Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 30, 2011

Two nights ago I held the Accountability Board again. Seems I was born for that board.

My reflections:

• Easy way to remember the A side of the building - it's the address.
• The front door is not always the A side.
• Who took the markers I JUST bought on Sunday? Had to use a ghetto pencil and spit to erase.
• It's so rare to hear someone say, "Thank You." I…

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 23, 2011

I wonder why I am totally in fear of our upcoming switch-over to a new radio system.

I thought my chief was talking in riddles last night at the drill. I can't tell a difference from one tone to another. Eating another bowl of ice cream...

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 22, 2011

I am thankful for all that I have but like most people, it's a fleeting thought that passes in a moment of quiet prayer. Every once in a while though I need to reinforce being thankful for where I was and where I am now.

I visited the Market St. Mission Thrift Shop on Saturday afternoon. I feel like the place is full of alot of positive energy. The thrift shop's workers are mostly volunteers who were helped at…

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 20, 2011

Atheists Beware LOL

Yesterday was my CCD class's Confirmation Day. I was thinking how sometimes God gives you something like a GREAT class of kids to keep you motivated. This year was supposed to be my first year off in about ten years of instruction but then a class needed an instructor and there I was.

If you ever get an opportunity to work with a group of teens, you don't…

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 15, 2011

Note to self. It's 2 days now and I guess have to wash the smell of smoke from my hair tomorrow.

Darn.

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 8, 2011

My fund drive letter was a success!!!!! I am now going to work on a new website and email campaign. It's been my dream to raise a huge amount of money for the fire department. It's a good day.

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 5, 2011

Verizon customers: Go to this link and put in your work email address. You may be able to get 10% off your cell phone bill like I did. http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/employee/emaildomainauthentication.jsp

I was told by Facebook friends that it works if you…

Hi guys,

I'm working to revamp our company's funddrive letter. If any of you have a successful one can you please send me a copy? I would like to see what language brings funds.

Thanks for all your help.

Denise

deeimperiale@gmail.com

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 2, 2011

I've been waiting days to sit and write this blog post, deciding whether or not it's appropriate for any type of forum. However, this morning I've decided the heck with it I'm writing it.

We all know that stress is among the #1 killer for people in emergency services. Being a perpetual rookie firefighter, you may think, "What kind of stress can she have?" We all fight different types of stress and cannot control…

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...March 1, 2011

Last night we learned how to use a Pak-Tracker. The purpose of a Pak-Tracker is to find a firefighter who is down in a structure. What I learned is that you take the device and move slowly (hard for me to do with my ADHD LOL) in a half circle. When the number starts to rise you take a few steps in that direction and then do…