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Why They Serve

Parade.com

When the fire alarm sounds, across America, grocers immediately leave their checkout lanes, architects put down their pencils, plumbers drop their wrenches, chefs hand over their cooking chores, and telephone repairmen leave the lines cut. Our nation's volunteer firefighters are always prepared to serve.

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Added by New Jersey Firefighting on March 9, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Has Corruption in New Jersey Reached the Fire Services?

Has corruption in New Jersey hit the fire services? Are volunteer organizations being destroyed due to Union rules? Are professionals at the verge of losing their pensions?

Read this interesting story about a firefighter from Cherry Hill who quit the union after charges were brought over volunteering.… Continue

Added by New Jersey Firefighting on March 3, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

15 Kentucky Fire Departments get PAR System - Video

Here is the video coverage of Western Kentucky getting a new PAR System.

http://www.14wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=12045978

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Added by AL on February 27, 2010 at 11:13am — No Comments

Safeguard Your Heart

Your age-by-age plan for keeping your ticker strong and healthy
By: Abby Lerner

The latest findings on heart disease are nothing unexpected: It's the number one killer of American men, claiming a life about every 30 seconds. Most young, fit guys shuffle statistics like these into a mental file titled, "Doesn't apply to me." But no matter how old (or young) you are, the only way to stay on top of your… Continue

Added by New Jersey Firefighting on February 24, 2010 at 11:47am — No Comments

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Let us know below how we are doing! We look for members feedback to encourage our developers how to run the site to YOUR standards.

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Added by New Jersey Firefighting on February 17, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Wet Down Beer Mug Collection on ebay!!!

Hello everyone, I just ran across a huge collection of NJ Wet Down Beer Mugs listed on ebay. I hardly ever see them on there and they have 5 days left. I'm adding a couple to my collection, thought everyone else would want to know. Someone in Ohio listed them. Keep up the good work everyone!

Walt

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Added by Walter Marconi on February 11, 2010 at 10:42am — No Comments

Mutual Aid to Israel

Back in 2006 & 2008, groups of volunteer firefighters from Rockland County, NY and other areas of the USA have traveled to Israel to help their brother firefighters in times of a National Emergency. None of these trips were organized by the Israel Fire & Rescue Services, however they were very appreciative. As result of those trips, the commisioner of Israel National Fire & Rescue Services realized that they do not have enough experianced firefighters in Israel during times of Nation… Continue

Added by Shlomo M. Pomeranz on January 14, 2010 at 2:33am — No Comments

N.J. Firefighter Exam

On 01/01/2010, N.J. Civil Service will be accepting applications for the firefighter entry exam. The test is scheduled for June, 2010. Additional information is on the N.J. Civil Service web site. Continue

Added by Robert LaSalle on December 21, 2009 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Transfer of State Certs to IFSAC cert

I have been a firefighter in Somerset County,NJ goin on 6 years now. Over the last two years i have served in the Military. I am stationed at Fort Bliss, Tx. When i return from deployment in Feb. I want to continue my fire service and also get more training for when i come back to NJ. Texas requires their FFs to be IFSAC certified. Has anyone had to go through the process of getting their certs switched over before? Continue

Added by Daniel Ruggini on November 20, 2009 at 7:44am — No Comments

5 Ways to Improve Firefighter Fitness

As we all know, heart disease and heart attacks are the number one killer of firefighters in the United States today. If you have certain other risks factors, it is critical that you take measures to improve and maintain good cardio health. Firefighting is a stressful job, that’s nothing new. However there are a few steps that you can take to help prevent heart attacks and heart disease. Keep reading to discover what you can do to naturally improve your heart function for a long and healthy lif… Continue

Added by New Jersey Firefighting on October 12, 2009 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Benefits of Stretching

As we get older, our muscles tighten and the range of motion in the joints can be minimized. As a firefighter, this can cause problems with the requirements of lifting, climbing and other job related tasks. Tasks that used to be easy to us, such as zipping up a flight of steps or reaching for a crosslay, have now become extremely difficult. A regular stretching program can help keep our muscles loose and help to prevent injury and soreness after a busy shift. It doesn’t matter if you don’t thin… Continue

