Why is the Canadian forum so quiet? [Archive] - Firehouse Forums

PFire23

01-19-2004, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Lightup
Maybe someone should send out memo's to their departments.
Let them know about this site. I am sure if they did they would be
using it.
Hi...don't know if an ex wife of a firefighter I was married to for
15yrs...counts.
But, I do some things about firefighting...mmmmm!

Hopper explosions can be unexpected explosions.
Rural areas...mmmm! well....most are not even trained for firefighting, that is pretty damn scary.

MMMMMMMMM, have you been to MOST rural Fire Departments Lightup???? Or are you making a generalization?? Be careful what you say because you will be asked for FACTS AND FIGURES to back up your statements and I AM asking you to back up that statement. While I agree that training may not be as intense as "big city departments" training and safety still take place, and are still priorities.

Originally posted by LightupActually, I think they are more open to talk about things. Canadians tend to take a back seat, and just observe.
Americans get the ball rolling in chat rooms, forums etc.
So, I guess we are like two good chemical subtances...when they come together, it can only be a good reaction!

Speak for yourself, I have not ever, nor will I ever be merely "just an observer". I am a very vocal person and freely speak my mind and I don't give a hoot from where a person is from when I have something to say. Again, might I point out that making generalizations is not a good thing.

ff7134

01-19-2004, 12:30 PM

<Sneaks across the border...much harder than it use to be..>

<Pulls our his flag and pole an d plants it in the ground>

I Hereby Claim This Land For the Great State Of OHIO!!!

chriso

01-20-2004, 07:52 AM

Wow lightup I think you were almost attacked by the power of someone elses speach.

And one from Ohio. Is this a declaration of them now crossing city limits?

Now we are getting the crack going!:p

RspctFrmCalgary

01-20-2004, 08:56 AM

PFire didn't attack Lightup, she defended herself as a volunteer firefighter.

Lightup's comments are offensive.

Why don't you research a few places you would like to move to and then ask some more specific questions. Canada is a big place :p I'm not a firefighter but I'm sure each department is unique in the types of challenges they face, be it ice and cold or heat and humidity.

Personally I would start a new thread, as this one has a bad tone. Perhaps with a more specific subject line as to what you are looking for. *UK FF looking for advice on work in Canada* or something like that if you get my drift.

There are also a few threads floating around that deal with the subject of UK firefighters relocating to Canada and/or the United States. Just do a search and see what you can find. I know some fire department links have been posted on those threads.

If the type of conversation you are interested in is fights or to stir things up, which is how I take your "now we are getting the crack going" comment then I would look elsewhere, we aren't interested.

Jeff never fear, your challenge has not gone un-noticed :D

chriso

01-20-2004, 10:19 AM

I do apologise if it seems that I'm looking for arguments - I can assure you that I am not. I simply found it funny that I cannot find much conversation regarding firefighting only when people are shooting each other down.

Let me try to start this one again:

I would still like to hear from firefighters in Canada, particulary in the southern Ontario region. I am looking to migrate there from the UK and would like to know a bit more about the job there. How to get into the volunteer departments etc.

I know I would have to re-take most of my qualifications and courses to work for a municipal service but I am looking into seeking work with a private fire and medical service and would like to know the minimum qualifications I would require. I would also be interested in volunteer work with any local department.:)

PFire23

01-20-2004, 10:34 AM

Chriso, just to clarify, I wasn't shooting anyone down, I was requesting facts to back statements made.

Anyway, the best suggestion I can give you is to look for Fire Departments in the geographical area that you are interested in moving to. Most of those departments will have websites, from there you can email each one individually and get precise information on what you would be needing in order to obtain the position you are interested in. Sorry I wasn't more help than that.

