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tnt
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Posted 21:56, 05/02/2010
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Does the local departments have firemen calendars? It might would help out with their budgets if people bought them.
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civilservant1
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Posted 2:19, 05/03/2010
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No the county fire departments do not have fireman calendars. Not sure to many people would want to see us.... most of us are a little soft around the middle. Myself included.
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tnt
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Posted 20:19, 05/03/2010
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Don't be so hard on yourself. Females love men in uniforms.
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Heelsfan
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Posted 23:34, 07/16/2010
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Have you seen them in uniform! LOL reminds me. Gotta get mine cleaned. Hahahaha
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Ten8
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Posted 8:30, 07/17/2010
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If I were to pose for a calendar... I would request a two page spread. LMBO! Laugh dang it. That's funny
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Sillystring
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Posted 11:45, 07/17/2010
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Ok. I am laughing now. Ten8 are you a Fireman? Can you help me out? See my post Brown truck with red lights speeding.
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yadkin housewife
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Posted 10:12, 07/21/2010
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No beer bellies PLEASE!!!!!!
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Lighting Strike
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Posted 10:53, 07/21/2010
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Ten8 are you saying yours is ten+8=18 therefore you'd need a two page spread?
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miss b. haven
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Posted 12:27, 07/21/2010
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Ten8 wants to enlarge the picture so it appears bigger lmao!
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Ten8
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Posted 15:20, 07/21/2010
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Silly folks! LOL
Yadkin County is full of funny folks. Thanks for the laughs.
I am a fireman. If you pay attention, most of us are pretty healthy boys.
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Country Bumpkin
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Posted 15:44, 07/21/2010
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You said that right ,,Boys,, LMAO!!!
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miss b. haven
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Posted 16:50, 07/21/2010
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10-4
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michelekibbler
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Posted 22:22, 07/22/2010
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After the day I had today, it was nice to read some funny posts. Thank You.
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Emma Harte
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Posted 14:35, 07/24/2010
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Did any of you look at the youtube of the West Yadkin fire department?
Is mafia how we want our county fire department to be presented ovedr the internet? I certainly don't. I think someone needs to look into this.
Definition of mafia
1. a hierarchically structured secret organization allegedly engaged in smuggling, racketeering, trafficking in narcotics, and other criminal activities in the U.S., Italy, and elsewhere.
2. a. a popular spirit of hostility to legal restraint and to the law, often manifesting itself in criminal acts.
b. a 19th-century secret society, similar to the Camorra in Naples, that acted in this spirit.
3. any small powerful or influential group in an organization or field; clique.
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Anastasia Beaverhausen
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Posted 22:34, 07/24/2010
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Well they do lean toward the secret society organization. They do not want outsiders coming to their meetings or using the building for get togethers, etc. Not just this department there are others too.
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scuttlebutt
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Posted 23:6, 07/24/2010
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Beaverhausen, I agree with you. I live in the West Yadkin fire district and the one thing they want is our Tax dollars, and not give a financial report to the county commissioners or to it's members. I say if they can take time to post on U-tube then they should post a annual financial report for west yadkin citizens so they can see where there money is going. Maybe we should form a committee or refuse to pay fire tax until we see the bank statement and expenditures!
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Rivers Edge
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Posted 23:17, 07/24/2010
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why in the world would they refuse to show a financial report? can they do that and get by with it legally? seems like some questions might need to be raised as to why? thats just an open invitation for wrong doing and embezzlement. i am not saying thats whats happening but the stage is set for it if they dont turn in financial reports.
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merv
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Posted 23:25, 07/24/2010
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It's probably a volunteer who is posting the videos on youtube so he may have time to do that. The financial report should be up to the fire chief or person in charge of that in my opinion. I personally like the videos and glad they are sharing them at least we can see some of the behind the scenes that go on. Just hope it's not getting in their way of doing their job/work while at a scene when they are filming.
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Grams
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Posted 10:19, 07/25/2010
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bump
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ten8
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Posted 11:57, 07/25/2010
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West yadkin does pride themselves as the "black sheep" of the county. They do cut against the grain. Is that bad? In some cases yes. As a tax payer in that district. You the taxpayer are the boss. As far as using the facility. There is a lot of liability, so I understand it completely. Youtube... That would be one of the guys posting to show you what they do because they think it is cool. I have no objection to that unless it contains personal info of the person involved in the incident. Mafia... Well, if that is how they wish to betrayed. That's them. The folks who represent you as a district. There are some great folks there, but every dept. In the world has some type of uneducated moron. Just like government.
