jbr7t Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Oh Yea...I got another bike..finally! I have to figure out how to post a picture. I'll try in a minute. _________________________ ------ James '04 R1150R - i've never been lost..only temporarily misplaced - '04 R1150RT - SOLD '03 Nighthawk 750 - SOLD If at first you don't succeed, find a bigger hammer! Pics? Pat Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Ok..apparently I have NO idea how to post a picture Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I use http://photobucket.com/ Once you have your photos loaded there then you can post them here. There are a few other photo sites out there but P/B has been working for me. Pat Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hey..look what I did!! I made it work. It only took 10 tries Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 JB: I work part time for Wake County EMS which is Raleigh. I do Critical Care full time now. Hoping to get on the Bird very soon. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Ok. We've got a couple guys here that fly part time. That would probably be cool as its more "real" calls instead of taking people who've had headaches for a week to the hospital at 3 in the morning. I told our chief that if we started motorcycle medics I would sign up for Paramedic class! JB: I work part time for Wake County EMS which is Raleigh. I do Critical Care full time now. Hoping to get on the Bird very soon. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks Pat. It was a very well cared for bike. Extremely clean. Runs GREAT! Lots of add on's. I'm still not so sure about the Staintune exhaust. It's a little loud for my liking. I may switch back to a stock exhaust but I haven't decided yet. A couple of people at Morton's BMW have the same model. I'm going to stop by there one day this week and listen to what it sounds like stock. Then I'll be able to make a determination. The corbin seat is pretty comfy. Working with a buddy of mine that is a machinist to make a "platform" to mount on the back to be able to have a good spot for packing for longer trips. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 A few visitors at the firehouse tonight. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Someone in trouble or 9/11 logistics? Class A uniform and shiny shoes in the AM. Pat Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Richmond Race! They are using the station for a "Staging" location for when it's over and all the drunks hit the streets. We are about 3 miles from the track..I can hear the cars running. Someone in trouble or 9/11 logistics? Class A uniform and shiny shoes in the AM. Pat Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Class A uniform and shiny shoes in the AM. Pat I'll be out front of our station by 0630 for our annual ceremony. Thoughts for all of the fallen, their families and loved ones . . . . We mourn. Link to comment
Joel Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Class A uniform and shiny shoes in the AM. Pat I'll be out front of our station by 0630 for our annual ceremony. Thoughts for all of the fallen, their families and loved ones . . . . We mourn. Larimer County Emergency Services and its affiliated agencies, including my volunteer department, will observe a minute of silence, followed by a minute of sirens, as our salute. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Riding backwards on the Engine today. It's been a slow day, that doesn't bid well for what is in store for us tonight! Probably another sleepless night. Hopefully it will be because of legit calls...maybe even an actual fire. Link to comment
skinny_tom (aka boney) Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Went to work early Sunday so I could catch the ceremony in front of our station. Surprisingly, many neighbors were there too. Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Left my Army Reserve duties early to attend a 9/11 ceremony in my community. There was almost a Dennis Leary moment(s) during it. The Fire Chief, Police Chief and Pastor all did excellent jobs. Then when the career politician got up there and used this occasion as a campaign speech, well....yeap. Mt wife escorted me out of the room. Sorry guys, I do not mean to demean the loss of our brothers in arms by my demeanor. I can only handle so much... Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Left my Army Reserve duties early to attend a 9/11 ceremony in my community. There was almost a Dennis Leary moment(s) during it. The Fire Chief, Police Chief and Pastor all did excellent jobs. Then when the career politician got up there and used this occasion as a campaign speech, well....yeap. Mt wife escorted me out of the room. Sorry guys, I do not mean to demean the loss of our brothers in arms by my demeanor. I can only handle so much... It's interesting how many politicians use tragedy as a catapult for their careers...ok thats all i'll say. I know we are supposed to stay away from politics on here. So, sure is a beautiful day outside here in Va. Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Yes it was a beautiful day and did you get a chance t look at that map I posted on that BRP trip? PM with any questions or if you think you can make it. Link to comment
skinny_tom (aka boney) Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Left my Army Reserve duties early to attend a 9/11 ceremony in my community. There was almost a Dennis Leary moment(s) during it. The Fire Chief, Police Chief and Pastor all did excellent jobs. Then when the career politician got up there and used this occasion as a campaign speech, well....yeap. Mt wife escorted me out of the room. Sorry guys, I do not mean to demean the loss of our brothers in arms by my demeanor. I can only handle so much... We lost two firefighters in one fire this year. I was appalled at the Mayor's and Fire Chief's unabashed politicking at the funeral by thanking just about every politician in CA. For a minute I thought I was watching an Academy Award exceptance speech... you know, the one where they cue the music because they're going too long? The thing is, we, collectively as people on the job, are memorializing our brothers and sisters. The politicians are just attending another "event." It's sad that they don't understand (or realize) how completely disrespectful their behavior is to both the fallen and family. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 The most wonderful visitor stopped by the station today! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I have one of those! No not the Quantum, no not the 1150r. Yellow fire truck, what's up with that? Pat Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 I have one of those! No not the Quantum, no not the 1150r. Yellow fire truck, what's up with that? Pat We forgot to leave it out in the sun to ripen up! Link to comment
