http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog Wed, 13 May 2009 15:19:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ever listen to Chris Parker?  Check him out in the video posted here: Chris is the morning show DJ at MIX 96.9 in Phoenix, and he makes a big effort to give back to our community.  In Feburary, Chris served as a guest judge at the Firefighter Chili Cookoff - we really appreciated his ... http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/rock-and-roll-bike-run/ In case you haven't heard, tonight is 31 cent scoop night! Baskin-Robbins -- in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters' Foundation -- is sponsoring 31 cent scoop night. The event will be held from 5-10 p.m...TONIGHT! The Baskin-Robbins web site has more details, but I had some repeated issues trying to get their ... http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream/ Over the years I've seen first responders bring forth some very creative solutions to challenging rescues, but I wish I'd been able to see this one in person! A Thai firefighter dressed as Spider-Man to rescue an autistic boy who climbed onto a third-floor balcony and dangled his legs over the ... http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/spiderman-to-the-rescue/ Well, it depends on whether your preference is red chili, green chili, or cowboy chili, since we had winners in all categories. I realize I'm a more than a little biased toward Station 10, but don't take my word for it....just listen to the compliment we received from Aunt Chilada's. Our ... http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/best-chili/ After much hard work with both kitchen tools and power tools, Station 10 presented a creative booth and some exceptional red chili...you'll have to watch our video below to see how it all turned out! Congratulations, Station 10! http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/its-official-station-10-wins-a-trophy/ You've likely heard about Jose Contreras and his one year-old daughter who were killed in a fire early Monday morning in Mesa, Arizona. My friend, Captain Bill Rini, talks about that call and has seen many such instances of preventable tragedy. Did you hear the most powerful thing he said? Last year, every ... http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/got-smoke-detectors/ The very resourceful crew at Station 10 returned from the salvage yard with framing for our booth at the Firefighters Chili Challenge. The crew has created an impressive booth with a casino theme.  We would love for you to come root for us on Saturday! Want a sneak peek of the booth?  Check it out: What's your ... http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/winning-chili-booth/ Captain Marty Munoz is pretty confident that his chili recipe will win this year's Firefighters Chili Challenge sponsored by the United Phoenix Firefighters Association.  What do you think? http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/station-5s-secret-recipe/ Saw this vanity plate outside an italian deli in Scottsdale. [caption id="attachment_57" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Grazzie = thank you in Italian"][/caption] Thank you, indeed! http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/thank-you/ Don't you just LOVE chili?  I do! And I love chili even more when it can raise funds to benefit the United Phoenix Firefighters Association. Last year, firefighters from all over Maricopa County and valley restaurants gathered to compete in the First Annual United Phoenix Firefighters Chili Challenge. The cookoff was created ... http://www.talesfromthefirehouse.com/blog/chili-challenge-2009/