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firemedic301
06-08-08, 13:34
When I started I was asked by a Captain if I was a Fireman or a Firefighter??? I stood there like a deer in the headlights and at that moment didn't know how to answer him. After a lot of DEEP thinking I realize why he asked me that and the magnitude of that simple question. Just food for thought.
It all about not LOSING tradition!!!!!!!!
Political Correctness has a place in society, however so should tradition. BRING SOME OF IT BACK or DON'T LET IT DIE.
TaylorMade
06-09-08, 01:31
I still have my original badge given to me in 1982. It says Fireman.
Hoseman was a title still used when I came on. I think it is still verbage in use in some of our manuals that have yet to be updated. However, our department calls "Engineers" Firefighter Specialists so try to figure that one out.
My 2 cents...
sansoofireman
06-09-08, 15:27
I want to go east-coast style and start calling myself a "Pipeman." That'd be sweet...
firemedicmatt
06-10-08, 10:19
TaylorMade,
That's really cool in my opinion. My dad has his badge that reads "Policeman" on it, now they say "Police Officer."
I want to go east-coast style and start calling myself a "Pipeman." That'd be sweet...
Did you just say "Pipeman?" After that, are you going to join a barbershop quartet and call yourselves "Smoking Poles?" Good Luck with that.:D
FIREMAN THATS ALL. If you entered a world of quilting would you want them to change the name because you're different. NOOOOOO.
our department calls "Engineers" Firefighter Specialists so try to figure that one out.
I have been trying to figure out that one...I was pretty sure of the "FRN", but couldn't get the "FFS"...thanks.
sansoofireman
06-11-08, 00:05
Did you just say "Pipeman?" After that, are you going to join a barbershop quartet and call yourselves "Smoking Poles?" Good Luck with that.:D
No, absolutely not. I actually thought of joining an ice cream plant and calling myself a "fudgepacker". Or maybe getting hired by McDonald's and calling myself "Pull-my-finger Grimace."
ladderpiper
06-12-08, 16:55
No, absolutely not. I actually thought of joining an ice cream plant and calling myself a "fudgepacker". Or maybe getting hired by McDonald's and calling myself "Pull-my-finger Grimace."
Pipeman sounds cool. But I like ladderpiper better:D
To answer the question posted....I like Fireman. But my wife always says Firefighter when talking about me to other people. But I am making sure that my boy always says FIREMAN!
I don't really care either way...I'm just grateful I got the job. :)
Us old coots have no idea, (I for one don't) what you young people are talking about. Please use common, understandable words that us very old coot dinasours can understand.
Your slang usage of the common English language speaks volumes (or even more) of your inability to communicate in a fashion that is understandable. (did I already say that?)
Why you would choose to talk your way? Dunno. Don't care either. Please understand that talking in "hip shop talk" does not necessarily make you a member of the club. Thanks. :) :) :)
Berdoo Beau
09-25-08, 15:38
Us old coots have no idea, (I for one don't) what you young people are talking about. Please use common, understandable words that us very old coot dinasours can understand.
Your slang usage of the common English language speaks volumes (or even more) of your inability to communicate in a fashion that is understandable. (did I already say that?)
Why you would choose to talk your way? Dunno. Don't care either. Please understand that talking in "hip shop talk" does not necessarily make you a member of the club. Thanks. :) :) :)
HB of CJ - I've been reading your posts with some interest and, quite frankly, some curious inconsistencies. Your latest quote above leaves me open-mouthed. Perhaps you could reiterate your intended point once again but with a different slant. What words being used by the others are you concerned with? What slang is bothersome to you? You used the term "dinosours" (spelled incorrectly) as a reference to your current age and status within the fire service. I believe that would be a usage of slang. Also, I'm confused about the membership of the club. Which club do you refer to?
I'm just shy of 50 years old and I'm fully able to understand the meaning and gist of all the posts here on WC911. Some views are narrow - others are generously wide. The youngsters have, for the most part, solid and coordinated views about their place in the fire service. The call volumes have increased yearly for the last 30 years to the point that departments have expanded to meet the demands. Training, education, fitness, knowledge and skill levels have all risen to deal with the greater responsibilities of the service. Political issues have imposed greater stress upon the members and the members have responded in due fashion to stipulate their concerns. The struggles continue.
It's interesting to note that your input here on the forums is met with a certain amount of tolerance for your generational conservativeness and compassion for your longevity and experience within the fire service. I, for one, agree with your views but only to the point when your view becomes clouded by your lack of empathy for the younger fire members. Their body art, their language skills and their personal concerns do not seem to have an effect on you. What happened to "do unto others" or "lead by example"? Your INCREDIBLE value as a long-term veteran of the fire department should be a testament to your strength and a beacon for others to follow yet your posts have the same dark shade and no offers of assistance. One cannot complain about correct grammar if one's grammar is not correct (could you please tell me what "sossss" is supposed to represent?).
As others have stated - your input here is WANTED and NEEDED but with a personal color that only you can provide. Back away from the frumpy "old coot" HB of CJ and give us the enlightened and obviously experienced work horse HB of CJ that we're waiting for! I know it's in there some where...
Cheers!
Bill
It was meant as a joke poking fun at us old coots. You do understand the mulitiple layers of morid old coot humour don/t you? Perhaps your not an old Coot. Did you see the three happy smilley faces? He he he. :) :) :) Duhh...what's a "speel check"?
A zillion years ago...or even longer than that...we were called Hoseman if we were on an Engine and Truckman if we were assigned to a Ladder Truck. Actually true.
Guess way back then we just hosed our hoses and trucked our trucks. Also didn't have radios and telephones were just...a novelity. He he he :) :) :)
deceptacon
10-02-08, 22:11
Hey HB of CJ
What time do you have to be off the computer over there at Del Rosa Villa nursing home.( I HEAR THE FOOD IS GOOD OVER THERE)
deceptacon,
Respect your elders!
Hey HB of CJ
What time do you have to be off the computer over there at Del Rosa Villa nursing home.( I HEAR THE FOOD IS GOOD OVER THERE)
Why must you be so rude to an older fireman? I like hearing him out. We need more members like him HB and Berdoo Beau to give their "seasoned" views so us young guys don't see things one way.
You'll be in depends too one day Deceptacon! Just like them.
Computer time at the Sunset Manor rest home is when ever you can sneak into the Queen *BLEEP**BLEEP**BLEEP**BLEEP**BLEEP*'s office and use her terminal. He he he.
After I log off here....I will sneak down the hall to the ladies wing and tap on the dooor of Elaine's room. Sometimes she says yes. "Knock three times if you want me". :) :) :)
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