tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67844705595423960112024-03-28T02:28:39.995-07:00Firefighter Gifts Firefighter Awards Canada Fire Emporium Fire Dept Uniforms & ApparelWe specialize in Firefighter Awards, Firefighter Gifts & Firefighter Merchadise, Fire Department Promotional Items, Uniforms & Accessories, Firefighter Branded Apparel & Fire Department Station Wear, & Firefighter Prints in Canada, United States, USA, and North America.Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-44431511160726030012010-09-15T14:03:00.000-07:002010-09-15T14:12:16.871-07:00Winner Announced in the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Competition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFDjubwqMLs6UjmbwKqv780_yyWc2vTqje0g-ysSpzPNQNckoOX0ZM2UbP5Tr3Z7IYj2_MckbYsUpwKg2L951z2SUfU_YOqTS09JkOTeDie480lMI4jZqhJ0blsMPBER1GcDBwDCyAWP8/s1600/memorial+long.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFDjubwqMLs6UjmbwKqv780_yyWc2vTqje0g-ysSpzPNQNckoOX0ZM2UbP5Tr3Z7IYj2_MckbYsUpwKg2L951z2SUfU_YOqTS09JkOTeDie480lMI4jZqhJ0blsMPBER1GcDBwDCyAWP8/s400/memorial+long.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517250476296662242" /></a><br />The National Capital Commission (NCC) and the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) announced in September 2010 the winning concept for the construction of the Canadian Firefighters Memorial which will be erected on LeBreton Flats. The team, comprised of artist Douglas Coupland from Vancouver and Mary Tremain, partner at PLANT Architect Inc. from Toronto, won the Canada-wide competition with their concept “We Were There”.<br /><br />“I wanted the monument to convey deep emotion and simple dignity,” said artist Douglas Coupland. “I want people to eat their lunch there, read, play with their kids — and each time they do so, a small part of themselves will reflect on firefighters and what they do every day when they go to work.”<br /><br />The new memorial, intended as a national commemoration recognizing firefighters and firefighting from all parts of the country, is to be located on a prominent site owned by the National Capital Commission at LeBreton Flats near the Canadian War Museum. This highly visible site, on Wellington Street at the corner of Lett Street, was prepared in 2009 by the NCC in anticipation of this monument. <br /><br />Construction will begin in the summer of 2011 and the monument will be unveiled in September 2012.<br /><br />The CFFF is a registered charity and operates by fundraising. For information regarding the Canadian Firefighters Memorial, please visit: <a href="http://www.cfff.ca/en/">http://www.cfff.ca</a>.<br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: info@fireemporium.com<br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-18717333427577200172010-08-10T11:26:00.000-07:002010-08-10T11:34:07.020-07:00The Importance of Giving Awards and Recognition at Work<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJgJhJ3hbuzzMwATeuAvQrlu7kC1WxJgmdSpjVHeVcFaDj7WJCSmsNucXQkKFF8fnc_J8PDDU8vTVU376PU0p_BPp64UYtn7QRrSigLIlyYBZKNlMl3ozMHdmXcnHlaVg1bGoK0Ur-Oeh/s1600/TR5549-10+Brass-Firefighter-Troph.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJgJhJ3hbuzzMwATeuAvQrlu7kC1WxJgmdSpjVHeVcFaDj7WJCSmsNucXQkKFF8fnc_J8PDDU8vTVU376PU0p_BPp64UYtn7QRrSigLIlyYBZKNlMl3ozMHdmXcnHlaVg1bGoK0Ur-Oeh/s400/TR5549-10+Brass-Firefighter-Troph.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503851059244815714" /></a><br />According to studies, employees work better if they are given incentives for good performance. People naturally love to be recognized so it is important that companies and organizations set up an awards giving system to keep its people inspired. <br /><br />For all your Firefighter Awards needs visit our website at <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/cgi-bin/fireemporium/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=category/se=Firefighter%20Awards/op=eq/nu=0/ml=25/tf=price/to=n/tf=description/to=x.html?id=fMkz3JGf">www.fireemporium.com.</a><br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: info@fireemporium.com<br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-27930985303741346222010-08-05T12:06:00.000-07:002010-08-10T12:16:20.741-07:00Firefighter Monunment designs go on display<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgUd8z_9-z1q4hyphenhyphenJnWjFtFrJouNQFxPE8k_j9DiDu4leN1y8lG5IOAY10OVRwFILWgEVwf3aNvWHs5FRrkBQNlRjY81XFwqDu3k4Nfg9VuYwkq4tsj0zflPV5nEvAJlgaJWYGMXdpuG_Jh/s1600/CFFF+Ceremony+Picture.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgUd8z_9-z1q4hyphenhyphenJnWjFtFrJouNQFxPE8k_j9DiDu4leN1y8lG5IOAY10OVRwFILWgEVwf3aNvWHs5FRrkBQNlRjY81XFwqDu3k4Nfg9VuYwkq4tsj0zflPV5nEvAJlgaJWYGMXdpuG_Jh/s400/CFFF+Ceremony+Picture.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503862013143301394" /></a><br />Story contributed by www.cbc.ca<br /><br />Five designs for a monument dedicated to Canadian firefighters who died in the line of duty were displayed to the public for the first time on Thursday, with work from artists including Douglas Coupland, Ken Lum and Myfanwy Macleod.<br /><br />The finalists in the design competition for the Canadian Firefighters Memorial were unveiled Thursday evening at the National Capital Commission in Ottawa.<br /><br />Proposals for the monument included designs such as a giant firepole that acts as a lightning rod, protecting a tree and monument underneath; a wave of names of fallen firefighters that flow across like water; and an 11-meter-long, 4¼-metre-high wall of fire.<br /><br />The monument, expected to be completed and unveiled in March 2012, will be located at LeBreton Flats, near the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. The capital commission donated the land for the monument.<br /><br />Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the charity working to build the monument, says over 1,000 firefighters have died in the line of duty in Canada since 1848.<br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2010/08/05/ottawa-firefighters-monument.html">Click here </a>for full story from CBC.ca<br /><br />Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundations Website can be found at <a href="http://www.cfff.ca/en/">www.cfff.ca.