Comments for Mutual Aid Fire http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com Connecting the fire services of Northwest Florida Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:07:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Working fire video NFD by skooch http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/working-fire-video-nfd/#comment-187 skooch Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:47:34 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-187 Nice forcible entry....foot to door method I see? Nice forcible entry….foot to door method I see?

]]> Comment on Working fire video NFD by NoLove http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/working-fire-video-nfd/#comment-186 NoLove Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:55:19 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=228#comment-186 Hell Yea...Nice video Hell Yea…Nice video

]]> Comment on The discussion ensues… by JPF/AC 1 (Retired) http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/the-discussion-ensues/#comment-182 JPF/AC 1 (Retired) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:20 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2007/12/21/the-discussion-ensues/#comment-182 Good to hear you all talking about things on common ground. Most of all, just wanted to say hi from DC. Take Care JPF Good to hear you all talking about things on common ground. Most of all, just wanted to say hi from DC. Take Care

JPF

]]> Comment on One more door! by Austin http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/one-more-door/#comment-181 Austin Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:24:01 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=174#comment-181 2 minutes.....TOPS.... 1 firefighter, 1 K12, doggy door cut, your in......If ya gotta, doggy door cut the top half to let out the smoke. 2 minutes…..TOPS…. 1 firefighter, 1 K12, doggy door cut, your in……If ya gotta, doggy door cut the top half to let out the smoke.

]]> Comment on Clearwater Firefighters dig in by ffstoney http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/06/19/clearwater-firefighters-dig-in/#comment-177 ffstoney Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:15:53 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-177 Well said... Well said…

]]> Comment on Clearwater Firefighters dig in by firestorm http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/06/19/clearwater-firefighters-dig-in/#comment-176 firestorm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:22:25 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-176 word. word.

]]> Comment on Clearwater Firefighters dig in by Truth_Reality http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/06/19/clearwater-firefighters-dig-in/#comment-175 Truth_Reality Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:44:11 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=202#comment-175 Unlike some of the uneducated, jealous and obvious misguided posts by insipid twits, I believe I can speak of the issue with a solid frame of reference having worked in the private sector for over a decade and also as a professional firefighter for almost twenty years. Clearwater's elected officials and it's City Manager Bill Horne have carried out their apparent illegal and unlawful fight only because they have taxpayer dollars to do so and a burning vengeance that enables them from suppressing these prohibited activities. In the private sector this would have never happened. City Mgr. Horne's LOSS of EVERY lawsuit is compelling on it's face. The Citizens of Clearwater should be appalled & outraged at the waste of their tax dollars. How much so far? Almost $1 Million and counting? The conspicuous inactions of Mayor Hibbard & the Commission to allow these horrifying events to continue, is an apparent certain endorsement and condones these illicit behaviors. The Firefighters have only reacted(and won in COURT)to the injustices that have been committed against them. Wouldn't you? Or have most Americans been programmed not to fight against injurious wrongdoings committed against them? Become part of the solution by educating yourself COMPLETELY in order to have a logical, serious opinion based in FACT! To Get the facts, visit the website, www.saveclearwaterfire.org, and get informed! Unlike some of the uneducated, jealous and obvious misguided posts by insipid twits, I believe I can speak of the issue with a solid frame of reference having worked in the private sector for over a decade and also as a professional firefighter for almost twenty years. Clearwater’s elected officials and it’s City Manager Bill Horne have carried out their apparent illegal and unlawful fight only because they have taxpayer dollars to do so and a burning vengeance that enables them from suppressing these prohibited activities. In the private sector this would have never happened. City Mgr. Horne’s LOSS of EVERY lawsuit is compelling on it’s face. The Citizens of Clearwater should be appalled & outraged at the waste of their tax dollars. How much so far? Almost $1 Million and counting? The conspicuous inactions of Mayor Hibbard & the Commission to allow these horrifying events to continue, is an apparent certain endorsement and condones these illicit behaviors. The Firefighters have only reacted(and won in COURT)to the injustices that have been committed against them. Wouldn’t you? Or have most Americans been programmed not to fight against injurious wrongdoings committed against them? Become part of the solution by educating yourself COMPLETELY in order to have a logical, serious opinion based in FACT! To Get the facts, visit the website, http://www.saveclearwaterfire.org, and get informed!

