On Thursday Governor Paterson signed legislation allowing firefighters to operate fire trucks and other emergency apparatus without a commercial drivers' license during non-emergency situations, such as training, building inspections and ceremonial duties, including parades.

Some of the defect was cured by language in the recently enacted NYS budget, which exempted firefighters from the CDL requirement while going to and from an emergency situation. The legislation now completes the exemption and makes it clear that ceremonial activities, such as parades, are also exempted activities.

i Figurd That a thrd grad tex BOOK would Be a gooood sterting pointe. That and my wife is a third grade teacher so it's the grade that popped in my head.

instructor wow what sort of training do u hav to do to do that
im thinking of becoming a perm onedae n the future but i really want to be trainig instructor

i reopended it

yea it was filling up my email box

innz we do our 7 day basic that makes us firefighter and then we have other courses we have to complete for qualified firefighter then senior pump and driver

Tony, some people just dont understand the concept of a discussion (or proper grammer). I am a volunteer but I canot stand for people to use volunteer status as an excuse ro be sub standard, I get tired of hearing "the community don't support us", or "we give enough time anyways". I come to this site to learn and talk about interesting or fun topics and I probably took some of my comments to far but I don't like some one attacking me on my age when they don't know me. I enjoy reading your post and learning about how fire departments "down under" operate. Stay safe and I was thinking of taking up a donation for a dictionary and 3rd grade english text book if you want to chip in. LOL.

Tony,
How are things where urban legends tell me that the toilets flush couterclockwise (though I know this to only be an urban legend).?

its not as good as bad boy bubby which is one of your home grown films watched that a few years back had a filf nite a while ago with some mates and took that along they all accuse me of being a sick mf###er for the first 15 mins but all agreed at the end it was a good film

Hi Tony
the pay it forward thing nip down to the video store and in the family/drama area you will find a dvd with that title have a watch its a good film you will need a box of tissues

Hi Tony thanks for that we have sunshine today so its off to work i go

Hi Tony how are things going is oz at the moment you had a really bad run there the wife asked if i would go over if i was needed it was like show me the door of the plane and im on my way anything to help our neighbours over the ditch but alas they only asked for the rural guys from down shouth to be honest they would be the best anyway

Thanks Tony, Sorry to hear you were ill, I wish you a speedy recovery, hope to talk to you soon. Mickey

Tony, I first would like to say I am sorry for the comments I made earlier.
Here in the USA we do have different levels of police. Maybe in Australia, you have only one. It was just a misunderstanding. Again I am sorry Brother.
Mickey

Hey thanks mate. Yeah the old girl is awesome, Its a great piece of NSWFB history...

Tony,
It's good to hear that the wildfire season is calming down. My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected. I'm glad you guys have good CIS teams to help those cope with what they've gone through. I know what you mean when you say some will need it more than others. I hope the BBQ was good. Nothing better than a good meal and a cold drink with family, friends and peers after a hard job. Well deserved. Best of luck and stay safe.

Tony,
How are things down under? How's everyone holding up with the wildfires?

Thanks very much! I look forward to being apart of this awesome nation. Hows the fire season goin? Heard you guys have had some pretty nasty ones thus far.

No prob, thanks for the add. I like to keep busy you know the way. Very funny comment on the St. Patty's day saga!
Take it easy anyway and have a good one :)

thanks for the ideas!

have a good one and stay safe