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LeRoy B...
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Posted 12:46, 07/25/2010
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I thought all Fire Depts had an Audit done each year. If thats the case where do these Audits go ? Should be public records.
I have heard that all Fire depts have a lot of money in CD's.If this is the case maybe the Commissioners could lower the tax rate.
I have heard that some other fire depts (other than Y'ville) were paying firemen when they went out on calls. I would like to know if its true.
I've also heard that when they went to the parades they told the dispatcher to cut a ticket. What does that mean?Just like to know...
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nobodyuknow
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Posted 17:52, 07/25/2010
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Why dont most of you posters go on down and join up? The county is using paid firemen at a few of the depts. Most of the depts need volunteers. Leroy B, When someone asks the dispatcher to cut a ticket the dispatcher gets a numbered ticket out of the drawer cuts it in half and puts it back in the drawer. When that truck checks 10-8 back in station the dispatcher gets the ticket out of the drawer and tapes it back together. Its just like Magic
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jake brake
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Posted 21:47, 07/25/2010
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If some are getting paid then why would I want to volunteer? Wouldn't I want to get paid too? Dam Right!
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nobodyuknow
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Posted 8:41, 07/26/2010
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jake brake: Most fire depts require their part time paid firemen to be experienced with at least fire fighter II, EMT or more ratings. Some depts pay their volunteers per call they run. I would`nt quit your day job if your counting on supporting your family with per call pay.
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Ten8
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Posted 11:28, 07/26/2010
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This shows the knowledge that people do or do not have. If you hear cut or start a ticket. It is a running account of what that dept is doing. That's it. True most stations have Paid guys now, due to the high number of calls during the day when the Volunteers are at work. If someone wonders what we do at a fire dept. you should join. Check your local fire dept. and see what ISO rating they got. It helps you save on taxes. One department. East Bend laid a Mile of hose and flowed water at a certain PSI as part of their attempt for getting a good rating and saving their citizens tax money. They are now known around for this amazing feat!
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LeRoy B...
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Posted 13:21, 07/26/2010
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Ten8,, If the fireman get paid then its not a volunteer Fire Dept as their Charter says. SO,, Now what will the State of N.C. say about this.
Maybe we need a County Fire Chief, all monies go to Him/Her. Then distruite monies where need. IMO...Remove Volunteer from all signs. I think the Comminissiners should look in to his since we the tax payer is paying for all equipment..
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nobodyuknow
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Posted 15:7, 07/26/2010
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Ten8: Why did you have to go and spoil all of my fun. I`ve been in the FD for 20 years and have a pretty good grasp on what cutting a ticket means. I was only trying to kid around with someone ( LeRoy B...) who does not have grasp or clue on how FD`s work. Dont get your panties in a wad LeRoy, I actually like the idea of a county fire chief. Just to let you know Mr.B, you can get on here and trash the FD`s as much as you want but when the call comes out to go to your house, we will be there to help. Im sure you would bitch about that also.
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TG
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Posted 19:0, 07/26/2010
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nobody, Mr B lives in a house not made with hands and it will not burn. So he will not be needing your services since he lives in Iredell County and gets his mail in Hamptonville. Maybe he will run for county commissioner in a few years.
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LeRoy B...
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Posted 21:26, 07/26/2010
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Nobody: if you don't know something don't act like a redneck, ASK QUESTIONS!!! Maybe you can learn something. I had a man work for me and I told him to tell his people everything he knows about the airplane (AIRCRAFT, WEAPON SYSTEM),You know what he said toi me?? Then they will know as much as me..DUH!!!! IS that the way we do it in Yadkin???PS: asking a Question IS Trashing???OMG!!!!
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white trailer trash
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Posted 16:6, 07/28/2010
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nobodyuknow Posted 15:7, 07/26/2010 "you can get on here and trash the FD`s as much as you want but when the call comes out to go to your house, we will be there to help. Im sure you would bitch about that also."
