A-Shift snow day

Yes this (The snow storm) is my fault. I was gonna buy a 4x4 at the dealership yesterday and decided to stick with the Mustang. So this is my fault. If I had a 4x4 it never would have snowed. We figured out a way to beat that wicked mother nature and hooked up the stang with some snow removal equipment.

Other than the back yard fabrication, we haven't done much today because it's been freakin' COLD! We shoveled our vehicles out and cleared the front pool so we can get the trucks out. The chains are on the wheels and we are ready.

We do have an announcement to make.....Our very own Dr. Jerry Franks has been turned loose! He is the supreme commander of Medic 9! That's right....Mr. AIC himself is out there as I am posting this, saving lives by placing his healing hands upon the sick and injured. It's almost as magical as watching Dixon perform pt. care, except Jerry's patients live. Congratulations FF Franks. We are very proud of you. Especially Wheels and I, we were gonna have to take up the slack. Stay tuned next week when another "Hero of the Healing" gets turned loose. No names just yet, this is Jerry's day. Sleep well buddy, no pressure. It's only their lives in your hands!

We are still rolling in our Grumman reserve while the beast is fitted for her armor and 50 cal. door guns. We don't know when we will get it back, or if it will have a 9 or 5 on it when we do. Seems like there were some lengthy repairs to be made.
Well that's it folks. We are sitting on a NO-HITTER. It's QUIET and SLOW. So there isn't much to post today. I guess everyone wised up and stayed out of the snow and indoors. If anything hits tonight we'll get a post up. Until next day, be safe out there. Stay warm!
A special thank you to FF Kincer from the Big Show for clearing all of the stations with the service truck. Now I can drop my plow off of the Mustang.

Too Busy to Blog

The last few days have been extremely busy here at the #9 house. Lt. Bugg is off this cycle so I will try to do the best I can. Last day of last cycle Station 9
c-shift got to start training with Engine 5 on some of the extrication tools and equipment as we are preparing to move into the new station in the next few months. We are started early in hopes that we can be of assistance once the move to the new station happens. Below are some pictures of the training taken by Lt. Bugg. Thanks again to Station 5 c-shift for all the help.









On to this cycle. Monday was our first day back. A busy day on the northside. We had an MVA on Shenandoah Ave. with entrapment with M7 and E5. Had a ride along on the medic truck and a few EMS runs but nothing much to talk about other than the wreck. E9 and M9 were first due for a working structure fire a couple blocks away from the station. E9 arrived with smoke showing from the front of the structure. Had a quick knock down on the fire in the kitchen. Had a fill in from #2 for the day. EMT-I Shannon was riding backwards and got some nozzle time. Good job to all on scene.
Today has also been busy. E9 and M9 were first due in on another fire right up the street. E9 arrived with heavy smoke showing from the roof. Another quick knock down on the second floor and attic. It seemed half on the northside battalion came to this one. Good job to all on scene. Below are some pictures of the fire today.


Everyone have a safe night and stay in house. Lt. Bugg will be back next cycle so if nothing else exciting we will wait for him to get back so you will enjoy reading this blog. Until next time, which is hopefully never. Good night.
Schrader





















Always remember to keep all hands and arms inside the ride at all times!!!!!

Better late than never....A-Shift

We are finishing up a cycle here on A-Shift. Its been pretty busy for the Engine and it's been borderline insane for the Medic truck. But so far no one has lost their mind, just yet.....

Franks and Good O were on the box last day, so no post was made. I apologize. Riding with Franks was no great time. The feeling is mutual when I say I hate his guts. So that is punishment in itself for not posting.
Last day we got some hands on with our extrication equipment. The great move is coming in April and we will be housed with Ladder 5. On that beast, there will be vehicle extrication stuff. Ladder 5 will handle the North Side of the city Extrication. All three shifts will be doing some training over the next few months to sharpen their skills. Most of the personnel have experience in the field and we are all enjoying the new task assigned to us. Here are some pics of training for A-shift. Thanks go out to Garcia Towing for providing the vehicles and putting up with the destruction.






Today we break shift to find Engine 9 is still waiting for some new pipes. We are still out there in Reserve 902. So we put up an indicator so everyone knows who we are. Being that Engine 5 is riding in an identical reserve, hopefully this will help avoid some confusion on scene. Another indicator is...we are most likely first in! That's for you Broadway. Yes, Lt. Bradbury from the Green House is at #5 now and will be joining us at New #5 along with 1Lt Gardner, Fulton and Tyrone.

Today we had a few runs. Nothing too crazy. Christmas got to put out some evicted folks trash on the front lawn. I guess they wanted less to move, I don't know.
Here is a shot of FF Noell battleing....uh...the beast?

I apologize for the WW Jr. type post, but I had to cram in 3 days worth of junk. Here are a few pics of the new #5 for your viewing enjoyment. Everyone have a good night and be careful out there.
P.S. We miss you Dixon..sorry...I forgot you old blind guy:
WE MISS YOU DIXON
See you next cycle!

