Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Book Trailer

Posted by admin on February 10th, 2010 and filed under fire safety | No Comments »

Firefighter and nationally recognized fire safety expert Dayna Hilton, known as Firefighter Dayna to millions of children and their caregivers, is the author of the critically acclaimed award-winning childrens book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog. The children’s fire safety picture book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, has been credited with saving several lives. Inspired by her work as a firefighter and her four-legged friend,
Sparkles. Firefighter Dayna created a heart-warming story about
Sparkles. Proceeds from the sale of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog benefit the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation.

Duration : 0:6:17

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Inside County Jobs_pilot_Miami-Dade Firefighter Training

Posted by admin on January 17th, 2010 and filed under fire training | 14 Comments »

Miami-Dade TVs new series, Inside County Jobs, brings viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the people who perform the wide spectrum of jobs that serve our residents every day. In the premiere episode, host Erika Benitez-Gill trades her anchorwoman attire for a fireproof suit to take on a harrowing firefighter survival course alongside MDFR recruits.

Duration : 0:6:39

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WTWO Fire Department News Clip – Volunteer Blue Lights

Posted by admin on January 17th, 2010 and filed under fire department | 25 Comments »

News Clip – Volunteer Blue Lights

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Duration : 0:2:35

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Fire Safety for Young Children – DSHS Washington

Posted by admin on January 17th, 2010 and filed under fire safety | 11 Comments »

For all parents and those who care for young children. Many children run away from firefighters trying to rescue them – teach them fire safety.

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/word/ca/firesaf2rv.doc

Kids often hide when they’re faced with danger, in a fire this can be life threatening.
Ever seen a firefighter in full gear? It can be pretty intimidating for us adults… even more so for young children.

Also see the Spanish version of the same video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85AhOIf-rZk

Seguridad de Fuego para Los Niños Pequeños for the Spanish speaking version.

To download a booklet for children and adults about fire safety visit;
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/word/ca/firesaf2rv.doc

Duration : 0:9:2

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Cops arrest a Fire Department Captain while on a call

Posted by admin on December 29th, 2009 and filed under fire department | 25 Comments »

Cops arrest a Fire Department Captain while on a medical 911 call.

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Fire Training Gone Bad

Posted by admin on December 21st, 2009 and filed under fire training | 25 Comments »

During a controlled burn scenario to train firefighters, the siuation goes south quickly as participants learn that gasoline has been used as a accelerant to enhance the blaze. Add to the mix two trapped firefighters, their rescuer, and a pumper which won’t go into gear and you’ve got one of if a mess. (video by Lou Angeli)

Duration : 0:3:13

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