of the most effective forms of built in fire protection that is found in every building? But you have to remember to.....Close the door!!Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-60280044179346802592010-04-16T10:47:00.000-07:002010-04-16T10:47:12.688-07:00The Most Inspiring thing ever said...Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-78830716567759920412010-04-16T10:32:00.000-07:002010-04-16T10:32:05.272-07:00The Best Motivation VideoSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-37891333614393906612010-04-16T10:27:00.000-07:002010-04-16T10:27:59.603-07:00Best/Most motivational video in the world.Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-51144174467810001062010-04-02T10:56:00.000-07:002010-04-02T10:59:20.897-07:00Federal safety regulators recommend Chinese drywall fix | Federal product-safety regulators on Friday released preliminary guidelines on how to fix homes built with tainted Chinese-made drywall, including stripping the homes of all problem wallboard, electrical wiring and natural gas piping.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is leading a $3.5 million, multi-agency investigation into the imported drywall, said last fall that the Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-59911977782602219362010-04-02T08:52:00.000-07:002010-04-02T09:25:52.945-07:00Chemistry of Cadberry Creme EggsHappy Easter!Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-53864780691643454022010-04-02T07:55:00.001-07:002010-04-02T09:51:47.790-07:00U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notification - Tucson, AZ
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality:
Name: Dennis Robinson
Rank: Captain
Age: 61
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 26
Date of Incident: 03/30/2010
Time of Incident: 1500hrs
Date of Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-84559631639629754012010-04-02T07:16:00.001-07:002010-04-02T10:31:47.268-07:00U.S. Fire Administration Civilian Fire Fatality Notification Update - April 1
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The Nation's news media is reporting the following residential fire (non-arson) fatalities:Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-36185106689113272632010-04-01T16:20:00.000-07:002010-04-01T16:21:58.817-07:00EMT struck & killed during responseApril roars in like a lion - showers, snow, winds - SignOnSanDiego.comSAN DIEGO — A Pacific storm moved through the county Thursday morning and brought along with it chilly temperatures, high winds, snow and heavy showers that made for a treacherous drive on the freeways.Dozens of accidents were reported throughout the morning, including one that killed an emergency medical technician who was Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-22423787553105521892010-04-01T06:51:00.001-07:002010-04-02T10:33:00.718-07:00U.S. Fire Administration Civilian Fire Fatality Notification Update
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Wednesday, March Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-357300557731012692010-04-01T06:25:00.001-07:002010-04-02T10:34:09.037-07:00U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notification - Independence, OH
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality:
Name: Edward Teare
Rank: Lieutenant
Age: 53
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 30
Date of Incident: 03/31/2010
Time of Incident: 1400hrs
Date of Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-3040357787200312092010-03-31T13:23:00.001-07:002010-04-02T10:36:46.206-07:00Focus on Fire Safety: Living in the Wildland Environment
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Focus on Fire Safety: Living in the Wildland Environment
April 2010 More and more people are making their homes in woodlandSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-6416198254339128272010-03-31T12:26:00.001-07:002010-04-02T10:37:22.411-07:00U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notification - Columbus, OH
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The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has received notice of the following firefighter fatality:
Name: John P. Moore
Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Status: Career
Years of Service: 35
Date of Incident: 03/29/2010
Time of Incident: 1600hrsSuzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111054175062426076.post-88180591384705690542010-03-31T10:22:00.000-07:002010-03-31T10:23:56.062-07:00Recall of extensiion cords and power stripsRecall%3A%20Extension%20cords%2C%20power%20stripsThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Howard Berger Co. Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 12,000 Brightway indoor and outdoor extension cords and power strips because they pose a fire hazard, according to a March 31 CPSC press release. No injuries have been reported.The cords and power strips lack adequate coating Suzanne Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079045535516616770noreply@blogger.com