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Post by keepitup on Jan 3, 2008 19:36:22 GMT -5
Inquiring minds want to know......
So how did the interviews in front of the full boro council go?
A little birdie squeaked that one of the candidates did real well to the extent of bragging to council how he can manipulate the fire grant system to bring money to WFD. Birdie says that he knows this because he sits on the board that decides who gets fire grants. I ain't no cook but that smells like a conflict of interest.
and now some interesting hints for getting those big old federal fire grants.....you can only get 2 grants for apparatus. well that is supposed to be the way its done but according to the bragging candidate you just get your new rig then claim debt reduction, be on the board and bingo you get another new rig and a grant to pay for it.....So somebody tell me how many departments in need of grant money didn't get it due to swindlers like this.
Inquiring minds want to know......
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Post by volunteerfireman on Jan 3, 2008 23:56:32 GMT -5
sounds to me like you are trying to start something...and you and that 'little birdie' need to get a damn life!
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Post by HMWMDSpecialist on Jan 4, 2008 15:21:11 GMT -5
Easy John don't get all excited. Remember we don't always have to agree but it is an opinion.
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Post by volunteerfireman on Jan 4, 2008 21:58:45 GMT -5
I respect everyone's opinion, but it is a well known fact that we have enough trouble getting support from our local officials. I hate to see a rumor go around that could end up affecting our department. Sorry Keepitup.. let's just keep it positive that the new chief will take the department forward and not just sit ide while we lose territory and funding, on top of moral.
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Post by HMWMDSpecialist on Jan 5, 2008 13:59:30 GMT -5
John I agree with what you have said. They are valid points. Our best guess is this person is not from the waynesboro area or your department but rumors are like a bad refrigerator they don't keep anything fresh or hang around very long.
Les
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Post by commonsense on Jan 5, 2008 20:34:30 GMT -5
Well that funny,, I know the gentleman that ruin's the program and many people on the selection committee,, So why don't my Dept. get a grant every year ? I'm sure of what the purpose of this is all about,,,,, I know I promised I'd be nice this year,,,, Just remember out there,,BE SAFE,,,,
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Post by athl1881 on Jan 5, 2008 22:50:23 GMT -5
WOW - Do you think that the boro council would go out of town again after the "Trouble" the last out of towner gave them. Wasn't your grant writer best of friends with Chief Fishyack.
My money is on FM 101 or is Asst. Chief 2,he has put his time and wouldn't put up with all of the B.S. !!!!!
Here you go again.... Move on I did!
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Post by Firefighter33 on Jan 6, 2008 15:25:35 GMT -5
MICKEY MOUSE FOR FIRE CHIEF!!!!!
theres a neutral character who everyone loves, so that will settle all the bickering!
But on a serious note, we the vollies unfortounatly have no say in our fire chief. We must take what the Boro of Hamburger (oops i mean Waynesboro) gives us, whether it be good or bad. Of all the names i've heard, i think it will be a very tough decision, but im sure it will be a good one.
So in the meantime, keepitup, check the reckless herald daily for updates on the fire chief situation since they will more than likely know before the dept. itself.
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Post by Instructor on Jan 7, 2008 21:57:18 GMT -5
I would like to congratulate the new chief officers for 2008-2009:
Dave Martin – Fire Chief Trayer Stoops – Deputy Chief from Virginia Avenue Jody Sanders – Deputy Chief from Potomac Street
Best of luck!
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Post by athl1881 on Jan 7, 2008 22:14:00 GMT -5
Way to go Jody and Trayer!
I just find it hard to believe that an active fire chief from another department would turn his back on a company that he has been chief of for over 20 years to be the chief of a department that he has only been a member of for a hand full of years. One of the past president told me the Chief Martin has only been to one or two Mechanics meets because Fountain Dales meets are the same night. So grant writing is more important that being a leader! I guess money talks and the rest walk!
Jan,Jerry,Gary, Steve and Mark would have been a better chief than Dave Martin. Waynesboro borough council have pick three horrible fire chief in a row! If he does for Waynesboro want he has done for Fountain Dale - God help you - I'm just glad that i have moved out of Waynesboro's first due!
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Post by volunteerfireman on Jan 7, 2008 22:40:15 GMT -5
Congratulations to Dave, Jody and Trayer. The right people for the jobs. Yes I said it, the right people. What bad has Dave done for Fountaindale? He has upgraded a department that runs less than 250 calls a year. Not just equipment, but training and reliability as well. To me, a fire chief doesn't have to be the guy out front with a shiniest helmet. He needs to be a leader, but also needs to be a politician, negotiator, counselor and a representative of the publics interest, volunteer's best interests and the paid staff's boss. Can anyone else on that list of people do all of that. Absolutely. Can they do as good of a job as Dave. Probably. But of those people, Dave was chosen. Let the man prove himself athl1881, then judge him. I hope that you moved north of the first due. If you moved east toward a mountain, GOD HELP YOU! ;D
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Post by HMWMDSpecialist on Jan 7, 2008 22:44:01 GMT -5
Congrats to Jody and Trayer. Gary just keep on doing what your doing. Spider Monkey Jerry no one has to tell you what to do you do it anyway. To the rest of Waynesboro FD Stay Strong and remember If you don't like what you see change the view. If the new Chief does not meet what you are looking for then march you butts on down to the boro council and let them know. Don't walk out on the citizens they need you.
Les
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Post by volunteerfireman on Jan 7, 2008 22:46:59 GMT -5
Well said!
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Post by jackass on Jan 7, 2008 23:01:18 GMT -5
I certainly hope your comment wasn't directed to THE MOUNTAIN!!!
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Post by jackass on Jan 7, 2008 23:03:07 GMT -5
Congrat's DAVE I think you will do a great job!
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