Added by New Jersey Firefighting on October 12, 2009 at 1:18pm — No Comments

Construction Beams: How homes are made today

Today's homes are built with strong, yet cheap building materials which post a danger to firefighters. The video link is a must watch video for firefighters to understand how floors in newer model homes may be built. http://www.wisn.com/video/17971947/index.html Continue

Added by New Jersey Firefighting on October 12, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute

A New Tool to Get Information on Legislative Activity about Emergency Services For many members of the emergency services, information about legislation and “politicians” doesn’t have high priority and they leave those “non-fire matters” to the next guy to pay attention to them. Almost everything we do is under some kind of legislative control and if we are not on top of it, we will lose control of our field or they will eliminate us. The New Jersey Fire and Emergency Services Institute repres… Continue

Added by Brett M. Dzadik on September 30, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Fire Prevention 2009 - Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned

Testing the water before putting a child in the bath may sound like common sense. Wearing short or close-fitting sleeves when cooking on the stovetop may show foresight. This and other simple actions may be all it takes to prevent devastating burns. Fire Prevention Week From October 4-10,… Continue

Added by New Jersey Firefighting on September 24, 2009 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Winter Storage

Looking for North Jersey accessible indoor place to store my fire engine for the 4 winter months. Preferably a firehouse with an extra bay. Need power for the battery charger and if cold storage for the engine heater. Thanks Larry Rovak Continue

Added by Lawrence H Rovak on September 17, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Connecting Rural Agencies: The Quest for Funding

By Jerry Brant The ability to instantly notify millions of individuals of a potentially hazardous situation in a matter of minutes through their cell phones sounds incredible and could save countless lives. The drawback to this concept? Large portions of rural areas in the United States have no cell service. But working in partnership with their state government or tribal community, rural fire departments and other public safety agencies have the opportunity to ensure their residents will be p… Continue

Added by New Jersey Firefighting on September 16, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

A little help.

Ill be down at the Firemens convention in Wildwood this weekend and i heard rumor that the band from Rescue Me is to perform down there and i was wondering if anyone knew any information about this. If so please feel free to message me or email me @ Blazindoc183@aol.com. Thanks for your time brothers and sisters be safe and god bless. Eric "Doc" Moran Continue

Added by Eric "Doc" Moran on September 15, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

Virginia Technical Rescue Lifts Injured Cyclist

Virginia Pilot VIRGINIA BEACH - The reeds grow thick under the Pungo Ferry Bridge, and the marsh ground underneath them is soft and soggy from recent rain. Elliott Craddock can be grateful for that.

The 18-year-old cyclist took a tumble off the concrete span Sunday morning, falling what rescuers estimate was 35 to 50 feet to the marsh below. He came out of it with a fractured shou

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Added by New Jersey Firefighting on September 14, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Remembering September 11, 2001

Patriot Day September 11, 2001, was a defining moment in American history. On September 11, 2001, our nation was attacked and many innocent people died. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, Congress has designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day." On Patriot Day, we remember the innocent victims, and pay tribute to the valiant firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel, and ordinary citizens who risked their lives so others might live. World Trade Center… Continue

Added by New Jersey Firefighting on September 10, 2009 at 2:25pm — No Comments

In search of batteries for Cairns Viper TIC HELP!!!

Hello Brothers and sisters, I am looking for anyone who can help me in finding battery(s) for my companys Cairns Viper thermal imaging camera. I have tried to go thru MSA and AT who respectively took over certain aspects of Cairns thermal imagind dept. when they split up. If anybody out there knows of a battery dealer that has these batteries or of a fire company/dept. that may have one of these cameras and more importantly the batteries, please let me know. Thanks Lt Bill McCarron West Keansbu… Continue

Added by William McCarron on August 31, 2009 at 10:38pm — 2 Comments