</a><br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: info@fireemporium.com<br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com/</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-45821945934963432972010-06-23T13:43:00.000-07:002010-06-23T13:47:03.935-07:00Alberta's Volunteer Firefighters drifting away as funding shrinksBY CONAL PIERSE, EDMONTON JOURNAL June 23, 2010<br /><br />Recruitment numbers and government funding for volunteer fire departments are shrinking, the president of the Alberta Association of Firefighters says.<br /><br />Alberta's volunteer fire departments receive $500,000 a year, which Cornforth said only covers basic training. He said many firefighters have to raise money to buy equipment. It would be time better spent training, he said, adding volunteers need more support.<br /><br />"We're just borrowing these people from their families," Cornforth said. "We need to support them with proper training, proper equipment and proper recognition."<br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/Alberta+volunteer+firefighters+drifting+away+funding+shrinks+association+boss/3189534/story.html">Click here.</a><br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: info@fireemporium.com<br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-71400974562614815452010-05-29T21:29:00.000-07:002010-05-29T21:36:06.237-07:00Kelowna Fire Chief Stepping DownKelowna Fire Chief Stepping Down<br />by contributed<br /><br />Chief Rene Blanleil has left the Kelowna Fire Department after 18 years of service. The City of Kelowna and Chief Blanleil mutually agreed this was a good time for a change.<br /><br />"These decision are never easy", says Charlene Covington, Director of Human Resources. "We wish Rene all the best with his future endeavours. <br /><br />To read the full story, click here.<br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-84484314772004888202010-05-29T21:19:00.001-07:002010-05-29T21:27:49.045-07:00Nanaimo Fire Department hires its first professional female firefighterNanaimo Fire Department hires its first professional female firefighter<br />by Krysta Bryce, The Daily News<br /><br />Julie Wade will become the first profession female firefighter in Nanaimo in 150 years. Wade has been a volunteer firefighter for 3 years and her transition into full time should be seamless.<br /><br />To read full story click here.<br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-19717796428702108512010-05-29T21:19:00.000-07:002010-05-29T21:21:56.210-07:00Nanaimo Fire Department hires its first professional female firefighterBecky HarmataThe Fire EmporiumToll Free: 866-832-1468Fax: 250-769-3588Email: info@fireemporium.comWeb: http://www.fireemporium.com/Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-57341373283329006692010-05-26T21:38:00.000-07:002010-05-29T21:48:04.548-07:00Second major fire in Oliver BC in two daysSecond Major Fire in Oliver BC in two days<br /><br />At least 6 people are out of work in Oliver, BC, after the 2nd major in the southern Okanagan town in 2 days.<br /><br />Flames tore through Oliver Auto Wrecking Salvage just before 10pm Monday night and raged until dawn.<br /><br />Fire Chief Dave Janzen says the fire was so fierce the building "imploded" in the heat.<br /><br />He says crews will have to wait until the rubble cools before trying to investigate the cause.<br /><br />Janzen says the fire does not appear suspicious.<br /><br />The nearly 100 year old Mesa Hotel in downtown Oliver burned to the ground early Sunday morning, but no one was hurt.<br /><br />Story courtesay of CTV.ca.<br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com/</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-52847551670959507662010-05-13T11:41:00.000-07:002010-08-10T11:47:59.763-07:00Dedication of Volunteers Rewarded at Town's Firefighter Awards<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2r8YkcMf3PmlAKRKupRRqZZg8fYMq9WPUcrr9T7qCvhqEOBAWVvpbUCO7Co-oj1dE5mIpB13JCvs803FiJjS5MiJ_zdiarBsULBCYFJSeex74NWnpoIrbf4kg76FGn7u1ZdPKoqPxcRP/s1600/Fort+Erie+Fire+Dept+Awards+Picture.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2r8YkcMf3PmlAKRKupRRqZZg8fYMq9WPUcrr9T7qCvhqEOBAWVvpbUCO7Co-oj1dE5mIpB13JCvs803FiJjS5MiJ_zdiarBsULBCYFJSeex74NWnpoIrbf4kg76FGn7u1ZdPKoqPxcRP/s400/Fort+Erie+Fire+Dept+Awards+Picture.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503854674851536034" /></a><br />It was fitting that a call to respond to a fire came in the middle of an evening meant to honour the 132 active volunteer firefighters which make up the Fort Erie Fire Department.<br /><br />As it turned out, the reported fire at a home on Ott Road was minor and was out by the time firefighters arrived on the scene. It was, however, a perfect demonstration of what the Fort Erie Fire Department is all about.<br /><br />As a department driven by volunteers, firefighters have missed their fair share of family gatherings, anniversaries and dinners.<br /><br />“It’s a good department because of the guys,” Deputy Chief Keith German said of the town’s firefighters. <br /><br />“The guys driving the fire truck are doing all the work.”<br /><br />It’s that dedication to the job that impresses German and the whole motivation behind the annual recognition night, held April 24 at the Leisureplex Banquet Hall. Awards were handed out to volunteers to recognize years of service ranging from five years right through 42 years.<br /><br />German was humbled when he was honoured with a trio of service awards, provincial recognition for 25 and 30 years of service and federal honours for 30 years.<br /><br />The real honours should go to the volunteers, German said. “For them to get to 20 to 30 years of service is phenomenal,” he said.<br /><br />Time was also set aside at the awards night to remember Chester Wells, former Station 2 chief who passed away in 2003 after a battle with cancer, which came about through hazards Wells faced on duty.<br />Mayor Doug Martin saluted the volunteers with a touch of humour.<br /><br />“Four years ago, we were a new council, with an old chief, old and getting older,” Martin said with a nod and a wink to former chief Jim Douglas, who retired in 2009 after 33 years with the department. “Now, we’re an old council with a new chief.”