ExiledInIllinois Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I thought this was a family website?? No?? And the hat. Which one are you Lana? Thelma or Louise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills99999 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 No idea, it was on the VFD website for my township. There are two levels of firefighters, and two levels of drivers, and a few officers and the chief who can do both. Who decides who gets to be the chief or one of the upper level firemen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Who decides who gets to be the chief or one of the upper level firemen? Whoever has the matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills99999 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) My cousin did his masters thesis on converting all fire departments in Erie County to paid departments. He estimated that taxes in municipalities that presently have volunteer firemen, their county taxes increase by an average of $180 per year (15 bucks a month added to the mortgage), while Buffalo residents would see an $82 dollar per year DECREASE in their taxes with the county-wide paid fire department. His study also pointed out that homeowners insurance would decrease to the point that county residents would see a savings when all was said and done. Does it really matter. They're both just sick pyromaniacs. Although some firemen have an unhealthy facination with fire, I don't think it is pure pyromania that motivates firefighter arson. Most of the time, it is bored volunteers who are looking for the excitement and challenge of fighting a fire, but out in the country, there aren't enough fires Edited January 15, 2011 by Bills99999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I don't know what it is about firemen...they are just sexy IMO. Cowboys are the same for me. Howdy ma'am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Whoever has the matches Duuun dun duuun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun BOM BOM dun dun dun dun dun ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 There is no contest between firefighter and cowboy. Firefighters can use an ax and climb a ladder...that is not exactly what you want romeo to be doing at your window. Cowboys, well, we are trained to ride and not let go, can use a rope, we work for a living. Besides, it is all about the hat. So, whats sexier, being curled up with a firefighter in his coat curled up next to a fire he probably started [1-citation], listening to his fire radio and pager all day...OR...riding off on a horse to a spot in the middle of no where with nothing but blue skies and a camp fire [2-citation] listening to the crickets? [1] - see Chef's post. [2] - cowboys like fire, too Who decides who gets to be the chief or one of the upper level firemen? I am not sure on the Chief, I do not think it is up to the firefighters. The firefighters must pass certifications to move up a level and have so many driving hours to reach a new level. If memory serves me, the officers are elected by their My local VFD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 My kind of fire fighter. http://www.calendars.com/Work-and-Sports-Models/Models/Too-Hot-to-Handle-2011-Wall-Calendar/prod1290168/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills99999 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 There is no contest between firefighter and cowboy. Firefighters can use an ax and climb a ladder...that is not exactly what you want romeo to be doing at your window. Cowboys, well, we are trained to ride and not let go, can use a rope, we work for a living. Besides, it is all about the hat. So, whats sexier, being curled up with a firefighter in his coat curled up next to a fire he probably started [1-citation], listening to his fire radio and pager all day...OR...riding off on a horse to a spot in the middle of no where with nothing but blue skies and a camp fire [2-citation] listening to the crickets? [1] - see Chef's post. [2] - cowboys like fire, too I am not sure on the Chief, I do not think it is up to the firefighters. The firefighters must pass certifications to move up a level and have so many driving hours to reach a new level. If memory serves me, the officers are elected by their My local VFD Why are you "Station 76". Are there that many fire stations in your town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Why are you "Station 76". Are there that many fire stations in your town? I do not know the answer to that, I have wondered for a while and will ask next time I see a FF. There are about 3 here outside of town within 10 minutes of me, but I cannot imagine that many in the county. The city only has 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Why are you "Station 76". Are there that many fire stations in your town? Just a stab in the dark/educated guess: Maybe it is the station's call numbers (or part of them) for their radio. At work... Our station on the marine-band (VHF) fm radio is: WUD742. A lot of times I will just use: 742 and then our name... Probably not FCC proper protocol, but things can get really stuffy all the time following the regs to a tee. Like if I said: Whiskey Uniform (Uncle) November 742... ?? Edited January 15, 2011 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Howdy ma'am. Hellllooo, Cowboy. There is no contest between firefighter and cowboy. Firefighters can use an ax and climb a ladder...that is not