Wildman51

01-20-2004, 10:46 AM

Hi there Chriso, I have a question for you that I have been researching for some time now with no luck. Do UK fire brigades have Combat Challenge Teams. If so, do they compete internationally or is there a company that sets up competition within the UK? I know that the US MIL teams compete.
Always wanted to know… Thanks
http://www.whitehorsecombat.com
http://www.firefit.com

chriso

01-20-2004, 12:57 PM

I have to admit to looking at your website to find out what type of combat teams you meant wildman, I thought it was some sort of martial arts. I'm not sure if we have teams that do the same type of competition on your site but we do carry out many different challenges. A good site to find information on UK brigades is www.firenet.org there are links to most brigades and associated clubs.

I'm sure the world firefighter games are to be held in the UK this year, I'll let you know if I find a website for it.

Please let me know what the exact challenge is that your combat teams carry out while wearing BA and carrying the dummy - it looks tough.

chriso

01-20-2004, 01:15 PM

I should have looked at your second website before replying to your message, I now know what it is about. I don't think there is a similar event in the UK although I have been known to be wrong. I do know of pump competitions that take place over here - getting a light portable pump to work from a dam, running out 4 lengths of hose (2x2 lengths) and knocking down a target. There may be others at the games - www.world firefightersgames.com

manofire2

01-20-2004, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by chriso

I would still like to hear from firefighters in Canada, particulary in the southern Ontario region. I am looking to migrate there from the UK and would like to know a bit more about the job there. How to get into the volunteer departments etc.

)

You may want to look to the West of there. Although Southern Ontario is technically part of Canada we try our best to deny any connection, particularly with the "Mega-City".

PS. For any "Mega-City" persons who can read and may take offence, this is a joke.

In reality Chriso, Southern Ontario is quite nice and generally very friendly, just remember Canada is very large and keep an open mind to looking at all regions.

chriso

01-20-2004, 01:42 PM

Thanks manofire2 the main reason I'm looking towards this area was an offer of work. I am lookin forward to seeing a lot more of the country though.

Wildman51 go to the world firefighter games web site and look into the 'games events' and have a look at the 'toughest firefighter alive' contest. I nearly fainted reading it!

LadyCapn

01-20-2004, 02:03 PM

Chriso,

I know that there were a couple of Departments that had participated in an exchange program of sorts with some Australian Departments,if I recall correctly I think Mississauga or perhaps Brampton was one of them. I remember reading a newspaper article about it. Other than that, as I said if you check the municipalities website periodically they will always advertise when they are holding firefighter applications. Also as I mentioned in a previous thread, keep checking www.workopolis.com as they always have the postings for most Southern Ontario cities. Kitchener-Waterloo just advertised I believe.

Scoop422

01-20-2004, 03:25 PM

Chriso I think Canada is so diverse that every province, city or town has very different challenges in providing fire services. Obviously throwing water around in below freezing temperatures is no fun. Especially in Southern Ontario where it is the coldest!(relax Westerners I'm Kidding)
Toronto faces the same kind of problems as almost any major city in North America with high-rise offices and apartments, subways, harbour front, crowded neighborhoods, small narrow streets etc. It also still has a bit of farmland in one area. For more info you can check www.city.toronto.on.ca/fire and for pictures of apparatus and stations www.torontofirepics.com.
As far as vollies vs career, I have found that there are good firefighters and not so good firefighters everywhere.

chriso

01-20-2004, 04:21 PM

Thank you all for your replies. I've found loads of links from different sites. Keep your comments rolling in though, it's good to hear from you all. I'm trying to piece together all that I need to know before I make the big move.

One more thing I need to know about is communities. Are there any many bad places to live in on the Outskirts of Toronto or the surrounding area. I don't fancy living in the city, perhaps Missisauga/Hamilton region.

Lightup

01-20-2004, 07:50 PM

Pfire23...I happen to know of Volunteers from 2 different towns in Ontario. Which I will not say, and will not give stats. about. Because, they involved serious accidents, re: fire scenes, car accidents, that were not handled probably.
This was from the words of a couple of full time firefighters, who work as part-timers in these towns, besides the fulltime, they have in the bigger cities.

