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#198251 - 03/17/10 08:00 PM ...and into the fire.
MartinFocazio Pooh-Bah Registered: 01/21/03 Posts: 2203 Loc: Bucks County PA	For complex and interesting reasons, I've just rejoined what amounts to an all-new fire company (it was the company I left at the start of 2008). This time, I'm going to be focused on rescue/medical exclusively (auto extrication, technical rescue) and for the fire side I'm heading into the engineering side (operation of the trucks and tankers). If you are a vollie and want to know how to rebuild a failing company, I can tell you in a few words how to do it: KICK THE DANGEROUS LEADERS OUT AND KEEP THEM OUT. It's better to have no company at all than a dangerous company.
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#198253 - 03/17/10 08:39 PM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: MartinFocazio]
Alan_Romania Addict Registered: 06/29/05 Posts: 648 Loc: Arizona	That's GREAT! Good luck... These issues aren't isolated to volunteer companies, trust me. _________________________ "Trust in God --and press-check. You cannot ignore danger and call it faith." -Duke
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#198256 - 03/17/10 10:51 PM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: MartinFocazio]
Matt26 Enthusiast Registered: 09/27/05 Posts: 309 Loc: Vermont	You can leave the fire company, but you never leave the brother hood. Good luck Brother! _________________________ If it ain't bleeding, it doesn't hurt.
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#198289 - 03/18/10 04:38 AM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: Matt26]
leemann Soylent Green Addict Registered: 02/08/04 Posts: 623 Loc: At the soylent green plant.	Fantastic news Yea! Lee _________________________ It's the year 2022...People are still the same They'll do anything to get what they need. And they need Soylent Green. http://datacore.sciflicks.com/soylent_green/sounds/soylent_green_people.wav RIP OBG
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#198300 - 03/18/10 12:13 PM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: Matt26]
MartinFocazio Pooh-Bah Registered: 01/21/03 Posts: 2203 Loc: Bucks County PA	Originally Posted By: Matt26 You can leave the fire company, but you never leave the brother hood. Good luck Brother! I still can't believe I'm back in. I get gear and a pager next weekend I don't have lights for the car anymore, need to order some. I'm way to old for this, but it would seem that emergency services are like the Mafia - you never really can retire!
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#198308 - 03/18/10 12:43 PM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: MartinFocazio]
paramedicpete Pooh-Bah Registered: 04/09/02 Posts: 1920 Loc: Frederick, Maryland	I had a feeling you may come back at some point in time. It is very hard to totally let go of something that so totally influenced your life at one time. It has been my experience that people may drop out for a period of time but gradually migrate back to what they know is a very rewarding experience. We had a change in leadership and got my arm-twisted to take one of the open Lieutenant positions. Pete
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#198309 - 03/18/10 12:44 PM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: MartinFocazio]
Jesselp What's Next? Enthusiast Registered: 07/19/07 Posts: 266 Loc: New York	Congratulations, Martin. Nothing wrong with doing just rescue (says the EMT who doesn't fight fires). I'm sure your expertise and experience will be put to good use!
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#198310 - 03/18/10 01:02 PM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: MartinFocazio]
UncleGoo Enthusiast Registered: 12/06/06 Posts: 390 Loc: CT	GOOD FOR YOU! It's hard to believe your departure was that long ago. _________________________ Improvise, Utilize, Realize.
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#198324 - 03/18/10 03:39 PM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: MartinFocazio]
Matt26 Enthusiast Registered: 09/27/05 Posts: 309 Loc: Vermont	I just sold my old pancake light a few weeks ago, otherwise I would have sent it gratis for you. _________________________ If it ain't bleeding, it doesn't hurt.
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#198363 - 03/19/10 01:09 AM Re: ...and into the fire. [Re: Matt26]
MoBOB Veteran Registered: 09/17/07 Posts: 1219 Loc: here	Super congratulations!! Maybe this will help with the weight loss... Don't forget. Edited by MoBOB (03/19/10 01:09 AM) Edit Reason: Forgot congratulations _________________________ "Its not a matter of being ready as it is being prepared" -- B. E. J. Taylor
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