RescueKujo

Great shots, Jimmy. Glad you had a good time.

ALS and BFD, great and well thoughtout posts. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Duane

Congrats and keep up the good work. Even if you do love your pinstripes lol Duane

Copngrats, Brother. I would like to thank you for the well thought out and informative posts on the board. Kepp up the good work! Duane

Date: 08/17/2008 Time: 12:10 P.M. Location: Northern Los Angeles County-San Francisquito Canyon Departments: USFS Angeles National Forest, LA County FD Description: Firefighters battled a brush fire that has consumed at least 250 acres of brush in a little more than two hours Sunday in the Angeles National Forest west of Lancaster, a county fire dispatcher said. Bulldozers and other heavy equipment from the National Forest Service and Los Angeles County Fire Department were being rushed to what was being called the South Fire at 2 p.m., and California Highway Patrol officers were escorting the fire gear into the area. Links: NBC Los Angeles Story Writer: RescueKujo

Date: 08/17/2008 Time: Early Morning Location: Grand Canyon, Az Departments: National Park Service Description: An earthen dam weakened by heavy rains broke near the Grand Canyon early Sunday, flooding a tribal town and forcing officials to pluck hundreds of residents and campers from the gorge by helicopter. No injuries were immediately reported. Links: Earthen Dam Breaks Near Grand Canyon Writer: RescueKujo

Date: 08/16/08 Time: 3:00 P.M. PDT Location: Travis AFB Departments: Travis AFB FD, Faifield FD, Solano County Fire Departments Description: A Travis Air Force Base spokeswoman says a wind-fueled fire destroyed or damaged at least 230 vacant homes at the Fairfield facility , nearly three times as many as originally thought. The eight-alarm fire started as a grass fire just outside the base at about 3 p.m. Saturday and quickly spread to a development that used to house enlisted personnel, according to Major Vanessa Hillman. The 190 homes and 40 duplexes burned in the fire were scheduled to be demolished anyway, Hillman says. Links: ABC Los Angeles Story Writer: RescueKujo

Date: 08/16/2008 Time: 2:08 P.M. Location: Griffith Park, Hollywood Departments: LAFD, LAPD, Glendale FD, Burbank FD, Santa Monica FD, Culver City FD, CHP Description: On Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 2:08 PM, 39 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 6 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Rehab Unit, 3 Helicopters, 5 EMS Battalion Captains, 9 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, the Dozer Company, Emergency Air, Water Utility 109, Water Tender 88, 5 Brush Patrols, 3 CERT Coordinators, L.A. Co. Fire Camp Crews w/ Helicopter and Battalion Chief, Fire Departments from Glendale, Burbank, Santa Monica, Culver City and Beverly Hills, CHP, DOT, LAPD, Park Rangers and Animal Services, under the direction of Deputy Chief Mario Rueda, responded to a Major Emergency Brush Fire at 184 Griffith Park x Travel Town in the Hollywood area. Links: LAFD Blog Site Writer: RescueKujo

Just a FYI, Las Vegas FD and Clark County FD have pretty much clamped down on any apparatus photography. You basically have to catch them out and about, or find a very receptive station captain. North Las Vegas and Henderson have been very helpful to me when I ask.

Terms used by LAFD and LA County FD to designate resources. Mainly LAFD, but as Jimmy stated LA County FD has a few due to resource needs in specific communities. 1)A Task Force is an engine, a truck and another engine assigned to the truck within a single station. Manning is a 4 man engine and 6 firefighters divided between the truck and 2nd engine. May be 5 and 1 or 4 and 2, Captain's decision. 2nd engine is with the truck in case the 1st engine is on another response (Med Aid, any other type of single engine response), that way the truck always has a source of water with it immediately. 2) Light Force is the truck and engine in one station. Other information is as above.

Here's some examples of LA County's apparatus. Primarily KME for the engines and trucks, though a few other manfacturers still in the inventory due to contracted cities picked up in the last few years. The black over red on Engine 126 signifies the CAFS system on the rig. Only a few engines have it.

Izzy is correct. The site is owned by a Captain for the LACoFD. Lots of info, photos and a great forum that has members from all over the world. Also remember, the area covered by LA County FD is bigger than some states in the Northeast. Here's a few photos of LA County FD Copter 18 taken at the American Heroes Airshow in July.

Congrats, Kevin. Good luck in Tech School. Duane

This accident was talked about when it occured California Firefighter Charged with manslaughter The Engineer was acquitted of the charges. I believe the widow is going after the "big money". She probably doesn't want to sue to county and mess up her bereavement benefits. This is California after all, and God gave all it's citizens the right to sue anyone for anything

Thanks for sharing.I wish I could have been there. My chapter, the Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts' (SPAAMFA Southern California Chapter) is hosting the 2009 Winter Convention in pomona in Los Angeles County next February.

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Date: 08/05/08 Time: 9 a.m.PDT Location: Los Angeles International Airport Departments: LAFD, LAPD, Los Angeles Airport Police Description: American Airlines Flight 31 to Honolulu, after taking off from LAX, returned to the airport for an emergency landing and evacuation via emergency slides after a smell of smoke 30 minutes into their flight. LAFD treated 6 passengers at the scene for bumps, bruises and other minor injuries. Links:Emergency Landing Prompts Emergency Evacuation Writer: RescueKujo

Captain Gary Henry, a 12-year veteran of IFD, was killed by an improvised explosive device attack while deployed with the Indian National Guard's 38th Military Police Company. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and Fellow Firefighters of the Indianapolis Fire Department. Indianapolis Star Article

Congratulations, Adam. Hope all is well.

Congrats Bill.

Hope your birthday is all you want it to be. Duane

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that American Medical Response San Diego Paramedic Kevin Reichert passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday night. Kevin started at AMR as an EMT, then became a Paramedic within the organization. A memorial service for Mr. Reichert has been scheduled on Sunday August 3rd. God Bless you Kevin and may you Rest In Peace. May God watch over your family, friends and fellow employees at AMR San Diego. Duane Kuhlow, Jr. Emergency Medical Dispatcher/EMT AMR San Diego

View the rest of the obituary at: Kevin Reichert Obituary

A great day in San Diego. I saw many friends. I followed part of the run for most of the day. Check my PhotoBucket album Duane's 2008 San Diego Burn Run Album for other photos. I have the apparatus photos loaded, and will have the run photos loaded either tomorrow or Monday. For those who don't know what this event is all about, The Burn Run and Fire Expo benefits the San Diego Burn Institute and raises funds for their Camp Beyond the Scars, a camp for child and adolescent burn survivors. The Institute, along with the FireFighter's Advisory Council to the Burn Institute (F.F.A.C.B.I.) raises funds through t-shirt sales and other fund raisers. This event was started in the early 90's in conjunction with a Padres game at Qualcomm Stadium. You could go to the Expo during the day, and buy tickets as a fundraiser for the Institute to the game. A pregame ceremony would honor the firefighters, with a few from each department lining the baselines. But now the Padres are in Petco, but the Expo is still an all day event. Here's some of my photos

Congrats, Jack. I guess this means the end to your gas problems... Don't get too slothlike. Enjoy your time, you've earned this. Duane