<br /><br />In a more serious vein, the mayor said the Town will work hard to ensure that its volunteer firefighters have “first class facilities.”<br /><br />He also praised current chief Larry Coplen and all the volunteers.<br /><br />“We say when you’re here, you’re in good hands,” Martin said. “That’s exactly what we are in in Fort Erie.”<br /><br />Coplen, meanwhile, said it was the quality of people that make the department what it is.<br /><br />“The material things are not all that’s important,” Coplen said. “It’s in the plaques on the trucks honouring 50 years of service. It’s in the photos of retired and deceased fire fighters on the walls at the fire stations. <br /><br />It often chronicles generations of dedication.”<br /><br />To see a full list of award recipiants, <a href="http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news/article/816556--dedication-of-volunteers-rewarded-at-town-s-firefighter-awards">click here</a>.<br /><br />Need awards for your Fire Department? Visit us a <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/cgi-bin/fireemporium/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=category/se=Firefighter%20Plaques/op=eq/nu=0/nu=1/ml=30.html">www.fireemporium.com</a>. We have a wide selection of awards in many different price ranges.<br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: info@fireemporium.com<br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com/</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-49609871058353935692010-03-30T11:59:00.000-07:002010-08-10T12:05:53.397-07:00Clearview Firefighters honored for service<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcduLyVCHRUug7zNaAWPnKB4c9BaaHw5s_n6axmiVKp9wCksojYw3Pw_Mu4pVjSTgYqVPnBXywYCyGLrSgxjMbru9lejJ3oN2ByA_dJn1h8ZrnNcv05SJ54WBtqAg8dZTkw73Xtkx-u-i/s1600/Simcoe+Firefighters+Awards+Recipiants.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcduLyVCHRUug7zNaAWPnKB4c9BaaHw5s_n6axmiVKp9wCksojYw3Pw_Mu4pVjSTgYqVPnBXywYCyGLrSgxjMbru9lejJ3oN2ByA_dJn1h8ZrnNcv05SJ54WBtqAg8dZTkw73Xtkx-u-i/s400/Simcoe+Firefighters+Awards+Recipiants.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503859454815401826" /></a><br />Story by Michael Gennings, Simcoe.com<br /><br />STAYNER - Members of the Clearview Fire Department were presented with service awards last Monday night. <br /><br />The awards, which come in the form of a certificate, signed by Chief Dave Carruthers and Mayor Ken Ferguson, were handed out at the start of Clearview Township council’s meeting at the municipal office in Stayner.<br /><br />Chief Dave Carruthers and Capt. Richard Perry were recognized for 30 years’ service. <br /><br />Firefighter Garry Stamp was honoured for 25 years’ service and firefighter Clarke Richards for 20 years’ service.<br /><br />Awards for 15 years’ service went to Deputy Chief Bob McKean and firefighters Douglas Long, John Seney, Trent Campbell, David Culham, Lucy Coates-Goorts and Edward Van Severen. <br /><br />Awards for 10 years’ service went to firefighters Wayne Balon, Andrew Isaac, Christopher Sampson, Katharine Blohm and Richard Millsap. <br /><br />Firefighters Heath Blount, David Finnigan, Darren Long, Mark Ruzylo, Kevin Spears, Richard Washer, Dave Dyer, Scott Gallacher, Peter Redpath, Scott Santia, Andrew Stymiest and Shawna Wyant were recognized for five years’ service.<br /><br />Need Firefighter Service Awards for your department? Visit us online at <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">www.fireemporium.com</a> to view our extensive line of <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/cgi-bin/fireemporium/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=category/se=Firefighter%20Awards/op=eq/nu=0/ml=25/tf=price/to=n/tf=description/to=x.htm">Firefighter Awards</a>, <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/cgi-bin/fireemporium/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=category/se=Firefighter%20Plaques/op=eq/nu=0/ml=25/tf=price/to=n/tf=description/to=x.html">Firefighter Plaques </a>and <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/cgi-bin/fireemporium/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=category/se=Fire%20Department%20Presentation%20Axes/op=eq/nu=0/ml=25/tf=price/to=n/tf=description/to=x.html">Firefighter Presentation Axes</a>. <br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: info@fireemporium.com<br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com/</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-39609690226213077072010-03-29T14:08:00.000-07:002010-03-29T14:33:02.541-07:00Firefighter Job Description<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfny7y-px4Lb34Zfhe9kqED5Hup0UjRV83HQObWkNwuIMdUabdx8GWudA7p-5YSRNA3JNuxsrm7NvLR0vlYpdBujIkkJSxuRxp3dGAr-cFVtSauSqlFREx8d6Vt03wBTGW_02hEUmYpOCh/s1600/Trucks+in+bay.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfny7y-px4Lb34Zfhe9kqED5Hup0UjRV83HQObWkNwuIMdUabdx8GWudA7p-5YSRNA3JNuxsrm7NvLR0vlYpdBujIkkJSxuRxp3dGAr-cFVtSauSqlFREx8d6Vt03wBTGW_02hEUmYpOCh/s400/Trucks+in+bay.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454171984808634754" /></a><br />I came across this article on <a href="http://www.bestjobdescriptions.com/">http://www.bestjobdescriptions.com/</a>. It just goes to show that the job of a firefighter is truley all encompassing. You never know what you will come across in a day on the job of a firefighter!<br /><br />The Firefighter job involves the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires.<br /><br /><strong>The Firefighters primary objectives are:</strong><br /><br />The Firefighter primary objective is to save the life of a person.<br />The Firefighter objective is the protection of life and property.<br />The Firefighter objective is to combat fires by extinguishing or preventing fires.<br /><br />The Firefighters work consists in constant training for and participating in fire fighting duties. The Firefighter often provides emergency care for sick and injured persons. The Firefighter participates in fire prevention activities on their assigned shifts. Often the Firefighter may go to schools and participate in fire drills. The teaching of children on what to do is very important in saving lives. In past history a Dalmatian dog was saved from a fire and became known as Sparky the “Fire House Dog”. Coloring books with instructions for young children were created to help teach them what to do in case of a fire.