Check the "Do" : )

Check the "Do" on RJ. Isn't this called a "Halfro"?

Old Guys Now Retired Since '05

Wow... OLD guys... if anyone has their email addresses... let me know, k? Name	Date of Hire	Date of Retirement
Williams, Dennis	Nov. 22, 1971	January 31, 2005
Axford, Dennis	Feb. 11, 1974	July 31, 2005
Marchant, Brent	May 21, 1974	July 31, 2005
Glabb, Bernard	Nov. 15, 1971	October 31, 2005
Hussey, Douglas	Nov. 15, 1971	October 31, 2005
Molnar, David	Aug. 04, 1970	October 31, 2005
Phillips, Larry	Dec. 20, 1971	October 31, 2005
Percy, Gary	Jan. 25, 1966	Feb. 28, 2006
Fauteux, Joseph	Aug. 16, 1971	March 13, 2006
Newton, Gary	May 23, 1966	March 31, 2006
Burns, John	Jul. 02, 1969	May 18, 2006
Mousseau, Duane	Sept. 07, 1965	May 31, 2006
Beecroft, Gary	May 14, 1973	May 31, 2006
Janisse, David	Sept. 04, 1973	July 31, 2006
Desjardins, Russell	Feb. 16, 1970	July 31, 2006
Lajuck, Dmytro	Jul. 02, 1974	August 31, 2006
Glabb, Bernard	Nov. 15, 1971	October 31, 2005

Recent Promotions and Awards

Ok.... here's the scoop on guys who were promoted since the new year. These guys get younger all the time. Poor Bob McGonigal .. he must be suffering from the old "what happened" syndrome... You know what I mean... When Bob looks in the mirror he still doesnt understand how much he resembles Tom Serbu... anyway... congrats to the new folks and their promotions... stay safe all.



Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, January 07, 2007:
FF James Creamer promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue
FF Kenneth McAgy promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue
FF Timothy Dennis promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue
FF David Harding promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue
FF Andrew Broderick promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue
Captain Peter Hryniuk promoted to District Chief, Fire Rescue
Captain Donald Vernes promoted to District Chief, Fire Rescue

Promotion and Awards Archives - 2006

I found this by accident... wow, when I read this I kept thinking.. Bob McGonigal must really feel old if he reads it... then again maybe he has trouble reading the monitor and has to use large "coke" glasses to see the print. Actually I had to make the print a little larger for the little round guy... Anyway, congrats to these guys and keep the crews safe on your watch. Good luck, fellas!

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, December 31, 2006:
FF John Smith promoted to Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Prevention Division
Fire Prevention Officer Richard Marr promoted to Assistant Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Prevention Division

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, December 03, 2006:
FF William Kacso promoted to Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Prevention Division

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, November 05, 2006:
FF Don Easby promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue Division

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, August 06, 2006:
FF Rick Miller promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue
FF Mark Uttley promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, June 25, 2006:
FF Anthony Campigotto promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, June 04, 2006:
FF. E. Dickson promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, June 01, 2006:
Fire Inspection Officer Lee Tome promoted to Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Prevention Division

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, May 21, 2006:
Captain Raymond Gauthier promoted to District Chief, Fire Rescue
Firefighter Ron Hagman promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, April 02, 2006:
Captain William Loma promoted to District Chief, Fire Rescue
Captain Mario Piva promoted to District Chief, Fire Rescue Firefighter
Gilles Carriere promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue Firefighter
James Maxim promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue

Effective 0800 hrs. on Sunday, March 5, 2006:
Captain William Ferguson promoted to District Chief, Fire Rescue
Firefighter Robert Bremner promoted to Captain, Fire Rescue

Indiana Firefighter Dies from Injuries

Sidney Hall, a 15-year veteran of the Upland Volunteer Fire Department, died Friday afternoon, two days after being rescued from a burning home by fellow firefighters.

Hall was sent to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, after falling through a floor while fighting the blaze at 7056 E. 100S.

"The family of Upland volunteer firemen would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the fire departments, ambulance departments, Parkview Samaritan helicopter, Parkview Hospital doctors and staff who helped rescue Sid," said a news release sent Friday by the Upland Volunteer Fire Department. "Sid was a valuable member of our family and department and will be greatly missed. We ask that you continue to pray for the family and the Upland firemen."

Rodney Dangerfield's Best

My wife only has sex with me for a purpose. Last night she used me to
time an egg.

It's tough to stay married. My wife kisses the dog on the lips, yet
she won't drink from my glass!

Last night my wife met me at the front door. She was wearing a sexy
negligee. The only trouble was that she was coming home.

A girl phoned me and said, "Come on over. There's nobody home." I
went over. Nobody was home!

A hooker once told me she had a headache.

I went to a massage parlor. It was self service.

I was making love to this girl and she started crying. I said, "Are
you going to hate yourself in the morning?"
She said, "No, I hate myself now."

I knew a girl so ugly, they use her in prisons to cure sex offenders.

My wife is such a bad cook that if we leave dental floss in the
kitchen, the roaches hang themselves.

The other day I came home and a guy was jogging naked in front of my
house. I asked "Why?"
He said, "Because you came home early."

I know I'm not sexy. When I put my underwear on I can hear the
Fruit-of-the-Loom guys giggling.

At my age, Im envious of a stiff wind.

My wife likes to talk on the phone during sex. Last night, she called
me from Chicago.

New Hampshire Department Loses 'Go To' Guy

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Members of Barnstead Fire-Rescue in New Hampshire have lost their dependable "go to" guy.

Firefighter Stephen Jones, 56, experienced difficulty breathing last week while on duty. He was rushed to a local hospital where he went into cardiac arrest, and died.

"His passion was the fire department," said Chief George Krause. "He was known to leave New Hampshire and visit fire houses in New York City just to shoot the breeze..."

