http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum Firefighting discussion, fire department forums, firefighter discussion, rescue forum, EMS forum en Thu, 17 May 2012 14:57:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://thewatchdesk.com/forum/styles/redcarbon/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60403&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:02:57 GMT Hey guys, jw, any good volunteer houses near the University (at knoxville)? Any of those houses have special services? thanks Hey guys, jw, any good volunteer houses near the University (at knoxville)? Any of those houses have special services? thanks ]]> TENNESSEE TALK http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60403 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60402&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:18:13 GMT After todays verdict and blatant retaliation towards a well respected BFC and a true fireman, I sit here thinking of what to say as I've kept my silence for way to long..After I gather my thoughts, I will unleash a new thread that will hopefully embarrass someone and if their truly a humble and religous person they claim to be, they'll quit the childish bullshit vindictiveness towards the people of this Department who put their lives on the line for the citizens and visitors of the Nations Capital..oh and I'm not afraid of retaliation because I've been there done that and got the t shirt..:) ]]> FIREFIGHTING HOOKMAN http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60402 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60401&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 13:01:09 GMT I have the FireCam HD Mini. It retails for $230. Only asking $130 for it. If interested message me here or shoot me an email. michaelanthonysells@gmail.com http://www.firevideo.net/#!__fc-mini-hd I have the FireCam HD Mini. It retails for $230. Only asking $130 for it.

If interested message me here or shoot me an email.

michaelanthonysells@gmail.com

http://www.firevideo.net/#!__fc-mini-hd ]]> CECIL COUNTY MD Gayways http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60401 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60400&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 20:38:24 GMT When is the 2012 Westmorland County Convention Parade? Reason Im asking is a friend of mine now own's the 1970 Seagrave Tiller Truck that was owned by Sta 23 Carbon Vfd and would like to bring it to the parade. If any one is interested ther are vidoes of the truck in the 2012 Apple Blossom Parade in Winchester Va. Just google 2012 Winchester Apple Blossom Firemans Parade.

Be Safe
Bones
The Pride of The Highway ]]> WESTMORELAND COUNTY PA bonesr11 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60400 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60399&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 02:42:35 GMT Good evening,

Im looking for pictures of tk31's 76' Mack/maxim tractor drawn.You can email me at truckieforlife19@aim.com . I'm looking to build this rig and need the reference pics

Thanks John ]]> ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY MD truck1 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60399 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60398&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 02:31:09 GMT Good evening
I am in search of D.C.'s tk 15 when they had the single axle rear mount.
If possible I'd like drivers side and officers side front and rear.These pictures are going to be used as reference pics for a model I am making you can email me at truckieforlife19@aim.com

Thanks
John ]]> FIREFIGHTING truck1 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60398 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60397&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 01:00:06 GMT Does anyone have any info on the HAZMAT call today in Washingtonville? For chlorine and muriatic acid mixed I heard them page Washingtonville Fire, BGVAC, and Haz-mat duty chief but not much else Does anyone have any info on the HAZMAT call today in Washingtonville? For chlorine and muriatic acid mixed

I heard them page Washingtonville Fire, BGVAC, and Haz-mat duty chief but not much else ]]> ORANGE COUNTY NY sc8 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60397 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60396&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 13:33:41 GMT With all the other b.s. that is used by the admin to hang our members, I'm surprised this hasn't come up yet with our fire apparatus and ambulances.

http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/loc...ights-speeding ]]> BALTIMORE CITY MD Rearmount Fan http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60396 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60395&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 06:01:44 GMT To all members paid or volunteer firefighters who was assigned or volunteer at Hillside VFD Station 6 are invited to a reunion party on June 9, 2012 at 2 pm at Forestville VFD Station 23 for more info call Capt Chalie Finn B shift at the watchdesk or opps center what ever its called now a days To all members paid or volunteer firefighters who was assigned or volunteer at Hillside VFD Station 6 are invited to a reunion party on June 9, 2012 at 2 pm at Forestville VFD Station 23 for more info call Capt Chalie Finn B shift at the watchdesk or opps center what ever its called now a days ]]> ENGTKRS http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60395 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60394&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 15:54:51 GMT Anyone have any info on the recent incident command class taught by a Chief from Chapel Oaks. I heard it was a great class and that numerous DCFEMS members took the course.

