Whackers

Ok, I don't want to start any arguments here, I'm just looking to get your point of views! There are guys and gals in every dept. that are what we concider "whackers" you know who they are by their cars and belts (enough lights to eluminate a small city, and more stuff than on Batman's utility belt)
What I'm getting at is, if they have the same certs as anyone else and they follow the rules or traffic laws, in your opinion are they a help or hinderance to the company? Keep in mind before posting, I am asking for opinions, everyone is entitled to their own!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Jewett on December 28, 2007 at 1:22am

We call them "dingers"........
DINGER

Derived from the definition "whacker" however the term "dinger" is used more commonly in upstate NY.

Any EMT Firefighter, Rescue worker who enjoys their job simply for the pleasures of:

A - Hearing their own voice on the radio
B - Using the lights and sirens on the ambulance/firetruck
C - Using lights and sirens on their personal vehicle
D - A lifetime subscription to Galls because of the sheer amount of stuff ordered from them
E - Having more stuff on their workbelt then Batman
F - Only showing up (whether they were dispatched or not) for 'good' calls (car rollovers, structure fires, High angle rescues)

Look at how many lights enter name has on his car what a DINGER

Permalink Reply by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on December 28, 2007 at 12:29pm

Here you go!
Whack out!
http://www.firefighternation.com/forum/topic/show?id=889755%3ATopic...

Permalink Reply by Allen Wahlstrom on December 28, 2007 at 12:52pm

Damn it man I was gonna do that! And we call em, in no special order.

1. WooWoo's
2. Ate Up with IT!
3. my personal fave..."freakin maroon!"

Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on December 28, 2007 at 3:49pm

You know you're a whacker if... the inside of your car looks like this:

(and no, it's not my car...)

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Permalink Reply by Kristy Oxholm on December 28, 2007 at 4:35pm

Wonderful pic! Are you sure it's not yours Joe?

And to think, sometimes I find it easy to grab the wrong mic when there are only 2 in the truck....

Permalink Reply by Firegal77 on December 28, 2007 at 4:43pm

LOL, I hope they carry a fire extinguisher in there too...looks like an electrical nightmare!

Permalink Reply by Allen Wahlstrom on December 28, 2007 at 5:23pm

NOW THATS ATE UP WITH IT!

Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on December 28, 2007 at 6:06pm

No, it's not mine... but I have driven a car that has almost as much "stuff" in it within the last 30 days. It belongs to one of our members... oops better not say any more!

Permalink Reply by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on December 28, 2007 at 7:31pm

Bobby:
You drew up a wiring schematic too, didn't you?
Come on; admit it.
You took some graph paper, used different colored pens and connected the dots.
Forget the lights. Stupid drivers will hit you anyway.
If you really want to get mileage out of your money, I have two words for you;
RUBBER BUMPERS.
That way, they bounce off with minimal damage to the vehicle.
Think about it. Draw it up.
You'll like it!

Permalink Reply by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on December 28, 2007 at 7:34pm

He is obviously a weather spotter.
Pepsi cup was the giveaway.

Permalink Reply by Damon Dyer on December 28, 2007 at 9:08pm

Hey they are alright if you can control them. The rule of the lights here is that the truck or car has to be worth more than the lights. Dont laugh i have seen a $1200 light bar on a $100 truck. It is a little embarrassing when it is at your fire.

Permalink Reply by Damon Dyer on December 28, 2007 at 9:11pm

Where is the trailer with the batteries?