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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 | 
First the facts:
A Los Angeles Firefighter is seen safely bringing a motorized scooter to a grateful resident forced to abandon the device when escaping a recent high rise condominium fire.
Note: pushing or pulling these devices is not desirable, and operating them from a non-seated position is unsafe.
...and kudos to our LAFD Brother for doing exactly what it takes to bring peace of mind - and a smile to the face of (more than?) one Los Angeles resident.
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Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
Tags: LA, Los Angeles, LAFD, Los Angeles Fire Department
39 comments:
Man, These budget cuts are really getting out of control!
Yeah, keep laughing 27's... your new Seagrave Skateboards just came in.
OK... so the trial apparatus IS more maneuverable, and is MUCH more environmentally freindly, but I really miss my tillerman.
Let's not even start to talk about response times...
Always wear your seatbelt!
Mark
Portland, OR
Quick launch.....unknown medical problem.
We never should have rejected that last Battalion sedan. Where in blazes will the chief sit?
Oh, my goodness! The Chief is gonna be SO mad if I'm late again!
"I ordered it in yellow to go with my helmet ... do you think the blue clashes?"
The new Fire Chief gets a lot of flack for always being last on the scene.
oh no the chief is going to kick my butt when he finds out I forgot to install the new fire supression systems on this green collars touring campfire fighting device!
I just wish they had figured out a way to carry an extinguisher on this thing. I don't like the way they told me to put out the fire....
If only Mom and Dad could see me now.
Oh, sure, Spot gets to ride on the truck but the new guy has to ride this to the scene?!?
hey Chief, will ya put that damn hose down and gimme a push already?!!
New! Cost effective fire fighting apparatus! For fighting fires in trash cans; and other small fires. Pedestrians: please step aside.
boy, it;s a good thing I've got my helmet on!
Gotta love those GENEROUS FEMA grants!!
When you see ANY fire vehicle coming behind you, PULL TO THE RIGHT!
Do you really wanna' know where all the gear is stored?
I knew the Chief wanted to increase fire protection in Senior Citizen Retirement Communities, but to station me in one on this, you gotta' be kidding?
When they said "Check for spot fires... you can use the hover round", I thought they meant the helicopter...
So much for the "prestige" of being a Fireman. I sure hope those chicks didn't get a good look at my face...
LAFD becomes fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act
As this rookie salutes, he's glad LAFD, followed in the footsteps of LAPD, in lowering their standards for becoming a firefighter.
PS Please take this in the humor it was intended.
Every once in a while, an old timer from 14's likes to come over and work sod at 82's. Ride em cowboy!!!
Sheesh, they're putting our rehab further and further from the fire, but at least now we don't have to walk to rehab anymore.
It used to be said about firefighters that chicks dig you no matter where you sit...I don't think that's the case anymore!
scooter team 1 on scene
23's, here's your new rig to go from the t.v. room, to your beds.
That's the last time the guys get me to cook dinner.
"Segway announces redesign."
"I.C. may radio is breaking - did you say establish Lobby Control or Lobby Patrol?"
"I hate being a rookie."
I can just hear the radio call now. "Mini Pumper 1 to dispatch, whats that address again".
Y;know back in my day, we rode those toy pony's to a fire....
(10-23-2006 11:03:06) Scooter Unit 82: "Firecomm, 82 is 21."
(10-23-2006 11:03:08) Firecomm: "23, 82"
(10-24-2006 16:13:08) Scooter Unit 82: "Firecomm, 82 is 22."
(10-24-2006 16:13:18) Firecomm: "23, 82. Be advised 82, that call was 13 over 4 hours ago."
(10-24-2006 16:13:22) Scooter Unit 82: "Uhh 23 Firecomm, had to contact 27E for a recharge. This unit is 17."
(10-23-2006 11:03:06) Scooter Unit 82: "Firecomm, 82 is 21."
(10-23-2006 11:03:08) Firecomm: "23, 82"
(10-24-2006 16:13:08) Scooter Unit 82: "Firecomm, 82 is 22."
(10-24-2006 16:13:18) Firecomm: "23, 82. Be advised 82, that call was 13 over 4 hours ago."
(10-24-2006 16:13:22) Scooter Unit 82: "Uhh 23 Firecomm, had to contact 27E for a recharge. This unit is 17."
Don't forget to pull off to the side and stop your vehicle when you are on the phone.
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