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An active shooter situation.  What do you do?  The objective is to save lives.  Obviously, it law enforcement plays a key role but treating mass casualties requires fire departments and emergency medical services to be on the scene.  An immedia
Have you heard the saying “turning lemons into lemonade?""When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is a proverbial phrase used to encourage optimism and a positive "can-do" attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune. Lemons suggest sourn
I, first, began my passion of telling stories of those in the fire service as a young man. A big portion of my experience came from riding with, living with, and working with the men and women of the Memphis Fire Department.  There was a partic
The Firefighter Next DoorAs a kid, I wanted to be a firefighter. I think a lot of people dream of being a firefighter. But only the few have the chance and only the few can be firefighters.  In my neighborhood growing up, there lived "the firef
THE STORYLINE STORY:   You know his voice but do you know the man?  Why would a man with years of experience in radio and television take an interest in the world of firefighting and emergency services?What is this thing called EmergencyFD and
"BAD AX LADIES":  Two second generation firefighters mentoring young women to join the fire service.They are called the Bad Ax Ladies from the Carbondale Fire Department in Carbondale, Illinois.   Two firefighters who took the initiative to sta
"WORDS FROM THE WISE":  The voice of a firefighter with decades of experience.Chief John Reagan began his career in the fire service at a time when most firefighters were called leather lungs or smoke eaters.  He worked at a time of great chang
Firefighting is a calling…. a commitment to serve others.  It is also a commitment to serve one another within the fire family.  Despite its’ traditions, firefighting is also a commitment to a lifetime of learning, training, and working hard so
When I moved from the big city to a rural community,  I suspected that the fire department here had to operate differently.  From my first day in the area, I started noticing many differences. I didn’t see any fire hydrants and I knew my reside
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "THE REALITY OF THE JOB...WHEN YOUR CUP RUNS OVER."WHEN THE JOB GET’S TOO REAL... WHEN YOU CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE... WHEN YOU CANT ENJOY THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE...  WHEN YOU CANT TURN IT OFF...  P
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "THE MAKING OF A FIREFIGHTER.""WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER?   HOW DO YOU START?   .  THIS INTERVIEW IS ABOUT AS CLOSE TO HOME AS IT GETS.  I'VE WATCHED A KID PLAYING AT BEING A  FIRE
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "FIRE OPS 101: SHARING THE JOB."Check out the video overview of the Fire OPS 101 story recorded in Carbondale, Illinois.Click this link:  https://youtu.be/b8jRvpOr7Ss"SINCE I FIRST STARTED THIS PO
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "Standing Tall When You Take A Fall." Bobby Qualls began his career with the Memphis Fire Department in 1986.  Bobby rose though the ranks as a member of the 14's and 7's Engine house to become a
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "THE COST OF BEING A FIREFIGHTER."His name is Jim Cunningham.  He's been called a "firefighter's firefighter."  The new guys call him one of the legends.  Now retired, Jim shares his experience as
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE."Hear the story of one firefighter's second by second account of an active shooter situation. He survived but the firefighter next to him and the firefighter behind him
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE."Hear the story of one firefighter's second by second account of an active shooter situation. He survived but the firefighter next to him and the firefighter behind him
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "MEDIA-Friend or Foe?" The media/mass communications is changing by the minute.  Smart phones and social media make every event live. Every cell phone and every citizen can broadcast an emergency
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "LEADERSHIP: Line of Duty Deaths." The episode focuses on the years and experiences of former Memphis Fire Director Charles E. Smith as he confronts the challenges facing a grieving fire departmen
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "LEADERSHIP Outside the Box." This episode is  focuses on the years and experiences of former Memphis Fire Director Charles E. Smith.  Charles E. Smith served as the leader of the Memphis Fire Dep
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "COVID On The Frontlines." This episode is a Storyline EXTRA and focuses on the COVID-19 experiences of Memphis Firefighter Thomas Mann Jr..  He acquired COVID-19 on the job but not from a treatin
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is called "The Memories That Don't Go Away." This episode focuses on the memories and experiences of Memphis Fire Inspector, Todd Conklin.  Executive Producer, Tom Mann, talks with Todd Conklin as he shares
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is "Being A First". Our Storyline is the first woman to hold the position of Director for the City of Memphis.  Executive Producer Tom Mann talks with Memphis Fire Director Gina Sweat and discusses her care
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline is "Being A First".  Our Storyline is the first woman to hold the position of Director for the City of Memphis.  Executive Producer Tom Mann talks with Memphis Fire Director Gina Sweat and discusses her car
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline continues to discuss the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis for the fire service and includes a classic firefighter's story from his experiences.   Storylines guests include:   Gary Ludwig- President of the
This edition of EmergencyFD Storyline highlights the challenges of the COVID 19 crisis for the 911 system and fire services.   Storylines guests include:   Raymond Choizza- Executive Director of the Shelby County, Tennessee. Emergency Communica
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