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vol fire depts getting some stimulus money from our comander and chief
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Crabbe Sep 21.
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Seen that out there too Ralph. The issue is though that some people may be collecting MORE in unemployment than what the potential employer iswilling to pay. Not saying that is right, but if I wasn't working, why would I want to take a job for low...
good shot there ralph
Employers also can`t find employees to work because so many just sit back and "collect" from the government. I have first hand experiance in this as an employer. They will call and inquire about a job listed. Then they will ask a number of questio...
ok i agree to an extent ya the simulus is slow but wait
ill get back to you on this let me make sure my research is correct before i open my big mouth any farther
i dont mean to get off subject but in the past the depressions have happened and stimulus packages have not worked but the things that pulled out the depressions wernt printing money to create jobs it was things like deporting illegal immegrants a...
I am all over the place in today`s "stimulus" "GET MINE". I understand the need for funding our FD`s & EMS agencies. There are many ways to look at it I guess. This "stimulus" money doesn`t just appear out of thin air. It`s not money from the "com...
A few years back the people of the State of Ca. voted to tax ourselves to additionally fund public safety. A very noble thought indeed. But, we can't throw out the bums (vote out of office) those that control that money. Supervisors here send near...
LOL...station 5 IS getting a truck...they just had to total theirs first! We could use new trucks too...ESPECIALLY a service truck that would actually start every time! Dang, we still have 1978 hunk 'o smokin junk taking up space in our bay! And i...
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- Hometown:
- cedartown
- I Live: (City, State)
- cedartown ga.
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 16
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- to help others in need
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- polk co frie dept station 2
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Emergency Management
- Rank/Role There:
- Safety Officer, Captain, Firefighter, First Responder
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 16
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- mod1,mod2 structure fire control 1,hazmat,aoto extracation,firstresponder,nims,search and rescue,pumpaperator/driver,tanker driver,water officer,safty officer
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- deep south paranormal investigations,dspiga.com
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- low funding for the county fire dept. want to be firefighters. they want to be firefighters but they want show up at trainnings and meetings and calls so whats the point of being a firefighter if there not going to show up to pertisapate.do not want to help with fund raising events.want come to the station during a tornado warnings because there wifes are scared of storms.not being able to run red lights and sirens on povs to us get to fires and to the fire hall quicker to get a truck.it never failes u will get behind a slow poke going to slow and u cant pass them because of no passing lanes
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- i love to fight fires
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- At 10:08am on September 29, 2009,
Mariah McLean Lightner said…
- Whew! What a relief! Lol...you did a great job!
- At 12:43pm on September 28, 2009,
Mariah McLean Lightner said…
- Yes, I liked it...should I be scared to ask why?....
- At 12:10pm on September 27, 2009,
Mariah McLean Lightner said…
- Sta. 2's Breakfast Fundraiser was great! Hope you guys raised lots of money!
- At 12:50pm on September 21, 2009,
david hoyt said…
- hello brother you can add me if you like thanks be safe out there.
- At 9:04pm on August 9, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said… - Mart, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
- At 4:56pm on August 8, 2009,
Tina Noles said… - Hey you! Long time no see.
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I use both. for my jacket i have a survivor led it is great for my helmet i use a little lifelite flashlight that i bought from walmart for a couple bucks and last for a long time. i also always grab a light off the rig. some might think thats a l...
well one thing you have 3 more elevators in your district than we have in ours
LADDER 49 but I am a little bias. John *** Engine - 33 Pinellas Park Fire Department
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