Message to Ga_Dave

[GA_Dave]

Thanks, guys!  I am fortunate to get out at this age, but things just work out that way sometimes.  An opportunity presented itself and it was stupid not to take advantage of it.  The City wants us to stay until age 60, which is absolutely ridiculous.  Very few 60 year olds can keep up with the "kids" on the job, many of which were not yet born when I got hired.  There are few "management" positions in my FD and I wasn't interested in them anyway.  I could have made company officer and shift officer years ago, but I didn't want those jobs.  I have been a driver/operator since 1992, but didn't get to do my job often, due to having to fill in as company officer on a frequent basis because the city has neglected to promote, leaving many unfilled positions.  This has all worked out to my best advantage and I am one happy camper!