I was told this was a MFRI course but I think I was misinformed. I couldn't find anything about it on the MFRI site http://www.mfri.org/schedules/fpschedules.html

Any info about this course would be great!

Sid ]]> FIREFIGHTING dcfdsid http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60394 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60393&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 14:46:06 GMT The is a question for our fire chief, and maybe we all get lucky and receive a response to it.:D The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) promotes the continuous quality improvement of fire and emergency service agencies that serve communities worldwide by providing training and career... The is a question for our fire chief, and maybe we all get lucky and receive a response to it.:D

The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) promotes the continuous quality improvement of fire and emergency service agencies that serve communities worldwide by providing training and career resource information. As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation, CPSE supports and encourages agencies and personnel to meet international performance standards through various programs and the work of two commissions: the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC).

CPSE serves as the governing body for the organizations that offer accreditation, education, and credentialing services to first responder and fire service industry professionals and agencies.

The question becomes, if The District of Columbia Fire and EMS is not certified by this organization, the question is why not? I know the TA used to be certified to teach certain courses, but the department itself seems to have no certification? ]]> FIREFIGHTING regs1 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60393 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60392&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 14:32:12 GMT This is a free on-line learning website sponsored by the IAFC, and it's major goal of this initiative is to create a training program that can reach the underserved volunteer response community, however the classes are open to all in the firefighting community both paid and volunteer. Most of the classes deal with Haz-mat, the featured class right now deals with Hydrogen Response considerations.

The website is http://www.responder-elc.org/ ]]> FIREFIGHTING regs1 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60392 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60391&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 16:22:41 GMT I've heard the awards ceremony yesterday was a mess? Anyone go and can fill us in? ]]> FIREFIGHTING GottaLaugh http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60391 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60390&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 15:24:20 GMT This article is from the Washington Post newspaper: Paul Draisey suspected of embezzling $500,000 from Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department. He committed suicide April 16, as suspicions rose about his work as the Middleburg fire department’s treasurer. The popular Loudoun County radio... This article is from the Washington Post newspaper:

Paul Draisey suspected of embezzling $500,000 from Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department.

He committed suicide April 16, as suspicions rose about his work as the Middleburg fire department’s treasurer. The popular Loudoun County radio personality Paul Draisey, who committed suicide at his Middleburg home last month, is now suspected of embezzling almost $500,000 from the Middleburg Volunteer Fire Department, for which he was the treasurer and his son was the president.

Draisey, sometimes called “The Voice of Loudoun County,” fatally shot himself on April 16, after members of the Middleburg fire department board began inquiring about the department’s funds. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating the embezzlement, which wasn’t uncovered until after Draisey died.

Edward B. MacMahon Jr., a lawyer for the fire department, announced the embezzlement at a news conference Monday night outside the Middleburg town hall, saying that “over the last three years, the late Mr. Paul Draisey, the past treasurer of the volunteer fire department, embezzled a substantial amount of funds from the department,” and that the amount “approaches $500,000.” He said he was hopeful that the department can recoup “some, if not all, of the embezzled funds from insurance policies that were in effect.”

Loudoun County provides 24 career firefighters and $167,000 a year to help run the Middleburg station, current rescue chief and former president Allie Love said Tuesday. The department’s volunteers raise another $80,000 annually. About 22 volunteers supplement the full-time staff, and the fund-raising helps purchase the fire apparatus.

“We were in the process of evaluating a replacement pumper and replacing an ambulance,” Love said. “At this point those plans are on hold.”

Love said there have been “established financial management practices in the past which were allowed to lapse. As a result, there was not the financial oversight that needed to be taking place.

“The impact,” Love added, “is we are living month to month until we are able to recoup some of the funds.”

Draisey, 55, had been the treasurer for three years and his son Brad was president. A new president, Bruce Gilbert, was recently elected and when board members began looking into the purchase of new trucks, Draisey was unable to account for the department’s money.

Draisey had worked at WAGE-AM 1200 for many years until he and many others were fired in 2007, and the station shut down in 2009. He worked as an insurance agent.

Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman said Tuesday that Draisey had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and that was when his department first learned of the suspected embezzlement. He said his office was investigating, but he could not comment on an ongoing case. ]]> LOUDOUN COUNTY VA BeerMan http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60390 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60389&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 14:09:14 GMT Does anyone know why the incident "tweets" have stopped? Thank you! ]]> BALTIMORE CITY MD AUXE6 http://www.thewatchdesk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60389