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CHAOS (Chief Has Arrived On the Scene)

Side-Loading Ambulances Could Save Our Own

A representative from an ambulance company was at Station 73 recently to demo a couple of vehicles. He was excited about the new technology being developed relating to side-loading vehicles. This type of vehicle allows all the crewmembers to sit facing forward or backward. This video demonstrates the hazards we face if involved in a crash in a conventional rear-loading ambulance. The camera appears to be set up in the action area, facing the curb door. Be careful out there!

Heartmobile Restoration Project Seeks Volunteers

FF Chip Stout has been very active in the Heartmobile restoration project that is taking place at the Central Ohio Fire Museum. It was the country's first mobile coronary care unit and was put in service in 1969. More can be learned about the project and the history of EMS in Columbus by going to the Heartmobile site, http://www.heartmobile.org/heartmobile.swf.
Chip says they are well underway in the process of restoring the Heart Mobile and generally work on it Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Fire Museum. He said that they are hoping to have it finished up by next May. He is also looking for UAFD members names that were on the Heart Mobile. If any of you retirees know of some crew member names from UAFD, or want to know more about helping out, please contact cstout@uaoh.net. And if you have some free time and would like to volunteer, please head on down to the museum some Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
There is a rumor that the City of Upper Arlington may purchase the restored vehicle as a replacement for Medic 73.

Three Wheeled Firetruck

What If Firefighters Ran The World?

Are We Having Fun Yet?

The Clare Ashton Harley Story

Thanks to the retirees for all the help on this story. Although there were a couple variations in details, we have chosen this version.
Clare's bike was an almost new Harley, worth about 6 or 7 grand at the time. A young man came to see Clare's motorcycle and he brought his grandmother along. "Grandma" never got out of the pick-up which was parked a little distance from Clare and the young man. Clare and the young man talked over the price and the young man said that "Grandma" was going to help him purchase the motorcycle. The young man went to the pick-up and talked to "Grandma" then she left. The young man said that she was going to the bank to get the money or a bank check and she would be right back. He asked Clare if he could take the motorcycle for a test drive while they waited, Clare said OK.
After some time had passed, it was said that Clare became worried if the man was ok and hoping that the Harley mechanically was ok, or worse yet, not involved in an accident. After what must have seemed to be an hour or two Clare realized that he had been HAD . No Lic. plate no., No ID. and the Harley was gone forever.
End of story.

Truck with Hazardous Materials Spotted

Negotiation Committee Signs Off On Permitted Pranks

The Firehoser Blog's negotiating committee has approved the following pranks for use in UAFD firehouses. Please put requests for other pranks in the comment section following this article. Approved pranks:
1. a cup of water propped behind a cupboard/locker door
2. grease in pop machine coin return
3. vegetable oil in hand soap
4. switch labels on canned goods
5. basic siren set up (comes on when battery switch used)
6. wet chair (spread light coating of water on cushion)
7. zip tie phone cords
8. disconnect cable TV at outside of building
9. miscellaneous remote control battery switching/removal/taping over anodes (door openers & TV)
10. ammonia capsule under toilet seat (breaks with pressure on the seat)
11. redirect refill tube on toilet tank to spray out (Station 71 only)
12. ceiling fan confetti (approved for Station 72 only)
13. circuit breaker shut off for TV set
14. set up recliner back to fall off when leaned against
15. miscellaneous objects under mattress (includes IV bag set for slow drip, folding chairs, aerosol sprays, etc.)
16. switch mattresses and box springs around
17. wet clothing placed in freezer
NOT APPROVED AT THIS TIME
1. cricket release
2. messing with personal vehicles

Worst Ambulance Ride Ever

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Shorts Must Now Be Longer Than Turnout Coat

Ladder 72 had a couple of birthday parties to visit last Saturday. The weather was wet and a bit chilly as the truck pulled up to Northwest Park. FF Scott Bryant, wearing his fatigue shorts, slipped on his turnout coat to stay warm. However, since his shorts are shorter than his coat, he appeared to not have any pants on - just his coat and some black shoes and socks. I guess news travels fast. At the second birthday party one of the Moms asked when the strip show would start.

FF Ferrero Recognized for EMS Hair

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One Reason Why FF Lyday is Called Mayday

When a new medic sign-off form was implemented, Mayday had several complaints after printing off the form. Namely that much of the needed information was missing, and the format didn't make sense. He was heard to say, "What dumb-ass came up with this. This is STUPID."
He had printed the legal size form on letter sized paper.

FF Warner Rescued by Kind Citizen

A neighbor of a department member shared this story with him. A UAFD firefighter who matched the description of Ed Warner, was seen with Station 71's pick up truck as he set out hydrant flushing signs at Lane and Riverside Dr. The witness said FF Warner was frantically jamming a stick through the partially opened window. Apparently, he had locked himself out of the truck. A kind citizen with slender arms stopped to help and was able to reach into the window gap and unlock the truck for him.