Tuesday, April 28, 2009 |
My First Fire
Well, it finally happened. I caught my first fire. Even better, no one was hurt in it... but it was a good one. Here's the story: Saturday blaze displaces couple Friday night I had been out drinking for the first time in 1 or 2 years and, of course, it was only natural that I'd get to my first fire the day after -- not only that but one of the hottest days of the year. We responded in Tanker 4 with 2+1 (which means 2 certified firefighters and 1 extra man). Ron (the driver) and Mike shuttled water in the tanker and I went up to interior attack. Sadly, I only lasted about 20 mins initially. The house didn't really look all that bad as I walked up the driveway but when I masked up and went inside, well.... I could see the sky. I put the attic ladder up into the rafters of what was the living room and had the nozzle for a while and also was attacking fires that popped up. After being in for about 20 mins I was already getting a low air indicator and I was definately in need of water so I went out and someone from Frederick county walked by and told me to take my gear off and get cooled down. Apparently I was beat red and had a slight case of heat exhaustion. I sat the rest of the fire out and then went back in for salvage and overhaul. Despite me not performing as well as I would have liked it was exciting and a great fire to get some experience on how Warren County operates on the fireground. While I was trained really well in Loudoun County, things are done a lot differently out here in Warren. I took some pictures of the incident and you can check them out here: 04/25/09-FosterHollow Labels: fire, firefighting, house, lvfd (C)2003-2008, Bob K Mertz - Some Rights Reserved |
Sunday, April 19, 2009 |
I Can't Unlove You
Postcards and lettersAnd pictures made to last forever To be boxed up and tossed away Knickknacks and souvenirs In an afternoon, they're out of here They'll disappear without a trace But what they mean to me Can never be replaced I can't unthink about you I can't unfeel your touch I can't unhear all the words Unsay all the things That used to mean so much I wish I could unremember Everything my heart's been through I'm finding out it's impossible to do Oh, it's no use I can't unlove you Intestates and old songs Like time they go on and on I guess I could learn to do the same I could wake up without you These two arms not around you Tell myself it's meant to be this way No matter how I try somethings I can't change I can't unthink about you I can't unfeel your touch I can't unhear all the words Unsay all the things That used to mean so much I wish I could unremember Everything my heart's been through I'm finding out it's impossible to do Oh, oh Oh, it's no use I can't unlove you I wish I could unremember Everything my heart's been through And finding out it's impossible to do Oh, oh, it's no use I can't unlove you "I Can't Unlove You" by Kenny Rogers Labels: kenny rogers, lyrics (C)2003-2008, Bob K Mertz - Some Rights Reserved |
Monday, April 13, 2009 |
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
I had the opportunity to play the Easter Bunny at the firehall this weekend. It really took me back to my Disney days and made me miss those.... We all had an absolute blast and I'm sorry for anyone that missed it. Here is a promo video that I put together from the event. I hope that we see everyone next year!Labels: breakfast, easter, fire department, linden, lvfd (C)2003-2008, Bob K Mertz - Some Rights Reserved |
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 |
I Shall Believe
Come to me nowAnd lay your hands over me Even if its a lie Say it will be alright And I shall believe Im broken in two And I know youre on to me That I only come home When Im so all alone But I do believe That not everything is gonna be the way You think it ought to be It seems like every time I try to make it right It all comes down on me Please say honestly you wont give up on me And I shall believe And I shall believe Open the door And show me your face tonight I know its true No one heals me like you And you hold the key Never again Would I turn away from you Im so heavy tonight But your love is alright And I do believe That not everything is gonna be the way You think it ought to be It seems like every time I try to make it right It all comes down on me Please say honestly You wont give up on me And I shall believe I shall believe And I shall believe "I Shall Believe" by Sheryl Crow Labels: lyrics, sheryl crow (C)2003-2008, Bob K Mertz - Some Rights Reserved |
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