<br /><br />For full article <a href="http://www.bestjobdescriptions.com/government/firefighter-job-description">click here.</a><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com/</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-72344243684720578632010-03-22T14:33:00.000-07:002010-03-29T14:41:10.662-07:00Firefighter Wellness Program<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kmw9Q2pf7J4yGhJyQswlbgCWlhRcdhJV45Z96urL7xRiKyhsXrR-qaqehuxtOhU8Tv2_M7z0zvqw0AcFceobhGGs2elzMKdW8FpL5xIDwaA3eHNGEwcw1fom224Du_sZBxZ-bQekg5KI/s1600/header_logo-left.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454173810934721394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 177px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 181px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kmw9Q2pf7J4yGhJyQswlbgCWlhRcdhJV45Z96urL7xRiKyhsXrR-qaqehuxtOhU8Tv2_M7z0zvqw0AcFceobhGGs2elzMKdW8FpL5xIDwaA3eHNGEwcw1fom224Du_sZBxZ-bQekg5KI/s400/header_logo-left.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Firefighter Wellness.com</strong><br /><br /><strong>FirefighterWellness.com</strong> is a web-based interactive fitness and nutrition tool to help every firefighter improve his/her health, fitness and performance.It uses the fitness industry's leading platform, FitnessInsite, the same fitness delivery system used by World Gym, Powerhouse Gym and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). FitnessInsite has compiled an advisory board made up of some of the top leaders of wellness and fitness in the fire service. Together we have bridged the gap between just having a wellness program and actually providing the tools to help firefighters improve their diet, develop safe workout programs and interact with their peer fitness trainer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.firefighterwellness.com/default.htm">Click here</a> to visit their website for full program details.<br /><br />Becky Harmata<br /><strong><span style="color:#660000;">The Fire Emporium</span></strong><br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-49446675444205215332010-03-04T11:46:00.000-08:002010-03-04T11:51:14.875-08:00Health Education Benefits Fire Departments' Bottom LineProtecting the health and safety of firefighters both on and off the job leads to significant cost savings, said Kerry Kuel, a doctor and researcher at the Oregon Health and Science University, during a session at Fire-Rescue International. Kuel spearheaded a multi-year study that showed educating firefighters about healthful eating and exercise habits can reduce both the number of injuries on the job and illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease.<br /><br />To read the full article <a href="http://firechief.com/health-safety/fitness/health-education-cost-savings-20090827/">click here</a><br /><br />Article from www.firechief.com, contributed by Mary Rose Roberts.<br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-18445016450975365152010-01-14T10:22:00.000-08:002010-01-14T10:30:45.370-08:00Off-duty firefighter carries dog from burning home<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFe3uNvaySouLEtROXo_0bkBgCUXNopf5zAgPm8EnYuwWFGvH95UerGPtq4MUNf5BuoiuRLJkFm9kS9fcqobEdyRKIHFyVr1M074yD0KiDEIu9DrYGIML1-AfyG4bviggS4QjCpyfZliw/s1600-h/mb-cody-jst.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426664327355884322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFe3uNvaySouLEtROXo_0bkBgCUXNopf5zAgPm8EnYuwWFGvH95UerGPtq4MUNf5BuoiuRLJkFm9kS9fcqobEdyRKIHFyVr1M074yD0KiDEIu9DrYGIML1-AfyG4bviggS4QjCpyfZliw/s400/mb-cody-jst.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>Every animal should be lucky enough to have a person like firefighter Ryan Cody living next door.<br /><br />On Tuesday, the off-duty firefighter risked his own life to rescue Maya, a three-year-old Labrador retriever, from a neighbour's home when it caught fire at about 11:30 a.m. CT in St. Andrews, Manitoba.<br /><br />Read full story <a href="http://www.firehall.com/index2.php?item=6752633">here</a>.</div><div>by James Turner, CBC News<br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a> </div></div></div>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-65957359909162927512009-12-22T12:24:00.000-08:002010-08-10T12:29:24.659-07:00Photographer honoured with the IAFF Media AwardStory contributed by www.dailygleaner.com<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLt2B_wplVrtVs-OpPmuunCmnCFBw1RUQbzCg9vei64SSg5TlvlkbEsjv7OZodJCY8uBNB1rzTmvDwiaav-Wdy10S27k4qUS3s9tgRR0VjkYEh5dexXXdA_N1oOY8nG5a0dz8uDQkkhDh9/s1600/Firefighter+from+the+Fredricton+Fire+Dept.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLt2B_wplVrtVs-OpPmuunCmnCFBw1RUQbzCg9vei64SSg5TlvlkbEsjv7OZodJCY8uBNB1rzTmvDwiaav-Wdy10S27k4qUS3s9tgRR0VjkYEh5dexXXdA_N1oOY8nG5a0dz8uDQkkhDh9/s400/Firefighter+from+the+Fredricton+Fire+Dept.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503865108627466946" /></a><br />A picture of a Fredericton firefighter checking his equipment before heading back to fight a major house fire last year has earned The Daily Gleaner staff photographer Stephen MacGillivray an international award.<br /><br />The veteran news photographer was honoured Monday night with the International Association of Fire Fighters' media award for best news photo at a newspaper with a circulation of fewer than 100,000 copies.<br /><br />MacGillivray's photo shows a Fredericton firefighter checking his oxygen regulator while a colleague changes the air bottle strapped to his back. In the background, smoke billowing out of a Springhill Road home is lit up by flames coming out of the roof.<br /><br />Firefighters had to contend with frigid temperatures as they battled the Boxing Day 2008 blaze that destroyed the home.<br /><br />Members of IAFF Local 1053, which represents Fredericton's firefighters, submitted MacGillivray's photo for the award.<br /><br />MacGillivray said having his work recognized in a category that includes his peers from across North America is an honour.<br /><br />He said he's happy to be able to give newspaper readers a regular glimpse of the dangers firefighters face.