Jones, a 40-year volunteer, enjoyed taking the department's safety trailer to other stations across the state. "He has friends everywhere. He made an impression on every person he touched."

Krause said Jones mentored many young people, and never expected recognition. He did it because he wanted to. "He was a firefighter's firefighter."

Wash Your Hands!

Let's all stop the dreaded bird flu pandemic thingy in its tracks shall we. Remember to wash your hands all the time from now on. In the event that some folks let it slip their minds let's install one of these handy "Didn't Wash Hands" signs in all the fire halls just to be sure.
Remember... only YOU can prevent the pandemic.. Wash Your Hands!

BTW.... Happy New Year all : )

Kentucky Firefighter Killed Responding to Station

A volunteer firefighter in Kentucky was killed in a vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon.

Cecil Tucker Jr., 28, a volunteer with Flat Gap Fire Dept., was killed while engaged in a work detail, authorities said.

Tucker had been with the fire company in rural Kentucky for the past four months.

He is survived by his wife and two children, ages 7 and three weeks.

Nova Scotia Firefighter Dies Responding

BRIDGEVILLE, N.S. (CP) - The RCMP in Nova Scotia have identified the man who was killed after he was thrown from his car during a crash on the Christmas long weekend.

Shawn Thomas MacLeod, 31, of Bridgeville was killed Saturday when his vehicle struck a guard wire and rolled.

An RCMP news release says MacLeod was a volunteer with the East River Valley Fire Department, and he was on his way to a fire when he lost control of the vehicle.

Police believe MacLeod was travelling above the speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour and had passed another vehicle on the crest of a hill in Bridgeville when the accident occurred.

He was not wearing his seatbelt.

Merry Christmas

Well.. It's that time of the year again... We're shutting this down for awhile to celebrate the holidays with family & friends... Merry Christmas everyone.. stay safe out there....

Jack & Jeannie

Bill "Wescue Willy" Meets George Bush

George and Bill meet for the first time on George's campaign trail last summer. As the photo depicts Bill was not a happy camper when George wanted to plant a "wet one" on Bill's cheek as most politicians are apt to do.

Can This Happen In Windsor?

Stop... I'm getting a "visual"!!!

Former Maryland Chief Dies Responding - Firehouse.com In The Line Of Duty

Former Maryland Chief Dies Responding - Firehouse.com In The Line Of Duty:

"Volunteers in Western Maryland are mourning the loss of their president, who died in a crash Saturday while responding to the fire station for a call.

Ed Wilburn, 64, was headed to Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. on Saturday afternoon for a reported trailer fire when he apparently experienced a medical emergency, said Assistant Chief Jason King.

Wilburn lost control of his vehicle, and it veered off Md. 219, It ended up in a ditch about 25 feet off the highway, he said.

His fellow volunteers were diverted from the original call to respond to the crash. Wilburn was pulled from the wreckage, and CPR was initiated.

The resuscitative effort was continued en route to Garrett Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead."

The Editor's Birthday

Hey.... It's "Shrek's" birthday ... still going strong at 47 years of age

And They Ask Why I Like Retirement..

Question: How many days in a week?
Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday

Question: When is a retiree's bedtime?
Answer: Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch.

Question: How many retirees to change a light bulb?
Answer: Only one, but it might take all day.

Question: What's the biggest gripe of retirees?
Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done.

Question: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?
Answer: The term comes with a 10% percent discount.

Question: Among retirees what is considered formal attire?
Answer: Tied shoes.

Question: Why do retirees count pennies?
Answer: They are the only ones who have the time.

Question: What is the common term for someone who enjoys work and refuses to retire?
Answer: NUTS!

Question: Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage?
Answer: They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there.

Question: What do retirees call a long lunch?
Answer: Normal.

Question: What is the best way to describe retirement?
Answer: The never ending Coffee Break.

Question: What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?
Answer: If you cut classes, no one calls your parents.

Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with?
Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole truth.
My favorite one:

QUESTION: What do you do all week?

Answer: Mon to Fri. Nothing, Sat & Sun I rest!

Your Age Using Diner Math

YOUR AGE BY DINER & RESTAURANT MATH This is pretty neat. DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!

It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read ... Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out! This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun.

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat. (more than once but less than 10)

2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5

4. Multiply it by 50

5. Add 1756
.
6. If you have not had your birthday yet this year, subtract one.

7. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.

You should have a three digit number

The first digit of this was your original number (I.e., how! Many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week.) The next two numbers are YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)

2006 is the only year that this will work. Pass it on.

"SOS" - Save Our Snowpersons- Won't You Help?

My friends.. do you remember the Snowman Relief Fund that was so successful with your help last year? (See January 2006 Archive) We actually saved three of our little frozen friends from meltdown. They are waiting to be "re-born" this year via cryogenics and the help of our freezer and prevailing winds.
This year, being politically correct, we are attempting to raise funds with our SOS fund. SOS stands for Save Our Snowpersons. For only $10.00 per day you can help our little frigid friends through the SASS (Sponsor A Special Snow person) program. Imagine a picture of your ASS (A Special Snow Person) and an additional letter from your ASS published on this Blog allowing everyone to witness your generosity during this wonderful winter season. Let's "snowball" this program together.
Much more info coming in the very near future.

Please send your name for your application... DON'T WAIT!!! Your ASS is at stake..

Note: Payment may be processed before your application is completed to ensure your ASS is safe and well rounded. In some cases the well rounded aspect has already begun.

No Words Needed

Santa's Butt Beer

Hey, would I make this stuff up.. ? This is the latest beer from the Shelton Brothers in the U.S.A. Ahhhhh.... doesn't it make your heart smile? Merry Christmas everyone.. Let's all have a great big glass of Santa's Butt shall we?