[quote name='AndyC3J' date='12 July 2010 - 12:56 PM' timestamp='1278952604' post='392352']
Yes, Circleville's rescue is a KME. They were on standby for Coldenham for the first part of the wetdown.
Nobody from the parade came over afterward (except maybe a few other spectators besides me). Quite surprised Greenville didn't, seeing as they have a similar vehicle that's only a year or two old. Was hoping Butler might (knowing how much they like going to wetdowns) but no such luck there. I guess everybody opted to stay in Port and await the trophy presentations.
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Being in the 5th division this year, Butler didn't get done marching until after 4. With the parade still ending at the PJFD Training Center by the high school but refreshments reverting back to the practice of returning to the host company location it took another half hour to the VFW on Owen Street where our host, Tri-States Hose 6, had their party which was about 300 feet from the Howard Wheat Engine 4 firehouse. No more just hot dogs, chips and pretzels at the end like it was since 1996, this time the companies could have as much as they wanted and ours consisted of burgers, dogs, sausage & peppers, baked beans and salads By the time we were done eating and socializing it was after 5:30 so the guys wanted to head the 37 miles home since they had left our firehouse at about 8:45 that morning with some having family things scheduled.
Yes, Circleville's rescue is a KME. They were on standby for Coldenham for the first part of the wetdown.
Nobody from the parade came over afterward (except maybe a few other spectators besides me). Quite surprised Greenville didn't, seeing as they have a similar vehicle that's only a year or two old. Was hoping Butler might (knowing how much they like going to wetdowns) but no such luck there. I guess everybody opted to stay in Port and await the trophy presentations.
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Being in the 5th division this year, Butler didn't get done marching until after 4. With the parade still ending at the PJFD Training Center by the high school but refreshments reverting back to the practice of returning to the host company location it took another half hour to the VFW on Owen Street where our host, Tri-States Hose 6, had their party which was about 300 feet from the Howard Wheat Engine 4 firehouse. No more just hot dogs, chips and pretzels at the end like it was since 1996, this time the companies could have as much as they wanted and ours consisted of burgers, dogs, sausage & peppers, baked beans and salads By the time we were done eating and socializing it was after 5:30 so the guys wanted to head the 37 miles home since they had left our firehouse at about 8:45 that morning with some having family things scheduled.
Rich Dean, Butler, New Jersey, USA
Member of Kinney Hose Co. 1, Butler Fire Dept. since 1973, Fire Police Officer since 2000
Dispatcher at Butler Police Communications from March 1975 to July 2009
Secretary of North Jersey Volunteer Firemen's Association since 1980
Member of Tri-Boro First Aid Squad (volunteer ems) since 2000 as a driver
Member of many Yahoogroups, owner of some such as:
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Member of Kinney Hose Co. 1, Butler Fire Dept. since 1973, Fire Police Officer since 2000
Dispatcher at Butler Police Communications from March 1975 to July 2009
Secretary of North Jersey Volunteer Firemen's Association since 1980
Member of Tri-Boro First Aid Squad (volunteer ems) since 2000 as a driver
Member of many Yahoogroups, owner of some such as:
[post="0"]FirematicEvents Yahoogroup[/post]the place to for listing and discussion of any event by a public safety organization.
[post="0"]RailfanEvents Yahoogroup[/post]
[post="0"]Railpics Yahoogroup[/post]
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