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I used to be a wildland firefighter. I have an opinion like everybody else and I don't mind sharing it. I might even have a story...

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Breaking News: "THE FALLEN FIREFIGHTER": BY SELFMADE
Posted by: SelfMade

Lawndale :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-04-12 19:57:10 -0700 | your-story

To all that read my stories from the fireline and supported my writing through last fire season, I would like to say thank you. The winter/fall seasons have come and gone and now it is time for training. I did...
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Breaking News: The Fire Fighter's Prayer (Poem)
Posted by: SelfMade

Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-04-12 19:52:55 -0700 | your-story

When I am called to duty God… Wherever flames may rage… Give me strength to save a life whatever be its age. Let me embrace a little child… Before it is too late… Or save an older person from the...
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Breaking News: Unseen Video Clip On Historic "Station Fire" Of Wildland Firefighters Rehabbing Burn Area 9/09
Posted by: SelfMade

Acton :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-03-29 08:29:50 -0700 | disasters-news

This is a video clip shot on September 10th, 2009 by the Bear Divide Station. It is of Forest Service crew members rehabbing the dozer line put in to stop the Station Fire. It was secondary line that the fire...
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Breaking News: The Wildland Firefighters Diary 10 (The "Station Fire" Second Tour 9/7/09-9/12/09)
Posted by: SelfMade

San Fernando :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-03-29 08:29:50 -0700 | your-story

Sunday September 6th 2009 was just like most Sundays. I went to morning church service and treated my little one to a doughnut afterward. I had been home from the Station Fire for just about 72 hours and was anticipating...
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Breaking News: Big Shootout in L.A. County Leaves Sheriffs Deputy Wounded & One Dead
Posted by: SelfMade

Lawndale :: CA :: USA | updated 2012-03-29 08:30:04 -0700 | disasters-news

Lawndale, CA. - At about 10:30pm on Tuesday November 3rd, gunshots rang off a few streets down from my home. Numerous gunshots…and a lot of them! I went outside and heard sirens blaring and not long after that came the...
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Breaking News: Watch A Video Tribute To Fallen L A County Firefighters Quinones & Hall
Posted by: SelfMade

Los Angeles :: CA :: USA | updated 2013-03-06 05:47:07 -0800 | your-story

Heres a video tribute to Arnie and Ted. They passed away 8/30/09 in the Station Fire. May they forever rest in peace....
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