exactly what you want romeo to be doing at your window. Cowboys, well, we are trained to ride and not let go, can use a rope, we work for a living. Besides, it is all about the hat. So, whats sexier, being curled up with a firefighter in his coat curled up next to a fire he probably started [1-citation], listening to his fire radio and pager all day...OR...riding off on a horse to a spot in the middle of no where with nothing but blue skies and a camp fire [2-citation] listening to the crickets? [1] - see Chef's post. [2] - cowboys like fire, too Sort of sounds like the above man is both a fireman AND a cowboy. I'll take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 My cousin did his masters thesis on converting all fire departments in Erie County to paid departments. He estimated that taxes in municipalities that presently have volunteer firemen, their county taxes increase by an average of $180 per year (15 bucks a month added to the mortgage), while Buffalo residents would see an $82 dollar per year DECREASE in their taxes with the county-wide paid fire department. His study also pointed out that homeowner’s insurance would decrease to the point that county residents would see a savings when all was said and done. Although some firemen have an unhealthy facination with fire, I don't think it is pure pyromania that motivates firefighter arson. Most of the time, it is bored volunteers who are looking for the excitement and challenge of fighting a fire, but out in the country, there aren't enough fires How do you know all of this? Does your brother hang out with volunteer firefighters in bars as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I thought this was a family website?? No?? This website may be but my personal message inbox is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Most of the time, it is bored volunteers who are looking for the excitement and challenge of fighting a fire, but out in the country, there aren't enough fires Which is what happens at the small village near where my parents live. Seems every 10-15 years there will be a string of fires that is eventually traced back to one of the volunteers who is bored and wants to go on more calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 My kind of fire fighter. http://www.calendars.com/Work-and-Sports-Models/Models/Too-Hot-to-Handle-2011-Wall-Calendar/prod1290168/ If these girls were in the same fire department that I was in we never would have had any problems finding volunteers. (Former Bowmansville VFD member) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills99999 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 How do you know all of this? Does your brother hang out with volunteer firefighters in bars as well? No, it was my cousin I was talking about, but my one brother who frequents the sports bars has two masters degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills99999 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Which is what happens at the small village near where my parents live. Seems every 10-15 years there will be a string of fires that is eventually traced back to one of the volunteers who is bored and wants to go on more calls. Correct, the motive is usually not pure sexually-motivated pyromania, but a craving for excitement and a chance to play "hero" by being the first to get to a fire that they start themselves. Professional fire departments have hiring standards and they conduct pretty decent background investigations and psycholoical testing to weed out pryros and complete mental midgets. In particular, professional fire departments require penile plethysmograph testing in the presence of fire stimulation to weed out the pyromaniacs. Volunteer departments usually do not require this If you google "volunteer firefighter fireman arson, you will get about 1,000,000 links. Paid firemen arrested for arson usually do it for profit/insurance fraud Here is one pretty good article Make sure you hit the arrows to look at all of the photos. The guy looks typical to me http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/11/20/60II/main530103.shtml Edited January 15, 2011 by Bills99999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Correct, the motive is usually not pure sexually-motivated pyromania, but a craving for excitement and a chance to play "hero" by being the first to get to a fire that they start themselves. Professional fire departments have hiring standards and they conduct pretty decent background investigations and psycholoical testing to weed out pryros and complete mental midgets. In particular, professional fire departments require penile plethysmograph testing in the presence of fire stimulation to weed out the pyromaniacs. Volunteer departments usually do not require this If you google "volunteer firefighter fireman arson, you will get about 1,000,000 links. Paid firemen arrested for arson usually do it for profit/insurance fraud Here is one pretty good article Make sure you hit the arrows to look at all of the photos. The guy looks typical to me http://www.cbsnews.c...ain530103.shtml Time for new material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills99999 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Time for new material. Gee, I don't know. This seems like a pretty important topic. Why would you want to supress this discussion? Hmmmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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