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The recent induction of two dummies into the Smithsonian, definitely proves that we can learn a lot form the dummies. Take a look at the recent "Making a Difference" on the NBC News. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/   Larry and Vince are now inducted into the Smithsonian.   They have made a huge difference and saved thousands of lives. Their adds ran from 1985 to 1998. And in those 13 years, they saved 85,

Good morning from the Jumpseat.  Have you ever chosen a challenge that you once thought would be impossible? 

I need help with this and any information would be great.  I am the Medical Officer on a Volunteer fire dept in Indiana.  Here is my problem.  We have received an application from an individual in our town who has interest of being on the department, however, the routes and actions of this young individual have put alot of doubt in the minds of my fellow firefighters about adding him as a member.  This young man is a EMT-B with the local EMS service, but in turn also tells people that he is a fireman with our department (which he is not).

The "tender and receive method" is a safe and effective method for hoisting equipment on the fire ground. The "tender and receive method" is used to deploy tools between divisions of a structure where the distance between floors is 10 or less feet. It can only be used with hand tools (pike pole, trash hook, axe, halogen tool, ect.). To use the method safely hold the working end of the tool in your left hand and tender the handle end to the firefighter on division 2. Confirm the firefighter has safely received the tool before letting go.

The 9/11 Patch Project is about nationally and internationally accepted 9/11 Tribute Patches designed to be a permanent addition to your organizations uniform or casual clothing. It is about sharing common threads and creating unity among all Fire, EMS, Police and U.S.Military & U.S. Allied organizations.

The other day I was watching a show called 9 11 Toxic Legend its about the dust that flew by when the towers collapesed and cleaning up the mess killed some workers because of the harmful dust now when there trying to get medical help for your sickness if you say 9 11 they will decline it at the end of the show a FDNY firefighter who was harmed from the dust said that george bush the president had one of a New York police bages to a cop who died in the world trade center and should give it back to his mother because its not fair what your doing to us

Hello everyone,

 Today is day one of this blog. My hope is that I can pass along great training ideas, experiences, and complement the other great blog writers on this site. I'm writing this on a break from a rope rescue class (very hot outside) however tomorrow I'll devote some time to putting up some real content.

Stay Safe/ Stay Progressive

Mike Donahue

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