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Written by a guy that is a volunteer FF/EMT in a small WI town. He gets a little fancy with the words and a little like Tom Bodet with the small town stories but he covers a lot of what it is like to volunteer in a small town.
Some really funny tales and some definitely sad times but a good read for winter. His remarks on the diversity of folks who volunteer are right on the head, as are his explanation of why he volunteers. I could line a lot of his characters up with folks in my dept.
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Thread: Book Report: Population:485
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01-21-2011, 11:12 PM #1Forum Member
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Book Report: Population:485
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01-21-2011, 11:20 PM #2Forum Member
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I just finished reading this book not too long ago and I couldn't agree with your comments more!
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01-23-2011, 08:51 AM #355 Years & Still Rolling
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Ok.........
On the inside First page or two, there is a IBN Number. Sort of a Social Security number for books. Also on the same page should be the name of the publishing house. If someone could post that info here, it would be a great help to anyone who wants to find it. Thanks.
Never use Force! Get a Bigger Hammer.
In memory of
Chief Earle W. Woods, 1912 - 1997
Asst. Chief John R. Woods Sr. 1937 - 2006
IACOJ Budget Analyst
I Refuse to be a Spectator. If I come to the Game, I'm Playing.
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01-23-2011, 10:08 AM #4Forum Member
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Population: 485
Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time
by Michael Perry
List Price: $13.95
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 0060958073
Publisher: PerennialStay Safe and Well Out There....
Always remembering 9-11-2001 and 343+ Brothers
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01-23-2011, 10:22 AM #5Forum Member
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Another 'fun' read is Rescue Alert - written by a couple I used to ride the ambulance with - I have a signed copy floating around here.....
Rescue Alert
by Joan E. Lloyd, Edwin B. Herman
ISBN 0425140520 / 9780425140529 / 0-425-14052-0
Publisher Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Language English
Edition Softcover
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01-23-2011, 11:58 AM #6Forum Member
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this is on amazon for $5.60 right now.
Matt
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01-23-2011, 05:47 PM #7Forum Member
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Which one is $5.60 now?
Originally Posted by GhostRider73
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01-23-2011, 09:22 PM #855 Years & Still Rolling
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Hmmm.....
Originally Posted by CaptOldTimer
Always one step ahead........ Thanks Bro.
Never use Force! Get a Bigger Hammer.
In memory of
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Asst. Chief John R. Woods Sr. 1937 - 2006
IACOJ Budget Analyst
I Refuse to be a Spectator. If I come to the Game, I'm Playing.
www.gdvfd18.com
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01-23-2011, 10:35 PM #9Forum Member
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Always trying to help out a member of the business.
We go back a far peice too!
Stay Safe and Well Out There....
Always remembering 9-11-2001 and 343+ Brothers
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01-25-2011, 04:46 PM #10Forum Member
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Population 485 is $5.60
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01-25-2011, 11:46 PM #1155 Years & Still Rolling
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Found it!.......
OK, I found it at BooksaMillion. Thanks everyone.
Never use Force! Get a Bigger Hammer.
In memory of
Chief Earle W. Woods, 1912 - 1997
Asst. Chief John R. Woods Sr. 1937 - 2006
IACOJ Budget Analyst
I Refuse to be a Spectator. If I come to the Game, I'm Playing.
www.gdvfd18.com
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01-27-2011, 04:35 PM #12Forum Member
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Not a bad book... pretty easy read.
Just because it's called a throw bag, doesn't mean you throw the whole bag... you're supposed to hold onto the rope.
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01-27-2011, 05:31 PM #13Forum Member
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I think I can get this on my Kindle. I will look for it tonight. Just researched it a bit and sounds like a good book. If not They are $4.01 shipped on amazon right now. (used)
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01-27-2011, 06:50 PM #14Forum Member
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yes you can get it for kindle, that's how I read the book Originally Posted by jdschmidt
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01-28-2011, 12:27 PM #15Forum Member
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Bought it last night when I got home from work and started reading it. Couldn't put it down, I probably would have read the whole thing if I didn't have training at 7. Can't wait to finish it up tonight.
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My boss gave me a copy of Population:485 a couple of years ago. I really enjoyed it, gave a good insight into the workings and characters in a typical small town volunteer department. I recognized many of the members of my own department in this book....
Chief Dwayne LeBlanc
Paincourtville Volunteer Fire Department
Paincourtville, LA
"I have a dream. It's not a big dream, it's just a little dream. My dream — and I hope you don't find this too crazy — is that I would like the people of this community to feel that if, God forbid, there were a fire, calling the fire department would actually be a wise thing to do. You can't have people, if their houses are burning down, saying, 'Whatever you do, don't call the fire department!' That would be bad."
— C.D. Bales, "Roxanne"
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01-31-2011, 08:31 PM #17Forum Member
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Good read, I'm on chapter 8. I don't know why he has to use such obscure verbage. My ignorance showing I suppose.
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01-31-2011, 10:40 PM #18Forum Member
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I might have to get me a copy of that book...
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01-31-2011, 10:41 PM #19Forum Member
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Is it really bad??? Originally Posted by treeguy
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02-02-2011, 12:28 AM #20Forum Member
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He drops the F-Bomb more than necessary I think. All in all it isn't THAT bad. Still not something kid friendly. Originally Posted by FR911
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