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Notes from a Rookie Firefighter
Today was the big day. It was my graduation from the Morris County Training Academy. I saw everyone from my class, as well as the guys from the class I had to stop during the summer (the full-time class). I can't describe the feelings I had sitting next to my Chief with the other people from my fire department.
We were all so proud of getting through the class, and the highlights of the night were showing support for a few people that had family members that have fallen in the line of duty. One was in my class and no one ever knew until tonight. The pride on this kid's face was unbelievable.
It was a typical graduation though - our diplomas were all mixed up, and at the end everyone was snapping photos of each other. I forgot my tie, but at least I was in Class A uniform. Some guys weren't but no one said anything, although I did get yelled at by one of the life members who was in the shaking hand line. Gosh it reminded me of the time I locked my keys in the trunk the first day of class and had to walk to the Academy.
My husband almost didn't make it, but he did with my sons, and they were so proud of me, which makes me happy.
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Comment by Michael Vito on February 7, 2009 at 10:02am
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Congratulations Denise!
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Comment by Denise Imperiale on February 6, 2009 at 7:39pm
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I have an interview on Monday with the American Cancer Society. I am soooo excited!!!! I had melanoma two years ago and forgot. That's the right frame of mind for a job like that, right? Have a great weekend everyone!!!!! And tomorrow is our venison dinner at the firehouse. I will eat cake, as usual.
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Thank you!
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Comment by Guerrerita on February 6, 2009 at 12:41pm
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Denise - you GO GIRL! Your brother up there with the "We all did it once."...He ain't never had a baby - not once. You can do that, ain't nothing on the fireground can hurt you! You'll get up, dust off, and say "wern't nothin'"!
EVERYONE of us counts - EVERYONE of us contributes in his or her own way - You have my support! And my congrats!
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Well Larry, I never met you before but it is a big deal. I am 47, have fibroymalgia, am out of work, and for over 2 years have been dealing with a teen with 7 hospitalizations in the last year due to drug use and attempted suicide. Remember we are supposed to support each other so please delete your comment if you can't write something nice. If it wasn't for the support of some of the strangers on this blog I would never have the ability to keep up with it.
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Comment by Andy Entwistle on February 6, 2009 at 6:00am
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Good job, Denise, you earned it. Proof that you should never give up. And now your real education can start.
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