I can give you one example of a situation that happened, though, just to give you an idea, why I had said what I said.
Example...that actually happened ...
Firefighters at a car accident scene in small rural town in Ontario - (0NE) firefigher is directed to hose the burning car down...this (ONE) firefighter says, no way...I am not going near that car, I will get burned. He refuses to assist at the scene. He arrived, as most volunteer firefighters arrive, from where ever they are, usual from home. This firefighter was intoxicated.

I am NOT trying to put down anyone here. Especially firefighters. And if the truth, bothers anyone, I am so, that the TRUTH hurts.
Trust me, it hurt me alot more, as I lived in a rural area for 15yrs.

So, maybe the question will never be answered, if because of feeling angered by, the truth, it is impossible to actually clear the air here.
Sincerely,
Light up

Lightup

01-20-2004, 07:57 PM

Hi Crisco,
I wish you much luck coming to Canada. There are plenty of nice places, to live in Ontario

PFire23

01-20-2004, 10:21 PM

Well Lightup, I appreciate your attempt at giving "facts", but unfortunately "hear say" is not fact. Just because a "full time" firefighter gave his/her "opinion" on an incident doesn't make it fact. I think lots of people are morons, doesn't make it fact, it merely makes it my opinion. Lots of people think I'm a bitch, doesn't make it fact, merely makes it their opinion. Remember believe very little of what you hear, very little of what you read and always double check what you think you've seen with your own eyes. Remember until you have witnessed something FIRST HAND nothing you "think you know" is factual. There are 3 sides to every single story out there: Your side, My side and the TRUTH; the truth being that which is based on fact.

Originally posted by Lightup
Pfire23...I happen to know of Volunteers from 2 different towns in Ontario. Which I will not say, and will not give stats. about. Because, they involved serious accidents, re: fire scenes, car accidents, that were not handled probably.
This was from the words of a couple of full time firefighters, who work as part-timers in these towns, besides the fulltime, they have in the bigger cities.

I can give you one example of a situation that happened, though, just to give you an idea, why I had said what I said.
Example...that actually happened ...
Firefighters at a car accident scene in small rural town in Ontario - (0NE) firefigher is directed to hose the burning car down...this (ONE) firefighter says, no way...I am not going near that car, I will get burned. He refuses to assist at the scene. He arrived, as most volunteer firefighters arrive, from where ever they are, usual from home. This firefighter was intoxicated.

I am NOT trying to put down anyone here. Especially firefighters. And if the truth, bothers anyone, I am so, that the TRUTH hurts.
Trust me, it hurt me alot more, as I lived in a rural area for 15yrs.

So, maybe the question will never be answered, if because of feeling angered by, the truth, it is impossible to actually clear the air here.
Sincerely,
Light up

Intoxicated firefighters, been discussed to death, again DON'T generalize. Remember what happens in rural departments also happens in city firehouses as well. Truth doesn't hurt me one bit Lightup, WHEN that truth is based on FACT, when you can present me with facts and figures, when you can tell me "I was on THAT scene and I SAW that with my OWN eyes", then it might become fact (I'm not a very trusting person) Just because someone says something, doesn't make it truth, how many people claim innocence in front of a judge each year, they've said it was true ......... is it? Oh I know, courts rely on FACT and EVIDENCE to support their claims, I'm like a court...... give me facts and give me HARD EVIDENCE to back your statements.

Thanks for your reply.

LadyCapn

01-21-2004, 12:58 AM

Lots of people think I'm a bitch, doesn't make it fact, merely makes it their opinion.

Awww Jenn, you're making this wayyyyyyy too easy!!!:D :p

PFire23

01-21-2004, 01:03 AM

Well Karen, gotta give a little some days ya know :D :D :D

dmsmith

01-21-2004, 05:20 AM

OPINIONATED BIATCH-PROVOKE AT OWN RISK

These words should be well heeded ;) :D

chriso

01-21-2004, 06:58 AM

Please ladies put the handbags down. I'm not looking for peoples opinions or personal arguments. I'm looking for facts about the job.

If you would like to continue please start a new thread.

