"I Wish You Could"
I wish you could see the sadness of a business man as his livelihood goes up in flames or that family returning home, only to find their house and belongings damaged or destroyed.
I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom for trapped children, flames rolling above your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen beneath you burns.
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  • Beau Friday I was at that fire, Sherman Fire Protection District Truck-1 in the background and that is My Lieutenant with Lincoln City Fire Department Lincoln, il taking a breather on Lincoln City 5102, 3 story building struck by lightning fought this fire for 3+ hours and saved a city block.  #Doing work
  • Chris M Hayes I am still new and have not experienced that much of that life but from what i have done and from what ive seen..amen brother's and sisters to all who live in our world..be safe and be mindful..
More trouble with drones...
'If you fly, we can't!"
"Losing the ability to utilize these aircraft has a serious impact on the success of the firefighters on the ground."
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Authorities have issued a warning to the public Friday after they say two flying drones disrupted wildfire operations in Southern California this week.
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Want a career in Firefighting?
Firecareers is the BEST place to find out who's hiring, what they pay and what it takes to make it!
I credit them for helping me land my dream job.
Many theories exist on the right path to follow to be successful at becoming a career firefighter. Career firefighter jobs require an individual approach; the...
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"Brotherhood gives you strength"
Here's an inspirational story about a FDNY Brother who was critically injured on the job, and disabled retired.
They didn't know if he'd ever walk again, and now he's going to climb 110 floors.
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John Walters took the first of many steps Thursday in a long climb for charity, and he'll make that climb with the help of Erik Schaffer and his prosthetics team at A...
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  • Mary McCulley very inspiring! wow! Capt. Pete should read and they should include him too! (JMO)! Thanks to all FF for all you do every day for us!
“You have to do something in your life that is honorable and not cowardly if you are to live in peace with yourself, and for the firefighter it is fire.“ ~ Larry Brown 
"Brotherhood Strong"
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Special SHOUT OUT to the incredibly talented and passionate photographers 313FirePhotography
Since the earliest beginning of Brotherhood of Fire we have been covering the the devastating and brave stories of the Detroit Fire Department.
313 Fire Photography has been there to help tell that story.
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Grosse Pointe Park (MI) 4th Alarm @ Beaconsfield and Charlevoix
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June 23, 2015 - Update on Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern
Pete had a dressing change today under anesthesia. The doctors looked at his scalp, replaced a few allografts and said it will be ready for the CEA surgery on Wednesday. 
His abdominal wound was measured and was smaller than last week. The doctors put a new dressing inside the wound for healing. 
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  • Amber Evens Taylor, Mickie Clements, Dennis Ourdoune and 662 others like this.
  • Dave Goff As always thanks for the update and we are still sending our thoughts and prayers.
  • Barbara Rosario pete god blessed you for all you are going through, your will to go on is beyond words , praying for the day you walk out of that hospital to live your life again
What is the funniest / best fire dept. nickname you've ever heard... (or been given)?
Why was the name bestowed?
Something to consider...
During the hot 100+ degree summer months we always get asked the same question... How much extra does your gear weigh? So we decided to help answer this questio...
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  • Christa Nugent Tindall Imagine the weight with aluminum bottles instead of the carbon fiber bottle like he is wearing...
  • Jay 'Gamble' Robinson To go without saying as well if a rescue is necessary avg human 150 lbs+/- myself I weigh 240 plus gear and a victim...give or take 480lbs. 
    Stay hydrated and safe extended families
What, in your opinion / experience are some of the leading causes of stress to firefighters?
For all of us Randolph (Randy) Mantooth fans...
Randy Mantooth, famous for his work on the TV show Emergency! and numerous soap operas, discusses his long career and future plans.
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  • Lisa Fogle Johnson My son used to mimic Johnny Gage watching Emergency on TV Land and now he's a firefighter/emt.
  • Mary E. Palmer Randolph Mantooth (Johnny Gage) my first crush from the show Emergency. Still a very handsome man