<br /><br />"It's important to show what they do and what they will put on the line to save people and their homes," said MacGillivray, who sometimes shows up on the scene of a fire shortly after the first fire truck.<br /><br />"I've seen (firefighters) rush into a burning house because a neighbour wasn't sure if anyone was inside," he said.<br /><br />"I have the highest respect for all of the first responders - firefighters, police officers and paramedics - because of what they do and because of how they do it. We all hope we never have to call on their services, but they are there for us 24 hours a day."<br /><br />Doug LeBlanc, president of IAFF Local 1053 and president of the Atlantic Provinces Professional Firefighters Association, said members have long recognized MacGillivray's professionalism as he chronicles firefighters' work.<br /><br />"Steve has always showcased the profession as a very honourable one," LeBlanc said Monday.<br /><br />"We recognize how professional his photography is; the pictures are incredible."<br /><br />LeBlanc, who was called to the Boxing Day fire, said it was a particularly tough fire.<br /><br />"It was cold and damp that night. It took a long time to put the fire out and make sure all the hot spots were extinguished," LeBlanc said.<br /><br />"The house was totalled, but our crews did a phenomenal job stopping the fire. A lot of personal effects belonging to the residents were salvageable."<br /><br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: info@fireemporium.com<br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-70962345895761635952009-12-01T10:31:00.000-08:002009-12-01T10:41:10.971-08:00Christmas Safety Messages from Firefighters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9vyIzjtgzAQK22izFhCVsJKlbJpdnAcbCISQDLFErXqXoRwgoqL-uvB0bpNxGWd7Gfi-xpvrnSr1FjcoLk5JYLr-oy0mxoDkDutj8104xk9K_d51vOtNKvTWlgbVREMYOyPP6G51vE2i/s1600/Large+Christmas+Tree.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410339639462144914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9vyIzjtgzAQK22izFhCVsJKlbJpdnAcbCISQDLFErXqXoRwgoqL-uvB0bpNxGWd7Gfi-xpvrnSr1FjcoLk5JYLr-oy0mxoDkDutj8104xk9K_d51vOtNKvTWlgbVREMYOyPP6G51vE2i/s400/Large+Christmas+Tree.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#660000;">Candle Safety</span><br /><br />Candles are a traditional and beautiful part of the holiday season. They can also be a source of fire in your home, so be cautious with them. Place candles in non-tip candle holders and ensure they are well away from the Christmas tree and other holiday decorations. Never leave lit candles unattended and ensure that they are out of reach of children. Enjoy the festive season by putting safety first.<br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Christmas Tree Safety<br /></span><br />Most Christmas fires can be prevented. That's just one of the messages Delta Fire & Emergency Services wants you to remember this holiday season. Before buying your Christmas tree, test it for freshness by tapping the base of the tree on the ground. If needles fall or can be pulled off easily the tree is too dry. At home, find a cool spot for your tree, away from heater vents and the fireplace. Keep your tree as fresh as possible by watering it often. This year enjoy a fire safe holiday season!<br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Smoke Alarms<br /></span><br />This Christmas give your family and friends a gift that saves lives...a smoke alarm. Most fatal fires take place at night, while you and your family are asleep - when seconds can make the difference between life and death. If you have one or more working smoke alarms in your home you double your chances of surviving a fire. Smoke alarms are inexpensive and easy to install. Smoke alarms - they're protectors.<br /><br />Information courtesay of <a href="http://www.deltafire.ca/index.htm"><span style="color:#660000;">Delta Fire & Emergency Services</span></a>.<br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com"><span style="color:#660000;">info@fireemporium.com</span></a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">http://www.fireemporium.com</span></a></div><br /><div></div>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-56545793107663818782009-12-01T10:09:00.000-08:002009-12-01T10:30:29.321-08:00HUGE Firefighter Gift Sale at FireEmporium.com<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVtK6pPlGkq4_QeJ8ViTfDim_i2MDOQ-zE1JQza0UHoU5XqGVCsL0y_ZtVY22FJiEZ047rx-asVM2QTiwg21Whul6eFSNNQo3ABr1jAaMjFHGn1irXdTT6mGkbkeiPn5UyJqS1B1kwrrj/s1600/Whimsical+Santa.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410336839721815826" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVtK6pPlGkq4_QeJ8ViTfDim_i2MDOQ-zE1JQza0UHoU5XqGVCsL0y_ZtVY22FJiEZ047rx-asVM2QTiwg21Whul6eFSNNQo3ABr1jAaMjFHGn1irXdTT6mGkbkeiPn5UyJqS1B1kwrrj/s400/Whimsical+Santa.gif" border="0" /></a><br />It is that time of year again! Don't miss out on a wide selection of Firefighter Gifts just right for gift giving this holiday season!<br /><br />20 - 40% off apparel for the whole family. All Men's, Ladies, Youth and Kids clothing on sale! Still lots of time for Christmas shipping.<br /><br />Great stocking stuffer ideas as well! Firefighter keychains, firefighter Christmas ornaments, firefighter mugs and glasses, firefighter knives plus much more....<br /><br />Visit us online at <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">www.fireemporium.com</span></a> and shop 24/7 from the comfort of your home or office. You can also call us at toll free 1-866-832-1468.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!</span><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com"><span style="color:#660000;">info@fireemporium.com</span></a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">http://www.fireemporium.com</span></a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-14157741684016467762009-11-28T11:48:00.000-08:002010-08-10T11:59:16.884-07:00Weymouth Fire Department hands out Firefighter Awards<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIypchPU1SILzqTFPiza3XheV6mwlPALwlvFiuEtRJ4j-5GQbtNB_ZtcW4AdRnK0in_UhwIAGHQ6DwFtvWrYs0JhRU0j3iGW9Ehn7z3hYT94E8UmQxlWnP7Hzue-vrARY6RARFnPnknuKO/s1600/Weymouth+Fire+Department+Awards.