Simma Down Naw!

I promised I would try my best to keep everyone on the up and up so here goes. I apologize for not getting anything up last day. It was vacation sign ups and a day of getting the "new" guys settled in to their new home.



Speaking of "new" guys, lets get them introduced.

First Captain R.T. (Skippy) Flora-


Skippy was hired in '89 and most recently spent time at Company 13 before coming to us. Here you can see he is doing important phone call captain stuff.

Next is Charles Schrader-


Schrader was hired in '03 and is a medic/preceptor. Which means sometimes they let students follow him around. He most recently spent time at the Hippie Hotel and before that spent most of his career at Station 2.

Finally Billy White-


White was hired in '07 and I believe spent time at 8, 10, and 3 before landing here. He's a new EMT-I and seems to be excited to be here. At least I think that's what that expression is.

So far everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. Call wise we haven't done much. I'm sure they'll all get a taste soon enough. Who knows maybe tonight. We've got a busy schedule already in front of us. In preperation for the new station we have to get up to speed on our vehicle extrication and ladder ops. I'm sure I'll have plenty to post once that begins.

I wish I had more to post but so far it's been really uneventful. I'll leave you with something I spotted driving home the other day. Stay safe! Lt. Bugg

9-A Shift says......Goodbye Dixon.

dixon - Slideshow Maker

Our buddy FF/Paramedic Dixon is packing his things on his last day here at 9 A-Shift. John has been here at #9 for roughly 10 years with a small break at #10. With all of the moves and promotions, everyone is effected in one way or another.
Dixon has had a good run here, even hosting his own advice blog "Ask Dixon". He earned the nick-name "Doc" from his many many many many many many many years as a medic here in NW. John was around when EMS didn't wear gloves. He remembers hanging glass IV bottles in his horse pulled EMS wagon. The man has honed his skills to the point where he can diagnose illnesses if you tell him what southern state you were born in. He worked side by side an Anesthesiologist in creating our very own Gold Alert criteria. Some say he has x-ray vision and he can determine injuries inside the human body with his transplanted diagnostic deer eye.
The boys at the Ocho (Station 8) have been blessed. They are getting a top ALS provider, a great friend and one heck of a coffee maker. We will miss you Doc. Enjoy the quiet.
The rest of us are waiting on the new station to be completed. Within a couple of months, we will be moving as well. FF/EMT Zimmerman is joining us here at #9 next cycle. I hope he can make coffee.
All kidding aside, we will miss you Dixon. Here is a little slide show for you. Get some tissues, it made Jerry cry.
We'll see the rest of you next cycle. Be safe out there. Hang in there in case there are any more changes or promotions. Remember it could always be worse.........

Dr. Death's last day at 9

Today is Dixon's last day at 9-A. He will become a Southie. Next cycle he reports to the Ocho on A shift. We are gonna miss him. Tune in tonight for our special photo tribute to our good pal. Be safe today.

GONE!

The title says it all today. Take for example...
It's our last day together here on C-shift. Next day Coon, Opie and myself report to #3 station.... GONE!
Unfortunate circumstances caused the Dept. to resend promotions. Coon's boomerang bugles.....GONE!
Last but not least, my lip is FREEZING...Mustache GONE!
Hey, it aint so bad. We've had a really good run here at #9C and half the boys are staying. Me Coon and Opie are really just moving up the street so we'll see each other I'm sure. We've made some great memories here together. Some we can tell and others that will have to wait a while. Several visitors stopped in today to wish us luck. Our good friend from the shriners Roy Lane. Retired Lt. Mikey Overacker and retired FF Kenny Walker.


Opie came in from his day off so that we could all have a last meal together. Steak, baked potato, salad ummmm ummm! Kind of an eventful day. A lot of stress, anxiety etc. The word on the street is 50 some moves department wide...who knows. A lot of unknowns and questions. Schmoe left some good advice in last days comment section..."It's never as good as you think it's going to be, it's never as bad as you think it's going to be. It is what it is and we'll try to get by." The look on Coon's face says it all

I'm not sure what will happen with the blog here as far as C-shift goes. I hope the boys will keep it going. As far as from #3..who knows.. I haven't decided yet. I want to say thanks to all the folks who follow us here. I must admit that I wasn't too keen on the idea at first but grew to really enjoy our postings. Most of all, THANKS to the "Boys of 9C". They're not misfits at all...ok maybe Tyrone. I'd say that not too many Captains get the honor of going through doors with a crew like mine. Top notch all of em! They should and can be proud of the work we've done together as well as for their personal accomplishments. They made coming to work fun again and I will always cherish the memories we've made together. I'll leave you with a few pics of us ....


Oh wait here's another..... all the beer

GONE!
And the shot of the missing mustache. A lip not seen since 1991 (last pictured with now Battalion Chief Teddy Adkins)

Hey #9...THANKS FOR THE RIDE LADY!! Capt. Wines