As a matter of fact I will. We have had an ambulance come to our house for transport to hospital ONLY and told the dispatcher not to send any "wanna be's" that we did not need them. And what do you know they all came and drove all in our yard and marred up the ground. And now that I know that the volunteers get paid per call don't you know that sticks in my craw!!!!!
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nobodyuknow
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Posted 17:58, 07/28/2010
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wtt: Did you go to the Chief and explain what happened? Can you also describe a wanna be.
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white trailer trash
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Posted 18:9, 07/28/2010
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Yes someone in my family called and the person said there was nothing they could do about it.
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Ten8
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Posted 13:57, 07/31/2010
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have mercy. Nobodyuknow? we gotta fix this my friend (Sorry about messing up your fun). Alright....Now I read (LeroyB)I think the Comminissiners should look in to his since we the tax payer is paying for all equipment.. Ok. Leroy. You are not paying for everything, although alot is purchased with Tax payers dollars. We get federal grants (I know. Leroy, wanna bitch about that?), but we also do fund raisers and so on. Let me be blunt. I am fortunate that I have the equipment and tools to help save lives and personal belongings. I do work for the tax payer and am a tax payer. but, I know what we do in this county and believe me if you actually had a freaking clue as to what the hell you were talking about it would be easier to explain. Why don't you join and feel 700 or 800 degrees on your back in full gear when it's 98 degrees outside and you rush in to a burning home, while you are searching for somebodies loved one that may or may not be in there, think of how fortunate you are to have the equipment on your back that the taxpayers may or may not have paid for. Or when you respond to an accident (Because you left your family at home to eat alone again)(Or open presents on Christmas day)and you find a family in need of someone who really does care about what they are doing. It's not for the $100 or $200 dollar check at the end of the year you fool. Some figures for you...Last year Responding in a POV, going to school, training, and other department related functions I drove 1,998 miles. I bought the fuel and paid for the wear and tear. At roughly, $2.50 a gallon (I will do the math, because you will most likely be unable too)Truck gets 18mpg. (I will divide that into the miles) comes to 111 gallons, times $2.50 equals $277.50. Doesn't take a genious to see where I am going. It's because, WE LIVE TO DO THE THINGS MOST PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO OR WILL NOT DO!!
By the way Leroy, it's "Since we the tax payer ("ARE" not "IS") paying for all equipment.
When you read this and get overworked and feel the strain in your chest. Call 911, I will be there to offer my hand to save your life, while my family sleeps alone at 2am, I will be there to support you in a crisis, when my child stands at the door waiting on Daddy, I will be there in the storm when you are in your home, I will be there to help save what I can of your memories from your house when your house is burning. While you are with your family, I am away from mine. When you eat a warm meal with your family, I have a bottle of water and keep working, knowing my wife has wrapped it up and maybe I will be home sometime to eat it, Because I am PROUD to serve my community and county and have a wonderful family that supports what I believe in. I AM YADKIN COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES. Get your fact correct!
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Big Kahuna
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Posted 16:19, 07/31/2010
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ten8 After you've come to my house and worked at saving my memories then you will send me a bill.
That is in addition to the taxes that I have already paid. So that's where some of the problem lies. That's like I'm paying twice for the same service.
Just how many lives have you saved? I would be interested in knowing.
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that girl
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Posted 16:43, 07/31/2010
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ten8: You may be out saving lives or homes but you are not saving your wife and child from lots of neglect. I know, I have been in their shoes before. You don't have to go to EVERY call. You chose to be a volunteer so don't get hasty with anyone for all the wear and tear on your vehicle and all the gas you pay out of your pocket. Volunteers are not supposed to grip about what they do if so then they are not a true volunteer. How come most people that join end up quitting soon? Must not be that good of a place if the turnover rate is more than fast food or wal-mart jobs.
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LeRoy B....
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Posted 17:10, 07/31/2010
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Ten8: I'm glad you like your part time Job. I WAS asking a question, But Since SOME PEOPLE Like you get pretrubed when some one ask a question or makes a statement about you "Boys and their Toys" Club,and go Putting down people who are tax payers. I know we all pay taxes, Grants are from OUR Tax money also. While you miss meals, Run through houses with the temp. 800 degrees , my Hats off to you. You volunteered, like "that girl" said , so you shouldn't complain!! I have already volunteered , Spent 30 years protecting you and the rest of the county,(REDNECKS), NEVER did I complain about it.I Never counted the missed meals and the nights I didn't get much sleep. I considered it an HONOR!!
