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Hi Art,
It seems that many, not unlike myself, dont "ignore them", do "read them", do "share them" and dont feel that establishing further blame or critiqueing them to death are in anyone's better interest. Most seem to be sharing them, just not o...
PS: Ive learned that our websites and The Fire Service in generel could all take a lesson from the definition of a good church. "A church should be a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints." We have an abundance here of experienced people w...
It is not too late to teach an old dog. I've learned when, someone has pushed my personal rage button, to get a good nights sleep before I hit the "Add Reply" button. Not that I was ever wrong, you understand, its just that I could have been more ...
Jim, My take on this is that certification does not come with the same entitlements as membership. When the uniform comes with membership, there will no longer be any issue. The way to salute when not in uniform is to 1) Take off your hat and 2) p...
"HANG ON TIGHT." That was the great pearl of wisdom offered when I first suited-up while riding the tailboard of an engine with three other guys. Hey, it was good information at the time. Crawling over the hose bed, to find the right size boots fr...
Jeremy, Does that old lid say "Lakewood" on it. Small world.
The quote that has come back to me most often, from my days as an instructor is this:
"If you're going to bother to do it at all, bother to do it right."
Another that seems to have ser...
Excellent. Realy excellent. Thanx Jim. That is definately going to get blown up around here.
Jeff, Venting these points is not going to lay them to rest. They are neither invalid nor new. Glad you feel better. Near the top of the list of Typical Personality Traits of Firefighters is the need to be in control. You will always find it painf...
Yo Brothers, I've been searching in vain for a simple patch with a cross and the words Fire Chaplain" on it. I'd love to know if such a thing exists. I like the one at the top of this page, but it is a little more elaborate then what I had in mind...
This snow is great for packing. Lets start an avalanche. Understand that I find the burning of Old Glory totally offensive, imagine this: You, yourself, get so totally frustrated by politicians who are blind to our needs and have trampled our cons...
More background on the status of the Johnson/Kraft relationship might help, but I dont see this being about "patriotism" at all. Having that sticker on his locker in no way makes him any more patriotic than anyone else in the room who has chosen n...
Dear Al,
I'm delighted your story is headed for a very happy ending. Praises all around. My experience as a fire service chaplain has lead to my assignment as a hospital chaplain as well. The greatest need may not be what your wife actually needs ...
Any department needs to develop a written protocol for uniforms. Here, as in so many other departmnets, active officers are ditinguished by white shirts, white hats and gold "brass". Members have blue shirts and hats and "silver" brass. When a chi...
Captain, Most of us signed on to serve and to be of use. The chief who recognizes that fact and rewards us by taking every opportunity to delegate, so we can prove our compitance, is going to thrive on a mutual respect. Unfortunately our service i...
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- I Live: (City, State)
- Lakewood, New York
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 48
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Big brother talked me into it.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Lakewood Fire Department (Lakewood Vol. Fire Company)
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Fire Chief / Chief of Department, President / Administrator / Commissioner, Training Officer, Safety Officer, Captain, Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Other Emergency Services Staff, Chaplain, Other
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 48
- 2nd Department Type:
- N/A
- Other Past or Current Departments:
- None
- About Me:
- Of all the titles and offices in 48 years, the one of Chaplain (for Lakewood Fire, County Chiefs Assoc, NYS Southwestern Firemen's Assoc, and Jamestown's WCA Hospital) over the past seven has been most fulfilling. It has taken me places I would not have imagined. It is the one I truely feel "called to".
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- NYS Fire Instructor
Chautauqua County Technical Rescue Team, Sr. Staff
Chaut. Co. Critical Incdnt Stress Management Team, Capt
Chaut. Co. Fire Advisory Brd.
NYS Assoc of Fire Chiefs
Chaplain (Episcopalian)
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://petergdawson@hotmail.com
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Developing more relationships than rules.
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- It makes me feel great.
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- At 8:09pm on August 25, 2009,
J.E.Travis M.D. said… - Just hit Amazon. Thank you very much.
- At 8:20pm on August 24, 2009,
J.E.Travis M.D. said…
- Just wish our resources could be in Buffalo for the next year or so. Been in tears off and on all day just wondering if God got them out before they could suffer. We all get so used to little things happening on the fire ground that it's easy to numb ourselves to the bigger danger that is really out there. My reaction to the Buffalo news is not just about Chip, Joathan and their families..I just got a wakeup call about members of my family out there as well. Even people in my line of work can give into denial...go fig huh?
Jason
- At 7:31am on August 22, 2009,
Hondo said… - Hey there! Just dropped by to say hello. Not too much going on here. We have our annual open house and company inspection today. This past week we had a 2 story frying pan fire. Kept is confined to the kitchen and the stove. But it was a hot hot and humid night nonetheless. Stay Safe.
- At 10:10pm on August 11, 2009,
Jay Nicholson said… - I saw the nickname and thought you must be a baseball fan from San Diego. But the real reason is better!
- At 3:06pm on August 7, 2009,
Hondo said…
- Padre.
Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope all is well in your world. Stay safe
- At 7:38am on July 26, 2009,
Hondo said…
- Padre! Haven't heard from you in awhile. Hope that things are well. Summer finally arrived here this weekend. Where exactly is Lakewood? We are in the midst of planning our 2nd annual open house/safety fair for the dept. This year we are including a full department inspection complete with everyone in their Class A's that the public is welcome to come and see. Stay Safe.
- At 10:36am on June 8, 2009,
Capt. Mick said… - Hey Padre Pete,
Thank you for the comment in reguards to me responding to all
those who respond to my discussions. I beleive that if i'm going to
post a question for people to answer, the least I can do is say
Thank You to them in return. I also say thank you for noticing as well.
Be well, and be safe Brother, talk to you soon..... Mick
- At 8:27pm on May 19, 2009,
FF C.Swan said… - That speck on top of the ladder your controlling happens to be the greatest number 54 ever!!! what are you watching??
- At 12:08pm on May 5, 2009,
Station10Capt106 said… - Padre,
Thanks for the kind words. I always try to focus on the positive. Life's too short and precious to do otherwise.
John
- At 6:21pm on April 28, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Padre, thank you so much for your words of encouragement. She is truly in Gods hands. Waiting for her to come out of surgery right now. God is in control and trust him in it.
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Restaurant, bar and casino operators most likely. Hey, who can blame the Sen., I'm sure he wants to get re-elected and doesn't want to piss off the big-money backers. It's all about the politics. Contributions.....preparing for an emergency, contr...
Im all for training but as long as they dont do it like the air force 1 fly over NYC or the harbor "training exercise" on 9/11
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