dave, welcome to the group, it's a fun place & does have some interesting blog discussions ,,,, i also like seeing how other departments do the same thing, but also love looking the different styled apparatus's used all over the world ,,,, word to the wise, if you trade patches be careful, there are a few people here looking to get then not send one back ,,,, i won't mail anything till i have something in hand now, but you do what you want ,,,, my goal is not to get a patch i do not collect them ,,,, but i will trade duty shirts from far away countries or people close that really, really wanna trade and that's how i got BURNED ,,,, i'm just given ya a heads-up, something all of us on the job should do, it's what the brotherhood is all about ,,,, if you wanna add me as a friend, great, if not that too is OK, my message is intended to simply welcome you and give ya a heads-up at the same time ,,,,
be safe, god bless and smile a lot, it will piss someone off lmao ,,,,
lucky

Dave, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon