IAFC - FRI 2007 ATLANTA Thursday, August 23, 2007 - Some "lighter side" moments from our Departmet convention trip to Atlanta. We did find time to relax a little, and see some sights.       We're on our way     A sign we're headed in the right direction

INDY '07 - While the boyz where back for another trip to Indy, we decided to take up some sights, eat some good food(note the 48 ounce piece of beef tackled(and won) by our very own Bacon), and visit some familiar establishments. While on our adventures, we ran into a few rival teams. Some football, some rivals of a different sort...LOL!! I think even the Chief had a little too much fun to handle!!

SAFETY FIRST!!!! - We at Company 1 really believe in the idea of safety first. That's why we preach and train our junior members and newer members in wearing the proper personal protective equipment for the job tasks assigned. Take one of our newer members, Mr. Spade. He is sporting the proper head protection in case of falling objects from the sky. Also, he has donned a life vest in case he falls asleep while fueling our Truck, and finds himself swimming in a pool of diesel fuel. And finally, he had safety in mind when he wore his non-skid, absorbent style slippers, in case there was an oil slick(or banana peel) in the path leading to the fuel pumps and back. We are really proud of the safety minded individuals that make up Company 1.

DONT DRINK THE WATER - Just when you thought it was safe to eat the corn from Cambria County, one of "them" appears. Don't be so quick to label "them" as extra terrestials, but just be very weary of drinking the water!! Even one of our resident emergency service personnel couldn't surgically remove the "growths".

TRUCK 1 AND...UMM...TRUCK 1???? - Even though "they" said that Company 1 would never get a "truck"...we proved "them" wrong. Hmmm...how about two trucks!! The busiest TRUCK in Monroeville had a visitor from the Dauntless Fire Station's newest addition to it's fleet. Wow, look how good a red fire truck looks in front of the station. Never say never!!

XMAS "AMERICAN IDOL" AUDITIONS - Sometimes the hidden talents of our members are overshadowed by the expectations of our members to provide the highest level of service...but when they get "hydrated", these talents are able to be displayed.

WHERE'S DA BEEF, BACON?? - After a long day's journey thru the convention center at the Dallas International, Bacon was famished. So we had to stop for a snack...LOL Good thing the happy meal comes with silverware!!

?? STUMPED ?? - We recently gave one of our "engine monkeys" a truckies tool. After hours of trying to figure out how to use it, he gave up, and needed some time to sit and think about it.

GHETTO SWIM CLUB -  After a hard days shift, Paramedic Mounts was really looking forward to a nice refreshing swim to relax his weary muscles, but then he realized that there is no swim club in da hood. So with all the training in the field of adapting and overcoming obstacles, Paramedic Mounts decided to form his own Swim Club. The members literally HAVE to line up to get in!!

BAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!! -  While most of us count sheep to help fall asleep, EMT Crooks likes to.....well, let's just say go to bed with his sheep.

FRONT ROW SEATS -  Even our firetrucks enjoy a good fireworks show. E-12 seems to hog the view. Even heard a few oohs and aahs coming from her!!

POOR SMELTZER Friday, March 31, 2006 -  After recently assisting in a basent fire, FF Smeltzer told the tale of how he single- handedly saved the day(night). After a few hehe's and haha's from fellow crew members, we believe he may have actually found someone that actually believed him.

SUPER BOWL XL???????? Monday, January 30, 2006 - The guys just cant get enough of football, so on a weekend without football, we create our own Super Bowl XL. Well maybe Super Bowl XXXXXL!!!! We'll call ours "Mudfest '06".