Last Saturday, July 19tth, per the organizer's request, we participated in an event in Sparta, NJ at the Sussex County Vocational School. The Fire/EMS event was hosted by the local chapter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters with the key note address by Randolph Mantooth [aka Johnny Gage] of EMERGENCY fame. Unfortunately, the event was not well attended, nor was there much of any participation from the various fire departments throughout the county, who had all been invited. As a firefighter and buff, I have to admit I was very disappointed to see such weak participation from the community as well as the fire/ems folks locally. I am hoping that it had to do with people being at the shore or on vacation, or the extreme heat. Nonetheless, Randy probably spoke to a group of 75 people at best, in an auditorium that holds over 1000 people. For anyone reading this, I would like to express thanks to the Frankford and Fredon fire departments for their involvement.
On the plus side, I have to say that Randy Mantooth is a very nice guy who speaks very highly of fire/ems professionals. As with everyone else, I got an autograph and we got a couple photos of him with the Crown. They have yet to be developed, but at least I was able to take a shot of the engine all cleaned up.
On the plus side, I have to say that Randy Mantooth is a very nice guy who speaks very highly of fire/ems professionals. As with everyone else, I got an autograph and we got a couple photos of him with the Crown. They have yet to be developed, but at least I was able to take a shot of the engine all cleaned up.
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