PFire23

01-21-2004, 08:23 AM

Chriso, I'm very sorry if you feel that my defending the fire service in CANADA is a bad thing. The way I see it, you came and asked a valid question and were given a NEGATIVE view of the service in MY country. The point I'm trying to make is that there is no need to give a negative view point without having the facts to back it up. As with anything else there is good and bad and there is no need to give the entire rural (which is generally volunteer) a black mark. You specifically asked about volunteer departments and I'd hate for you to develop a negative thought about it based on narrow minded opinion. Again, sorry if you felt I was being anything other than standing up for what I believe in, rest assured I'll not post on YOUR thread again.

Lightup

01-21-2004, 01:41 PM

The Canadian Forum is "NOW ALIVE"!

I proudly waive my Canadian Flag!
I can eat Canadian Mac Donald hamburgers, and still live to
talk about it....in the Canadian Forum!

I head over to the neariest Tim Hortons, and hug my
Canadian Fire Firefighters! (wink)

And if I had the chance, I would trade in my G-string, for
bunker gear today, but since I can't, I salute all who are
brave enough to live the life of a firefighter!

Eh! Canadians! A PEACE LOVING COUNTRY (peace keepers)and all that
good stuff!
So, on that note....I have come back in here to keep the peace!
Pass the Timmy's Please.

Lightup

01-21-2004, 01:56 PM

Crisco,
Hopefully you did not get a bad impression from this site.
You will love the Canadian Firefighters, and you will love Ontario.
Re: Small town departments....I guess if your going into that type of thing you will find out for yourself.

Vaughan is just outside of Toronto. Vaughan is a city in itself.
The have a few divisons as they are big.
Thornhill, Woodbridge, Maple, Klienburg, etc.
It is actually better then the city of Toronto to live in...so some people say.

There are small towns just on the outskirts of Toronto.
I can tell you some of the ones that are really nice....Bolton,
Beeton, Schomerg, and a few other towns that are close by them as well.

If your looking to rent when you come here, Real Estate Agents can even help with renting. Via the internet...they can send you infor. regarding prices, and pictures...and now they have virtual tours you can see the whole house inside....actually that is how, I got the place I live in. And the neighbour hood is great!
I loved the virtual tour of the inside of the house. And that way, you can see what your actually getting.

All the best too you again.

chriso

01-21-2004, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the information regarding small towns lightup. I'm now searching real estates but it does not mean much unless you hear comments from others. Your right those virtual tours are great.

I don't have a bad impression of Canadia firefighters, not one little bit, if anything I'm glad to see that people can be passionate about the job. PFire23 obviously loves the job and wants to defend it, that's great but the argument had nothing to do with me and it was beginning to take over my thread.

Thank you ALL.

manofire2

01-21-2004, 06:08 PM

You should really concider coming West Chriso. Here in the Land of Milk and Honey (Alberta) we all make 6 figure salaries, the beer is cold and free, all the women are gorgeous and we only pay 50 cents a gallon for gas after the secret oil company rebates all Albertans receive(we still don't recognize liters). We also don't pay taxes because the oil companies pay them for us so we'll keep quiet about the above mentioned secret rebates.

LadyCapn

01-21-2004, 10:22 PM

So you're telling me that all that whining from the West is nothing more than a diversion? Meant to make those of us in Ontario think you're so hard done by???? :p

mcaldwell

01-21-2004, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by LadyCapn
So you're telling me that all that whining from the West is nothing more than a diversion? Meant to make those of us in Ontario think you're so hard done by???? :p

Not quite. We just figured that since Quebec is so quiet lately, somebody has got to do the whining in this country. :p ;) :D

p.s. LadyCapn, how are you going to celebrate when you break the 1000 post barrier? (here's your excuse);)

manofire2

01-22-2004, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by LadyCapn
So you're telling me that all that whining from the West is nothing more than a diversion? Meant to make those of us in Ontario think you're so hard done by???? :p

No, It's actually meant to make sure that those of you in Ontario remain in Ontario, if you knew how good we actually had it out here you'ld move west and then elect people like Sheila the liar out here. We are glad to have all of the Maritimes and Newfoundland living here but we draw the line when it comes to "Upper Canadians". (he said with tungue planted firmly in cheek, I love all Canadians including Upper ones, I also love my Upper teeth but they tend to cause me more pain than my lower ones, if you catch my analogy).

You would be welcome out here LadyC but some of your politicians wouldn't be.

By the way on a polical note, don't you think that Belinda Stronach looks far better in a ****tail dress than Paul Martin. Then again they both look better than Sheila.

:D

LadyCapn

01-22-2004, 04:41 PM

But will she pose near naked in robes and briefcase ala Kim Campbell?

As for dear ol Shiela, we share a hometown and that's about it. In fact, even her hometown is getting tired of her.............

I didn't even notice the post numbers:eek:

Gee, and I always thought I was pretty quiet :D

manofire2

01-22-2004, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by LadyCapn
But will she pose near naked in robes and briefcase ala Kim Campbell?

:D

Kim who?

By the way on a totally different subject, if your a CFL fan watch for Doug Flutie in a Ti-Cats uniform next year. I had the pleasure of sitting next to a guy from Hamilton on the way home from the Grey Cup in B.C. after the Ti-Cats won (it was a long time ago). He was very nice as long as he was passed out but every time he woke up he yelled the Osky Wawa thing in my ear. It got a little tired after about the 5th time. At about the 100th time even the Hamilton fans wanted him thrown out.

LadyCapn

01-22-2004, 09:09 PM

Kim Campbell, you know, the one who briefly took over after Brian Mulroney left in disgrace?

Oskewee Wee..........Oskewaa Waa......Holy Mackinaw......Tigers....Eat em RAW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good ol Pigskin Pete and T.C.

(whispers: been to more than a few of those games in my day)

Scoop422

01-23-2004, 10:02 AM

LadyCapn

This is off the thread topic but is it true that in Hamilton the Captains got submarined in the new contract? Something about senior firefighters getting 109% while captains still get 115% instead of applicable retention or senoritiy money?

LadyCapn

01-23-2004, 10:25 AM

Scoop,

I don't work there but have many good friends who do. Let me see what I can find out.

resqtek

01-24-2004, 11:39 AM

Chriso, I know you are looking at Ontario for your future home but there is a great opportunity right now with the Calgary fire department in Alberta. They are taking applications on a continuous basis. When enough acceptable applicants are gathered they run a class through. There are alot of retirements happening in the next few years so there will be hudreds of firefighters hired. You can check out the department at http://www.calgaryfire.ca .

FYI Clagary is a little over a one hour drive to some of the best skiing in the world. If you don't like skiing, you will!:D

RspctFrmCalgary

01-24-2004, 12:16 PM

*big sigh* Can you say ....

FRESH POWDER

Hey resqtek was that you shoveling snow out back of #2 a little while ago? HAHAHA :D

resqtek

01-24-2004, 02:42 PM

Not me, I'm off today. I am going out to a bar-b-q at a friends house.:eek: :eek: I just finished shovelling the first 4 inches of snow off my driveway and it's still coming down.:rolleyes:

manofire2

01-24-2004, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by resqtek
Not me, I'm off today. I am going out to a bar-b-q at a friends house.:eek: :eek: I just finished shovelling the first 4 inches of snow off my driveway and it's still coming down.:rolleyes:

Boy am I glad I live in a Condo and don't have to shovel.

LadyC, isn't Kim Campbell Canada's Ambasador to Disneyland. Maybe she was ******* Goofy after all.

RspctFrmCalgary

01-24-2004, 09:33 PM

LMFAO! :D

Weruj1

01-24-2004, 09:46 PM

wow.............you guys play rough over here.........ruffling Jenn's feathers, drunk firefighters, hearsay, snow ..........this place is like a regular thread !

