[quote name='Skip Olson BFD L14' post='97232' date='Apr 12 2007, 18:34 ']Here it is, but there's a bigger story! Word came down today of a BIG change in plans. Whether or not it's true is another story, but here it is. I was working overtime on Ladder 11 this morning. Word filtered down to the house, and confirmed by the District Chief, that the new E\-One is now going to Engine 29 after all. Apparently the crew from Engine 52 was scheduled for training on it this week, with it being put into service on Saturday. On either Tuesday or Wednesday the entire crew called in sick for the day tour. Commissioner Fraser was said to be so incensed that he immediately decided to take it away from them and give it to Engine 29. More on this story as I learn it. If it is true, it's TREMENDOUS news as the guys up there REALLY deserve a new piece for once. Photo credit to MEB and FireNews.org![/quote]
Hey Skip, I guess the "Honeymoon" os over with the new Commish. Huh?? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
[quote name='First-Due' post='97236' date='Apr 12 2007, 18:40 ']Hey Skip, I guess the "Honeymoon" is over with the new Commish. Huh?? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]
How so? I applaud the decision, as do many other people either publicly or privately. Engine 29 deserved that new pumper from the get-go. One of the District 11 Chiefs wrote a letter to the Commissioner expressing his unhappiness with the change & many of the members did as well, albietly amongst themselves and other members of the District. If this does go through, and remember at this point it is only rumor and hearsay, then I say bravo!
FF Sean 'Skip' Olson
Boston Fire, Ladder 14
In Memory:
FR David A. Middleton E51, LODD, Box 5247, 05/28/07
FR Paul J. Cahill E30 & FR Warren J. Payne L25, LODD, Box 4-281, 08/29/07
FLT Kevin Kelley L26, LODD, 01/09/09
FLT Edward J. Walsh E33 & FR Michael Kennedy L15, LODD, Box 9-1579, 03/26/14.
[quote name='Skip Olson BFD L14' post='97245' date='Apr 12 2007, 20:14 ']How so? I applaud the decision, as do many other people either publicly or privately. Engine 29 deserved that new pumper from the get-go. One of the District 11 Chiefs wrote a letter to the Commissioner expressing his unhappiness with the change & many of the members did as well, albietly amongst themselves and other members of the District. If this does go through, and remember at this point it is only rumor and hearsay, then I say bravo![/quote]
Why did they sick out in the first place? Were they trying to send a message to the Commish?
[quote name='efin98' post='97277' date='Apr 12 2007, 21:40 ']Why did they sick out in the first place? Were they trying to send a message to the Commish?[/quote]
No, as far as I know they just called in sick. No larger meaning.
FF Sean 'Skip' Olson
Boston Fire, Ladder 14
In Memory:
FR David A. Middleton E51, LODD, Box 5247, 05/28/07
FR Paul J. Cahill E30 & FR Warren J. Payne L25, LODD, Box 4-281, 08/29/07
FLT Kevin Kelley L26, LODD, 01/09/09
FLT Edward J. Walsh E33 & FR Michael Kennedy L15, LODD, Box 9-1579, 03/26/14.
[quote name='Skip Olson BFD L14' post='97350' date='Apr 13 2007, 09:07 ']No, as far as I know they just called in sick. No larger meaning.[/quote]
Skip, that is what I was referring to. The guys calling in sick promted me to say that about the honeymoon. That's all Bro.! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_redface.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
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And here she is, courtesy of MassFireTrucks.com and Greenwood Fire Appartus, the new Engine 29! It was at HQ as of today according to FF Tim Goddard (E29, Group 4) and the members have training on it Wednesday-Saturday and according to FLT Mike Gurnick (E29, Group 1) they hope to have it out in Brighton following training on Saturday!
FF Sean 'Skip' Olson
Boston Fire, Ladder 14
In Memory:
FR David A. Middleton E51, LODD, Box 5247, 05/28/07
FR Paul J. Cahill E30 & FR Warren J. Payne L25, LODD, Box 4-281, 08/29/07
FLT Kevin Kelley L26, LODD, 01/09/09
FLT Edward J. Walsh E33 & FR Michael Kennedy L15, LODD, Box 9-1579, 03/26/14.
[quote name='Skip Olson BFD L14' post='98610' date='Apr 16 2007, 20:21 ']And here she is, courtesy of MassFireTrucks.com and Greenwood Fire Appartus, the new Engine 29! It was at HQ as of today according to FF Tim Goddard (E29, Group 4) and the members have training on it Wednesday-Saturday and according to FLT Mike Gurnick (E29, Group 1) they hope to have it out in Brighton following training on Saturday![/quote]
I would assume so. I'm in 24 tomorrow, will call up there & find out & e-mail you.
FF Sean 'Skip' Olson
Boston Fire, Ladder 14
In Memory:
FR David A. Middleton E51, LODD, Box 5247, 05/28/07
FR Paul J. Cahill E30 & FR Warren J. Payne L25, LODD, Box 4-281, 08/29/07
FLT Kevin Kelley L26, LODD, 01/09/09
FLT Edward J. Walsh E33 & FR Michael Kennedy L15, LODD, Box 9-1579, 03/26/14.
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