tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7463332033974719742024-03-12T20:14:36.286-04:00Engine 9 RFDMelrose MisfitsRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-7384138484761576592010-06-27T13:31:00.004-04:002010-06-29T22:21:33.449-04:00"Sorry We're Closed"Thank you for checking out our blog. It's been a fun ride. I don't know how long this will stay alive in cyber space, it would be cool to look through the posts a few years from now. We'll see. Anyways, this is the last post. I leave you with a final shot of number 9 and a slide show. I had a bunch of pics and put it together with some music. It's pretty long and the songs repeat but it was fun RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-3983787408025743852010-06-20T08:27:00.006-04:002010-06-20T08:57:21.191-04:00One last goodbyeYesterday we had a little gathering for the retirees to come by and see the old stations for the last time. Both 5 and 9 had refreshments and some good company. Some of the guys that worked here years ago stopped in as well as some of their children and wives. We heard some great stories from everyone. Even the kids (all grown up now) told us about when they would come to the candy store. StoriesRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-68049976240066769992010-06-13T08:35:00.004-04:002010-06-13T08:53:44.295-04:00Station 5 T-ShirtsWe have a sample of the Station 5 T-Shirt(off duty) at Station 9 and a list with it if you are interested in getting one. Stop by if you want to check it out and hopefully next day I will try to get a picture of it on here. These shirts were put together by Aaron Barger who did a lot of the final art work for the new Station 5 table. The prices for the shirts are SS-$19, LS-$23, and kids-$12.As RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-4657615433720574902010-06-03T23:27:00.007-04:002010-06-04T00:01:27.384-04:00A-Shift......Counting down...........It's the first day of the cycle. We are up to seven calls as of now, with a stabbing for the last one. Yes, summertime is here. On scene I don't worry. Gangster Bevo always has our back. Here is a pic of the Enforcer fresh out of prison.......We spent some time walking through the new station today. It's looking like the date is set. The new place opens 0750 22June2010. The counter we have is nowRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-64573537239126750382010-05-20T23:30:00.002-04:002010-05-20T23:46:17.780-04:00June 22, 2010 Moving dayIt's late and it's busy. E9 or what ever we are called.....is up to 9 runs in the book so far. I'll get some pics up soon. We have been labeled E5 (literally) since we got our truck back today. So don't be confused, there may be two Engine 5's on scene for the next few weeks. You can tell it's Engine 9 by the better looking crew. Or the first in engine on scene....just kidding, no not really. RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-42278685113065042872010-05-17T16:57:00.004-04:002010-05-17T18:05:45.553-04:00A-Shift real post.It's true I was away on RS1 for the day. It was my first time and an eye opener. 10calls with codes, stabbing/Gold alert, pediatric trauma alert and more. I like the busy days and I'll admit it was fun.As the title says...this will be the real post. The previous was done by our very own FF Jerry "I know it's a working fire but I am too husky to fit through the door" Franks. Not exactly a true RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-34360221553994865682010-05-16T12:28:00.002-04:002010-05-16T12:35:49.491-04:00We are so proudWe are back for another cycle and what a great day to be at work. Wheels is still out playing Diaper-Changer and I am sure that by now he is an expert on this skill and by the way congrats to Dr Wheel for passing all of his practicals for Paramedic last week. Since Wheels is still out we are short 2 and we have Tyrone from old #5 playing Dr with us today and I actually believe he is excited aboutRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-62932077152179738952010-05-10T13:57:00.008-04:002010-05-10T14:20:27.806-04:005-9 combo: Want fries with that? We are moving....some day....maybe...who knows?Eventually we are gonna move. The trouble is, this is a big project and stuff happens. So we are in limbo and waiting for the word. The table is almost complete and Ladder 5 is here. We spent our Sunday getting to know her a little better.It was great weather for it. If Dixon was still here, he would have commented on the crisp mountains and clear fresh air along with admiring the majestic RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-78444863008846242392010-05-07T23:23:00.009-04:002010-05-08T00:27:21.052-04:00A-Shift back againHello peeps, we have returned. First off a great big congrats to FF Wheels on the new addition. He became a Daddy this week and will be off for a few cycles figuring out how to change a diaper and find time to sleep. Good luck! A little tip from one Dad to another...when they are screaming and won't stop....a little push on the soft spot quiets them right up. I call it Natures Snooze Button. YourRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-27876330165146092412010-04-30T23:40:00.008-04:002010-05-01T00:46:59.197-04:00A-Shift 2/3Middle day in Northwest. It's been a busy one today. Bevo and Franks at class all morning, Wheels shipped to #3 Hippie Hotel, Gossip Queen Zimmerman off on vacation. That left Good O and Captain to take care of things. After the usual chores were done, we headed down to the City Garage and borrowed their pressure washer. If you need it, just give them a days notice and they'll hook you up. RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-46855131709746876742010-04-28T23:43:00.003-04:002010-04-28T23:52:06.629-04:00A-Shift 1/3We ran 2 so far today. Mostly we were busy working on the engine. Straightening up some compartments and organizing a few things kept us busy for the day. Somehow we got the lawn cut and then took the time to visit our sub-station on Melrose. Here is a picture of the engine in front of our second home. I am not going to act like anything else we did today was exciting. So tune in next day to see RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-85957367730095456142010-04-27T18:46:00.004-04:002010-04-27T19:06:45.218-04:00A-Shift 4 day break ends today.Last cycle was pretty busy. We had the Captain off for 2/3 of it, Ladder 5 training and some walk throughs of buildings in our soon to be territory. When we get to the new 5, we will be running the Roanoke Civic Center. We went along with E5, E2, L2, M2 and BC2 for a tour of the building. Here are a few pics, including the view