B-SHIFT UPDATE

Tired of dishwasher hands, B-shift took the task, applied some "firehouse engineering" and executed a reincarnation of our beloved dishwasher. Dixon has nothing on the B-shift road doctors. After a few defibrilations @ 360 joules and some deep pump cleaning, our ol plate licker is up and running again.

We also failed to report that our beloved little "kidney puncher" Dennis Hayes is not the only bachelor now off the market. Rumors are of an October wedding for Josh Holmes and now fiance' Kyle. We are not aware of any fancy, lovey dovey, feel good web sites for Josh and Kyle (as linked to in the post on Dennis' engagement here ) but if we find one, we'll get the address out to our readers. We also don't have a picture of Kyle but below is a pic of the groom to be (from left to right is Josh, Lt. "Chicken Hawk", and Dennis).

Other exciting news is the planning for the future purchase of a new gas grill for the house. Fire Engine red and everything .... that's how we roll at # 9. you can preview our future meat master here

Following discussion between the 3 Captains, the following press release was posted at the station:

"We've decided to purchase a new station grill. The current grill continues to cook unevenly, and often catches on fire. It was also decided a larger cooking surface along with a rotisserie, slow and low barbecuing option and infrared heat sears to keep food moist is greatly desired. We all know Capt. Wines can not stand dry meat. Take a look at this one from Home Depot. Priced at $899.00, divided by every man in the house comes to $50.00 / man. The Captains have agreed to cover the taxes, sign below when paid in full, Capt. Wines to collect."

Sounds pretty straight forward right?? Apparently NOT. Yep B-shift has one man who has yet to pay. We just went through the same ordeal with our new TV. and it's the SAME GUY! Newly transferred in .. maybe they didn't do it like this at station # 13? Or, maybe "Stuart" is a little like Kevin's shirt....

TIGHT!!

A word of advise Zuga... PAY YOUR BILL or don't open the door if there's a midget holding a halligan ringing the bell. That's about it for B-shift, tune in later today for an update from C-shift. They had a little get together last night and from what we hear, you're gonna love this story!

Sunday at #9 House

Well A-shift is back again. The day started off slow for the Engine, however Medic 9 was hard at it. Just as well, FF Franks and FF Noell were again under the expert tutelage of Paramedic John Dixon. More like he watched them do everything and ensured proper care. They are in the final stages of being cleared by the city. Sporting those National Registry and State Intermediate cards is not enough. Judging by past performances they will do just fine. We wish we could say the same for 2 very important people here at #9. In addition to FF/EMT-I Wheeling our automatic dishwasher is now broken. It served us well. With the new station a year away we are hoping we can get one, even if we have to take it with us. We held a small ceremony this evening in the kitchen to show our appreciation for all the hard scrubbing D. Washer had given us. In true NW style you can see us pouring out some detergent for our fallen homey. Below there are pics of our Baked Ziti dinner, along with our rocking Fun-fetti cake that I am sure Captain Weeks will be upset that he missed. FF Noell made up for all the batter licking he missed as a child by slopping the mix straight from the bowl. An added bonus is rare footage of our temporary dishwasher: Paramedic (softens my hands while I do the dishes) Dixon. You have no idea how much we appreciate him taking on this additional task. Check out the video.

Until next day....Be safe.

Sunday pics.