[dotti105]

The firefighters I have known work 24 hr shifts. Of course, they buy groceries while on duty. Therefore they can eat.

Firefighters are know to be darn good cooks. I think they usually take turns cooking for all the crew and enjoy trying to outdo each other. But many times as they are about to sit down to eat they are called out.

These public servants deserve all the respect they can get. They earn it day in and day out.

I'm not thrilled with the tone of some of these posts. But maybe that is because I am a RN and my profession just had a controversial week after the gals on "The View" showed their ignorance regarding what RNs really do. I get the same feeling reading some of these posts regarding firefighters.

Some people have no respect. Pathetic!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by festusrules

I did several searches, with none providing answers. Can you provide a search to get the FACTS ?

I did one search and got my answer on the first try. That plus the answers from firefighter families on this thread are enough for me. Don't believe me if you wish; I don't really expect you to. But I would think you would accept answers from the firemen's families' mouths.

[slipcovers]

I have lived next to a fire station for 44 years and I certainly respect them. However, they do not buy groceries on duty. All three chain supermarkets delivery groceries. They order online and items are delivered free to anyone. Im sure Publix and WD offers this service, if not arrangements could be made.

According to Nightline, it costs $3500 every time a hook and ladder leaves the station. Couldn't this money be better spent elsewhere? The Wildwood school system is in dyer need.

As myself and some other posters suggested, why not have a service pickup truck doing NON emergency things such as battery changes.

The only emergency I have ever experienced is in my previous post. Two fire trucks, hook and ladders, out for someone that was locked out of a house. Shouldn't a locksmith been called?

If it had not been for neighbors son, who just happened to be at home, a woman would surely have DIED. I couldn't even get the door open and the vehicle was on fire and full of smoke. All happened almost in front of the fire station.

I hope no one has an EMERGENCY, only to find out that they were out changing batteries. That is what is "pathetic ".

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by slipcovers

I have lived next to a fire station for 44 years and I certainly respect them. However, they do not buy groceries on duty. All three chain supermarkets delivery groceries. They order online and items are delivered free to anyone. Im sure Publix and WD offers this service, if not arrangements could be made.

According to Nightline, it costs $3500 every time a hook and ladder leaves the station. Couldn't this money be better spent elsewhere? The Wildwood school system is in dyer need.

As myself and some other posters suggested, why not have a service pickup truck doing NON emergency things such as battery changes.

The only emergency I have ever experienced is in my previous post. Two fire trucks, hook and ladders, out for someone that was locked out of a house. Shouldn't a locksmith been called?

If it had not been for neighbors son, who just happened to be at home, a woman would surely have DIED. I couldn't even get the door open and the vehicle was on fire and full of smoke. All happened almost in front of the fire station.

I hope no one has an EMERGENCY, only to find out that they were out changing batteries. That is what is "pathetic ".

Because, as has been stated by firefighters' families, the team must stay together.

There may be reasons you don't know about as to why they must go pick up their groceries. Why don't you call the villages fire department and ask? You can point out how you feel about the $ spent taking the truck out. I'm suggesting that the dollar amount given by Nightline is for actually going to and fighting a fire or responding to an ems emergency.

As has also been stated before, taking trucks out during non emergency times may also double as training or learning the neighborhoods.

So call and ask, and let us know. Or don't let us know, but then you will have a legitimate answer for yourself.