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About LinkBacksI got the offical notification of my promotion today. My promotion becomes effective on Saturday, January 13th when I report for duty with Group 3 as Deputy Chief.
Group 3 was the "band of brothers" I started with back in November of 1981, so it's a "homecoming" of sorts.
I am looking forward to the challenge (and the increase in pay that comes with it!)
The one thing I won't miss is doing the daily rosters, filling out the attendance cards, calling for fire details and most of all,, no more BS medicals at "oh m God it's early" hours!
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12-20-2006, 05:30 PM #1Forum Member
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It's official...
"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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12-20-2006, 05:40 PM #2Forum Member
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Congratualtions Cap and all the best to you on your promotion. Just keep it safe and enjoy.
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12-20-2006, 05:40 PM #355 Years & Still Rolling
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Congrats!!.............
WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!...........
Oh yeah, the price went up - Remember "my $.03 worth... Captains have to pay a little more." ?? Well, you're up to $.05 now.......
Never use Force! Get a Bigger Hammer.
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12-20-2006, 05:41 PM #4MembersZone Subscriber
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That's Fantastic!!!
Congrats on the promotion!! So that means that you only go on the big ones then? 3rd alarms or bigger?
Awesome, couldn't have picked a better man for the job!
Does that mean I gotta have union representation now when I talk to you?
Jason Knecht
Assistant Chief
Altoona Fire Rescue
Altoona, WI
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12-20-2006, 06:00 PM #5Forum Member
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CONGRATULATIONS, DEPUTY CHIEF AYOTTE! Nice Christmas present!
Does this mean I have to salute you the next time I meet up with you and Trish? hehehe 
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I respect firefighters and emergency workers worldwide. Thank you for what you do.
Sheri
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Honorary Flatlander
RAY WAS HERE FIRST
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12-20-2006, 06:09 PM #6Forum Member
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Well, I didn't mean to make it quite THAT big. But it won't let me change it
September 11th - Never Forget
I respect firefighters and emergency workers worldwide. Thank you for what you do.
Sheri
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RAY WAS HERE FIRST
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12-20-2006, 06:15 PM #7Forum Member
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Congrats, Chief Gonzo!!!!!!!!!!
The comments made by me are my opinions only. They DO NOT reflect the opinions of my employer(s). If you have an issue with something I may say, take it up with me, either by posting in the forums, emailing me through my profile, or PMing me through my profile.
We are all adults so there is no need to act like a child........
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12-20-2006, 06:22 PM #8Forum Member
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Congrats Capt'n.....er.......I mean Chief.
No longer an explorer, but I didn't wanna lose my posts.
IACOJ 2003
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12-20-2006, 06:37 PM #9MembersZone Subscriber
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Congratulations, a well deserved promotion.
Are we going to see a new forum member named DepGonzo with 1 post to his name?-------------------
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12-20-2006, 06:46 PM #10Forum Member
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Congratulations ....
Be careful the gold from the frontpiece doesn't work it's way through the helmet and eat any braincells!!
Best wishes on a new chapter in your career.
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12-20-2006, 06:51 PM #11Forum Member
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Congratulations Ron !
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12-20-2006, 06:55 PM #12Forum Member
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Congrats and Good Luck, Dep!
G
Firefighter / Paramedic / EMS Coordinator
"poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine"
my opinions only- not those of my agency or local.
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12-20-2006, 06:57 PM #13Permanently Removed
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Good job bro. Now you have to buy the suds tonight!
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12-20-2006, 07:16 PM #14Forum Member
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Congrats Ron .......Welcome to the club !!!!!!!
IACOJ both divisions and PROUD OF IT !
Pardon me sir.. .....but I believe we are all over here !
ATTENTION ALL SHOPPERS: Will the dead horse please report to the forums.(thanks Motown)
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I'm sorry, I haven't been paying much attention for the last 3 hours.....what were we discussing?
"but I guarentee you I will FF your arse off" from>
http://www.firehouse.com/forums/show...60#post1137060post 115
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12-20-2006, 07:20 PM #15MembersZone Subscriber
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Congrats, El Presidente, from just to your South. Good luck and I'll be thinking of ya as I roll out to one of our nursing homes on those 03:30 medicals! Yours ears might just be tingling a little bit.......... Oh yeah, if you need any advise, ya know, from someone who has previous experience acting in the car for a day, just gimme a call, I'll see if I can help you along.
Leroy140 (yes, THAT Leroy)
Fairfield, CT, Local 1426
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12-20-2006, 07:44 PM #16Forum Member
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congratulations on the promotions, I guess this means it is time for a new screen name too. how does DepChiefGonz sound?
If my basic HazMat training has taught me nothing else, it's that if you see a glowing green monkey running away from something, follow that monkey!
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12-20-2006, 07:53 PM #17Hook & Can
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Congrats, Gonz! As others have asked...is a new screen name in the offing?
I wouldn't ask, but for the fact that I would probably make chief by the time the webteam got around to changing yours to the correct title.
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12-20-2006, 08:00 PM #18MembersZone Subscriber
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Congratulations DC Gonzo.
IACOJ
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I am willing to learn.
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12-20-2006, 08:38 PM #19IACOJ BOD
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Well done Ron
I would salute you, but I am just out the door for an afternoon fish and a BEER.
Will raise one to you from the high seas.
Congrats Mate.Psychiatrists state 1 in 4 people has a mental illness.
Look at three of your friends, if they are ok, your it.
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12-20-2006, 08:47 PM #20Truckie
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Well done, Chief. Has a natural ring to it...
My posts reflect my views and opinions, not the organization I work for or my IAFF local. Some of which they may not agree. I.A.C.O.J. member
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during Virginia's Convention to Ratify the Constitution, 1788
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