It will look good in the station house! I anticipate seeing the picture. Please be safe Peter!!

Daniel

Hello Peter,
The pleasure is all mine. I do hope that you like them. Is there a display at the station house of world wide patches? We used to have one but many were pilfered so I brought them home instead. It's a shame that people cannot leave other's belongings alone. Have a great day!!!

Daniel

Hi Peter!!

A Montreal FD patch is on it's way to you my friend! I have also added an EMS patch from Quebec. I hope you like them. Take care and please be safe!!!

Daniel

I figure it must be the second one because as you say, it was wrapped in double envelope and a plastic protective cover as well. I shall be hoping to meet the postal worker who nabbed the first one.....
I am so appreciative of your efforts Peter. I can send you patches from Canada if you like. I anticipate seeing the picture as well. You are a very kind man Peter! Again, I cannot thank you enough for the shirt and for keeping your eyes peeled for patches. Anything you need here........just ask! Stay safe my friend. Until the next time.....

Your Canadian friend,
Daniel

Hello Peter!!!!!

Great news my friend....the T-shirt you sent me has arrived safe and sound!!!!!!!!!!!! I am over the top with joy Peter!!!!! This is a beautiful T-shirt, I don't want to wear it for fear of getting it soiled! I am very appreciative of your efforts and kindness. I told the postman that if he ever saw another postal worker wearing a shirt like this, I would appreciate his coordinates so I could pay a visit and compare notes........he laughed and said he would keep an eye out for it. Perhaps I will nab the culprit after all???
In any case, I am so happy to have this shirt Peter! I am extremely proud to say that I am from Irish roots and now I shall display those roots on my body!!!
If there is anything I can do for you from this end Peter, just say the word and it shall be done my friend! Please stay safe at work and at play!!!

Your Canadian friend,
Daniel

I'll probably be watching the games in an Irish bar called Slainte downtown which is oddly enough owned by a Russian guy/

Not a big Denver fan but I do like that song a lot kinda reminds me of growing up too...andl you can still watch the cup just cheer on whomever is playing France!

Good morning Peter,

I am glad to know that it finally arrived, I have hope that I can report the same soon!
Yes, French is the official language of Quebec, No, I am English, as a matter of fact, I have very strong Irish roots. I do not know if Europe and North America differ in shirt sizes but I imagine it is possible. The water-proof patch is a new thing that came out this year. I believe that the style was copied from Spain. Be well my friend and as soon as the shirt arrives, I will contact you!!!

Stay safe,
Daniel

Oh no, I would certainly insist that he remove it first!!! Hopefully we shall both see a package soon. Be safe my friend...

Daniel

Good day Peter!
No, nothing yet here either......I am quite surprised at the length of time it takes for a parcel to arrive on either side of the pond!!! What is going on with our technology?? I will have an eye on the post! If I see a postman wearing anything remotely similar....there will be bloodshed!! Be safe my friend..

Daniel

Thanks Peter...I will let you know when it arrives...please let me know when mine arrives with you!! Be safe and all the best for your family my friend!!!
Daniel

Hello Peter,

Your shirt went out today, I am sorry it is late...I have been very busy as of late. I spoke to the chief and he promised to get back to me with facts. Be safe and stay low!!!

Daniel

Hey Peter!!
Great...I will send your off this week. I will see what I can convince the chief to send.....stay safe out there.
Daniel

Hello Peter,

Thank you for the information, perhaps one day I shall visit your beautiful country and enjoy a few pints of the finest ale in that village!!!
Yes, we are attacked as well but not on a regular basis. I shall contact my superior and see what I can get in the way of statistics for your research.
My address is:
Daniel Garvin
4399 Viau Street
Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada
H9H 3B1

I usually ask that things of a personal nature be sent to my home address to avoid questions from the officers.......nosey buggers they are! What size shirt do you wear lad? Thanks for this and I shall be in touch!!!

Cheers,
Daniel

Hi Peter,
Thank you for agreeing to a trade of some sort. Too bad there are no more patches, I love Ireland!!! My ancestry is there from County Dungarven. My T-shirt size is large.
Yes, violence against crews interests me. Here in Montreal, if there is a violent act perpetrated against a firefighter or paramedic, the police are called directly to deal with the situation. If a call is flagged for past violent behaviour,the crew will not proceed unless there isa police backup rolling on the call.
I have found personally that most violent people will back away from an axe! We responded to a call where we discovered a woman who had been beaten by her husband, when he saw us he charged with a knife, I grabbed an axe and stood my ground, he backed off and became verbally agressive, we turned the hose on him and he became very docile...the police arrived and arrested him. He was charged with public menace and death treats as well as battery to his wife.....what a job!!! But I love it!!!!

Be safe my friend,
Daniel

So how are the Ireland depts set up? Paid/Volunteer/combo? brigades?

Peter, welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast