royalstar09 Posted March 11, 2011 #1 Posted March 11, 2011 After a LOT of thought. Talked to a lot of people, on and off the department. I decided to accept the nomination as Chief. The vote was last night. I was awarded the majority of the votes and accepted the position. This is a volunteer department now so it is not like I accepted something I will retire from. I have been in my town for 36 years. I have a deep seated interest in the protection of its members. The department is long overdue for some restructuring and I have the support to begin that process. Looking forward to changes and working with all our members to structure and build further on what is already in place. Ill never get used to this dang white hat though. It will be hard to not grab a hoseline, but I am ready to fight from a different standpoint. Should be a very challenging, but fun position. Im ready to dig in.
exrsa1 Posted March 11, 2011 #3 Posted March 11, 2011 After a LOT of thought. Talked to a lot of people, on and off the department. I decided to accept the nomination as Chief. The vote was last night. I was awarded the majority of the votes and accepted the position. This is a volunteer department now so it is not like I accepted something I will retire from. I have been in my town for 36 years. I have a deep seated interest in the protection of its members. The department is long overdue for some restructuring and I have the support to begin that process. Looking forward to changes and working with all our members to structure and build further on what is already in place. Ill never get used to this dang white hat though. It will be hard to not grab a hoseline, but I am ready to fight from a different standpoint. Should be a very challenging, but fun position. Im ready to dig in. Congrats! I trust it will be all you anticipate it to be. Ex
bull463 Posted March 11, 2011 #5 Posted March 11, 2011 Hi First off have a good time with it. I just stepped down after 15 yrs. I found it to be rewarding and fun most of the time untill I have to deal with the town and village at budget time. Bull463
BoomerCPO Posted March 11, 2011 #9 Posted March 11, 2011 So now yer the guy who calls the shots on scheduling hot dog roasts? Congrats on the position!!! Boomer.....who wonders if pygmies would make good firefighters.
Bert Buckley Posted March 11, 2011 #10 Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats to you. From one brother to another stay safe and enjoy the ride. Bert Buckley ,Toronto Fire 18yrs.
Monty Posted March 11, 2011 #11 Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats! First thing to do is delegate someone else to do all of your grant writing...lol. Have fun with it, and keep everyone safe.
mraf Posted March 11, 2011 #12 Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations. Now remember from here on out everything runs uphill.
royalstar09 Posted March 11, 2011 Author #13 Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats! First thing to do is delegate someone else to do all of your grant writing...lol. Have fun with it, and keep everyone safe. Funy you mentioned that. I have a meeting set up with a neighboring towns grant writer. Him and our grant writer are going to join forces and do some regional apps for 2012.
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