I actually fuckin clicked on the goddamned Play button. Really.
I think I’d make a great fireman.
firefiend
April 22, 2015 5:18 pm
This was a training facility and that is water tainted with gas. The facility recycles water from previous training runs and the equipment did not filter out gasoline.
anarchyst
April 22, 2015 5:35 pm
A firefighter from a certain southeastern Michigan community claimed to have a “arson dog”–one that could detect accelerants. This “firefighter” and his dog were instrumental in ruining many peoples’ lives by his testimony alone. Insurance companies LOVED this guy as he was able to get them out of paying (valid) claims. People were denied valid insurance claims and prosecuted for arson on the testimony of this “arson dog’s handler.
Those who were “burned” by this supposed arson dog “handler had no recourse, because of “qualified immunity”. The firefighter (and fire department) could not be sued.
Finally one citizen who had been accused of arson fought back by suing to prove the “arson dog’s” ability. The dog was found to have NO special ability. The “arson dog” and his human master’s career was finally over. How many innocent people were convicted of arson and lost everything they had??
Another case was that of a plating plant that caught fire. The owners had a fire department “approved” fire plan in place which involved shutting off utilities and shutting down processes in an orderly fashion. The firefighters that responded to the fire pushed the owner out of the way, and told him that they were going to do things “their way”. The building burned to the ground.
A firefighter’s job (for at least 98% of the time is not inherently dangerous. This does not take away from the seriousness of their job, which is to be commended. but, firefighter arrogance can be just as dangerous as police arrogance. THIS is why firefighters should be included in the abolition of immunity for public officials.
IndenturedServant
April 22, 2015 6:09 pm
LOL Stucky! There isn’t even a “PLAY” button there.
The only true hero I have ever known was my Grandfather. He was a man in every sense of the word. My only regret was not being at the hospital the day he died.
Lysander
April 22, 2015 10:42 pm
That title “Hero” has always bothered me. According to MSM every fireman and cop is a “hero”. Okay, so they were stocking shelves at Walmart on third shift, but got accepted into the police academy, so three months later they are certified “hero’s”.
Wow! I am so underwhelmed.
Let me tell you about a Hero. He would never, ever describe himself as that during his time on Earth, but he was a member of that honored class of people.
My Father was a Hero. Yes, I am biased, and if you don’t like it, too bad. I will honor that Man every chance I get, and now I’m doing it on this Internet comment section.
He was born in 1915. He went through the depression on a family farm in Connecticut and they were so poor that just paying the property tax bill was a monumental task for his Mother, him, and his seven siblings. His Father had died in a farm accident just after he was born, so his tough German born Mother had to raise eight kids all by herself with no help from anybody. Her Hero status in my eyes is the topic of another story.
Any work my Father, and his brothers and sister’s, did went to the family fund, to pay for shoes, farm equipment, taxes or any other necessities.
In 1937 he hit the jackpot. He was inducted into the Army. That meant a steady paycheck going home to his Mom, while he got three hots and a cot. After Pearl Harbor, he was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division, 19th Regiment, and began his WWII Pacific war trial by fire. Although wounded twice, he survived and at the end of that war his division was sent to be part of the occupation forces in Japan.
In 1950 the Korean War began and the 24th Infantry was sent in immediately and began a brutal, ugly fight. My Father was severely wounded and was sent to Osaka Military Hospital, where he stayed for over a year and a half recovering from his wounds.
Did he get out after that with a nice medical pension? No, of course not. Although not fit for combat due to his wounds, he stayed in and transferred to the Signal Corps. He served 32 years in the Army and was forced….Forced!….to retire in 1969 due to health problems.
His decorations from his service? He didn’t display them, but he wasn’t trying to hide them. He just figured he did his part, like so many other guys, and that he was lucky enough to survive. He had three Purple Hearts, the Silver Star with the ‘V’ for valor, the Bronze Star and all the campaign ribbons.
The Great Depression, World War Two, The Korean War, and a 32 year service to his country. And all the while being a great husband to my Mother (Another Hero), and a wonderful Father to my brothers and myself.
If that isn’t being a Hero, then please explain to me what is.
The term “hero” is so misused these days. Most people wouldn’t know a real hero if they fell over one. These tax-sucking cops and firemen don’t automatically cut it in my book.
But, then again, I judge people from a higher standard.
Bostonbob
April 22, 2015 11:12 pm
Lysander hero is a relative term but in your case it applies relates perfectly.
Bob.
