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Reading through my e-mails this morning our consultants sent out a reminder of a tragic event in the history of the fire service and America that I would like to share.   Cocoanut Grove Fire- Wikipedia The Cocoanut Grove was … Continue reading →

Last year there was a grass-roots effort to help feed the hungry in our community. Station 2’s paid-on-call (POC) firefighters initiated this program. Last year was successful, but as with all great programs they seem to grow each subsequent year.  This year was no … Continue reading →

Currently there is a Bill in Lansing up for consideration. It is the HB4293, the legalization of fireworks in the State. This Bill passed the House by a 98-10 vote. Those who sell would have to pay a permit fee … Continue reading →

Yes it’s that time of year where all the little and not so little ghost and goblins beg for candy. I ran across some safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and I thought I would pass them on to … Continue reading →

I am not mispronouncing a song from the group Chicago, although I did create my own lyrics the past few days with the same tune. Earlier this week numerous city departments started receiving complaints about a mold/mildew smell in the area, these … Continue reading →

Yesterday at lunch time I received a call from Deputy Director of the Department of Public Services, and I need to say when I found out why, it took me a little off guard. He was questioning the bubbles that were floating around … Continue reading →

Yesterday morning nine AHFD members were recognized at Oakland County Medical Control Authority meeting. The recognition was for an Achievement in Excellence. This was for a medical that occurred at a construction site on Opdyke Rd.  The only immediate access … Continue reading →

I have always considered myself a safe driver, even if nobody else does. All of the dents and scrapes that have appeared on any of my vehicles were done at very slow speeds and never with another vehicle.  There is a rumor that I  … Continue reading →

Yesterday we were invited to Magna e-car for a meeting regarding the new technology involving hybrid and electric cars. They had questions for the fire service on what we would do in the event of an emergency involving a hybrid or electric … Continue reading →

Last night while perusing (surfing) through the 200 plus channels I have at home, I paused briefly to watch a few of my favorite commercials. The first was from a cell phone company, not a real effective commercial, because I don’t remember the product … Continue reading →