Thursday, May 5, 2016

QUICK: HOW MANY FIREMEN DOES IT TAKE TO WASH ONE BOAT?

(Ed.'s Note: We were sent this photo by one of our eight readers (we're growing) which shows a gaggle of firefighters congregated around one of the department's boat. Our readers asked how many firefighters it took to wash one boat and we count about half a dozen. We're sure some of them are there to lend moral support to their fellows and point out if they miss a spot. On the other hand, maybe it's just one guy actually doing the work and the others are supervisors.)

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Who cares they are on duty so must be n site. Maybe they are enjoying fresh air.

Anonymous said...

Washing a boat take more calories off the fat firemen than sitting on their asses. If that isn't a BFD boat, then that service should be made available to all boat owners.

Anonymous said...

too much manpower. My old supervisor told me to act as if I was doing something instead of standing around doing nothing. Someone get the broom and mop and pretend your busy. Clearly shows you how much overstaff we have. glad I was off today!!!

Anonymous said...

Sad bit of reporting.

Anonymous said...

Hurray. They are all working together. It's nice to see people doing things together and getting along. It sure beats everyone fighting with each other as it is in other places. Hats of to Fire department!!! If they get bored, I'd be happy to take my car, truck or boat in for them to wash also.

Anonymous said...

Thank you Bro. Fire Dept. At least they are doing something productive. I am sure it gets boring stuck at the station for 24 hrs.

Anonymous said...

I think instead of critizing them for working as a team, you should thank them for the service they provide our community. Unlike many my think all they do is sit around and do nothing, we should acknowledge that when we're sitting around doing nothing they are saving lives. They are servicing our community 24/7, 365 days a year, including all holidays.

Anonymous said...

FYI if your washing a boat you probably just got back from the river on a dead body recovery, anyone who has ever done that No's it smells really really bad.pieces of skin ,body slim all over the place

Anonymous said...

Next time instead of driving by and snapping pics, stop and "get off your ass" and ask. I am sure they are required to maintain all equipment which includes washing after each use. Last year our neighborhood flooded and we could not get our grandparents out of the house. The fire department showed up in near chest deep water and explained that they were overwhelmed with water rescue calls due to only having two boats inservice. Very professionally they asked what assistance was needed and i explained to them. They took the time to assess my elderly grandparents before carrying them out of their house and placed them on the boat. These gentleman gathered necessary medications and a few personal items needed for my grandparents. Before leaving they secured my grandparents house and pushed the boat for about two blocks in chest deep water until we were able to place my grandparents in my vehicle. All these individuals worked together as a team and constantly reassured grandpa/grandma everything was going to be okay and that they were in good hands. God bless all these gentleman for their service and we as a community are blessed to have such good hearted, unselfish and highly professional individuals to assist in times of need.

Anonymous said...

You should have been there an hour earlier to help them carry the deceased body out of the river, i am sure they could have used and extra set of hands. But then again that may not be your thing, you would probably just stand there criticize and take pics.

rita