Tony,
Thanks for the comments on the photos that I uploaded. You have some nice ones yourself I must say. How is everything in Australia. I just came back from a trip to Alaska and I might be going to Hawaii sometime soon. Nice to meet you and Stay Safe

Hey Tony,

What's up? I've been cruising along alright....trying to get released from the department to function as an EMT-I (ALS cert, between EMT-basic and paramedic)..the state certified me but my department requires more ride time and evaluations. Other than that working on becoming a driver and the department program for that...
in the meantime...lol..watching the olympics and trying wakeboarding. Soccer starts up in a few weeks so better get in-shape for that....

What's been going on with you lately?

I wish them the best of luck. One of my sons is thinking about combat engineers.

Hi Tony...I did go to Australias site and post a similar question. I had one guy tell me he knew of a few that had been here in April but I haven't heard back from him. Although I will always support y'all - I think I've given up my search.
Stay Safe :o)

You're absolutely right! I've had more positive experiences as a firefighter than as an MP. Stay safe!

I wish I could say that I was busy, but I'm still off duty for one more month, recovering from knee surgery. I'm really looking forward to getting out of the house and back to the fire station. My three teenage daughters, wife and poodle are driving me crazy. It's such a chick house that I live in. I'm even watching Hannah Montana now with my youngest. I'm starting to go bonkers... You know what I'd rather be doing? Hope your having more fun than me! Stay safe my aussie brother. Mike from Santa Barbara

Greetings from Chicagoland! How's life "down under"? I see you're in the same region as Lutan1. Stay safe!

Laughing...You have a twisted sense of humor and I like it!! Glad all is as well as can be. Pretty much the same here. Keep yourself safe.
-Respect and best wishes-

Hey Stranger...I've been off of here for much too long. No I didn't have any luck :o(
I put this aside for so long that now I can't even remember the name of the person I was hoping to find. Shame on me! But the Lord has control and I need to follow his guidance. However, I just might try again...lol. I'm either a person of great endurance and faith or just plain stupid--ha
So how are things with you?

Thank you for the information!

TCSS
Cat :o)

G’day Tony,

Thank you for getting back to me. I have a mate who lives in woodend, l will be taking a holiday there in 4 months, I will be checking out different areas in Victoria to live and work before I make my final to decision weather or not to relocate. I would want to be career n the Brigade. Take care and stay SAFE!

G’day Cat :o)

Hi Tony,

How are you? I will be taking a holiday to Victoria.(Macedon Ranges) in about 4 months.....could you suggest where I should go to inquire about volunteering with the CFA ? Any information you can provide me with would be greatly appreciated!

TCSS
Cat :o)

hi there so you went to the north east? That was first BIG REAL induction to fire I went to falls, corryong and ensay had fun met heaps of ppl learnt to speed my skills up and played with the monitor.... do u have msn ?? cheers later lizz

hi thanx for msg,,, maybe we might catch up this summer lol I am trying to concentrate on ICC i love the buzz, you dont get hot , you keep kewl inside, drive around in airconditoned cars. have showers , just think its better.. hope to chat to you soon Lizz .. if you ever drop into Gis be sure to say hi

Hi there Lizz from Gisborne Fire Brigade Region 14. just saying hey there..

Actually, Hawaii county, the Big Island, is the only department in the state with Volunteer companies. The county basically places volunteer companies only slightly above roadside trash pickup in terms of budgetary need, and seems to think we are god for little more than rolling hose for the paid guys.

Part of it is limited money, but part of it is also that the career guys don't want anyone to know that there are people who will do the job for free, lest they wind up phased out by the same said volunteers. They are so scared of us that from the top down, they won't even provide us the necessary things to be NFPA 1500 compliant. I sponsored my own Bunker Gear, because the county "doesn't have any for the Volunteers". My wife has been on the department for a year and still hasn't been issued gear from the county.

Very Backwards.

Hello again. Thanks for your suggestion. I smiled when you stated that you hated to suggest another web site to post my dreamy inquiry. Why on earth would you feel that way...or need I even ask. haha I spoke with several people from many places Wed. evening. Each person said that the conference was amazing...the best training ever. It was like the largest family reunion with an educational purpose. Maybe you'll attend next year??? Who knows, maybe even go to the Indy 500 track and museum. After all it IS what we are known for and only about 10 minutes from downtown :o) See you next year??!!!
Be safe. God Bless

Hello Tony. Without hope, faith, and humor why even live! I'm sorry if I wasted anyones time posting that blog. It just felt right at the time. Currently in Indy there are about 30,000 firefighters from around the country (and Australia) here for a training conference. I had the pleasure of attending the benefit lastnight. As the drummers and bagpipes filled our ears with pure harmony I closed my eyes, lifted my hand and prayed for you all...even you. God Bless you, your crew and your family.

Well I'm very glad to hear that. I'll have to drop him a call and congratulate him. Thanks for the info!