RspctFrmCalgary

01-24-2004, 11:39 PM

eeeeeeeeek another interloper from OHIO! Who invited you? hehehe just kidding. You're most welcome in the Canadian Forums, Joshie! Not that we ever hang out here. Kinda freaky that's it almost like a real thread hey :D

PFD109NFD107

01-24-2004, 11:47 PM

Am I allowed into the friendly borders of Canada??? The only other time I get to visit north of the border is when I am losing my hard earned money at Casino Windsor. I hope you all are happy I am helped to support your economy...... :D

firenresq77

01-25-2004, 12:21 AM

Originally posted by PFD109NFD107
Am I allowed into the friendly borders of Canada??? The only other time I get to visit north of the border is when I am losing my hard earned money at Casino Windsor. I hope you all are happy I am helped to support your economy...... :D

I'm glad you owned up to it............ otherwise you were getting called out.........

RspctFrmCalgary

01-25-2004, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by firenresq77

I'm glad you owned up to it............ otherwise you were getting called out.........

:D You guys are so funny!

firenresq77

01-25-2004, 12:36 AM

You guys are so funny!

And this is when we're sober!!!!!!!! Wait till you see us after a few Ginger Ale's!!!!!!!!

chriso

01-25-2004, 03:53 AM

Thanks for the link resqtek. It is something I'll keep in mind if my offer of work falls through.

Smoke20286

01-25-2004, 07:00 PM

We are glad to have all of the Maritimes and Newfoundland living here but we draw the line when it comes to "Upper Canadians".
Manofire, you dont have "all Newfoundland' living up there, you don't have me or any of the half million others still living down here. However I do know lots of newfies who have moved "up along"

Smoke20286

01-25-2004, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by Scoop422
LadyCapn

This is off the thread topic but is it true that in Hamilton the Captains got submarined in the new contract? Something about senior firefighters getting 109% while captains still get 115% instead of applicable retention or senoritiy money?

Scoop here they use a similar formula an Lt makes 115% of a senior F/F and a Capt 121%

Smoke20286

01-25-2004, 07:09 PM

It is strange to see such a busy thread in the Canadian forum.

Scoop422

01-25-2004, 07:50 PM

Smoke! Have you been away or have I just not noticed you posting? Either way its good to see you.

RspctFrmCalgary

01-25-2004, 07:56 PM

Its about bloody time we all started talking to each other LMFAO! I like it! :D :D

Now who is missing? LACAPT and Jay911 off the top of my head.

Scoop422

01-25-2004, 08:55 PM

I like it too! And it took someone from across the pond and some of our comrades from the South to light our fire! Thanks guys!:D

manofire2

01-26-2004, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by Smoke20286

Manofire, you dont have "all Newfoundland' living up there, you don't have me or any of the half million others still living down here. However I do know lots of newfies who have moved "up along"

Sorry Smoke I was not saying all Newfoundlanders lived here, I was saying I like all the Newfoundlanders that live here (at least those I've met.)

PFD109NFD107

01-26-2004, 12:48 AM

you're welcome!!!

1CanadianFF

01-26-2004, 11:55 AM

:D Just a little thing to add to all these topics for those of you interested in what ff'ing in Canada is like.

After 2 years of hard work, multiple courses and many fires in a small, rural Central Alberta Fire and Rescue Dept,I still love my job.
Of course, the pay sucks, being a vol and all but hey, I'm doing this for the love and not the money of course,lol.However I do know of some paid members who do very well on their salary and have good benefits to boot. We are volunteer in every sense of the word and are not paid per call either.

I refrain from the old arguement of whos best, vol or paid as we all do the same job so why argue? We are all brothers and sisters are we not?

Being the only female in my dept has not made life difficult. I have always been treated with respect which I gladly return and in no way has any of the men tried to give me a break in any way including my chief. I am expected to pull my share of the load just like anyone else and I am very happy to do so. I can't imagine doing anything but FF'ing now. I have taken multiple fire courses thanks to my chief telling me whatever schooling I want , I may take. Knowledge is power and I'm stocking up my arsenol anyway I can. I am now a Fire Investigator and a Saftey codes officer and the first female to make officer ever in my dept. For those who say females cannot make it in FF'ing, I suggest you think again.

Well that's my two cents, think I'll sit back now and see what everyone says.

Lead, follow or get the hell outta my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1CanadianFirefighter

ff7134

01-26-2004, 12:07 PM

Sheri,
If it wasn't for us interlopers all you Canadians would talk about is Snow and Hockey;) :D

RspctFrmCalgary

01-26-2004, 01:38 PM

Did you say something Mr. whoo whoo? :D :p

HOLY CRAP IS IT EVER FLIPPING COLD OUT!!!!

Remember those -52 temps in Quebec I was :eek: :eek: ing at last week?? wellllllllllllll

It is a balmy -30C here now, -36 with the wind chill but they are calling for EXTREME WIND CHILLS wahh wahhhh wahhhhhhhhhh Its going to be between -40 and -50 the next few days. As I said before, you Yankees that are visiting ... no conversion to Fahr needed MINUS 40 IS MINUS 40!!!

STAY SAFE STAY WARM!

ff7134

01-26-2004, 01:44 PM

Better throw on a few more layers;) It sounds like its going to be a cold one:rolleyes: .

Stay Safe Everyone

manofire2

01-26-2004, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by ff7134
Sheri,
If it wasn't for us interlopers all you Canadians would talk about is Snow and Hockey;) :D

That's not true, we talk about a lot of things, Basketball for instance we invented it, just didn't want it. Football, our game is superior (3 downs versus sissy 4 downs). Baseball, both Cy Young winners have Canadian connection, one is Canadian the other plays on a Canadian team.

I mention the above just for a little fun, I am perhaps one of the most avid United States boosters you will ever find.

The only difference between the average American and the average Canadian is the American likes Celene Dion.

PS. Interlope (your word not mine) all you want, your welcome here.

RspctFrmCalgary

01-26-2004, 03:07 PM

Layers??? You ASSUME I'm going to go outside???? LMFAO!!! No freaking way! My concession to the cold is to wear a housecoat (ewwwwwww) instead of a big t-shirt around the house :D :p I suppose I could always get dressed. Maybe. Maybe Not!

HAHAHA

manofire how come you're not out there doing inspections! What do you think this is, that you can sit around the office all day :rolleyes: :p :D ;)

chriso

01-26-2004, 03:32 PM

You achieved all that in just 2 years 1canadianFF - in a volunteer department.

Do you also have a full time job? It's good to see that it can be done but I suspect that you need to get out a bit more (LOL). It sounds like you'll be the next chief. I hope you are as generous.

-30C how do you survive it's -5C and I've got the heating on full!

Lightup

01-27-2004, 10:53 AM

:D 1CanadianFF knows...
being a Volunteer means you don't have to actually climb the
ladder to get to the top!!

Smoke20286

01-27-2004, 01:15 PM

Sorry Smoke I was not saying all Newfoundlanders lived here, I was saying I like all the Newfoundlanders that live here (at least those I've met.)

I'd reserve judgement on that were I you manofire, I've met a few jewels in my time, lol
:D

Smoke20286

01-27-2004, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by manofire2

Football, our game is superior (3 downs versus sissy 4 downs).

The only difference between the average American and the average Canadian is the American likes Celene Dion.

Manofire, I have to vehemently disagree with your first assertion, and agree just as strongly with the latter. NFL football is in my humble opinion infinatly superior to CFL. Go Pats !!

I wish they had of taken that stupid white rapper from Toronto with the headband when they took Celine

ff7134

01-27-2004, 01:44 PM

I have come to figure out the world is crazy....I was awoke this morning to the sounds of thunder, lightning and rain. :eek: Which then turned to ice and snow; thats Ohio weather for you:rolleyes:

RspctFrmCalgary

01-27-2004, 02:12 PM

Would you rather be here in the -46C COLD?

manofire2

01-27-2004, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by Smoke20286

Manofire, I have to vehemently disagree with your first assertion, and agree just as strongly with the latter. NFL football is in my humble opinion infinatly superior to CFL. Go Pats !!

