52 Things I've Learned
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Regrets, I’ve Had A Few
Oct
22
Regrets, I’ve Had A Few
But then again, too few to mention…   Vehicle fire training was on the dance card last Thursday at the station.  We had two pickup trucks to practice on.  One was a crash victim provided by Brown’s Towing and the other was Park Force One.  Park Force One was the old rusty Village Public Works...
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Ups and Downs Part 2
Oct
16
Ups and Downs Part 2
Timidity is no way to go through the only life you have.    The Fire Department hosts hundreds of kindergartners to fourth graders each year for Fire Prevention Week.  Over the course of two days, with assistance from the DNR and Smokey (the bear), we entertain and educate kids about fire...
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Excuse Me ... What?
Sep
24
Excuse Me ... What?
Is it just me, or does everyone feel like an alien?  Dropped off on the planet to observe, take notes, and report back to galactic HQ whenever the mothership returns.  I think they’re gonna like Wet Leg.  At least I hope so because, at the moment, I can’t get that furniture song out of my...
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