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Notes from a Rookie Firefighter
Hola from New Jersey!
Did you ever sit with a group of people that were totally knowledgeable about so many topics and wonder how they got there? It seems whenever I am at the firehouse, I get all the answers.
What do I do about the green spots on my house? What do I do about my sump pump not making any noise? How can I make my daughter understand that a 450 degree flat iron on a wood floor can start a fire? How come my pager isn't working?
I, being a computer geek, Google all my questions. But you just can't google everything.
Like last week -
I was filling the mower and got gasoline all over my extrication gloves. Tossed them alone in the washing machine and now the entire laundry room smells of gasoline. Can't get the smell out of the washing machine. What do I do?
I googled the answer and texted a career guy. Either baking soda or dish detergent was the answer.
Thank God no one from my department reads this blog. I would never live that one down. LOL
Have a good week, and thanks for reading.
Denise Broesler
NJ Rookie Firefighter
Tags: broesler, denise, extrication, firefighter, gloves, jersey, new, rookie
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Comment by Denise M. Broesler on August 10, 2009 at 9:26pm - Hi Honda, I did but that's what I was told to do by an officer anyway.
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Comment by Robbie Cox on August 10, 2009 at 6:03pm - Well first of all, just think about what you are getting ready to do. If you have a question ask someone. If no one will help you you can always ask myself or others on this site. I know it isn't easy being a Rookie, but we all have to start somewhere. Look let me tell you of something I did after many years in the fire service. I backed a fire truck into a flag pole because I had no spotter. Now how dumb could that be. Well at the time pretty dumb but you learn from your mistakes and move on. Don't let goof-ups get you down in the dumps, keep your head up and always remember the only question that is a dumb question is the one not asked. Take care and be safe out there.
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Comment by Hondo on August 10, 2009 at 11:38am - Really, you threw them in the washing machine? Seriously?
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