The NFL has far superior players, no argument there. My assertion is that the CFL game is far more wide open and exciting. Grey Cup games are with few exceptions far more exciting than the Superbore. I will be cheering adamently for whichever teams score matches my pool scores.

Enjoy the commercials, they usually are better than the game.

1CanadianFF

01-28-2004, 05:18 AM

Heres a reply concerning my post.

1.No, I dont have a full time job as I am a stay at home mom with a husband who works out. Yes, all that was done was in 2 years but only because I worked my hind end off.

2. I've worked very hard for what I've got tyvm. I dont need anyone to tell me to get out a bit, I have a full social life and I can happily incorporate both my ff'ing career and my social and family life very well. I didn't know dedication was a such a bad quality, please forgive me. My family comes first, THEN FF'ing.

3. I dont know whats so generous about getting a few tickets in two years. Hard work and dedication does pay off ya know.

I guess since I worked hard and got what I got in two years makes me bad, guess I better reconsider my attitude and work ethic.

CanadianFirefighter

ff7134

01-28-2004, 08:18 AM

No thanks Sherri.....Its just weird weather lately. So have you finally put on some clothes???;) :D Or are you waiting till it gets to -50

Lightup

01-28-2004, 10:14 AM

I thought you were being very diplomatic Chriso,:D
But...... I detect, 1CanadianFirefighter taking your
comment to heart.
:eek:
Ok...I am going out to make a snow man now...and pass him the
shovel. Lets hope he qualifies for the position!!!!:D

RspctFrmCalgary

01-28-2004, 10:23 AM

Waiting? Its been pretty flipping close to -50 for the past few days!! I'm just sitting here on the sofa with my feet stretched out on the bottom shelf of the TV stand the computer sits on with a blanket thrown over my lap/legs.

There were four fires yesterday I think that our guys/gals had to fight yesterday in this brutal weather. I really feel for them.

chriso

01-28-2004, 12:08 PM

1canadianFF my last post was a tribute to your dedication. It must be the way I write or I am missing something about Canadian ways of criticism. Congratulations on achieving so much in 2 years.

I really must take advice before posting my next reply.

1CanadianFF

01-29-2004, 09:25 AM

Chriso

Please accept my appology, I did indeed think you were being sarcastic and see now that you were not. I should of known that the Canadian forums would of been more relaxed then most. Being a female FF as well brings a little more flak then I would like as well as some do not think I should be wearing bunker gear a man should be wearing but to each his own.

Hope everyone is staying warm. As for me, I've been fighting rires in -27 C and have had enough of this white crap, bring on Springgggggggggg.

:D

Lead , Follow, or get the hell outta my way!!!!!!!!!!

CanadianFirefighter

LdrClmr

01-30-2004, 11:15 AM

Sue I dont believe Chriso mean to confuse you with what we term as being "Wry Wit" or is that "dry humor" but all things the same I recommend that in lieu of going out in this horrible weather we got here in Alberta, that we sit back and watch Changing Rooms on HGTV so that way we can better be prepared in understanding the English sense of HeeHaw. By the way nice quote I think I seen that somewhere before prehaps:D

firefighter26

02-08-2004, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by RspctFrmCalgary
Now who is missing? LACAPT and Jay911 off the top of my head.

I KNOW you meant to include my name too, eh ;)

You know, when it was -50 there, I was driving to work with my sun glasses on, eh ;) Gotta love the west coast and living on an Island in the pacific.... to bad gas is pushing $4.00 a gallon... on a GOOD day!!!

One problem I find with the fire service in this little corner of Canada are that the fate of most fire departments are decided by people in offices who don't even know the addresses to the stations they are dictating to.... (put that is a pretty common problem anywhere).

Another, in BC, is the entire EHS system. It would be nice if it was closer to the American System of EMT-B, EMT-I, and EMT-P and firefighters being able to take any or all of them (courses). As a firefigther, the furthest I can go within the department, medical wise, is First Responder III. I would like to be able to further my medical skills without having to go to a third party provider not recognized, or paid for, by the department.

But that's just this corner of the country....eh... :rolleyes: