how far away from amboy do u live?

Hey Trainer, thanks for the blunt truth... The volunteer in and volunteer out theory is in use too much these days.. that thought process has helped with already declining memberships. If you can get them through FF I, then kiss the ground and encourage FF II, most of the time, the prestige of having FF II, will get them to take it.. thanks again.. bud.. .. Tom

I don't know Trainer, if both are not tied together... As you know when your are trying to sell "Fire Fighting" to your customer. As you pass on the "basic requirements" needed and then add on all the "required requirements" .. you can see the look in their face of declined interest. I don't believe in the "Apathy" senario , I believe in, we have in the fire service have made this job harder than it needs to be. Has the fire really changed that much in your 20 + years ?

Wow; I'd better get busy.
You're catching me.
Hey; you're discussin'.
Makes people think.
And that's a good thing.
Happy New Year.
I saw your kids last night.
At least; I think I did.
Art

Hi!
Hope fire is away from merry chrismas and everyone stay safety

we wish merry christmas and happy holiday.

stay safe
phil from germany

Hey Thanks for the postings and insights, they add a lot to the skill set developement of our "younger" submitters.
BTW, I was down your way MANY Many years ago....Moline and Geneseo..just passing thru and visting...

The first time that I shoveled snow at Dorothy's was the night of Merrill's calling hours. Just thought it was the neighborly thing to do. I decided to continue doing her sidewalk and drive. It's good exercise. I don't want her to have to pay for snow removal or having her lawn mowed. Loretta takes care of the lawn.
Don't know who is doing Barb's snow. She can afford to have you do it.
Though Barb is a good Republican, I am not moving her snow.
I don't want to mess with small business. They are an important voting block.
Have you considered advertising?
Come over; we'll make snow angels.
Dress warm.
Art

IM ON DIV 17

Stop it. You're making me giddy.
You better watch yourself; your topics could become too cerebral.
Kudos on your rise in the ranks.
I think I am working towards something called a guru or my own website.
Whatever.
Have you been to the Jake site lately?
Your pal,
Art

Hey add me
Jen

Hey add me
Jen

Feature?
Lead me to it.
What do you mean "no big deal to me"?
What are you trying to say?
Spit it out, man.
Art

Great minds think alike!
I didn't say anything to him, but he told me Saturday night that he reads my stuff here, so I am sure that he has many opinions.
It was interesting to see the looks on some of the faces when he made a couple of comments that he did.
That's why I like him so much.
TCSS.
Art

HELLO AND WELCOME TO FFN . I KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE. FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO.ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIEND IN THIS WORLD.HAVE A GREAT 08 AND BE SAFE OUT THERE.