Why is the Canadian forum so quiet?

[manofire2]

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]

you're welcome!!!

[1CanadianFF]

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]

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

[RspctFrmCalgary]

Did you say something Mr. whoo whoo?

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

Remember those -52 temps in Quebec I was 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]

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

Stay Safe Everyone

[manofire2]

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

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]

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 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

[chriso]

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]

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

[Smoke20286]

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

[Smoke20286]

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]

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

[RspctFrmCalgary]

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

[manofire2]

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]

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]

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

[Lightup]

I thought you were being very diplomatic Chriso,
But...... I detect, 1CanadianFirefighter taking your
comment to heart.

Ok...I am going out to make a snow man now...and pass him the
shovel. Lets hope he qualifies for the position!!!!

[RspctFrmCalgary]

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]

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.