Future Fireman

I don't think they'll be happy until they see something near indestructable. *cough*Seagrave*cough*Ferrara*cough*cough Mike

May the Lord bless and grant you long lives. Congrats and good luck. Mike

I originally posted this on the New England forums but I would like some more opinions on it. This will sound stupid for all the career FF's on this board. I'm a bit afraid of heights, however a ladder or roof, no matter how high will be alright with my fear as long as i know it's safe and all precautions are taken. However, i'm a bit afraid of sliding down a fire pole (i told ya it was stupid) anyone know how to cope with this mentality? Mike

Guys and girls, I received a interesting PM from a member by the name of pudrant. He said to "try being a cop or something else. cant slide the pole , cant do the job." Just to let him and everyone else know, I'm not afraid of climbing an aerial, ground ladder, or being on a roof. It's just the pole. Obviously this guy has the 'if you don't take the pole, you'll miss the truck' mentality. Just something I would share with all of you. Mike

#3 Can us users change the background color? I don't like white or the other skin availible. Mike

Seth - Great work like always. Simple, functional, user-friendly. I give you a round of applause on this. Just one question. Was EMTBravoNewEngland the guinea pig to be tested for this new system or did you just decide to try it there first? just wondering. Mike

It had to be a matter of time before we heard of one of these. Now that's funny. Stupid guy, you should only get a PBA card if you have a relative or close friend that works as a cop. (friends should only get them if the 2 are like brothers. Immediate family only otherwise.) Must have been HILARIOUS on the radio. I would've liked to have heard that! Mike

Thank you! Mike

Just stupid actions. What happened to common sense, I realize we are in a post 9/11 world, but come on, would a photograph of a fire engine or the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center or of yourself be that much of an issue? I realize a photograph and video of security on the Freedom Tower, or The White house's layout, or some other govt. building could be an issue, but would a firehouse really apply? Who would want to attack a firehouse? My 2 cents. Mike

money can be better spent elsewhere. You don't need that size ambulance for a job 1 half the size of it can do. Also, why do you need 5 guys for a job 2 can do? Just seems to be a waste. Mike

They run tankers only, if I remember right. They draft from ponds, lakes, and run tanker shuttles when needed. If you want crazy s*** check out Sherborn MA, all frontline rigs have 1500 gallons +, that's including the aerial! They have 0 hydrants. Draft and shuttle only. Mike

Joe, sorry i missed wishing you a happy birthday (I was in Walt D.'s world [worst trip EVER]) but happy birthday anyway! Mike

There aren't any photos of the back, some I'm gonna guess that's where they are, right through the tank. Mike

Hey! What did Masachusetts do to you? Mike

What if they werent volunteers? Mike

I'll take a guess that it's either American LaFrance or a Seagrave. Mike

Man, some people really are jacka$$es at times. Just because you're in the back of an ambulance for eating too many donuts and getting an upset stomach, doesn't mean you're the king and you deserve royal treatment. If EMS finds one guy enroute to the hospital that broke his leg or has been stabbed. EMS should call it in, care for the guy until unit assigned shows up, even if your first patient is talking BS about what you're doing. Screw that guy if the hospital is 3 blocks away or less, have your partner drive him down to the ER and get back to that scene ASAP. My 2 cents. Mike

I nominate "3000 Degrees" for the book of the month! Mike

For those that haven't seen the new rig it's being replaced by, here it is from firenews.org! It is a 2007 International 7400/Smeal 1250/3000 tanker Wassaic's New Tanker (Photo By Bob Spiegel, posted on FireNews.org) http://www.firenews.org/temp/WassaicNYOldTanker.jpg Mike

Lol on the dog. But that lawsuit could put them out of business if you get half a million from them. Mike

Now THAT I would want to see! LOL!!!! Mike

Man, people really ARE stupid! Mike

Why not just toss at them Dog S***? Sure it would stink and I thnink it would get the message across. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to compress dog s*** into a paintball and have a turret mounted on the roof like kilroypollux's idea, except with compressed dog sh!t balls! Coming to a store near you! Mike

From what I understand the Bronto and the Sky Arm are about $1 million apiece. Also, what good is it if the Sky Arm's only hinged section is the fly section. Now if i remember right, the Bronto is the same, although you can turn the basket on the end of it. To me, the choice would be either the Bronto, or Rosenbauer's T-Rex (???).To me, only one hinged section doesn't do a heck of a lot of good if you have a tree obstructing your ladder and you need to go down more to reach the victim in the stream. My 2 cents (again) Mike

Do you not have questions to be answered? Mike