We had the opportunity to train with a new piece of equipment last night during out paid-on-call drill. The department has two portable monitors for interior and exterior firefighting operations. They can flow 500 gallons per minute with a straight tip or fog nozzle. They totally supercede the portable deck guns that we used previously. They are lighter and easier to operate.
My wife pointed this ride out to me while we were at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. We enjoyed a laugh while looking at the sign. We have an inside joke that goes hand it hand with this sign.
I took this shot from the Northern Trek at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. They were constructing a bridge to replace an old bridge that had been demolished. The new bridge is expected to be completed in the summer of 2009.
On Thursday March 26, 2009, Boomer Volunteer Fire Department in Fayette County lost a great leader, March A. Tucker, Sr. He dedicated his entire life to the Fire and EMS field. He was a fire chief for over 15 years. He was my first fire chief and also a friend of mine. He was given a much earned firefighters funeral and final farewell. He will be always be remembered and missed.
