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are the Tehachapi area firemen over paid?
Gube-so it occured to me that if you don't like or respect firemen-is there anyone who's a hero to you?(Off topic-I know-maybe you could start another blog about it) I never said that I didn't like or respect firemen what I said was that they are overpaid Kern county employees that protect the Tehachapi area.. It's a highly sought after job and hell what male wouldn't want a job where they get to ride in a big truck with lights and sirens and be able to play with big hoses. In Tehachapi you can usually find the firemen at a local eatery of at the station washing their big fire truck. Big city firemen earn their pay. Firemen in metro Bako run non stop, they earn Their pay. Tehachapi firemen fight very few fires and they pretty much just assist Hall's Ambulance. Firemen live for fires. When I was younger I worked on a hand crew doing fire line construction for 2 years. It was hard work but every fireman I ever worked with loved their job because it was fun and exiting work. Fighting fires don't make them Heroes...Its their job. Do some firemen do heroic things....yes they do but then again it's their job they have been trained to do. If a mailman ran into a burning building and rescued a child that would make him a Hero............But a fireman walking into a burning building with all his equipment on to rescue a child is only doing his job.I worked for Westar Ambulance years ago out in Cal-City and we were stationed at the fire station and not only were they to over paid just about every one of then had a girlfriend on the side. So you all can put firemen up on a pedestal but I want. Now I have been a supporter of the SCVFD. I have bought raffle tickets outside save mart on a couple of occasions. Now I view these volunteers differently. These are folks that are giving freely of their time to make Sand canyon a safer and better place to live for nothing in return and I think that is a noble thing to do. 27 comments from 13 users
posted by
ProgressoDasani
on May 5, 2008 at 06:09 PM
We all need more money. If you're not a CEO, you're not getting paid enough... posted by
trucker1
on May 5, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Heck - If anything they need more money!!!! I know quite a few local and county firefighters and they work hard whether they are here or away somewhere else. Sure everybody has their "down times", but for Fire, Law Enforcement, and EMS it is sometimes about sitting around and waiting. I was told by a local friend of mine that his job is 90% boredom and 10% excitement. The nice thing I realize instead of trying to be a "Gube" is that it sure is nice to have them there when you need them. I don't care if they were at Primos eating or sitting at the station as long as they show up when you call 911. Kudos to all Firefighters, Police, and EMS. you all deserve a raise and a pat on the back for a job well done. Thank You! posted by
GINGER
on May 1, 2008 at 11:11 AM
I thought that was a bit much too-but I'm sure that we all appreciate being called "Lovely ladies"-thanks Gube!Thanks for the answer above too-I was just trying to figure out where you're coming from. posted by
countygirl
on May 1, 2008 at 09:49 AM
My guess is it's a woman. She and annonymous were having bad days yesterday, but whatever everyone has a right to their opinion. lol posted by
Joty
on May 1, 2008 at 09:30 AM
lol, I know you wouldn't Gubester. But the person with the screen name 'ROFLMAO' did - my remark was directed at him (or maybe it's a her, who knows?) posted by
gube
on May 1, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Hey Joty I just want to make it clear that I may talk smack about firemen but I know better and would never call you lovely ladies bitchy cats.... posted by
Joty
on May 1, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Somethings never change do they...strong women voicing opinions are bitchy cats. Well ROFLMAO - you're a misogynistic arsehole. posted by
gube
on Apr 30, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Ginger our service men and women fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq are hero's especially the ones that don't come home...... When they work Firefighters are hard working men and women doing a dangerous job,I'll give you that but I still wont call them hero's for doing their jobs...........
posted by
GINGER
on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Maybe" Those who can't..."instigate! By the way Gube-when-after your statement that firefighters weren't heros,I asked if there was someone who was a hero to you,it was meant as a serious question.I was wondering if there was anyone that you looked up to,or if you just have that negative attitude towards everyone. posted by
GINGER
on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:33 PM
So Gube-we all can tell how much you enjoy button pushing,but how about answering a couple of questions-Where do you think that local crews are supposed to eat while on duty?Overpaid based on what standards?Given your statements regarding heros and pay/training?Do you also exclude people in the military from hero status based on their recieving training and pay?Or is it just firefighters? posted by
olivia
on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:20 PM
LOL, Gube, you are such an instigator. Hero's come in all forms. I think down deep in your demented soul you know that. What the hell is wrong with you? INSTIGATOR!! posted by
gube
on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:18 PM
sorry awsmom from now on I'll call them firefighters.......... posted by
gube
on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:16 PM
ha ha me push buttons........ posted by
awsmom8
on Apr 30, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Gubenation--"what male would not want a fire job" and the word fireman insult me It's firefighter! I was a firefighter/paramedic for many years, starting as the FIRST fulltime female in 1978 (yes! 1978 heck I'm old) for California Dept of Forestry. I worked until I was 12 weeks prenant with twins then retired. So it's NOT just for men! posted by
Sharonc
on Apr 30, 2008 at 09:25 PM
I think he just likes to push people's buttons. |
