RescueKujo

It's the old wild west along the border. Here in San Diego County, interdiction efforts are such that the smugglers, both human and drugs, have taken to trying to enter our country via the Pacific Ocean. A couple of people were caught using submersible sleds last month as they came up on the beach. Gang members come up from Tijuana and kidnap business owners who live here in the States and ask ridiculous ransoms, thinking because they own a business they must be millionaires...late last year a 14 year old was arrested for being a cartel hit man down there...like I said it's like Tombstone or Dodge City in the old west...

Rest In Peace Officer Falcone. Thank you for your dedication and service to your community. May God watch over your family, friends and the Brothers and Sisters of the Poughkeepsie Police Department... Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Duane Kuhlow, Jr. Dispatcher II AMR San Diego

It is with great sadness that the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department inform you of the death of on-duty Los Angeles Firefighter Glenn Allen. On Wednesday February 16, 2011, at 1119 hours ten fire companies, one heavy rescue, one USAR unit, seven rescue ambulances, seven battalion command teams, one division command team, three EMS battalion captains, and one arson unit responded to a reported structure Fire at 1546 North Viewsite Drive in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles. While Firefighters were performing their sworn duties, a partial ceiling collapse occurred, causing injury to four Los Angeles Firefighters and two Los Angeles County Firefighters. One of the injured Los Angeles Firefighters later succumbed to his injuries at 1215 hrs on Friday, February 18, 2011 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

May the Officer Rest In Peace....may God watch over his Family, friends and the Brothers and Sisters of the Poughkeepsie PD...

This has been on the books for 2 years out here in the Land of Fruits and Nuts (California)...however almost NO public announcement. A couple of my friends got hit with it, then sent out emails telling all their friends about it. That's how I found out. So make sure you educate your family and friends about the law....

Date: 01-01-2011 Time: 3 p.m. PST Location: Clifford Heights Rd/Prospect Ave Departments: Santee FD, El Cajon FD, Lakeside FD, San Diego FD, San Diego Sheriff Department Description: Fire units initially dispatched to medical aid man with a gun threatening to shoot people. En route the engine assigned advised a heavy column of smoke showing and requested a 1st alarm assignment. Units staged waiting for sheriff units to clear the scene. A 2nd residence then caught fire and a 2nd alarm was started. At the time of this IA, units in active firefighting activities. IA to be updated when incident concluded. Links: KGTV 10 Story Writer: RescueKujo *****UPDATE*****-2 houses damaged, 2nd alarm units released after 30 minutes. According to news reports, the person with the gun may have shot his wife before starting the fire.-RK

Well, I guess the search for the truth, much like OJ's search for the "real killers", is over... Lawyer: Pace student killing was murder ESPN Story

Congrats Moose. I know you've been through a lot the past couple of years. Keep your head up and I hope all keeps going well.

‎69 years ago today, a territory of the United States and other land masses and countries throughout the Pacific Ocean were attacked by surprise by the forces of the Japanese Navy and Army. The United States Army and Navy suffered great losses at many bases throughout the Islands of Hawaii. Please take a moment today and remember those who gave their lives that day.... Rest in Peace: BMC Frank Kuhlow SMN Raymond Kuhlow (Retired as a WO4) Both survived that day of infamy, and continued to serve their country for many years after...

Grumpy-thanks for posting buddy. I have visited twice, the first time while my high school band was in Hawaii ( and none of my fellow bandmates understood the significance) and once in the Air Force. While going over to Ford Island to catch a helo out to one of the islands for a range clearance, I passed by the berth where my Grandfather's battleship was anchored during the attack (down by where the Missouri is now). His Captain saved the ship, as it was listing and getting ready to capsize while in the harbor. The Captain ordered all ballast tanks to be blown, causing the ship to right itself from the list and settle on the bottom. The USS California was taken to Washington state for repairs and actually fought a couple of the final battles in 1945,

Some firefighters live out of state Fire Engineering Link

ehhh, tis no big thing...we get 3-4 of those a week here in Southern California...holler when it's a 5.0 or bigger

Better be careful, there may be some on this here forum that resemble that remark...

