Always operating in crisis mode. Each fireman should have his/her own personal SCBA mask fitted to his/her own face and head size, not shared, if its going to effectively protect them! (If that happens, I could be wrong) (i wouldnt want to be sharing masks with anyone).....Its difficult I imagine being an arm of an agency who's main focus is crime fighting not fighting a fire, where most of its fiscal budget goes towards crime fighting initiatives, understandably so. Has to be even more difficult to run a fire department when a good number of your firemen are transferred to the street to fight crime leaving you short staffed, again what else do you and expect when boots are needed on the street.
That being the case why not civilianize the department, combine them with the airport fire department but make airport fireman a sub specialty, give them their own "adequate" budget, buy all the equipment they need (Not just a fire truck but "ALL" the other equipment they need) recruit an adequate number of firemen/woman, re-open all the stations that were closed and add a few more stations and make it a career option for persons who are not really interested in being a police officer. These fire officers must be fatigued by now fighting this fire for 8 days straight which brings up another issue, the fire officers wellbeing. Guys could have a heart attack. A fireman by nature of his job alone is at risk for cancer let alone having to work without an appropriate breathing apparatus . The above picture is scary. I know you're supposed to lay your life on the line to save others but not without "ALL" the equipment you need. Keep up the good work guys and stay safe ( as best you can)! Oh and make sure wash those coats and pants and don't carry that stuff home to your family!!
I share your sentiments! I worked for a particular government agency since the 1980's went to school came back and became public enemy to my superiors and peers! Thing is I never flaunted what I acquired but just as humble as ever. They have kept their feet on my neck the whole time not allowing me to advance allowing those unqualified with no desire to educate themselves, no real love and passion for the profession to be promoted over me based on their having favor. I returned home to my agency because I gave my word that I would by way of a bond. But I promise you had I imagined that the 10 years after my return would have been this way, I would have never returned. period!!
i regret everyday that I came back here especially as my college classmates are all enjoying the profession making good money and making advancements in the United States.
Im sorry for those who might be offended, but I cant wait for my opportunity to leave!!!
Why does it almost always seem that we are always operating in crisis mode? When will they ever conclude that there's a need to operate proactively as opposed to retroactively. Invest heavily in all your emergency services (i.e. Fire, Airport Department, ambulance agency), equipment (not just the vehicle), continuous regular training refresher and learning new procedures, man power, contingency plans, acquire a bambi bucket (water bucket) let coast guard helicopter and DEA chopper to drop water from the air.
Itellya says...
woke up choking this morning!
On Fire mostly extinguished, Miller tells Jubilee Garden residents
Posted 23 March 2017, 11:49 a.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
https://youtu.be/_5LKF8G5huw
https://youtu.be/-ZkV64GJihA
On Fighting fire from the air
Posted 14 March 2017, 2:59 p.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
Always operating in crisis mode. Each fireman should have his/her own personal SCBA mask fitted to his/her own face and head size, not shared, if its going to effectively protect them! (If that happens, I could be wrong) (i wouldnt want to be sharing masks with anyone).....Its difficult I imagine being an arm of an agency who's main focus is crime fighting not fighting a fire, where most of its fiscal budget goes towards crime fighting initiatives, understandably so. Has to be even more difficult to run a fire department when a good number of your firemen are transferred to the street to fight crime leaving you short staffed, again what else do you and expect when boots are needed on the street.
That being the case why not civilianize the department, combine them with the airport fire department but make airport fireman a sub specialty, give them their own "adequate" budget, buy all the equipment they need (Not just a fire truck but "ALL" the other equipment they need) recruit an adequate number of firemen/woman, re-open all the stations that were closed and add a few more stations and make it a career option for persons who are not really interested in being a police officer. These fire officers must be fatigued by now fighting this fire for 8 days straight which brings up another issue, the fire officers wellbeing. Guys could have a heart attack. A fireman by nature of his job alone is at risk for cancer let alone having to work without an appropriate breathing apparatus . The above picture is scary. I know you're supposed to lay your life on the line to save others but not without "ALL" the equipment you need. Keep up the good work guys and stay safe ( as best you can)! Oh and make sure wash those coats and pants and don't carry that stuff home to your family!!
On Firefighters battle blaze without breathing gear
Posted 13 March 2017, 5:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
$5.00 to him
On Peter Nygard guilty of contempt and fined $50,000 in illegal dredging case
Posted 7 March 2017, 2:03 p.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
I share your sentiments! I worked for a particular government agency since the 1980's went to school came back and became public enemy to my superiors and peers! Thing is I never flaunted what I acquired but just as humble as ever. They have kept their feet on my neck the whole time not allowing me to advance allowing those unqualified with no desire to educate themselves, no real love and passion for the profession to be promoted over me based on their having favor. I returned home to my agency because I gave my word that I would by way of a bond. But I promise you had I imagined that the 10 years after my return would have been this way, I would have never returned. period!!
i regret everyday that I came back here especially as my college classmates are all enjoying the profession making good money and making advancements in the United States.
Im sorry for those who might be offended, but I cant wait for my opportunity to leave!!!
On POLITICOLE: Bahamas after college = professional suicide
Posted 6 March 2017, 11:30 a.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
Why does it almost always seem that we are always operating in crisis mode? When will they ever conclude that there's a need to operate proactively as opposed to retroactively. Invest heavily in all your emergency services (i.e. Fire, Airport Department, ambulance agency), equipment (not just the vehicle), continuous regular training refresher and learning new procedures, man power, contingency plans, acquire a bambi bucket (water bucket) let coast guard helicopter and DEA chopper to drop water from the air.
http://wildfiretoday.com/wp-content/upl…
On VIDEO: Jubilee Gardens evacuated as smoke from dump fire chokes residents
Posted 5 March 2017, 6:29 p.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
Pull the footage from the CCTV!
On Man shot dead after home invasion off Soldier Road
Posted 27 February 2017, 1:24 p.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
You too sheeprunner! Not one of you would turn down that opportunity to make more money in this day and time! So stop with the foolishness!
On Dames: Multi-faceted plan needed on crime
Posted 23 February 2017, 10:33 a.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
Would you have turned down the opportunity to earn 2 to 4 times your annual salary birdiestrachan? Stop with the crap!!
On Dames: Multi-faceted plan needed on crime
Posted 23 February 2017, 10:31 a.m. Suggest removal
Itellya says...
CCTV
On Search for hit-and-run driver after motorcyclist dies
Posted 19 February 2017, 9:43 p.m. Suggest removal