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Date:06/05/12 Time:0530 (approx) Location:15 Spread Oak Lane Frequency: Units Operating: E1, E7, E2, E6, T2, T3, B2, WPD, AMR Weather Conditions:Clear Description Of Incident: 1 story wood frame duplex, multiple calls received. E1 O/S reports heavy fire showing from 3 sides. B2 O/S command reports all occupants accounted for. 3 LSO through rear door, little or no progress being made, T3 opened roof, evacuation sounded, all crews out of structure/off roof. Fire K/D from outside, crews re-entered to finish K/D. Primary/secondary searches negative. 1 FF to ER with minor burns. http://rep-am.com/ne...22071906876.txt Reporters: rickperry99

It's NBC. Remember that awful show "Trauma" that was supposed to show how awesome EMS is? It was god awful and not even close to being accurate in any way. Therefore, I don't expect much from this show. By the way, didn't the Mayor of Chicago just privatize the ambulance service for the city? I believe a lot of Medics and EMT's were laid off or took jobs with the new private for profit company at substantial pay cuts. All the CFD ambulances are now decommissioned and sitting in a city yard. Funny how that never made the national news.

Well, looks like the guy admits to it. I'm speechless. http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2012/01/09/news/metro/doc4f0b325a4180c238579975.txt http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2012/01/09/news/metro/doc4f0b325a4180c238579975.txt?viewmode=3

It's a media feeding frenzy. They already have him convicted and plastered his face everywhere. So, even if these are false charges it will be very difficult for him to work again. It's a harsh reminder to us to remember to cover our asses. Ask for a LEO to ride in the back, call for a female crew (I've done both of these things with certain Pt's), and document document document. You never know what's going to come back and bite you in the a**. Now that this is all over the news there is a possibility of some less than honest people out there that see $$$ and may attempt to make accusations. That being said, I really hope that none of this is true. Stay safe and smart out there everyone.

Condolences to his family and members of WFD. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured FF. Rest in peace Brother.

Rest in peace Brother. Thoughts and prayers to his family and FDMV members.

Wow. Just wow. The Mayor really wants to get rid of SFRD doesn't he? Privatization of the fire service at the expense of the taxpayers (financially and physically). How many SFRD members are going to be laid off when this "Joint Venture" takes effect? This is union busting plain and simple. And the taxpayers lives are on the line.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:Calling hours: Friday October 29 from 5PM-8PM at Albini Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway in Waterbury.Funeral: Saturday October 30 at 10:00AM at the Immaculate Conception Church 74 West Main St in Waterbury.A Private Burial will follow. Rest in Peace Brother. You will be missed.

Rest in peace brothers. May God bless your families and the BFD. This was the latest update from the BFD Facebook page. UPDATED: Services information for LT Steven Velasquez and FF Michel Baik are as follows: Thursday, July 29, 2010 The viewing for LT Steven Velasquez will be held at the Klein Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, from the hours of 12:00PM - 4:00PM The viewing for FF Michel Baik will be held at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, from the hours of 4:00PM - 8:00PM Both viewings are open to the public. ____________________________________________________________ Friday, July 30, 2010 All visiting public safety communities that will be attending all services on this date will adhere to the following information: Parking for ALL visiting public entities will park their vehicles at Steel Point on Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport. Transportation from this site will be provided to the services. Please arrive at the parking area at a reasonable time before services. Directions: Northbound I-95 (to New Haven)- Exit 29, left off ramp onto Seaview Avenue. Left at 1st stoplight onto Stratford Avenue. Parking area will be ahead. Southbound I-95 (to New York)- Exit 29, left off ramp onto Seaview Avenue. Right at 1st stoplight onto Stratford Avenue. Parking area will be ahead. Services: The funeral service for LT Velasquez will be held St. Augustine Cathedral, 359 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport at 10:00AM. Directly after the service, all parties will then be transported to the service for FF Baik. The funeral service for FF Baik will be held at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, 5458 Park Avenue, Bridgeport at 2:00PM. Directly after the service, all parties will then be transported to the service at Harbor Yard. A Ceremony of Firefighters will be held at the conclusion of all services at the Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport. Directly after this ceremony, all parties will then be returned to Steel Point to retrieve their vehicles.

Is someone going to have to die before anything is done about this? What if there were people hanging out of the windows or trapped inside when they arrived? This guy is a clown and should be removed from his position. I live in North Stamford and I most certainly don't feel safe with these guys "protecting" me. They should just be disbanded. A city the size of Stamford should have a fully staffed professional career department.

http://rep-am.com/news/local/doc4bcee3f00878c284384782.txt Proposed budget cuts will close an Engine Co. and lay off 16 Firefighters.

Excellent topic! I've picked up a few things and hope this is a decent contribution. One of my officers told me to keep up on tying knots. It's an easily forgettable skill and you don't want to be the guy fumbling around trying to tie a knot when it needs to get done immediately. I keep a 10' piece of rope with my gear and practice with gloves on and eyes closed.

People need to get thicker skins. Are you going to run to the teacher and tattle whenever one of the other kids upsets you? Grow up and get over it!

No surprise there.

Thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Brother.