Monthly Archives: May 2011

When District   Chief Chapman and Paramedic Betts showed up for work yesterday, I am sure they weren’t expecting what occured shortly after midnight. Station 1 and the duty crew were dispatched to a woman in labor with her third child. … Continue reading →

Some of you may or may not know that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has a governing body which is the State. They have laws in place that every County must follow. But they also give every County the latitude to … Continue reading →

At a recent fire prevention activity a very lovely young lady, 8 years of age questioned what are those things on my collar. I explained that they were bugles that signified my rank. She then questioned if I knew how … Continue reading →

Ponderate, an interesting word that myself and FF Webb use quite often around the station.  Although I am sure we have been mispronouncing it more times than not. The meaning is to consider; to ponder.  A few examples are how … Continue reading →

Several years ago the Chiefs of Northeast Oakland County (Auburn Hills, Addison Twp., Oakland Twp., Rochester and Rochester Hills) recognized that there was a considerable amount of duplication between departments.  Thus the Northeast Oakland County Mutual Aid group was formed.  There are no … Continue reading →