Next Year

[Jodie Hettrick]

Hi Everyone,

The letters have gone out showing the schedule for next year. When we were at NFA last week we got to see some of you on the lists but not everyone plus I know that their will be some scheduling changes.

I thought we could all post our dates for next year's EAFSOEM class like we did this year.

Matt, Neal, Jake and I are scheduled for September 20th, 2010. The list for that week also included Darrell, Tim M., Tim P., and Mike Jackson. 

Just 2 more years to go!!!!

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[Brow, Amy]

I am supposed to go in May. Who else is gonna be there this September?

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Sent: Sun 8/16/2009 9:03 PM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Next Year


Hi Everyone,
The letters have gone out showing the schedule for next year. When we were at NFA last week we got to see some of you on the lists but not everyone plus I know that their will be some scheduling changes.
I thought we could all post our dates for next year's EAFSOEM class like we did this year.
Matt, Neal, Jake and I are scheduled for September 20th, 2010. The list for that week also included Darrell, Tim M., Tim P., and Mike Jackson.
Just 2 more years to go!!!!

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[David Rierson]

I am scheduled for July 12 - 23, 2010.

 

David Rierson CFO, CMO

Division Chief

Southern Platte Fire Protection District

8795 NW Highway N

Kansas City, Missouri 64153

 

816.741.2900, Ext 202

Fax 816.741.7292

-----Original Message-----
From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com]On Behalf Of Jodie Hettrick
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 8:04 PM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Next Year

Hi Everyone,

The letters have gone out showing the schedule for next year. When we were at NFA last week we got to see some of you on the lists but not everyone plus I know that their will be some scheduling changes.

I thought we could all post our dates for next year's EAFSOEM class like we did this year.

Matt, Neal, Jake and I are scheduled for September 20th, 2010. The list for that week also included Darrell, Tim M., Tim P., and Mike Jackson. 

Just 2 more years to go!!!!

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[Wayne Harder]

I’m scheduled for May 17 – 28 but thinking hard about requesting Angie to move me to July or September. Since the “Gloved One” is getting married in early May, that is a lot for a old guy to process in one month!  Anyone from this group scheduled for May?

Wayne

 

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From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jodie Hettrick
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 8:04 PM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Next Year

 

Hi Everyone,

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[Francis, Gwen]

HI all

 

Just wanted to let you know that for personal reasons I have decided to withdraw from the EFO program.  I really enjoyed meeting all y’all and wish you all the best.  I know that you will do well.

 

Hoping our paths cross again at some point.

 

Gwen Francis
Manager of Planning and Finance
London Fire Department
phone 519-661-2500 ext 5622
fax     519-661-6507

[Jerry Doerksen]

I am scheduled for May 17^th as well.

 

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[Castricone, Art - Fire Marshal]

I am going in May

[Craig Clinton]

Hello,

 

I was scheduled for April 12th - 23rd.

 

Craig Clinton

From: Jodie Hettrick

Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 6:03 PM

To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com

Subject: Next Year

[James Frater]

All:  I ended up re-scheduling my R274 course attendance to next year.  I will be there September 20, 2010 but it will be for the R274 - Executive Analysis of Community Risk Reduction course.

 

James 

>>> Jodie Hettrick <ffj...@hotmail.com> 8/16/2009 6:03 PM >>>
Hi Everyone,

[Darrell Reid]

Hi Gwen,

As the sole remaining member of the Oak Leaf Club, I am sad to hear
that you are withdrawing from the EFOP.

It was a pleasure attending class with you last year! Your talent,
sense of humour, and professional approach were a great asset for our
cohort, and I believe that the department you represent is one of the
leading departments in Canada and North America.

Stay in touch!

Sincerely,

Darrell

>>> "Francis, Gwen" <GFRA...@london.ca> 08/17/09 7:04 am >>>

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[Brow, Amy]

Gwen,
I am also sorry to hear of your withdrawl.

Sent from my iPhone

[Mike Jackson]

Gwen,

As the others have said, I am certainly sorry to see you leave from the EFOP. It was truly a pleasure to work with you in our group. Best wishes and best of luck with your endeavors in the future.

Mike Jackson
Astoria Fire and Rescue

[Jodie Hettrick]

Gwen,
 
I'm so sorry to hear that! Good luck and please let us know how you are doing!
 
Jodie
 

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Subject: Program
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:04:56 -0400
From: GFRA...@london.ca
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com

[Max Konkright]

Sept 20 and returning in may
Max konkright

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[WAYNE HARDER]

Gwen,
It was really great meeting you and I sincerely wish you well. I'm sorry we won't have any more EFO classes together, but maybe we'll see you on the campus in the future.
Wayne

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[Fraser, Scott]

To one and all:

 

From all of us here for our second installation,  Scott, Mark, David, Craig and Darrell (PS. Yesterday was Darrell's 40th B-Day) what did you guys do in the last class?  The instructors have warned us not to get out of control, and that they had problems with the last class........hmmmmmmm.........Jodie?
 
Be safe

 

 

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Subject: Program
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:04:56 -0400
From: GFRA...@london.ca
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com

[Craig Clinton]

Thanks previous class,

 

I don't know what you did, but upon our arrival at the academy they changed our room assignments and exiled us to the L cell block.  This had something to do with keeping us in control.  ???

 

Craig

[Wayne Harder]

The exile to L block is Mike Jackson’s fault. It’s also haunted…

 

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From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Craig Clinton
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:46 AM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Program

 

Thanks previous class,

<BR

[Neal Marberry]

 

Scott,

 

Don't let Mike (the instuctor) fool you, he LOVED us!  Kind of. . .

 

That's all the info I can divulge for now, mostly due to the legal agreements and court orders that have stemmed from those 2 fateful weeks. 

 

Jodie Jake or Matt may have more to add. 

 

Neal

[SCOTT SCHNEIDER]

I had received notification for the July class, but I have asked to be moved to a different class because of a family wedding on the middle weekend of the class. I have to wait and see where I may be placed. I will pass the information along as soon as I know.

Scott Schneider

>>> Jerry Doerksen <JDoe...@verdevalleyfire.org> 8/17/2009 8:29 AM >>>

I am scheduled for May 17th as well.


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Verde Valley Fire District

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From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Harder
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:02 AM
To: 'efo-p...@googlegroups.com'
Subject: RE: Next Year

I'm scheduled for May 17 - 28 but thinking hard about requesting Angie to move me to July or September. Since the "Gloved One" is getting married in early May, that is a lot for a old guy to process in one month! Anyone from this group scheduled for May?

Wayne

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From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jodie Hettrick
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 8:04 PM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Next Year

Hi Everyone,

The letters have gone out showing the schedule for next year. When we were at NFA last week we got to see some of you on the lists but not everyone plus I know that their will be some scheduling changes.

I thought we could all post our dates for next year's EAFSOEM class like we did this year.

Matt, Neal, Jake and I are scheduled for September 20th, 2010. The list for that week also included Darrell, Tim M., Tim P., and Mike Jackson.

Just 2 more years to go!!!!

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[Neal Marberry]

Scott,

 

You should tell them September 20, 2010 is best for you! 

 

Neal

[Darrell Reid]

That would explain why I had to turn my TV off 20 times last night, even
after I unplugged it. We don't have these haunting issues in Canada. I
am not asking Jojo for a tour of L building.

Darrell
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From: Wayne Harder <way...@leawood.org>
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com <efo-p...@googlegroups.com>

Sent: 8/25/2009 6:25:35 AM
Subject: RE: Program

The exile to L block is Mike Jackson's fault. It's also haunted...

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From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com]

On Behalf Of Craig Clinton
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:46 AM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Program

Thanks previous class,

I don't know what you did, but upon our arrival at the academy they
changed our room assignments and exiled us to the L cell block. This
had something to do with keeping us in control. ???

Craig

From: Fraser, Scott<mailto:sfr...@co.douglas.nv.us>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 3:47 AM

To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com<mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com> ;
efo-p...@googlegroups.com<mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: Program

To one and all:

From all of us here for our second installation, Scott, Mark, David,
Craig and Darrell (PS. Yesterday was Darrell's 40th B-Day) what did you
guys do in the last class? The instructors have warned us not to get
out of control, and that they had problems with the last
class........hmmmmmmm.........Jodie?

Be safe



________________________________
Subject: Program
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:04:56 -0400

From: GFRA...@london.ca<mailto:GFRA...@london.ca>
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com<mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com>

HI all

Just wanted to let you know that for personal reasons I have decided to
withdraw from the EFO program. I really enjoyed meeting all y'all and
wish you all the best. I know that you will do well.

Hoping our paths cross again at some point.

Gwen Francis
Manager of Planning and Finance
London Fire Department
phone 519-661-2500 ext 5622
fax 519-661-6507

<BR

[Mike Jackson]

Yes, I am afraid Wayne is right. I got sent off for 24 hours of solitary in "L Block" on my first night. But I got an early release back to "C" for good behavior I. I guess they didn't want to send anyone from housekeeping over for just my one room. But, don't worry... I killed all of the cockroaches that I found, hopefully there is not many left.

Mike Jackson
Astoria Fire and Rescue
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[Wayne Harder]

Michael,
You are entirely too modest! There was a bouncer at the door of L block when he took Sal, Jerry, and me over to see his cubicle. It even had a desk that would fold down when you shut the door. The only thing missing from this splendid housing was the matching stainless steel sink and toilet. Man, were we jealous! His early release was actually a promotion to warden of C bldg. He even left his hat and glove (pink with glitter) in the classroom so he wouldn't be recognized. Right out of Thriller. If only someone could download the class video...

[Jodie Hettrick]

Hey..... All I have to say is be lucky that you aren't in D building! Matt and I were both attacked by TVs while we were in the bathroom. (different rooms, different times by the way). We were lucky to survive.

I thought the instructors loved us! I was on my best behavior. The real issue was Table #2, they were weird, boring and a bunch of yes men! Ooops, was that in my out loud voice? We really missed you guys, no one argued at all so I really missed you Scott! I can't wait til next year.

Have a great time,

Jodie

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Subject: RE: Program
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:47:29 -0700
From: sfr...@co.douglas.nv.us
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com; efo-p...@googlegroups.com

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[Fraser, Scott]

So explain this:  Our class president was pulled out of class by Chuck today and came back, asked the instructors to leave the class and explained that the concern from the academy was that the EFO program was not on track as it should be....ie.....class and out of class conduct.  WTF?  

 

Our class of 13 is walking on eggshells worried about what has happened.......

 

 

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From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com on behalf of Jodie Hettrick

Sent: Tue 8/25/2009 7:31 PM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Program

[Neal Marberry]

Scott, 

Not sure if you are kidding around or not. . .Our class was strange but nothing happened that I know of would result in those kinds of statements!  There are a load of students spread out across 4 years, so anything could be or have been going on. . .And it could be an evil experiment by the "administration," LOL!  And those accusations are very generalized if you ask me. . .Maybe it is because they let Canadians in. . . 

[David Rierson]

At least your exhile was for 24 hours, not the 2 weeks we have been given. My room is so hot I had to buy a fan to help keep cool at night.

To one and all:

>From all of us here for our second installation,  Scott, Mark, David,
Craig and Darrell (PS. Yesterday was Darrell's 40th B-Day) what did you
guys do in the last class?  The instructors have warned us not to get
out of control, and that they had problems with the last
class........hmmmmmmm.........Jodie?

Be safe



________________________________
Subject: Program
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:04:56 -0400

From: GFRA...@london.ca<mailto:GFRA...@london.ca>
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com<mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com>

HI all

Just wanted to let you know that for personal reasons I have decided to
withdraw from the EFO program.  I really enjoyed meeting all y'all and
wish you all the best.  I know that you will do well.

Hoping our paths cross again at some point.

Gwen Francis
Manager of Planning and Finance
London Fire Department
phone 519-661-2500 ext 5622
fax     519-661-6507

[Jodie Hettrick]

Hmmm I don't know of anything that happened while we were there. Typical NFA stuff, a few nights at Ott house, hanging at the pub, no crazy drunken behavior that I know of. We had a small class too, only 14. 

The guy I work with said that they had a weird thing like that happen when he attended in May. Something about one of the students slamming the whole program during the evaluations. 

Man, it's only tuesday, what did you guys do?

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Subject: RE: Program and the hits just keep on coming
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:36:23 -0700

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[Wayne Harder]

You poor souls must have been stuck with some goobers from the other classes. Our group was pretty laid back and our visits from Chuck were very cordial. We did hear of someone getting tossed in their last year for plagiarism and Chuck was really serious about that subject. I personally spoke to Mary Marchone and Laurie the intern about the progress of the program and future changes and neither alluded to any concerns at that time. When they opened L block the gremlins got out. Scott, maybe you should go to Walmart and buy the instructors a nice gift 8^)

 

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[Craig Clinton]

More Fun Today,

 

This morning we had the opportunity to stand in the hallway and wait to enter the classroom until we had a discussion with two (unnamed) academy officials.  Whatever you did sure had an impact.

 

Thanks.

[Castricone, Art - Fire Marshal]

What was the discussion about?

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From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Craig Clinton
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:36 AM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Program and the hits just keep on coming

[Fraser, Scott]

So I was cleaning out my e-mail and realized I have not heard from anyone an quite a while.  Everyone still doing ok?  Hope everyone is well.

Scott

 

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From: efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neal Marberry
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:01 PM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Program and the hits just keep on coming

 

Scott, 

[max konkright]

Good to hear from you.  An update from the Pacific Northwest:

Our department will be announcing lay-offs next week.  We have already closed a station and it appears we will be closing another one and looking at 40 positions being laid-off.  Our county went from being the fastest growing county in the state to the highest unemployment in the state now.  18% budget deficit this year.  Morale is down and everyone is on pins and needles.  No outside training next year.  However, I was told that since I am in the EFO process, they will allow me to continue.  That is if I have a job. 

 

Other than that, life is splendid!!  Can't wait for next years class!!

 

If anyone has any cost cutting ideas, throw them my way please.  We are having another meeting this week and any help would be appreciated!!

Max Konkright



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[SCOTT SCHNEIDER]

News sounds very similar all over. In Two Rivers, the impact has not
been as bad. We are looking at wage reductions and insurance changes
across the city to balance the budget. As you said, moral is very low
and there is a great deal of frustration. with our department of 19 full
time, we are also looking at 2 retirements next year. We have all ready
been told these position will be held open, for now and not eliminated.

Otherwise, the work continues. I hope the projects are all still in
perspective.

Scott Schneider
Two Rivers Fire

>>> "max konkright" <m...@firehousemail.com> 11/11/2009 10:17 AM >>>

Good to hear from you. An update from the Pacific Northwest:
Our department will be announcing lay-offs next week. We have already
closed a station and it appears we will be closing another one and
looking at 40 positions being laid-off. Our county went from being the
fastest growing county in the state to the highest unemployment in the
state now. 18% budget deficit this year. Morale is down and everyone
is on pins and needles. No outside training next year. However, I was
told that since I am in the EFO process, they will allow me to continue.
That is if I have a job.

Other than that, life is splendid!! Can't wait for next years class!!

If anyone has any cost cutting ideas, throw them my way please. We are
having another meeting this week and any help would be appreciated!!

Max Konkright



--- sfr...@co.douglas.nv.us wrote:

From: "Fraser, Scott" <sfr...@co.douglas.nv.us>
To: <efo-p...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: Program and the hits just keep on coming
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:06:40 -0800


So I was cleaning out my e-mail and realized I have not heard from
anyone an quite a while. Everyone still doing ok? Hope everyone is
well.

Scott

From:efo-p...@googlegroups.com [mailto:efo-p...@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of Neal Marberry
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:01 PM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Program and the hits just keep on coming



Scott,





Not sure if you are kidding around or not. . .Our class was strange but
nothing happened that I know of would result in those kinds of
statements! There are a load of students spread out across 4 years, so
anything could be or have been going on. . .And it could be an evil
experiment by the "administration," LOL! And those accusations are very
generalized if you ask me. . .Maybe it is because they let Canadians in.
. .








On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 10:36 PM, Fraser, Scott
<sfr...@co.douglas.nv.us> wrote:



So explain this: Our class president was pulled out of class by Chuck
today and came back, asked the instructors to leave the class and
explained that the concern from the academy was that the EFO program was
not on track as it should be....ie.....class and out of class conduct.
WTF?






Our class of 13 is walking on eggshells worried about what has
happened.......

From:efo-p...@googlegroups.com on behalf of Jodie Hettrick
Sent: Tue 8/25/2009 7:31 PM
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Program


Hey..... All I have to say is be lucky that you aren't in D building!
Matt and I were both attacked by TVs while we were in the bathroom.
(different rooms, different times by the way). We were lucky to survive.






