Comments on The Declassified Adoptee: Anti-Firefighter Mentality: Simple Truths from a F...

I feel stupid not realizing that this was an issue...

2012-01-24T22:33:02.933-05:00

I feel stupid not realizing that this was an issue! In our town the firehouse is kind of a central part of the town and they are respected very much. I have nothing but the utmost respect for them. Our firefighters are mostly EMTs as well and as an RN I know this job alone is a tough one, let alone the firefighter part!!! I will have to pay more attention to this issue. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Hugs to you and your hubby!!

Amanda, In June, 2002, I was living in a mobile ho...

2012-01-24T21:12:47.770-05:00

Amanda,
In June, 2002, I was living in a mobile home/trailer in a trailer park. I was awakened in the early morning by my smoke alarm. I went through the kitchen and living room areas trying to track down the chemical smell and not realizing the electric power was off, I turned off the switch on the window air conditioner in the living room. When I got to the bedroom at the other end, I saw flames. I called to my two cats, the only other occupants of the trailer and left the front door and screen door open for them. I ran to the neighbors' trailer and knocked on their door to get help calling the fire department. They sent 5 fire trucks, I guess to ensure other trailers were protected. Only two were used in putting out the fire. One fireman brought me my jacket he had found inside. All I had on was a non-revealing nightgown and panties. When I asked about my eyeglasses and purse, a fireman found them and brought them to me. One asked me if anyone else was in the trailer, and I told him just my two cats. They found them, but they had been killed by the smoke. One of the firemen offered to call Animal Control to pick up their bodies for me, and I accepted, as I had no place to bury them. They were all so nice to me. I know it wasn't enough, but I sent them a thank you card for all they did for me. I wanted them to know how much I appreciated what they did. I worked for the state government myself and know that no one who really cares about and does for others is compensated in pay for going above and beyond their job description.

You are so right to be proud of your husband, how he is and what he does.
Pat Gadberry
Jonesboro, AR

Sadly, it often takes a tragedy for people to real...

2012-01-24T17:34:26.070-05:00

Sadly, it often takes a tragedy for people to realize that every penny you've paid in taxes is well worth it when emergency services are there for YOU.

Thanks to all of the fire fighters and first respo...

2012-01-24T12:05:13.705-05:00

Thanks to all of the fire fighters and first responders out there! In the past month, a friend's house burned to the ground, but everyone (including the cat!) survived thanks to our local fire station professionals. And just a few days prior to that fire, my little Squirt and I took a ride in an ambulance with two paramedics who did their jobs effectively while still managing to keep me (relatively) calm. Cookies to the station is the least we can do. Fill the boot, support with your vote, buy your Christmas trees from them, anything and everything possible. We are all a little safer thanks to your husband and every other fire fighter out there.

Thanks for this amazing post Amanda! I can never ...

2012-01-24T11:23:26.908-05:00

Thanks for this amazing post Amanda! I can never get over that these are the people who run into burning buildings. Thank your husband for his vital role in our society. I wish all of them got more recognition... And thank you for your support in the background :-)

Amanda - I watch the political moves and the rampe...

2012-01-24T08:39:40.814-05:00

Amanda - I watch the political moves and the ramped up rhetoric and just shake my head. The subscription service they refuse to pay for and then can't believe the firemen would just watch their house burn. It boggles the mind. People in general choose to assume "it" won't happen to them. They do this in every facet of their life - kid won't get sick - don't need insurance for the parents because they are healthy...no one plans to have bad things happen to them but for some - it will happen, none of us are immune.

When I stroked the firemen were the first responders and their eyes told me they cared, their demeanor and words told me they cared even though they couldn't do anything for me - their presense relieved my stress levels just because they cared and responded. The EMT's - well one cared the other I am going to assume was having a bad day which I can understand - but they got me to the hospital and stayed with me and did their job effectively and timely. I wasn't alone when I had no words and that mattered a whole lot.

Thanks to all firefighters, police, and sanitation...

2012-01-24T08:34:21.466-05:00

Thanks to all firefighters, police, and sanitation workers who work hard, often dangerous and thankless jobs, and then get maligned by politicians who could well afford to pay for private bodyguards, fire protection, and trash removal, but make these public servants and the their unions the bad guys in there campaigns to "cut taxes" at all costs. They always leave out the obvious fact that taxes fund needed services that most of us depend upon. Oh yeah, lets not forget schools and teachers too. Millionaires who send their kids to private schools are always ready to make cuts to public schools and make teachers the villains too. I'm from NJ, and would like to see fat pig Christie survive for a week in a public service job like firefighter.

God bless firefighters and all our public servants. Thanks for this!

I've been a fairly longtime lurker but I had t...

2012-01-24T07:05:35.866-05:00

I've been a fairly longtime lurker but I had to break my silence today to thank you for this post. My husband is also a firefighter/paramedic, and I echo your sentiments so very strongly. I'd like to share this on my blog at some point with your permission; would that be okay?

Thank you again! LOVE this.
Courtney

Thank your hubby for me! We always support our pol...

2012-01-24T00:42:36.509-05:00

Thank your hubby for me! We always support our police and fire department in this household. It's the least we can do. <3