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OT: How many OSO members are firefighters? Either career or Voly's?
03-22-2003, 08:09 AM
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OT: How many OSO members are firefighters? Either career or Voly's?
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03-22-2003, 08:16 AM
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i was on an ert for 6 years...no time now....ford paid for 1&2 so...i learned a lot! and got to burn things w/o get'n in trouble!...actually i only did it so i could compete in the firefighters competition!LOL....gordo is a career FF i know....
03-22-2003, 08:20 AM
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VinMan is Chief and consequently brought me back into our company after a long hiatas...
East Freehold Fire Company, Freehold Township, NJ
Proud to be back "in-service"
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East Freehold Fire Company, Freehold Township, NJ
Proud to be back "in-service"
www.eastfreeholdfire.com
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03-22-2003, 08:21 AM
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I did 7 years ...volunter Sta 22 Pioneer Hose in Brick nj
Think about going back in with my new town i live in.
Mike M
Think about going back in with my new town i live in.
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03-22-2003, 08:23 AM
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Just started my 29th year as a career firefighter.And speaking of my department only,the attitudes and egos of our new firemen and officers makes me ILL....
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03-22-2003, 09:38 AM
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Joe,
It would take me most of the day to try to convey my anger and frustrations,(mostly because I can't type worth a damn)But to make a long story short....When I first started the fire service the firefighters and officers covered each others backs ,even sometimes when we weren't right,we served the citizens,and city hall was our enemy.Now we kiss city halls ASS,write the people that pay our salaries,tickets..and most every firefighter and officer will stab you in the back,in a heartbeat.
Steve
It would take me most of the day to try to convey my anger and frustrations,(mostly because I can't type worth a damn)But to make a long story short....When I first started the fire service the firefighters and officers covered each others backs ,even sometimes when we weren't right,we served the citizens,and city hall was our enemy.Now we kiss city halls ASS,write the people that pay our salaries,tickets..and most every firefighter and officer will stab you in the back,in a heartbeat.
Steve
03-22-2003, 09:42 AM
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An Ex was a Volunteer and Uncle is a career in NY.
Does that count?
Does that count?
03-22-2003, 09:49 AM
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I have been a Volunteer one way or another since I was 15, as my Dad was a Volunteer. Started in small town DeMotte, Indiana.
Now with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Fairfax, VA. I have even had my boat out on the Potomac River doing Search and Rescue a few times. (Same thing when I raced PWC). It is nice to have the County fill the tank for you.
I have to admit I am not as "ate up" and active as I used to be. The beauracracy of Fairfax County destroys the personal rewards. Many career folks do not like the volunteers here either. I nearly became a FF in the Air Force, but now I am glad I did not, as the money is just not in it on the outside.
http://www.gsvfd.org/
Now with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Fairfax, VA. I have even had my boat out on the Potomac River doing Search and Rescue a few times. (Same thing when I raced PWC). It is nice to have the County fill the tank for you.
I have to admit I am not as "ate up" and active as I used to be. The beauracracy of Fairfax County destroys the personal rewards. Many career folks do not like the volunteers here either. I nearly became a FF in the Air Force, but now I am glad I did not, as the money is just not in it on the outside.
http://www.gsvfd.org/
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03-22-2003, 10:03 AM
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steve,,,,hey,,,sounds like where i work!...it's the same everywhere bro!....but i tell it like it is here too...i don't bull****! i'm the guy that says what everyone else is thinking in those BS meetings!...i keep it real and provide the entertainment for meetings...for the most part i shame people into do'n the right thing!!!!LOL...don't let it get to ya bro!!!! keep up the good work!
