Humor

Rapper Apologizes for A Pole In My Pants Video

An entertainment firm, Play Wit It Entertainment, has issued a public apology to the Jackson, Mississippi Fire Department on behalf of “Hollywood Luck” following a controversial rap video that showcased a JFD ladder truck and turnout gear. The department reportedly has ...

Police Fire Wars in Mississippi

A Mississippi fire chief and a county deputy sheriff are the latest participants in the ongoing Police-Fire Wars. The incident occurred last Sunday at a motor vehicle accident in Poplarville, Mississippi. Allegedly the single vehicle involved in the crash was ...

Throwing Handlights At Passing Cars

Today’s burning question: We were at an emergency scene and a car came driving up really fast, totally disregarding our safety. I even shined my flashlight directly at the driver but he kept on coming. Out of frustration I threw ...

Another Prankster Uses Hitler Rant Video Clip

The video clip of Adolph Hitler ranting against his generals and staff has been used by another prankster to lampoon its latest victim: Colorado Springs Fire Chief Rich Brown. In March we covered a previous use of the same clip ...

Cracking Jubblies Comment on Facebook Leads to Medic Being Disciplined

Not sure how we missed this one back in April when the decision came down, but a British Paramedic was found guilty of misconduct for posting a remark on his Facebook page indicating that he “copped a feel” while on ...

Here’s to Rescue Details… and Fine Whine

A friend from Cal Fire just sent me a link to this YouTube video – and for all the folks in Providence – as well as any department where firefighters occasionally get detailed to rescue/ambulance duty – this parody will sound all ...

2011 A Fire Law Year in Review

Happy New Year!!!! Its time to take a look at the most important and most bizarre fire service legal cases of 2011. First, the three most important cases: Westmoreland v. Sutherland, was a 1st Amendment case handed down by the ...

Christmas Taser Prank Results In Two Chiefs Under Arrest

Last year about this time we covered the case of a Florida firefighter who was charged with arson for setting the pants of another firefighter on fire at a Christmas Party. He was fired for his prank. This year, some ...

On Duty Firefighters Asked to Serve Cocktails Shirtless

Here is today’s burning question: I am a career firefighter and I was recently asked by my fire chief to serve drinks to a group of women at a fund-raising event while on-duty. I know I am a hunk and ...

Los Angeles Fire Truck Stars in Porn Film

Los Angeles Fire Department officials are investigating how one of their fire trucks found its way into a porn movie. View more videos at: http://nbclosangeles.com. The department has launched an investigation into the matter. More on the story.

DNR Tattoos: Are You Kidding Me?

Here is one for all the paramedic legal eagles out there: You arrive on the scene of an unconscious 80 year old female. During the course of your patient assessment you notice a tattoo on her chest stating “Do Not ...

California and Maine: Two Anti-Firefighter Anti-Public Employee Headlines

Two headlines from this past week got me thinking about just how far the anti-firefighter anti-public employee message has driven public opinion. One headline was about a California civil grand jury that concluded it was wasteful to send engine companies ...

New Mexico Fire Chief Arrested at Wildland Fire

Here’s a story we somehow missed last March, where a New Mexico fire chief was arrested following what appears to be some bizarre behavior at a 3 acre wildland fire. Fire Chief Eddie Velarde of the… you can’t make this stuff up ...

Providence Boat Ride Under Fire

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