Comments on: CHRISTMAS EVE IN HELL FROZEN OVER

By: The Grumpy Dispatcher

The Grumpy Dispatcher — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:39:01 +0000

Just found this blog via the Handover upcoming editions.

An excellent introductory post for me to stumble into upon finding you. I know and can argue both camps, but am inclined to be in yours, though I will keep dragging hose and running in while others run out. To a point. The lesson cannot be overstated. My life isn’t worth risking for my OWN stuff, so why should it be for anyone else’s?

Great post.

By: Greg Friese

Greg Friese — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:48:52 +0000

Why is it both common and acceptable that most firefighters have a story of near death?

Glad you lived to write this post.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:40:36 +0000

Wow, that’s a good example of why spell check doesn’t always work! Note to self, read the comment before you post it.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:39:34 +0000

This is a great example of how the adrenaline and excitement of the job can blind some to tits dangers. I totally agree that no ones stuff is worth risking my life or the lives of the rest of my crew.

The advantage of working in a rural area is that usually, by the time we get there, all we can do is fill the basement up!

Glad you made it out OK.