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIypchPU1SILzqTFPiza3XheV6mwlPALwlvFiuEtRJ4j-5GQbtNB_ZtcW4AdRnK0in_UhwIAGHQ6DwFtvWrYs0JhRU0j3iGW9Ehn7z3hYT94E8UmQxlWnP7Hzue-vrARY6RARFnPnknuKO/s400/Weymouth+Fire+Department+Awards.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503857537928766354" /></a><br />Story by Karla Kelly, The Digby Courier<br /><br />Two Weymouth volunteer firefighters and the village commissioner received special recognition at the fire department’s annual Christmas banquet at the Weymouth fire hall Saturday night.<br /><br />In presenting the awards, fire chief Roy Mullen expressed appreciation for the ongoing support of the volunteer members of the department. “Not every firefighter is able to respond to all the calls the department receives, but there is always more than adequate support for any emergency,” Mullen said. “We have a dedicated group of firefighters and I am appreciative of the support they not only give me as chief but the community they serve as well.” <br /><br />Weymouth village commissioner Barry Faulkner was recognized for outstanding and continuous support to the Weymouth Fire Department. <br /><br />Paul Raymond received the Firefighter of the Year award, while the First Responder of the Year award went to Norman Penny.<br /><br />Need Firefighter Awards for your department? We offer a wide selection of <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/cgi-bin/fireemporium/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=category/se=Firefighter%20Plaques/op=eq/nu=0/nu=1/ml=30.html">Firefighter Plaques</a>, <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/cgi-bin/fireemporium/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=category/se=Firefighter%20Awards/op=eq/nu=0/ml=25/tf=price/to=n/tf=description/to=x.html">Firefighter Trophies </a>and other <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/cgi-bin/fireemporium/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=1/sf=category/se=Fire%20Department%20Presentation%20Axes/op=eq/nu=0/ml=25/tf=price/to=n/tf=description/to=x.html">Firefighter Presentation Awards</a>. Visit us at <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">www.fireemporium.com.</a><br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: info@fireemporium.com<br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com/</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-58271718567885196782009-11-25T10:54:00.000-08:002009-12-01T11:05:38.580-08:00"They (Firefighters) Saved My Wife's Life"A pair of off-duty Kingston firefighters are being credited with saving a woman's life after a car wreck in a northern Ontario snowstorm last weekend.<br /><br />The man driving the minivan involved in the accident with a loaded tractor-trailer says Craig Rundle and Tim Restoule, who work on the same crew at the Brock Street fire hall, saved his wife's life after the crash near Ignace last Saturday afternoon.<br /><br />The two firefighters were returning from their annual elk-hunting trip in Alberta when they happened upon an accident between a jackknifed transport truck and a minivan on a desolate stretch of the Trans-Canada near Ignace, Ontario, just minutes after it occurred.<br /><br />Dunk's wife was trapped in the car with injuries including a large gash on her leg and was going into shock.<br /><br />Dunk wasn't seriously hurt, but says the two firefighters calmed him down at the scene.<br /><br />"One of the biggest things they did was stop me from pulling my wife out of the car and making her injuries worse," he said.<br /><br />The two firefighters carried a first aid kit in their truck-"a little bigger kit than most people would carry" Restoule acknowledged -- and treated Dunk's wife while still trapped in the car, covering her with jackets and blankets to stop her going further into shock and stopping her bleeding.<br /><br />They did the same to Dunk when they noticed him starting to shake as the adrenaline from the accident wore off.<br /><br />It took nearly an hour for help to reach the scene, owing to the worsening weather and confusion about where the accident occurred, and the two kept the trapped woman stable.<br /><br />The firefighters play down their contribution, saying any other first responder would have done the same, and didn't make a big deal out of the incident. It was Dunk who contacted the media to publicly express his thanks.<br /><br />"These two guys were totally professional and I can't say how grateful I am that they were there, because there's no question in my mind that they saved my wife's life."<br /><br />Story courtesay of The Kingston Whig Standard. <a href="http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2188181"><span style="color:#660000;">Click here to read the full article</span></a>.<br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com"><span style="color:#660000;">info@fireemporium.com</span></a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">http://www.fireemporium.com</span></a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-5132379209288581562009-11-24T10:41:00.000-08:002009-12-01T10:53:33.009-08:00Waterloo Firefighter Best in the World<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcuPRfw42JFW32zYRKPf8zJJjxAvNf0VSklIGheUQx-XpegPLd-RfAYxPfpom82DnQtnRpXsNG1cPnBwijYukA00Ouhgc8EBwa5hhKdhGbbTibVM8PKgyPq-nfevbKLhuuuWZZ8Kx0rQn/s1600/Waterloo+Firefighter+Dwayne+Drover.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410342455420072946" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 316px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcuPRfw42JFW32zYRKPf8zJJjxAvNf0VSklIGheUQx-XpegPLd-RfAYxPfpom82DnQtnRpXsNG1cPnBwijYukA00Ouhgc8EBwa5hhKdhGbbTibVM8PKgyPq-nfevbKLhuuuWZZ8Kx0rQn/s400/Waterloo+Firefighter+Dwayne+Drover.jpg" border="0" /></a>He’s the strongest firefighter in the world. He’s Dwayne Drover, a Waterloo firefighter who won the World’s Firefighter Combat Challenge in Las Vegas last weekend.<br /><br />“I won the world championship,” Drover said Monday. “It is still surreal. I still don’t believe it.”<br /><br />He beat 100 other teams from around the world and beat the American firefighter who has held the world’s title for the past three years.<br /><br />“This is the race that is going to go down in the books,” Drover said of beating the previous three-time champion.<br /><br />“I was considered the underdog going into it and I came out on top,” said the 34-year-old firefighter.