Keeping the Site Professional

Well I hate to but I must do it Again! It is time for a Rant!

I was reading another Blog the other day and I begin to think!!!!

What was I thinking, you are wondering.......... Well here it goes

It is OK to disagree with each other but I feel that when you disagree with something or someone stand behind what you think........

The "Blog" also know as WWW.BristolFirefighters.com was designed to showcase the Bravest from Bristol. Well just like babysitting if you don't watch what you are doing someone is going to cross the line and do something they should not. Well as much as I have enjoyed the comments I must make a suggestion and implement a plan!

Here is my plan:
1. This will NOT be a rumor mill! I am not trying to suck up or any of that I am only trying to showcase the Departments! So I am making it mandatory to put your name to place a post......So, you have 2 options. Option 1 set up a user name aka "Truckie" or "leatherforever" and you can even use your name aka "Roark"! It is free and Easy!!!

Option 2..... I can either approve or disapprove of your post before it is placed on the web. I don't like this and I don't want to have to do this!

2.Also, I am going to open the site up to Washington County Fire and Rescue. Hopefully after I make a few contacts I can also add all of the Departments in the Bristol Area (ex. Goodson Kinderhook, Sullivan East, and Avoca!)

I plan to do this because. well frankly WE NEED EACH OTHER!!! and I want to!

This site has been fun, and I really don't mind updating it!

As you can tell we are getting hits from all around the world! I don't know who is commenting and nor do I care, I welcome all comments. I just want people to tell who they are! Be proud of your comments!

Anyway.... I do not agree with all that is going on....Heck I don't agree with much of anything! But I sign my name to everything on this post.

and no I am not trying to suck up or anything! I just want this to be fair, and to keep OUR site fun and professional!

So sign in and fun let us know what you think heck make fun of me I can take it!!!!!

Thanks for you support with this site and HAVE FUN but Be safe!!!!!!!!!



ROARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fire on Penn. Ave

Bristol Tennessee Firefighters battled a house fire this morning in the 100 Block of Pennsylvania Ave!

E-51,E-21,E-19,Quint 5 and, Rescue 23 and 25, Chief 33 on scene!

Here are a few pics!

As I get more info I will post it on this fire!

House Fire on Moore St!

Again last night Q1 E2 E3 and Response 1 were dispached to another working fire! On arrival we found heavy Smoke and Fire Conditions! Quint staff made an aggressive knockdown which saved the house! We were hampered due to very cold temps but we got the job done! I will post more also later and when I get Pics (which were taken after the fire!) Anyway have a great weekend also watch www.vafirenews.com for more info on the fire!

Basketball Game

last night Bristol Va. Police defeated Bristol Tn. Police in the Hero's basketball Game!

Also Bristol Virginia Firefighters defeated Bristol Tennessee Firefighters!

I do not have any pics or any details

I was not there and do not have any details yet!

I will update with pics and more info as I get it!

If you have any Info or PICS!!! email me with it please

Hero's Basketball Games Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow Night At Viking Hall Civic Center at 630 The Finest from Bristol Virginia will be playing the Finest from Bristol Tennessee and just after the completion of that game Bristol Virginia's Bravest will be playing Bristol Tennessee Bravest!

Last year both games went to Bristol Virginia but it was a very close game and this years game should be just as close and just as much fun!

Good Luck to Both sides!

I will not be able to attend due to work and I also have class tomorrow night so if someone could email me pictures so I can post the information after the game

Tax Season Help!

Attention all area Fire, EMS, and Police personnel:

As you well know it is Tax Season and I usually do not recommend a specific business but now I am!!!

You may or may not know Will Fritz and his Dad but they own a tax service and a really good one!

Here is a link to their business Fritz Tax Service check them out and If you go tell them you were referred by Bristol Firefighters.com and they will take care of you!!!

Take care and Good Luck with the taxes!

If anyone else knows of any emergency service friendly businesses let me know and we will feature them on the site!

House Fire on Russell St

At 530 this Am Quint 1, E2, E3, and Response 1 (Command Vehicle) responded to a house on Russell St for smoke coming from a house. On arrival Response advised smoke coming from the roof area. Q1 staff made entry and made their way to the attic where smoldering blown in insulation was found. Q1 made a quick attack and the ceiling were pulled. After Overhaul operations were completed all units cleared. The Fire has displaced a family from their home.

No injuries to fire personnel or citizens.

I am sorry I did not get any pictures

Haz Mat response

Here is the link to the Richlands Paper

This was a Haz Mat response last week

I dont have anymore pics the newspaper article explains it all

Take Care

Roark