jbr7t Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Wooo..we welcomed daughter #2 this morning at 0155hrs. 7lbs 13oz 19 inches Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Wooo..we welcomed daughter #2 this morning at 0155hrs. 7lbs 13oz 19 inches Congrats!!!!! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Wooo..we welcomed daughter #2 this morning at 0155hrs. 7lbs 13oz 19 inches Chew 'em if you got 'em! Congrats James. Now quick, go for a ride!! Pat Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 It's our life! To all my fellow firefighting brothers and sisters, thanks for making it yours! Link to comment
Firenailer Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Cool Video, Thanks! It really was a great life. Put in 25 years, loved all of them but knew it was time, I still miss the guys, and the firehouse itself, but The adventures on the retired side are lots of fun too! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Congrats on the twenty five years! Pat Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 RIP brother. Worcester MA Link to comment
Firenailer Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 A bad day for the job, A Mount Vernon,NY Fire Fighter was killed this morning in an early morning Hose fire. He was 54 yrs old and had 25 years on the job. Didn't want to retire because he still loved it. Looks like a heart attack, (even though he was a fitness and workout guy according to the firefighters I've heard from). It's a rough game, Rest in Peace Brother Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Firefighter Jon Davies I was just ending my shift when I heard about this. Early reports said they were doing CPR after the rescue & during transport. Drove home hoping for the best. Pat Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I am truly sorry for the loss of your fellow firefighters today. Everybody stay safe out there, as much as you can. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Been a crazy few days for public safety employees. Several FD LODD's and here in VA. 2 police officers were shot in the same day (unrelated incidents). Va. Tech officer was killed and a Va. State Trooper was shot during a traffic stop. Prayers out to all the families. Link to comment
eddd Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Tough times for some brothers and sisters. I've worked with this department on mutual aid calls. Hope they can back on their feet quickly. Fire at the fire department Link to comment
Firenailer Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 The Mt. Vernon LOD Funeral is set for Thurs 11AM For anyone planning to attend: Arrive 10:30 Grace Baptist Church 52 South 6th Ave. Mt. Vernon, NY Stay Safe everyone, the season is starting for real. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 Merry Christmas brothers! Stay safe. For those of you on duty, I feel for you, but FINALLY I'm off for Christmas Eve AND Christmas day! That hasn't happened in 6 years. Of course I am very excited as it is my youngest daughters 1st Christmas, and my older daughter is 3.5 so she is SOOOO excited! Enjoy Holiday routine! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Merry Christmas brothers! Back at ya James! Working but I have someone standing by for a few hours in the morning. We have a great cook/chef on my shift so, no chance of dieting on Christmas day! Pat Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Worked Thanksgiving, working Christmas and pulling a 48 hour shift New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Stay safe out there! Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Worked Thanksgiving, working Christmas and pulling a 48 hour shift New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Stay safe out there! Copy cat! Link to comment
chrisd Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Worked Thanksgiving, working Christmas and pulling a 48 hour shift New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Stay safe out there! Copy cat! Knowing you two are on duty should make Californians feel quite a bit safer, especially on New Year's Eve. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's, gents. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Merry Christmas brothers! Back at ya James! Working but I have someone standing by for a few hours in the morning. We have a great cook/chef on my shift so, no chance of dieting on Christmas day! Pat Nothing like spending all day in the kitchen at the firehouse. I'll have to give you my Pizza Casserole recipe. Super easy and always a crowd pleaser! Pillsbury pizza dough (on the rack with the biscuits etc) jar pizza sauce (i usually get the chunky prego) 1lb sausage 1lb ground beef pepperoni mushrooms onion 4cups shredded mozzarella Pre Heat oven 375. Brown sausage and beef. Cover bottom of 9x13 casserole dish with pie crust. Put in meat and veggies. Pour sauce over. Cover with cheese. Pepperoni on top of cheese. Bake for about 25 mins. Link to comment
skinny_tom (aka boney) Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Worked Thanksgiving, working Christmas and pulling a 48 hour shift New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Stay safe out there! Copy cat! 23, 24, maybe 25, and 26. Off for the new year, but that doesn't mean they won't make me stay (or come in) anyway. Missed a 5th alarm the other day... Let's hope there's no other action this weekend. Link to comment
jbr7t Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope that 2011 was great for everyone and that 2012 is even better. I'm breaking in the new year on duty, driving the engine. Ya'll be safe! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 The other day the guys on my dept made an awesome ice rescue of a deer that fell through on a local pond. The police then proceeded to blow a hole in it's chest with a shotgun! . . . . . . . . . . . The deer was actually badly wounded from a vehicle strike so the police had no choice. Funny in a twisted kind of way. Pat Link to comment
jbr7t Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 That's ok. We had a crew decide it would be a good idea to help a lady get her cat out of a tree.....over 30' up.......with a 2.5 smooth bore! Link to comment
jbr7t Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 No doubt it worked! Pat I don't know about you...but i've never seen a cat skeleton in a tree! Link to comment
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