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Brad Hoff replied to Shawn Roark's discussion 'PT on shift?'
Ours is included in our daily work schedule as follows: •From 1515 to 1530 all personnel will be provided a rest period unless on an urgent assignment from the station chief. •At 1530 all members will perform one hour of physical fitness in accorda…
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District of Columbia & Sarasota County signed formal agreement to allow new fire chief to remain DC employee. Arrangement can provide Kenneth Ellerbe with enhanced retirement benefits.
Got this off Statter911.com STATter911.com now knows what happened to allow Sarasota County Chief Kenneth Ellerbe to stay on the rolls of the DC Fire & EMS Department in able to enhance his retirement pay. We even know a DC assistant fire chief and…
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Adam Miceli replied to Brad Hoff's discussion 'Things are not always what they seem.'
"So here is the question: How do you know you are getting everything out of a pre-fire or fire inspection and catching a majpority of the problems. I know it's impossible to catch them all but what if there were an incident in this building? Would t…
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Todd McKee replied to Brad Hoff's discussion 'Things are not always what they seem.'
GOOD STUFF BROTHER! THANK YOU FOR THIS POST Todd McKee
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Brad Hoff replied to Brad Hoff's discussion 'Things are not always what they seem.'
I find crazy stuff all the time around here. Last week it was a can full of gas and no cap in an exterior heated room with an overhead heater unit and boxes of styrofaom cups and supplies piled up next to the heater. Seems that some people think gas…
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Residence.
North Pole Alaska
Department:
Ft. Wainwright Fire & Emergency Services and North Star Volunteer Fire Department
Years of public service:
Proudly Serving Since 1985
Agency structure:
Military fire department
Top issues in your department:
I think a lot of issues in our department are universal like most others.

Tradition is a big one! Being true to your Brothers even if they may be different or not exactly think like you do....that really ruffles the feathers. Some people have no concept with what "Walk the Walk" Talk the Talk" really means and you cannot have one without the other.
Professional Qualifications:
IFSAC Fire Officer I, II, Insp. I, II, Instr I, D/O & MWS, Aerial, ARFF, Pumper Hazmat IC & Technician, Telecommunicator I & II; Pennsylvania FF I, II & Alaska FF I, II, Instr. I; Trench & Confined space -Ice and High and low angle rescue; NIMS, CISM , Safety Officer, PIO, State of Alaska EMT II
Topics you provide training for:
FF I, FF II, Fire Inspection procedures, driving apparatus, water supply, firefighting basics, I do my best to share with those that are willing to learn our trade with my knowledge I have learned over the years from others and being on the job.
Areas of expertise:
"Ancora Imparo" means - Still I am learning" Michelangelo
"Omnis Cedo Domus - Everyone Goes Home I am a Firefighter"
"Noli nothis permittere te terere - Keep The Faith"

I am no expert in any one area. I do have lots of knowledge in many areas that I love to share so I can make room to learn more from all the people on here. It is already happening and still wanting to learn more.....guess I have a huge appetite for the Brotherhood and I can't get enough.

I am in the early stages of becoming a bagpiper and to get more involved in learning and developing a State wide protocol for an Honor Guard so that we can all be uniform and do it the same way everywhere. I feel this is important aspect because if you go to another area, most people would be familiar with the way it works and it would go much more smoothly.

You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and it does, use the duct tape.

Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

Thanks in advance everyone
Bio:
I am not sure what I am going to do when I grew up?

Just a kid who always wanted to be a fireman and now as a grown single dad on occasion performs a humble calling both paid and volunteer. Love having the greatest job in the world and love learning new stuff eveyday and interacting with the people we serve as well as those who serve and wouldn't have it any other way!

Started as a jr. firefighter @ the age of 14 in South Central PA.

U.S. Air Force Fire Protection Specialist 1991-1999 Eielson, Minot and Clear with two tours in Southwest Asia to U.A.E.

Joined North Star VFD in 1993 to present

1999 to present DOD Civilian firefighter in Alaska.

24 years as a volunteer and 18 career and it seems like I started only yesterday.
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A BUCK FIFTY FOR YOUR FIREFIGHTERS, A GREAT GIFT IDEA!

