Denise Imperiale's Blog – December 2009 Archive (7)

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 22, 2009

Ho Ho Ho!

This is Tuesday, right?

Sunday was our Santa Run and my body still hasn't recovered. I rode on the back of a trailer in gear after our foot of snow the night before, handing out candy canes to families who came out of their homes. We also were met with many happy dogs who were tossed a biscuit by our energetic Brian!

Santa was in style this year in a brand new sleigh donated by the… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on December 22, 2009 at 11:32am — 6 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 14, 2009

Yesterday was a busy day for us Morris Twp volunteers. Our pancake breakfast was a HUGE success. I mean HUGE. The weather towards the end was icy rain but it didn't stop over 270 people from coming to the breakfast. And of course a picture with Santa always helps!

Later on I went to our township thank you dinner at Rod's. What always impresses me most are the awards for 50 and 50+ years of service to the fire… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on December 14, 2009 at 8:07am — 1 Comment

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 12, 2009

I was feeling kind of sad all day thinking how it's the holiday season and because of my impending divorce my other half has lost all interest in decorating our home, buying a tree, and getting into the Christmas spirit with my sons.

I went to the firehouse feeling melancholy, and myself and two other people finished setting up the tables for tomorrow's pancake breakfast. When we were done, sans Christmas decorations, I… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on December 12, 2009 at 8:36pm — 1 Comment

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 9, 2009

Remember the other day when I made a note to self about snow and my driveway?

Well, my driveway was just plowed at 1:00.

I worked from home today.

At least I can get out now if we are dispatched.

Second note to self - Thank God that I have a great boss.

Denise Broesler

Added by Denise Imperiale on December 9, 2009 at 1:35pm — 2 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 8, 2009

Well, I survived our firehouse's election of officers. I was voted in as secretary which makes sense because of my love affair with my laptop. However, I have roughly 26 days to get over my stage fright which includes reading minutes, correspondence, and roll call in front of 50 people.

No antidepressant works that good I can tell you that.

How did I ever speak in front of 400 people just three years… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on December 8, 2009 at 12:50pm — 7 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 6, 2009

Note 1 to self: Remember to move the car to the top of the hill in case of fire calls like last night.

Note 2 to self: Remember to yell at the snow plow guy who is also a volunteer FF should have known better to leave me with a snowy driveway. Well maybe not yell but just remind him. LOL

Note 3 to self: It is the most incredibly wonderful feeling getting divorced. Now the only one that can try to control me is my… Continue

Added by Denise Imperiale on December 6, 2009 at 9:17am — 5 Comments

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...December 4, 2009

Yesterday I was at the firehouse when a call came in. I made a big blunder. But in fairness to all of us rookies out there...HOW THE HECK AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW IF NO ONE TELLS ME? LOL

I didn't know that sitting in the front is a no-no and one that I didn't know (no pun intended).

This is something I will not forget.

Denise Broesler
NJ Rookie Firefighter

Added by Denise Imperiale on December 4, 2009 at 6:30am — 4 Comments