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Notes from a Rookie Firefighter
Notes from a Rookie Firefighter...June 10, 2009
Boy they say that time goes fast, and that is all too true.
I have been scrambling to keep up with my new job, letting go of real estate without the whole world knowing, especially my old clients, and dealing with two children that have totally different mental issues. Time will tell on the third child, but I am hoping by the time he is older I will have a wealth of information that I can pull from.
Unfortunately when I stopped writing on rookiefirefighter.com I also stopped blogging on this channel but I need this blog. When I write, it's like I'm talking to an old friend about everything that I can't say out loud. What may you ask is so horrible I can't tell an old friend?
Well you can't say that your middle son tried to kill himself, and you had no clue it was coming. Just when we had one settled, now crops up a new issue. However, with my son, he is after 2-1/2 weeks on the road to recovery.
With me, during the day I longingly look at my cell when I get a eDispatch and think there is one place I would rather be. I am frustrated that I cannot make the number of calls I used to. I feel that each call is a learning experience, as is each drill.
The other night our fire inspector lead us on a drill to a local museum. We went into every cubby and saw every piece of heating equipment, sprinklers, moving walls, etc. While we were walking around, I thought, how could he possibly sleep at night, making sure buildings are safe, that firefighters are safe, that we as residents are safe.
I still get the majority of my peace hanging out at the firehouse with my green tea listening to the old stories. I love seeing the pictures of the guys when they were younger, and the pictures of fires and parades from a long time ago.
I may seem very melancholy tonight, and sad, but you know, I didn't get to the firehouse.
I will be back.
Boy they say that time goes fast, and that is all too true.
I have been scrambling to keep up with my new job, letting go of real estate without the whole world knowing, especially my old clients, and dealing with two children that have totally different mental issues. Time will tell on the third child, but I am hoping by the time he is older I will have a wealth of information that I can pull from.
Unfortunately when I stopped writing on rookiefirefighter.com I also stopped blogging on this channel but I need this blog. When I write, it's like I'm talking to an old friend about everything that I can't say out loud. What may you ask is so horrible I can't tell an old friend?
Well you can't say that your middle son tried to kill himself, and you had no clue it was coming. Just when we had one settled, now crops up a new issue. However, with my son, he is after 2-1/2 weeks on the road to recovery.
With me, during the day I longingly look at my cell when I get a eDispatch and think there is one place I would rather be. I am frustrated that I cannot make the number of calls I used to. I feel that each call is a learning experience, as is each drill.
The other night our fire inspector lead us on a drill to a local museum. We went into every cubby and saw every piece of heating equipment, sprinklers, moving walls, etc. While we were walking around, I thought, how could he possibly sleep at night, making sure buildings are safe, that firefighters are safe, that we as residents are safe.
I still get the majority of my peace hanging out at the firehouse with my green tea listening to the old stories. I love seeing the pictures of the guys when they were younger, and the pictures of fires and parades from a long time ago.
I may seem very melancholy tonight, and sad, but you know, I didn't get to the firehouse.
I will be back.
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Comment by Denise Imperiale on June 12, 2009 at 6:20am
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Hi Chris, thank you, and I will remember that. I would love for you to come visit me at the station. Have a nice weekend, DB
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Comment by Christopher Smith on June 11, 2009 at 11:54pm
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Hey Denise,
It's been awhile since we have had any conversation but as you know, as a fellow fire service person, you are welcome to contact me aytime! You've been through a lot since we last e-mailed one another, and I wish you would stay in contact with me more often. You need to stay in touch with all of your fellow fire service friends...we will be there for you in your times of trouble and in the times of good as well. I know that I can say for myself that I miss your blog and your contact with me. Hopefully one of these days when I'm up there in Jersey I can stop in at your station and meet up with you in person. You stay strong and definitely stay safe, and may God bless you and your family to get through all of the troubled times you are experiencing!!! Peace and Be Well!
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Comment by DUST on June 11, 2009 at 7:56am
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Now that I picked up a second job I can't get to my vol. dept. as much either, so I share your frustration. You got the right attitude. After your family is taken care of, do what you can for your department. Courage,
-D
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Comment by Roy Walker on June 11, 2009 at 2:02am
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Sister hang in there it seems life has dealt you an extra heavy load , but luckily you aren't just anyone you are a firefighter and as such can handle the stress. You are also never alone you are part of a large family who can help you handle your burden because a brother and a sister will never walk away from you but are only to willing to reach out a hand to you if you falter.
Any time you need to talk I and others like me will listen just drop us a line, you sound positive in your attitude and that is everything. The rest will come and don't be afraid of the fireservice we are always there for you. Write me anytime for support or just for someone to listen to you.
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