<br /><br />The competition involves a gruelling obstacle course.<br /><br />Firefighters, dressed in their uniforms, complete with helmets and oxygen tanks, drag about 20 kilograms of hose up more than six flights of stairs.<br /><br />They haul another 19 kilograms of hose up by rope and then must run down the stairs without missing a step.<br /><br />They tackle a “forcible entry machine,” where competitors must move a 63-kilogram pressured device 1.5 metre by hitting it with a rubber sledgehammer.<br /><br />Firefighters drag a 153-kilogram running hose 22.5 metres and then hit a target before navigating a series of pylons.<br /><br />Then there’s Rescue Randy, the 79-kilogram dummy that competitors drag backward 30 metres.<br /><br />They must finish in less than two minutes.<br /><br />Drover did it in one minute, 26 seconds.<br /><br />“It is what they call the toughest two minutes in sports,” said the five-year firefighter.<br /><br />And what’s the attraction of putting yourself through this ordeal.<br /><br />“I just love challenging myself,” Drover said.<br /><br />He takes the sport so seriously that he trains up to 30 hours a week and works with a personal trainer.<br /><br />And he plans to defend the title next year.<br /><br />“Getting there is hard enough, but keeping it is ever harder.”<br /><br />Article courtesay of <a href="http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/633970"><span style="color:#660000;">The Record</span></a>.<br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email:<span style="color:#660000;"> </span><a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com"><span style="color:#660000;">info@fireemporium.com</span></a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">http://www.fireemporium.com</span></a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-63639200560070307112009-10-20T13:42:00.000-07:002009-10-20T18:12:40.669-07:00Presumptive Health Initiative<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_LaFAvKlklQiBsEjPDXjdqW15_Coy0PSSpLORdFZ9VXjkZuyMpo6jVROUrkuGVW1i3l7y5hVQmaGU7xnuAJSisnhNDXT-MMAkSpZF72tl6qy2x9xBZlt3qohakvYpdtdR6OjZL7UzK_l/s1600-h/IAFF_Image2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394786955780045058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_LaFAvKlklQiBsEjPDXjdqW15_Coy0PSSpLORdFZ9VXjkZuyMpo6jVROUrkuGVW1i3l7y5hVQmaGU7xnuAJSisnhNDXT-MMAkSpZF72tl6qy2x9xBZlt3qohakvYpdtdR6OjZL7UzK_l/s400/IAFF_Image2.jpg" border="0" /></a> A presumptive disability law links a particular occupation with a disease or condition that has been shown to be a hazard associated with that occupation. As a result of this linkage, if an individual employed in the occupation covered by the presumption contracts a disease or condition that is specified in the presumptive law, then that disease or condition is presumed to have come from that occupation. In this case, the burden of proof shifts from the employee to the employer to demonstrate that the condition was not in fact associated with the occupation but with another cause.<br /><br />For fire fighters and emergency medical responders, scientific evidence has demonstrated an increased risk for heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and infectious diseases. At this time, most of the United States and Canadian provinces have some form of presumptive law that applies to fire fighters and emergency response personnel. These laws vary greatly between states and provinces.<br /><br />The IAFF Division of Occupational Health, Safety & Medicine has developed an information database of the current presumptive disability provisions in the United States and Canada. <a href="http://www.iaff.org/hs/phi/landingPage.asp"><span style="color:#660000;"><br /><br />Click here</span></a> to view Presumptive Health Menu from IAFF.org website.<br /><br /><span style="color:#666666;">Information linked from</span> <a href="http://www.iaff.org/"><span style="color:#660000;">IAFF Offical Website</span></a>.<br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com"><span style="color:#660000;">info@fireemporium.com</span></a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">http://www.fireemporium.com</span></a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-90965962039639512392009-10-20T13:24:00.000-07:002009-10-20T13:30:09.229-07:00Climbing the ladder while watching the rear-view mirror<span style="color:#660000;">Written by Lou Wilde, Assistant Chief, Kelowna BC<br /></span><br />Sometimes, with the busy lives we all lead, we forget where we’ve come from. It happens to all of us to some extent in our personal lives and our careers. I hope as a chief officer I haven’t lost too much perspective about what it’s like in the trenches. I’m sure I could still charge a hand line and set a relief valve correctly but I don’t get out of bed nine times on a night shift anymore. I do my best to keep in touch with those who are still doing the job out there every day and night.<br /><br />Talking with a fellow chief about this recently, we discussed the newer junior officers (lieutenants and captains). We remarked that every now and then these newly minted officers forget that they used to be grunts doing the dirty jobs, or how when they were firefighters they were the smart alecs who often challenged officers on their decisions. Now, these new officers have no tolerance for the firefighters they used to be – the shoe’s on the other foot. The same goes for training. Before, as firefighters, these guys perhaps thought that repetitive drills on basic skills were pointless but now, as officers, they realize that the onus is on them to keep their people safe.<br /><br />To read full article, <a href="http://www.firefightingincanada.com/content/view/4401/210/"><span style="color:#660000;">click here</span></a>.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#660000;"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;color:#660000;"><span style="color:#666666;">Article published on</span> <a href="http://www.firefightingincanada.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">Firefightingincanada.com</span></a>.