This is a growing list of online resources from around the globe the provide the detailed, 24 hour coverage of the Japan disasters. If you are aware of additional resources that may be of use to humanitarian aid and responders please add them to the comments section below. We will be updating this list over the next few days. (more…)
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A video first reported by Statter911 over the weekend, is from an apartment fire last Wednesday in the 900 block of East Jones Street near Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. The most impressive part of the video is at 1:14 where a seemingly simple fire catches a typical dry California tree which dramatically helps spread the fire. (more…)
An early morning fire out in Los Angeles caught by a citizen across the street from 1324 N. Sunderland Street in Echo Park. As first reported by the Fire Critic over the weekend this fire took 17 minutes to bring under control with 32 firefighters. (more…)
[fblike]KAWARTHA LAKES, ONTARIO, CANADA (Jan. 19, 2011) – Little Britain division firefighter Kevin Cunningham works to put out a fire that razed a City of Kawartha Lakes plough on Little Britain Rd. about 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. The driver was not hurt. Photo courtesy Jason Edward Scott Bain. Send us your shots to pics@sidecharlie.com
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Check out this video from last nights Stockton Thunder hockey game in California. The fans honored a fallen firefighter through their annual Teddy Bear Toss. In the Thunder’s sixth annual “Teddy Bear Toss” game, fans were invited to donate stuffed animals to the ice surface on the first Thunder goal. Stockton ended up beating Ontario 4-1. (more…)
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We just found out about Naugatuck Firefighter Tim Andrew who will be running the Empire State Building Stair Race for a disabled Connecticut veteran. The man, Bob Veillette, suffered a stroke that has paralyzed him from the nose down. The race on February 1st involves running up 86 flights of stairs, a total of 1,576 steps, to get to the finish line. (more…)
[fblike]PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2011) – Damage Controlman Fireman Justin Barton uses a naval firefighter’s thermal imager to lead a hose team through smoke to fight a simulated class alpha fire during a flying squad drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy. Send us your shots to pics@sidecharlie.com
Firefighter Mark Falkenhan, 43, was killed last night after becoming trapped and calling a mayday during an apartmentment fire where he suffered massive burns. He leaves behind his wife and 2 children. He was a member of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company. Radio traffic audio available after the jump (more…)
We got caught up in watching YouTube videos (yeah, we were bored) of firefighters doing the Quick Dress Drill. Basically, it’s putting on your protective gear CORRECTLY, no skin showing and breathing air from the SCBA. There are many videos of these races, but this video impressed us the most. This guy did it in :43 seconds. We like the techniques used to achieve that time. Check it out … (more…)
Let’s assume a major hurricane similar to Katrina has struck Louisiana coast wiping out all utility centers, shelters, roads and other sources of relief. FEMA is faced with the reality of housing tens of thousands of people AND providing them electricity, showers, bathrooms and other conveniences that Americans demand. If you were the refugee you may want to hold off jumping for the standard FEMA trailer and opt for new robotic mobile mini house from the folks at Daiwa? (more…)
Looks like the folks over at Magic Jack don’t want to play fare in the telephony world. Seems they refuse to collect 911 fees from their customers EVEN THOUGH those customers have the same access to 911 services as those who PAY. And now, Kanawha County Florida is taking the USB phone company to court! (more…)
[fblike]Firefighter Emington of the FDNY walking through the snow filled streets to get to work. Photo courtesy of Josephus Tudtud. This photo was taken in Kensington, New York, NY, US.
These videos were posted over the weekend by regular, everyday citizens and their Android phones. It shows two COMPLETELY different methods of delivery the safety message to kids at school. The beauty of these videos is that they show what is really going on out there, get new ideas and change the way we do business. The ugly part of the videos is that you just got posted on SideCharlie.com! Watch the vids after the jump … (more…)
As reported first on myFOX Houston this morning the Houston Fire Department learned of the disturbing results of a year long investigation by the EEOC. It found that FF Jane Draycott was indeed a victim of sexual harassment within the department. The actual EEOC report is available to read below. (more…)
This was just posted to YouTube by new user (wossi1712) out of Germany. The description states this video is from the Mannheim Fire Department Open House. They had a ‘Firemen of the Future’ fashion show where an oiled up firefighter wearing only bunker pants and a helmet struts down the runway with a thermal imager? (I could have sworn seeing an old lady getting her Euros out of her purse.) Watch the video after the jump … (more…)
For those fire stations allowed, there is nothing better than a firehouse dog that greets you when you come to work or from a stressful emergency. For the East Dundee Fire Protection District that dog was named Bunkers. On January 7th, Bunkers was put to sleep due to a sudden onset of complications. Bunkers was 13. (more…)
[UPDATE: Video has been pulled from YouTube]Thanks to the availability of video recording devices in the hands of everyday citizens we get to witness some amazing feats that were only legendary stories before. Watch with amazement (understatement) of a man in Smallville Uvalde, Texas armed only in white gloves attack the fire beast head-on with his trusty 1 3/4″ handline! Video after the jump (more…)
YouTuber TheFirehouse66 posted this seven minute video of a suggested firefighter obstacle course as a workout. The course uses fire department equipment that any station would have on hand. Check out the video demo after the jump. (more…)
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While not totally fire department related, it is about loyalty. The one-eyed dog in the photo is named Zelda. Zelda was rescued along the side of a road by 12-year-old Josh Reed back in 2006. Three years later Josh was stuck and killed by a truck. The family says that Zelda has not left the grave site since. We don’t mean to put a damper on your weekend (our eyes are misty because of allergies, honest), but we do agree with BWE that you should enjoy your pets this weekend and give them a big hug for being the most loyal thing in your life. (via BWE.TV) Another pic of Zelda and Josh after the jump (more…)
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Ever seen the movie ‘White Men Can’t Jump?’ Maybe it should also be applied to white volunteer firefighters attempting the ‘Crank It Soulja Boy’ dance. We scoured YouTube to bring you the Top 5 worst attempts of country boy firefighters trying their best to have some sort of rhythm. We realize this dance has been around since Summer 2007, however, we still had one posted by YouTuber 9cummins7 today via his Android phone. We’ll get to his video after the jump … (more…)
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