I thought the instructors loved us! I was on my best behavior. The real
issue was Table #2, they were weird, boring and a bunch of yes men!
Ooops, was that in my out loud voice? We really missed you guys, no one
argued at all so I really missed you Scott! I can't wait til next year.






Have a great time,


Jodie

Subject: RE: Program
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:47:29 -0700
From: sfr...@co.douglas.nv.us
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com; efo-p...@googlegroups.com



To one and all:






From all of us here for our second installation, Scott, Mark, David,
Craig and Darrell (PS. Yesterday was Darrell's 40th B-Day) what did you
guys do in the last class? The instructors have warned us not to get
out of control, and that they had problems with the last
class........hmmmmmmm.........Jodie?

Be safe

Subject: Program
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:04:56 -0400
From: GFRA...@london.ca
To: efo-p...@googlegroups.com
HI all


Just wanted to let you know that for personal reasons I have decided to
withdraw from the EFO program. I really enjoyed meeting all y’all and
wish you all the best. I know that you will do well.

Hoping our paths cross again at some point.



Gwen Francis
Manager of Planning and Finance
London Fire Department
phone 519-661-2500 ext 5622
fax 519-661-6507

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[Fraser, Scott]

Wow…..Max,  I’m sorry, but hang in there.

 

Cost cutting:

We have been “creatively” cutting costs also…..

Silly things like newspaper subscriptions for all our stations.  No more.

Incentive programs for various certs…..cut

Utilities, we all have made a real effort to reduce fuel use, electric bills etc.

 

I know, small stuff, but enough of it starts to add up to real money and helps save jobs.

 

 

 

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[Steven J. Ramsey]

Greetings all!  We have not seen such bad times in Texarkana, just no increases in budget.  In fact, one guy returning from extended military leave will put us one over until somebody leaves.  We are quite fortunate in this region of the country and have not felt the financial or unemployment crisis that many are going through right now.  Texas in general has faired well so far, and east Texas has done far better than the rest of the state.

 

I also got a promotion of sorts.  Our department does not have an Assistant Chief, but I have been given an assignment of “Coordinator of Operations”.  It’s a little more money for a lot more responsibility.  But it’s a good step for me and a welcomed responsibility.  It has been a needed position for a long time in our department.

 

And to fill ya’ll in on me—as most of you know I requested and was granted a year’s leave from EFO.  But even after receiving that bit of mercy from NFA, my eldest son’s cancer (desmoplastic small round cell tumor—DSRCT) returned in June.  He will be in for a long battle for the second time.  He had an 8 hour surgery at MD Anderson about two months ago.  That was followed immediately with radiation and then (and currently) chemotherapy.  Another surgery is expected in early December (if everything goes well) to remove part of his liver.  With so much going on, I doubt I’ll be able to continue in the EFO program.  I will wait a bit later to put in my resignation, but I seriously doubt my ability to continue.  If so inclined, keep him in your prayers.

 

Regardless, I wanted to thank all of you for a great class and for your support along the way.

 

Steven J. Ramsey

Battalion Chief of Operations

Texarkana Fire Depatment

Texarkana, TX

 

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[David Rierson]

Steve,

 

Good luck to you in your new job and my prayers to you and your family as you deal with your sons cancer.

 

David Rierson CFO, CMO

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Southern Platte Fire Protection District

8795 NW Highway N

Kansas City, Missouri 64153

 

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[max konkright]

Your family is in our prayers.  Take care and congrats on the "Ops" position.

Max Konkright
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:25:14 -0600

Greetings all!  We have not seen such bad times in Texarkana, just no increases in budget.  In fact, one guy returning from extended military leave will put us one over until somebody leaves.  We are quite fortunate in this region of the country and have not felt the financial or unemployment crisis that many are going through right now.  Texas in general has faired well so far, and east Texas has done far better than the rest of the state.

 

I also got a promotion of sorts.  Our department does not have an Assistant Chief, but I have been given an assignment of “Coordinator of Operations”.  It’s a little more money for a lot more responsibility.  But it’s a good step for me and a welcomed responsibility.  It has been a needed position for a long time in our department.