Now for adding up your gallons of gas, I always get a reciept and its printed on it. No Math to fiqure,, Just add. You can also deduct that from your taxes. I also don't like it when you come to my house (On a call) you have access to my insurance thru the NC state . You charge a fee and my insurance pays for your call, Thats Double Taxation. Thats why you run a ticket. Tell the truth if you are gonna tell us something...
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nobodyuknow
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Posted 19:19, 07/31/2010
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Ten8: Looks like they got you. If I were you I would fold up,shut my mouth and tell these people your sorry. I would be shaking in my boots partner!! Leroy B.. What service were you with protecting our county? The National Guard? that girl: Im sorry you are bitter but most fireman dont neglect their familys.
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painintheA
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Posted 21:37, 07/31/2010
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you mean to tell me if the fire dept comes to my house on a call ,they will send me a bill for that.!!!
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LeRoy B....
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Posted 22:43, 07/31/2010
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nobodyuknow: No,, U S Airforce. Air Force Reserves.
pain: They send it to your insurance Company,, Check with your local fire dept. or if you live in Yadkin Check with the Fire Marshall MR. Weatherman.I think thats how you spell it..
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walks the talk
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Posted 1:29, 08/01/2010
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Appreciate all who serve. However, the greatest HONOR goes to those who have served in the MILITARY, and also those who are presently serving.
Having a delayed supper, or the spouse having to go to bed alone, or having to go out on a call for a bit on a holiday..That is absolutely comical compared to the 30 years of military life for my family.
~Thanks for SERVING, Leroy~
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Ten4
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Posted 2:3, 08/01/2010
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This is Ten8's wife and while I'm sleeping alone at 2 a.m. he says he goes out on a call but I believe he is using that as an excuse to be with another woman. He says he misses a meal or two you couldn't tell by looking at him so where is he eating at?
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walks the talk
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Posted 2:46, 08/01/2010
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Ten4: Git'im, Girl!
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nobodyuknow
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Posted 7:54, 08/01/2010
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Thanks for your service Leroy and Walks. Thirty years of service to our country in the military is a great accomplishment. There is no comparison between serving in the military and serving as a vol fireman. Thanks again. Walks: Were you also in the military or were you refering to Leroy?
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civilservant1
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Posted 8:25, 08/01/2010
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Ok folks lets clear up somthing..... it is not common practice for a fire department to send a bill to your insurance company. If you know otherwise and have PROOF and I mean written proof... (i.e. a copy of the bill that was sent to your insurance company) then please by all means contact me.
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slab
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Posted 10:11, 08/01/2010
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used emergency services twice and both billed me. I had to call them to bill the insurance company and give the details.
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Grams
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Posted 10:29, 08/01/2010
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Check your homeowners policy. All of them in NC have a provision for paying the fire dept for services. Some auto policies as well.
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MEDIC
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Posted 15:45, 08/01/2010
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bump
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walks the talk
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Posted 21:20, 08/01/2010
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nobodyyouknow: No, I was a spouse (30 year vet) of military. Loved it, and loved the 'family'...the Submarine family and then onto a Carrier Air Wing. (We wanted our child to be able to go through all 4 years of high school at the same school,..(so from Sub-base to Air base in same vicinity.) Fast attack subs are gone most of the time. The spouse is permitted to send a set amount of 'grams' during a deployment..I think each was 28 words permitted. That was the only communication. 17 Christmas's .. not at home. 2 family deaths at over 2,000 miles away from base..not at home. High School Graduation..in the Gulf.
Not complaining..really am just proud and very appreciative of it all. Right now, my heart is so very sad for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Just cannot imagine...
So, when anyone ..male or female..whines about a night without the spouse, or a late meal, or working in the heat, or little johnny's game is missed..Well, I don't have much tolerance.
nobodyyouknow: I thank all veterans, too. If we were not kept free, NOTHING else would matter. Apparently, you understand that. :}
Leroy, Goober, Stokes, Fedup....quite a few on here. Thanks~
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okay..bump..fire departments.
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LeRoy B....
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Posted 13:55, 08/02/2010
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Ten8: looks like someone on here knows you!!! HAHA, You Haven't missed any meals. ROTFLMAO!!!!
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mex1
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Posted 15:58, 08/02/2010
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u
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me2
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Posted 18:47, 09/06/2010
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Wow, after reading all this i had to make an account. I can't believe there are so many stupid, uneducated people in this county. I knew there were a few, but please. All I will say to those of you who complain about the FDs is to man up and join one. That way you can get actual facts. Because it is obvious the ones of you posting who are not in an FD have no correct evidence. In some case your close to correct, but definitely far from hyaving all the information down! Boo hoo paying taxes. Point blank, when you house or car catches fire, you or your family wrecks, or nearly die from something, don't worry us FFs will be there saving you from your own stupidity half the time, and from someone elses the rest. Funny though: of all the calls I have responded to this year to waste your tax dollars, no one has said why did so many of you come help us. No they said thanks. I bet when its you people complaining you will too. To those out there who appriciate what we do and understand I say thankyou. To the rest, get your facts or come join. Fd's are here to save you money: *lowering ISO rating to help your insurance-thats a big goal most FDs in YC strive to achieve such as Yville, EB, WY to name a few. Just because im on a roll, I will comment on the financial reports: if you come to our monthly bus meeting, right after you hear the last meeting minutes you hear a financial report of that months expenditures and deposits. Some stop by and listen for where your tax dollars go-don't wine and wonder. As far as family, I know im supported at what I do (which is not neglect to my fam) lol. My better half hangs out on FD functions almost as much as myself. We have a great time. Fds are big on family and tradition, which some of you need to do some rersearch on to see why some things are how they are. This is around a 200 year old job that traces its roots back to volunteers (bucket brigade). Stop sladerizing volunteers and become one or just shut your mouth. Does it always get done right? No, its emergency services. As the saying goes what can go wrong will go wrong whether volunteers or somewhere as big as NYC. Last thing I promise assuming your still reading: Where the heck did someone get the idea that FDs charge for running calls? No one has wrote me a personal check, and if you would come listen to that financial report you wont hear "payment for calls run this month" under the deposits lol. Yes EMS charges ONLY IF YOU ARE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL!!! THE FDs services are all free outside the taz dollars you pay. By the way go see what your FDs ISO is. If its below a 9, thank them because it took a lot of work to lower it especially if it is a rural area I promise you. Ok im done for now lol.
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me2
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Posted 18:50, 09/06/2010
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lol I spelt tax taz. sure im a redneck for that. haha.
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Grams
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Posted 21:31, 09/06/2010
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newsflash me2, ems charges when they come to your house regardless if you are transported or not. They came to my Mom's house at 11:30 and did not transport her and had to come back at 4AM and transported her. Medicare paid the transport and my Mom paid the other one.
I do not understand why anyone volunteers for the FD or works for the county EMS and then bitches about what they do. Putting out fires is what the FD does and citizens pay taxes for that service. Saving lives is what EMS does and citizens pay taxes for that service plus a bill in excess of $600.00 is paid by one's insurance company. I appreciate the firemen and the ems workers but because of what you do, it my duty to take your lip service if I disagree about something? I don't think so.
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me2
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Posted 7:54, 09/07/2010
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funny, the ems service i work for- not YC, never charges if we don't transport. We get a refusal form signed showing where we came and offered our services but you didn't want them or want to be transported. That is just a liability form for us. I promise we don't charge for that. If YC charges the only reason I can think of is if they came to your house an excessive number of times for no reason or no real emergency.
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me2
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Posted 7:54, 09/07/2010
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funny, the ems service i work for- not YC, never charges if we don't transport. We get a refusal form signed showing where we came and offered our services but you didn't want them or want to be transported. That is just a liability form for us. I promise we don't charge for that. If YC charges the only reason I can think of is if they came to your house an excessive number of times for no reason or no real emergency.
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Grams
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Posted 13:50, 09/07/2010
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This was the first time ever at my Mom's house and the second trip was the second time ever. I was told that is routine procedure that both trips are billed. The second time I called I asked for an amublance and the ones that came with it - no one else was needed. I just wanted a transport to the hospital.
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miss b. haven
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Posted 21:14, 09/07/2010
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save a firetruck - ride a fireman
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miss b. haven
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Posted 21:14, 09/07/2010
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save a firetruck - ride a fireman
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