Kevin Williamson’s column from a couple days ago is replete with examples of overpaid government employees. http://www.nationalreview.com/article/417188/mrs-clinton-and-1-percenters-kevin-williamson?target=author&tid=1019
I actually fuckin clicked on the goddamned Play button. Really.
I think I’d make a great fireman.
This was a training facility and that is water tainted with gas. The facility recycles water from previous training runs and the equipment did not filter out gasoline.
A firefighter from a certain southeastern Michigan community claimed to have a “arson dog”–one that could detect accelerants. This “firefighter” and his dog were instrumental in ruining many peoples’ lives by his testimony alone. Insurance companies LOVED this guy as he was able to get them out of paying (valid) claims. People were denied valid insurance claims and prosecuted for arson on the testimony of this “arson dog’s handler.
Those who were “burned” by this supposed arson dog “handler had no recourse, because of “qualified immunity”. The firefighter (and fire department) could not be sued.
Finally one citizen who had been accused of arson fought back by suing to prove the “arson dog’s” ability. The dog was found to have NO special ability. The “arson dog” and his human master’s career was finally over. How many innocent people were convicted of arson and lost everything they had??
Another case was that of a plating plant that caught fire. The owners had a fire department “approved” fire plan in place which involved shutting off utilities and shutting down processes in an orderly fashion. The firefighters that responded to the fire pushed the owner out of the way, and told him that they were going to do things “their way”. The building burned to the ground.
A firefighter’s job (for at least 98% of the time is not inherently dangerous. This does not take away from the seriousness of their job, which is to be commended. but, firefighter arrogance can be just as dangerous as police arrogance. THIS is why firefighters should be included in the abolition of immunity for public officials.
LOL Stucky! There isn’t even a “PLAY” button there.
Dumbass firefighters fucked up again.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/16/firefighters-jet-fuel-not-water_n_4454471.html
The only true hero I have ever known was my Grandfather. He was a man in every sense of the word. My only regret was not being at the hospital the day he died.
That title “Hero” has always bothered me. According to MSM every fireman and cop is a “hero”. Okay, so they were stocking shelves at Walmart on third shift, but got accepted into the police academy, so three months later they are certified “hero’s”.
Wow! I am so underwhelmed.
Let me tell you about a Hero. He would never, ever describe himself as that during his time on Earth, but he was a member of that honored class of people.
My Father was a Hero. Yes, I am biased, and if you don’t like it, too bad. I will honor that Man every chance I get, and now I’m doing it on this Internet comment section.
He was born in 1915. He went through the depression on a family farm in Connecticut and they were so poor that just paying the property tax bill was a monumental task for his Mother, him, and his seven siblings. His Father had died in a farm accident just after he was born, so his tough German born Mother had to raise eight kids all by herself with no help from anybody. Her Hero status in my eyes is the topic of another story.
Any work my Father, and his brothers and sister’s, did went to the family fund, to pay for shoes, farm equipment, taxes or any other necessities.
In 1937 he hit the jackpot. He was inducted into the Army. That meant a steady paycheck going home to his Mom, while he got three hots and a cot. After Pearl Harbor, he was assigned to the 24th Infantry Division, 19th Regiment, and began his WWII Pacific war trial by fire. Although wounded twice, he survived and at the end of that war his division was sent to be part of the occupation forces in Japan.
In 1950 the Korean War began and the 24th Infantry was sent in immediately and began a brutal, ugly fight. My Father was severely wounded and was sent to Osaka Military Hospital, where he stayed for over a year and a half recovering from his wounds.
Did he get out after that with a nice medical pension? No, of course not. Although not fit for combat due to his wounds, he stayed in and transferred to the Signal Corps. He served 32 years in the Army and was forced….Forced!….to retire in 1969 due to health problems.
His decorations from his service? He didn’t display them, but he wasn’t trying to hide them. He just figured he did his part, like so many other guys, and that he was lucky enough to survive. He had three Purple Hearts, the Silver Star with the ‘V’ for valor, the Bronze Star and all the campaign ribbons.
The Great Depression, World War Two, The Korean War, and a 32 year service to his country. And all the while being a great husband to my Mother (Another Hero), and a wonderful Father to my brothers and myself.
If that isn’t being a Hero, then please explain to me what is.
The term “hero” is so misused these days. Most people wouldn’t know a real hero if they fell over one. These tax-sucking cops and firemen don’t automatically cut it in my book.
But, then again, I judge people from a higher standard.
Lysander hero is a relative term but in your case it applies relates perfectly.
Bob.