]]> Comment on One more door! by criteria http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/one-more-door/#comment-165 criteria Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:40 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=174#comment-165 Criteria says : I absolutely agree with this ! Criteria says : I absolutely agree with this !

]]> Comment on “EX firefighter arrested for stealing from union” by Shayne http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/ex-firefighter-arrested-for-stealing-from-union/#comment-157 Shayne Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:30:38 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=180#comment-157 Brothers and Sisters, I understand the worry of what the public sees in this story. Much like the one with the firefighter driving drunk and running a deputy off the road. These are just a few of the stories that shine a bad light on us. However, in this case, the brothers in North Bay did what they had to do. I was involved in this along with the president of another local, and what was found sickened us to the point that it was our recommendation to file charges. The brothers followed our advice and did just that. I know it was not easy for them to do so, but enough is enough. As Union officers we have a responsibility to our members to do "the right thing" and in this case, they did. I will be happy to discuss this incident face to face with those who are interested. Shayne 8th DVP Brothers and Sisters,

I understand the worry of what the public sees in this story. Much like the one with the firefighter driving drunk and running a deputy off the road. These are just a few of the stories that shine a bad light on us.

However, in this case, the brothers in North Bay did what they had to do. I was involved in this along with the president of another local, and what was found sickened us to the point that it was our recommendation to file charges. The brothers followed our advice and did just that. I know it was not easy for them to do so, but enough is enough.

As Union officers we have a responsibility to our members to do “the right thing” and in this case, they did. I will be happy to discuss this incident face to face with those who are interested.

Shayne
8th DVP

]]> Comment on One more door! by Fireman Rick http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/one-more-door/#comment-144 Fireman Rick Thu, 22 May 2008 21:37:27 +0000 http://mutualaidfire.wordpress.com/?p=174#comment-144 Tool choice is key here. When tasked with taking doors in a commecial occupancy irons and a hook are a gimme. A sledge hammer would be added to that, as well as a cut off saw (strap your tools, you can carry more). Take a six sided approach to the occupancy (top, bottom, left, right, front, rear). Is it easier to take the door or go through the cinder block with the sledge? A simple task to accomplish. Use the 3-2-1- approach. Start one course of block above the bottom row with breaking out 3 full blocks on that course. Move up a course taking two blocks out on the second course and ending with removing the last block above your second row. The down side is you don't always know what's on the other side of the wall. Pre-fire plans can pay off! Maybe use the cut-off saw to triangle cut around the bolts, thus making the bar fall away upon last cut. Make your cut large enough so you can place a protected arm inside the door to activate the panic bar to open it and then use door wedge or hindge hook (preferred) to secure it open. Great recon of the commercial AF. Good eyes! Tool choice is key here. When tasked with taking doors in a commecial occupancy irons and a hook are a gimme. A sledge hammer would be added to that, as well as a cut off saw (strap your tools, you can carry more). Take a six sided approach to the occupancy (top, bottom, left, right, front, rear). Is it easier to take the door or go through the cinder block with the sledge? A simple task to accomplish. Use the 3-2-1- approach. Start one course of block above the bottom row with breaking out 3 full blocks on that course. Move up a course taking two blocks out on the second course and ending with removing the last block above your second row. The down side is you don’t always know what’s on the other side of the wall. Pre-fire plans can pay off! Maybe use the cut-off saw to triangle cut around the bolts, thus making the bar fall away upon last cut. Make your cut large enough so you can place a protected arm inside the door to activate the panic bar to open it and then use door wedge or hindge hook (preferred) to secure it open. Great recon of the commercial AF. Good eyes!

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