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About LinkBacksI got a phone call from the on duty Ladder 1 crew at Station 3 around 11ish, saying that I had a "visitor from Ohio" who was there asking about me. I said that I would be there in ten....
I called right back and asked if per chance this "visitor" had a Chocolate Lab with him....
"Affirmative!"
It was none other than our very own Steamer and his arson K9, Winchester!
They were on their way back to Ohio after recertifing themselves in Maine for K9 arson detection and since he was "in the area" he took a chance and stopped in!
I took him to the Massachusetts Fire Academy and with a Brother Jake and close friend Paul Zompetti gave Steamer the 50 cent tour. We also stopped by the offices of the State Police Arson and Bomb Squad K9 units (they are also at the Academy.)
After that, we went to the Casa de Gonzo and enjoyed a couple of cold Guinness' and "talked shop" for a while. Winchester got to meet and play with my two "boys" (Bernie and Murphdog.)
He's one his way back to Chillicothe...Have a safe trip, Bro!
Steamer and Winchester are true brothers and fellow crusties!
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Thread: IACOJ "face to face"!
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08-01-2002, 04:36 PM #1Forum Member
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IACOJ "face to face"!
Last edited by CaptainGonzo; 08-01-2002 at 05:19 PM.
"The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground."
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08-01-2002, 04:40 PM #2Forum Member
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Cap,
You mean to tell me you brought a fire fighter from another state into your house and handed him a GUINNESS??????
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08-01-2002, 05:28 PM #3Forum Member
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Nah...The Guinness was for the dog, Steamer had to sit in the car with the window cracked...
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08-01-2002, 05:38 PM #4IACOJ Agitator
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I was just wondering why I haven't seen Steamer post in a while...that kinda explains it.
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COOL!!!!!
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RAY WAS HERE FIRST
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08-02-2002, 08:15 AM #6Senior Member
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But I don't like beer...
But, if you have some Mike's Hard Lemonade I suppose a clergy call would be in order...
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Re: But I don't like beer...
Which flavor?Originally posted by DFDRev
But, if you have some Mike's Hard Lemonade I suppose a clergy call would be in order...
"The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground."
Lt. Ray McCormack, FDNY
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08-02-2002, 10:32 AM #8Forum Member
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Always good to know that the brotherhood is everywhere. (As is Guinness!)
United Kingdom branch, IACOJ.
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08-02-2002, 02:13 PM #9Forum Member
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Originally posted by RspctFrmCalgary
COOL!!!!!
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08-02-2002, 07:05 PM #10Disillusioned Subscriber
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I am humbled!
Do you have any idea just how hot it gets in a car? The dog took the keys too, so I didn't have any A/C. And no water either!!Originally posted by Mikeylikesit:
Nah...The Guinness was for the dog, Steamer had to sit in the car with the window cracked...
Wow! Back in good ol' Chillicothe after 4 days in the Great State of Maine. Three days in recert, and one day looking at real estate. I figured I love the area, and I gotta plan for retirement, so this was an opportunity for some personal business, too.
I drive in lieu of fly to Maine because I simply enjoy the drive. The New England area offers some of the most gorgeous landscapes in the world, and I get to talk to a lot of interesting people along the way.
Thanks to the Good Captain for the hospitality he extended to us. The Massachusetts Fire Academy is definitely world class with several ideas that I'm gonna try to use down here. I do believe that the Guinness was probably the best I've had in a long, long time. Four days without one, and I was getting a little forlorn.
It's probably what actually got me back.
I had intended on contacting several of our Brothers in the New England area for a possible get together of sorts, but alas, time didn't cooperate. I'll be heading back about the same time next year, so maybe something can be arranged.
Again, Captain Gonzo, Winchester and I thank you for taking time from your schedule to do what you did. It was truly appreciated. If you are ever in my area, you have a standing invitation, my Brother. Just let me know!Last edited by Steamer; 08-02-2002 at 07:14 PM.
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Face to Face meetings should always be encouraged at all times.
Therefore, I would like to remind EVERYONE that should you find yourselves traveling to the Victoria Area on Vancouver Island, in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada, you are more then welcomed to call up either myself, or two-7. We may be a small out of the way department, but we can hold our own, and the drinks always flow freely for our brothers and sisters, where ever they hail from."No one ever called the Fire Department for doing something smart..."
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OOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I see a challenge...how many forum users will be able to sport "I met Captain Gonzo" in their signature?
I see a full Stayback tour in my future!! Watch out you danged Canucks!!May we never forget our fallen, worldwide.
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08-02-2002, 10:20 PM #13Forum Member
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Use Canucks are always watching out... because we live beside you Yanks!
"No one ever called the Fire Department for doing something smart..."
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Yes...but you have the "Women of the Tundra".
May we never forget our fallen, worldwide.
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08-02-2002, 10:32 PM #15Forum Member
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Of course we have the women of the Tundra, and we want to keep it that way.
"No one ever called the Fire Department for doing something smart..."
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
September 11th - Never Forget
I respect firefighters and emergency workers worldwide. Thank you for what you do.
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RAY WAS HERE FIRST
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08-02-2002, 11:53 PM #17Sr. Information Officer
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Ya mean Steamer was the one with four legs...that was drinking from the toilet?
I thought he looked familiar!
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08-03-2002, 01:03 AM #18IACOJ Agitator
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Re: I am humbled!
AMEN!!!Originally posted by Steamer
The New England area offers some of the most gorgeous landscapes in the worldIACOJ Agitator
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Re: Re: But I don't like beer...
FDRev
But, if you have some Mike's Hard Lemonade I suppose a clergy call would be in order...
Captain Gonzo
Which flavor?
Please don't say the Hard Ice Tea.... that swill is the most disgusting thing I've ever had the misfortune of drinking.
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08-03-2002, 10:05 AM #20District Chief
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Speaking of face to face meetings?????
I would love to meet some members of the IACOJ face to face.
Any of you going to be at ICHIEFs in Kansas City this month??
And...if any ever make it to Florida, we (me and my girlfriend) would welcome a vist.09-11 .. 343 "All Gave Some..Some Gave ALL" God Bless..R.I.P.
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