from over the floor on the catwalk.The Civic Center is a huge RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-11837925981483198202010-04-21T23:20:00.007-04:002010-04-21T23:49:59.691-04:002nd day for A-ShiftWe had everyone in some type of class on the first day...so the blog got put on the back burner. The closet thing our shift has had to a fire was a trash bag check on the sidewalk! A resident needed us to check her trash to be sure the cigarette ashes she dumped were out. You can't make this stuff up.Today we spent all day training on our new ladder. When we get to the new station we will also RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-76926905834508064662010-04-14T23:35:00.007-04:002010-04-14T23:58:32.200-04:00Last day of the cycle A-ShiftToday was a busy day. We walked into the house this morning to the smell of "structure fire". B-Shift had caught a pretty good one early in the morning and the smell was in the air, the engine, and on the gear. We heard all about it from self-proclaimed hero of the day FF Brad "put me in Coach" Harris. The stories he told had us on the edge of our seats. This guy was there and he was doing it! RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-70112515297068450022010-04-14T19:07:00.003-04:002010-04-14T19:13:02.746-04:001C-Shift needs your helpThere are still some folks who need your help. If you can work for them on Friday so they can attend the Relay for Life, please contact them. If you can't work the shift try to attend the Relay for Life event at William Byrd High School in Vinton and show your support. Thanks.RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-70321228619059339532010-04-13T00:02:00.008-04:002010-04-13T00:43:23.380-04:00Middle day for A-shift/HAPPY DISPATCHER WEEKToday was a bit hectic. Good O was at the academy with the recruits doing the final burn. They are set to come out this week with graduation on Friday.Wheels had an appointment, the three musketeers had EMS classes, and Captain got to hang with a transplant: FF/Paramedic Drew Able from #3 until we all came home. Now that the gang is all here, Good O and Franks are rocking the box as Wheels and RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-34555410277986845972010-04-11T19:33:00.008-04:002010-04-11T20:12:58.877-04:00First Day for A-ShiftI apologize for the 24 hour post delay. Bevo and myself were on the box last night and by the time we had time to blog the sun was coming up. So that wasn't gonna happen. We shipped out Franks to "The Duece" for a good part of the shift, so it was a pretty good day. He did stick around long enough to get Wheels some valuable precepted time on the box. The whole family got together for some steaksRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-89001854742481436332010-04-04T00:45:00.003-04:002010-04-04T01:01:26.036-04:00A-Shift Middle DayWhat can I say? It is late and I am sleepy. It's been in the 80's today, traffic is heavy outside and the bass from the cars at the club is shaking the station. Coach is spending the night at 2. Me and Captain are on the Engine with Granny Gossiper riding backwards. Saving the best for last we have Christmas and Franks saving lives on the box. Although the neighborhood is jumping...we don't have RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-36342686775237055222010-04-03T17:58:00.000-04:002010-04-03T17:59:12.901-04:00The t-shirts that were made for Relay for Life are in. Anyone interested in purchasing one, with proceeds going to American Cancer Society, please contact me by e-mail or give me a call at station 2 on c- shift day, or call me on my cell phone-815-3870. Everyone that responded by e-mail before, I have your shirts set to the side, just contact about picking them up. Thank you for your support, RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-24662421001439697802010-03-27T23:00:00.005-04:002010-03-27T23:21:26.850-04:00Last day of the cycle...A-ShiftWell it was a decent Saturday here in North West. The table for the new station has been going well. Our buddy Erin Barger in Salem has been working on our table design and will work on the new Station 5 T-Shirts next for us. We'll post those goodies when they come in and give you his contact information if you want to get some things done. After a big breakfast..........we cleaned up the truck RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-25931635802604955312010-03-27T22:47:00.002-04:002010-03-27T22:51:16.887-04:00Best of luck to FF/EMT-I Ben Obaugh..........Slideshow made with SmileboxRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-68067145004245245322010-03-27T16:54:00.003-04:002010-03-27T16:57:52.133-04:00A-Shift gives a shout out to our favorite dispatcherOne of our dispatchers advised us that she is our biggest fan. So, we decided to say hi to our favorite dispatcher...Easterly. Thanks for reading. A longer post is coming later....stay tuned.RFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-18041683598428183832010-03-23T20:18:00.014-04:002010-03-23T21:20:13.488-04:00A-Shift Returns and says goodbye to Ben(C-Shift)Well the other shifts have been fighting fire every day it seems. Today is our day back. We've been busy with some EMS, a MVC and knocking out some training. On top of this the brass is all shined up and the table is getting closer to being completed. Me personally, I don't give a crap about the stupid table.(According to Jerry "I am so hungry I can eat my own hand" Franks) The Captain is sealingRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-13121232833258824712010-03-17T02:10:00.008-04:002010-03-17T03:20:51.801-04:00A Shift 2/3It is late and I am ready for bed but thought I would try to get a post up anyway before the ding dings go off again so this one will be short. Started the day off with make up fit testing down at Station 1 with the guys from old Station 5. Appears after the test we are OK to be in some bad Mojo since we passed and were sent away with our very own personal mask. With the Lt on vacation in AlabamaRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746333203397471974.post-82329636245750548802010-03-11T13:32:00.009-05:002010-03-11T17:05:36.030-05:00A shift 3/3I know it is not an A shift day but I thought it would be nice to post even it is a little late. Lt was gone most of the day helping with the new recruits working on a house for them to tear up later. We had a busy last day with the new Station 5 table coming right along and starting to actually look like a table minus the legs. We also had a call in our first due for fire that was out of controlRFD9http://www.blogger.com/profile/15753546374092664517noreply@blogger.com1