 

And to fill ya’ll in on me—as most of you know I requested and was granted a year’s leave from EFO.  But even after receiving that bit of mercy from NFA, my eldest son’s cancer (desmoplastic small round cell tumor—DSRCT) returned in June.  He will be in for a long battle for the second time.  He had an 8 hour surgery at MD Anderson about two months ago.  That was followed immediately with radiation and then (and currently) chemotherapy.  Another surgery is expected in early December (if everything goes well) to remove part of his liver.  With so much going on, I doubt I’ll be able to continue in the EFO program.  I will wait a bit later to put in my resignation, but I seriously doubt my ability to continue.  If so inclined, keep him in your prayers.

 

Regardless, I wanted to thank all of you for a great class and for your support along the way.

 

Steven J. Ramsey

Battalion Chief of Operations

Texarkana Fire Depatment

Texarkana, TX

 

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[Jodie Hettrick]

Hi Everyone,
 
It has definetly been a while since we all checked in, thanks for reminding us Scott.
 
We are doing well budget wise up here, the training money that departments are getting through AFG has really kept us busy.
 
We finally got our first snow this week and it is about 13 degrees right now.
 
Stay safe and warm!
Jodie
 

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[Jodie Hettrick]

Steve,
 
Congratulations on the promotion! I'm so sorry to hear that your family is having a difficult time. Please stay in contact and let us know if you need anything.
 
Jodie
 

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[Captain Nathaniel Hopper]

A lot of the same here in AL. We luckily have not experienced any layoffs; however the city did put a salary freeze on everyone for the next year, no merit raises, cost of living raises, or promotions. But I guess it could be worse.

 

Steve, congrats on the promotion and your family will be in my prayers.

 

Everyone take care and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

 

Captain Nate Hopper

Trussville Fire and Rescue

P.O. Box 159

131 Main Street

Trussville Alabama 35173

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So I was cleaning out my e-mail and realized I have not heard from anyone an quite a while.  Everyone still doing ok?  Hope everyone is well.

Scott

 

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Scott, 

 

Not sure if you are kidding around or not. . .Our class was strange but nothing happened that I know of would result in those kinds of statements!  There are a load of students spread out across 4 years, so anything could be or have been going on. . .And it could be an evil experiment by the "administration," LOL!  And those accusations are very generalized if you ask me. . .Maybe it is because they let Canadians in. . . 

 

On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 10:36 PM, Fraser, Scott <sfr...@co.douglas.nv.us> wrote:

So explain this:  Our class president was pulled out of class by Chuck today and came back, asked the instructors to leave the class and explained that the concern from the academy was that the EFO program was not on track as it should be....ie.....class and out of class conduct.  WTF?  

 

Our class of 13 is walking on eggshells worried about what has happened.......

 

 

 

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[WAYNE HARDER]

All is well in Kansas and Missouri. The lovely folks at ICMA are trying to solve everyone's budget problems by suggesting 12 hour shifts (so we're productive and not sleeping), eliminating Battalion Chiefs and making Captains Shift Commanders, reassigning the existing Captains to Lieutenants and promoting Lieutenants to fill the Company Officer positions, yada yada yada...  The good news is I'm still gainfully employed!

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[Jerry Doerksen]

Steve,

Sorry to hear about your son.  He definitely is in our prayers.  The rest of your family as well as it must be hard on all of you as your work through this time.

 

Congratulations on the promotion.

 

The fire districts in Arizona have faired ok so far but the next couple of years will be very challenging for many of the Districts.  Our District used the good times to plan for the down turn and paid off debt and planned for a possible down turn which is now here.  Hopefully this will get us through the next couple of years.

If anyone wants to know how to handle an MCI in a sweat lodge just call as we had on in our District last month.  You never know where these types of incidents are coming from.  Who ever thought they would put that many people in that type of a structure.

 

Steve, please stay in touch, even if you don’t continue in the EFOP.

 

Jerry

 

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Verde Valley Fire District

From: Steven J. Ramsey [mailto:ram...@swat.coop]
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Greetings all!  We have not seen such bad times in Texarkana, just no increases in budget.  In fact, one guy returning from extended military leave will put us one over until somebody leaves.  We are quite fortunate in this region of the country and have not felt the financial or unemployment crisis that many are going through right now.  Texas in general has faired well so far, and east Texas has done far better than the rest of the state.

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