A good low cost safety reminder tool from IAFC! I took this article from Firefighter Close Calls


This is not some huge request (especially during these tough budget times), as this is for your FD to consider $1.50 (each) for the purchase of a pocket "Firefighter Survival" 2010 planner for all of your members.

With the holidays right around the corner, there is a cool opportunity for your organization to provide something to your members, and support the work of the Safety, Health and Survival… Continue

Posted on December 9, 2009 at 12:00pm —

Brad Hoff

10th Anniversary of Worcester 6: Remember Our Fallen this day and everyday!

Tragically on this day 10 years ago, 3 December 1999, we lost 6 brave men to a higher calling. Their dedication and sacrifice forever changed the American Fire Service for the better. It is with heavy hearts that they are no longer with us as we celebrate their passion and love for our job and we remember the lives of our Brother Firefighters Paul A Brotherton, Timothy P. Jackson, Jeremiah M. Lucey, James F. “Jay” Lyons III, Joseph T. McGuirk and Lt. Thomas E. Spencer on Box 5-1438 on 3 December… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2009 at 8:42pm — 3 Comments

Brad Hoff

Looking Back!

As usual I I found cool and interesting historical stuff from Chief Billy on Firefighter Close Calls.com. Probably got this stuff from our very own fire service history wizard Chief Glenn Corbett...LOL Anyway this was recently posted on the site about two historic fires tragically claiming the lives of our brothers in years past.


REMEMBERING THE LOSS OF 3 PHILADELPHIA FIREFIGHTERS "ONE MERIDIAN PLAZA"
 Took plac… Continue

Posted on October 22, 2009 at 4:00pm —

Brad Hoff

Patriotism

Well it seems a lot has been happening in OUR country lately with American Flag displays in some apartment complex in Albany Oregon or a decal in a Pa FD not being allowed! In all my years in the Fire Service not much has been held more sacred than Patriotism and displaying the American flag and all that it stands for! We have all given our own personal sacrifices in one way or another and an insurmountable number have given their lives for OUR FLAG and COUNTRY to allow her to forever wave! What… Continue

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Brad Hoff

Remember in all we do this day 9/11

This is a dark day for Americans and especially our profession. We must remain ever vigilant and never wavering in spirit and in Brotherhood. For what makes us weak will forever make us stronger. Fear not this day for God has us in His hands and the angels are among us. For today is a day of remembrance and also a day of reckoning that we know that those that gave their all are in Heaven and one day we will meet again.

So on this day and everyday always remember to honor not only our brothers a… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 7:21am —

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At 9:46pm on December 16, 2009, Chris Piepenburg said…
Brad,

I just had dinner with Roy the other night! I will let him know that you said hi. Take care and have a great holiday season!

Chris
At 7:18am on December 15, 2009, Trey Smith said…
Hey Brad,

I'll tell Scott you said hey. Take care and be safe. Trey Smith; Charlotte Fire Dept.,NC
At 10:08pm on December 8, 2009, Ted Richmond said…
Your with Matt? you can't keep him! That is one good guy! I want him back ASAP! Please tell him Gideon FMFD!
At 5:58pm on November 30, 2009, Doug Price said…
We had a great Thanksgiving other than Marnie havin to wrk. Sounds like u had one to but the cook has to sample the food he is cookin so I guess that clears u. Take care of urself , talk to ya soon and the promotoin came thru get in jan.

KTF!!
At 4:20pm on November 20, 2009, Doug Price said…
Thanx, I hear ya Brother. Gettin a new district so i have some learnin to do. Take care hope all is well w/ u and the little one.

KTF!!
At 7:50pm on November 11, 2009, Doug Price said…
I hear ya brother. She is a pretty wonderfull woman. Hope all is well with ya.

KTF!!
At 10:04pm on November 6, 2009, Doug Price said…
Hey brother Im with ya on that one. Hope all is well with you and the little one. Check out my new pic i added and let me know what cha think. ake care. KTF!!!
At 6:54pm on November 6, 2009, Marcus VOODOO said…
Thank you! glade to be here
At 6:08pm on November 6, 2009, Christian Cossey said…
Sounds fun lol and thanks for keeping my recovery in your thoughts. I can't wait to come back. I'm not going to lie it's going to be hard at first emotionally, but I will have to deal with it if I want what I love to do.
At 5:43pm on November 6, 2009, Christian Cossey said…
How's it going?

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