Date: 11-30-2010 Time: 07:30 a.m. PST Location: 17000 block of Irvine Boulevard City of Tustin Departments: Orange County Fire Authoprity, Tustin PD, Orange County Sheriffs Department Description: Vacant 2 story office building which was consumed by fire. Flames and smoke showing when the first companies arrived onscene. Due to a roof collapse, defensive operations were initiated. a total of 5 alarms were toned, with over 120 firefighters in suppression efforts. Links: KTLA 5 Story Writer: RescueKujo

A reminder to everyone about writing an Incident Alert. The title must include the location (town and county, or city/state if National), type of incident and date. If you have any questions please review the threads for IA writers or contact a member of the staff. http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=32711

Date: 11/14/10<BR>Time: 11:50 a.m. PST<BR>Location: 420 E 1St St; Thomas Brothers MAP 634-G4<BR>Departments: LAFD, LAPD<BR>Description: 2 vehicles and a church bus collided. 10 Patients, 4 serious and 6 non critical were transported by the LAFD to 3 area hospitals.<BR>Links:<A class=bbc_url title="External link" href="http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-little-tokyo-bus-crash,0,6166549.story" rel="nofollow external">KTLA 5 Story</A><BR>Writer: RescueKujo

Date: 11-13-10 Time: 11:00 PM PST Location: Hwy 98 in Imperial County Near Ocotillo Departments: Imperial County FD, Imperial County SO, CHP, Mercy Air, Gold Cross Ambulance Description: A vehicle passing a group of motorcyclists caused another vehicle to swerve to miss him and run into the motorcyclists, killing a female in the car and 4 motorcyclists. 6 others were injured. The group of motorcyclists, out of Lakeside in San Diego County, were celebrating the 10th anniversary of their motorcycle club with a ride from Yuma Arizona back to Lakeside. The driver of the car that was passing the group is still being located. The driver of the car that had to swerve was arrested for driving under the influence. Links: KGTV 10 Story Writer: RescueKujo

Fire-Rescue Magazine Story My company has policies regarding standing back for crew safety. What are yours?

Good shots...thanks for taking the time to share them

Saw this linked on Facebook today, surprised no one said anything... NY Post Article

Here's a photo from a photography web site I belong to USCG AW-139

Seth, the AW139. is the helo LAFD is using for Fire 3 and Fire 5...

SDPD K9/SWAT Officer Chris Wilson was killed in the Line of Duty this morning as the SDPD SWAT Team assisted the US Marshals Office in a parole compliance warrant service. After forcing entry into the apartment where the parole was and taking him into custody, the teams were preparing to force entry into an interior room when shots were fired through the dorr/wall at the team. Officer Wilson and his K9 partner "Monty" were struck, Officer Wilson wounded in the head. Officer Wilson was taken to Scripps Mercy Trauma Center, where he was pronounced approximately 3 a.m. PDT this morning. "Monty" was taken to an emergency vetenary hospital were at this time he is recovering from his wounds. Thoughts and Prayers to the family of Officer Wilson, his friends and the Brothers and Sisters of the San Diego Police Department. May God watch over them during this tragic time.

Date: 10/27/10 Time: 11:30 p.m. PDT Location: 479 S. Meadowbrook Drive Paradise Hills area of San Diego Departments: SDPD, SDSO, US Marshals Office, multiple mutual aid Law Enforcement agencies, SDFD Description: US Marshals and the SDPD SWAT were fired upon while performing a warrant service on a suspect wanted for ADW. After a forced entry into the apartment the suspect was taken into custody. The teams then were attempting a forced entry on an interior room when shots were fired through the door/wall, and a SDPD K9/SWAT Officer was shot in the head and a K9 was also wounded. The officer was taken to Scripps Mercy Trauma Center and the K9 was rushed to an emergency vetenary hospital. The Officer was pronounced approximately 3 a.m. PDT. A SWAT standoff ensued, and when the residence was breached a male and female were found deceased. SDPD is still investigating. Links: San Diego's KGTV 10 News Story Writer: RescueKujo Updated 10:15 a.m. PDT

Depending on the State, many disease processes are automatically considered as "job related" due to the nature of a firefighter's job. Cardiac, Lung, Stroke and Cancer are the big 4 that are usually covered due to the exposure one receives due to the job. We just had a firefighter from a local department here pass from Melanoma and it was considered Line of Duty.