Photo Unit?

[PureAdrenalin]

Okay, as an avid photog, I was wondering about how one would go about starting a photo unit? I know the FDNY has one. I work in a large city that does not have one, and the only way fires get covered by the news, is if there is a fatality. I know how happy I always am to see me in the paper, or something about my department. I'm just looking to freelance for the department/newsies. i know there are a few guys here that take this stuffon as well NDeMarse, any words of advice?

[CFD Hazards]

The best person to speak to would be Chris Mikal from New Orleans. His stuff is regularly seen in Firehouse Magazine and I believe he has a website. He started the Photo Unit in New Orleans and could lead you in the right direction.

[E229Lt]

I know how happy I always am to see me in the paper

Duck and cover

[ChicagoFF]

We have 4-9-2 and 4-9-3 (respectivaly the photo and video units of the CFD.) They run out of 107's house on the west side. Great units for disabled FF's. They respond to all second alarm haz-mats, extra alarm fires and incidents with fatalities.

[PFDTruck18]

We got VCU (visual communications unit) who runs out of Fire Administration.

[LaFireEducator]

How big a department?
Volunteer or Career?

[PureAdrenalin]

How big a department?
Volunteer or Career?

Career, I myself am a vollie.

E229Lt, I am always happy to see my department get noticed for things. I am not one of those ego tripping, full of myself types..but it's nice to be recognized from time to time.

[LaFireEducator]

Are you looking to use paid, fulltime personnel?

If not, think about recruiting college/high school photo students, local camera buffs, significant others of the members who may have a camera eye, etc.

Develop guidelines as to how close they can get to the fire, safety, etc.

[PureAdrenalin]

Are you looking to use paid, fulltime personnel?

If not, think about recruiting college/high school photo students, local camera buffs, significant others of the members who may have a camera eye, etc.

Develop guidelines as to how close they can get to the fire, safety, etc.

At this point in time it's going to only be me, and as I'm available to take in runs, which..is fairly frequent. Lots of good ideas, also, I'm working with the webteam to try and figure out why I only show as a guest, if you would like you can e-mail me here..

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