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This page is dedicated to all those men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to serve their communities, running into a burning building is not normal and it requires more personal fortitude than most will ever know.

What is a firefighter?

He's the guy next door....

He's a guy like you and me with warts and worries and unfulfilled dreams.

Yet he stands taller than most of us.

He's a fireman....

A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men.

He's a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.

He's a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power

of violence out of control.

He's responsive to a child's laughter because his arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again....

He doesn't preach the brotherhood of man.

He lives it.

~Author Unknown

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NFPA Link

The Indianapolis Fire Buffs

Indianapolis Fire Buffs

Link to Fire Buffs Site

The Indianapolis Fire Buffs were established in 1962. They are a nonprofit organization of volunteers whose mission is to provide rehab service to the Indianapolis Fire Department, Marion County Township and City Fire Departments.

Along with supporting the Fire Departments of Marion County, they are occasionally called out for mutual to assist departments outside of the county. Membership is made up of retired firefighters, current firefighters, civilian fire personal, and everyday citizens who want to give back to the Fire Fighters who serve us everyday.

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Indianapolis Firefighter

Emerald Society’s Webpage

The Saint Florian Center

Indy Metro FOOLS

(Fraternal Order of Leatherheads)

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National Fire Protection Association

The mission of the international nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

National Fire Protection Association

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FIRE CORP

Fire Corps promotes the use of citizen advocates (volunteers) to support and augment the capacity of resource-constrained fire and emergency service departments at all levels: volunteer, combination, and career. Fire Corps is funded through the Department of Homeland Security and is managed and implemented through a partnership between the National Volunteer Fire Council and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and with direction from the National Advisory Committee, a group of 15 national organizations representing the fire and emergency services, to provide the program with strategic direction and important feedback from the field.

Fire Corp Link

Indianapolis Fire Department Runs on YouTube

10th Street IFD

IFD Night Fire

IFD Radio Problem

IFD Night Run 2

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Firefighter Close Calls

Close Call Link

U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)

U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Link

Fire Department Preparedness for Extreme Weather

Emergencies and Natural Disasters

Emmitsburg, MD - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) released today a new technical report titled Fire Department Preparedness for Extreme Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters. This report examines the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters on the fire service and the types of service calls most likely to arise as a result of these disasters.

"Firefighters continue to be called upon to respond to many types of incidents, disasters, and situations - in all kinds of weather, day and night," said U.S. Fire Administrator Greg Cade. "Our country's fire service is an amazing cadre of specially trained individuals whom the public relies on during emergencies - including extreme weather and natural disasters. This requires all firefighters to be prepared to respond in the most challenging conditions."

Read the entire article at:

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/media/press/2008releases/082008.shtm

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This One Is In Memory of Captain Gary Henry

An Indianapolis firefighter killed while serving in Iraq. Capt. Gary Henry was a 12 year veteran of the Indianapolis Fire Department and a 10-year veteran with the Indiana National Guard. He served as a captain with the Indianapolis Fire Department as the Special Operations Rescue Coordinator.

He leaves behind a wife and three children.

Thank You, Rest In Peace!

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So as you look at the firefighter with his rake, hose or axe,

His beet red face or ice covered mustache,

You should know why he goes through that smoky front door,

And is forced to crawl like a baby down on the floor.

He does it to save both lives and property,

All that is precious to you and to me.

So take a good look at this modern warrior

who serves his call proud and true,

And know that he would die just to save me and you.