Now that the holidays are over I think I might have some time to post again...lol! I missed class this past weekend because I was in Baltimore visiting family and ALOT of Fire Stations in Baltimore City. We had a blast! I'll post a few pics here but for anyone interesting in seeing more go to my myspace page to see them all. myspace.com/guardianangels31024
The last class I attended before the holiday break was amazing to me. We finally were able to obtain a burn building so we got to play! I made it to lunch. The EMT's that were there pulled me out for awhile due to my blood pressure skyrocketing. I wanted back in but they had told me to eat something even though I knew it would make me sick. I shouldnt have listened....lol...I had to sit out the rest of the day. Last weekend they did some Salvage and Overhaul training which I missed and will have to make up before the end of the month or I won't be allowed to test. We're supposed to burn this coming weekend. They were able to obtain a house closer to the training center for us to play in. I can't wait.
While we were in Baltimore we visited alot of historical sites from the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 which burned over half of Baltimore City over a period of a few days. (pics of that are also on my myspace) We went to the "Big House" or "Super House" whichever you prefer to call it...it's said to be the largest Fire House in the world. We visited most of the areas from Ladder 49 as well.
It amazes me at the difference in how the Dept's are run there compared to here in the south. The orginization is wonderful....like a well oiled machine.
I think this trip renewed my determination to complete class and go to work.
Anyways, Happy New Year to all! I'll post again after next class.