</span><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com/</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-45782200648397729452009-10-15T21:26:00.000-07:002009-10-15T21:55:42.576-07:00West Kelowna Wildfire T-Shirts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPf3SjdcuNowebeEUTER231EGTf4k5eXoSgNwy5CaU0qAFmkLQpga_Utwt5WTYohAkl4__7RLA2eEJC0cnWDkka4MD6uSmN2pFXgtwa7lTXtybdi254JG3DX8Nwx9g3z1RaJDn1uyfRwE0/s1600-h/UNIFIED-COMMAND-layout3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393056321149688290" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPf3SjdcuNowebeEUTER231EGTf4k5eXoSgNwy5CaU0qAFmkLQpga_Utwt5WTYohAkl4__7RLA2eEJC0cnWDkka4MD6uSmN2pFXgtwa7lTXtybdi254JG3DX8Nwx9g3z1RaJDn1uyfRwE0/s320/UNIFIED-COMMAND-layout3.jpg" border="0" /></a> "As a community, you really pulled together. I'm proud to be your mayor," stated West Kelowna Mayor, Doug Findlater. This statement is taken from a speech given at the appreciation night at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna held to say thank you to fire fighters and all first responders following the wildfires of 2009.<br /><br />West Kelowna Fire Rescue is selling commemorative t-shirts of the 2009 Wildfires and net proceeds are being donated to the local community food bank.<br /><br />T-shirts are available through West Kelowna Fire Rescue at 250-769-1640 ext 4 or email <a href="mailto:Laura.MacLeod@districtofwestkelowna.ca">Laura.MacLeod@districtofwestkelowna.ca</a>. Men's, Ladies and Youth sizes available for $20.00/each. <br /><br />Men's navy t-shirt picture shown, ladies available on brown or navy Bella ladies cut shirt and youth is available on red or camoflague t-shirts. <br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-78495280165251424502009-10-15T21:11:00.000-07:002009-10-15T21:25:06.156-07:00West Kelowna thanks its heroes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIkiLi_UuuIEwVk5rpU_NC8YEjgcRRJrLcN4_EPPfIJNGOl-4Ata5FlDe7yAQ4WfIdowlY6zrRh3ggnYAfTR7VCnsnhU_sEX5At6fjwsp5Xkf01wVOKpW7siz-OvxiG44SJxYmo6Kzd5Y/s1600-h/West+Kelowna+Fire+-+Glenrosa.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393049094558768530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIkiLi_UuuIEwVk5rpU_NC8YEjgcRRJrLcN4_EPPfIJNGOl-4Ata5FlDe7yAQ4WfIdowlY6zrRh3ggnYAfTR7VCnsnhU_sEX5At6fjwsp5Xkf01wVOKpW7siz-OvxiG44SJxYmo6Kzd5Y/s320/West+Kelowna+Fire+-+Glenrosa.jpg" border="0" /></a> A small but enthusiastic crowd turned up at Royal LePage Place Wednesday to say thank you to fire fighters and first responders following the wildfires of 2009.<br /><br />Dubbed 'Facing The Fires - A Night To Remember,' the evening gave residents of the community a chance to say thank you after the near devastating Glenrosa, Rose Valley and Terrace Mountain fires.<br /><br />The kudos went both way.<br /><br />"As a community, you really pulled together. I'm proud to be your mayor," stated West Kelowna Mayor, Doug Findlater.<br /><br />"We're a new community," added Findlater, "but we're going places."<br /><br />Those sentiments were echoed by EOC Deputy Director Jason Johnson, West Kelowna Fire Chief Wayne Schnitzler and others who spoke to the crowd.<br /><br />"This is a time to reflect, a time to celebrate and a time to thank people who did such a good job this summer," says Findlater.<br /><br />The mayor, who himself was one of the first to be evacuated when the Glenrosa fire broke out on July 18, says the community was fortunate to have professionals looking after every detail up and down the ranks.<br /><br />After going through emergency preparedness training in the spring, he says it would have been easy as mayor to get involved in operational issues.<br /><br />"The mayor, the council and the elected officials have to stay back at the policy level and let the professionals do their job. All of the firefighting was done with such excellence, such professionalism."<br /><br />Findlater says the one memory he'll take away is the work of those in the air, especially during the early hours of the fire.<br /><br />"I watched those with my mouth wide open as I looked at those aircraft. The water bomber wobbling as it went over Gorman's mill in 70km winds trying to save that mill. Really gutsy stuff."<br /><br />Fire Chief Wayne Schnitzler says a celebration such as Wednesday's helps to put closure on a very challenging summer.<br /><br />"It really challenged us as people, it challenged us a a fire department and at the end of the day, the outcome could have been so much worse," says Schnitzler.<br /><br />During the entire ordeal, Schnitzler says he really never thought about things emotionally.<br /><br />"I think it's over the years of experience you get. You go into work mode and you don't have time for emotions. You do your job and make decisions that affect peoples lives and properties."<br /><br />In all, 11,000 West Kelowna residents were forced out of their homes as a result of both the Glenrosa and Rose Valley fires.<br /><br />Story by Wayne Moore, <a href="http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--101-.htm">Castanet.net</a>.<br /><br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com/</a><br /><div></div>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784470559542396011.post-49669237245927155162009-10-14T13:34:00.000-07:002009-10-20T13:38:30.629-07:00King Township wins vehicle safety awardOct 14, King Township, ONT.<br /><br />King Fire and Emergency Services has won the 2009 Emergency Vehicle Safe Operation Achievement Award, an international honour presented annually by the volunteer and combination officers section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. The King Township Sentinel reports. <a href="http://www.kingsentinel.com/news/2009-10-14/Front_Page/Fire_department_wins_international_for_safe_drivin.html"><span style="color:#660000;">READ MORE</span> </a><br /><br />Article courtesay of King Township Sentinel at <a href="http://www.kingsentinel.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">www.kingsentinel.com</span></a>.<br /><br />Becky Harmata<br />The Fire Emporium<br />Toll Free: 866-832-1468<br />Fax: 250-769-3588<br />Email: <a href="mailto:info@fireemporium.com">info@fireemporium.com</a><br />Web: <a href="http://www.fireemporium.com/">http://www.fireemporium.com</a>Firefighter Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09236372965685410194noreply@blogger.com0