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Myk9noseknows · 03-04-2008, 01:13 AM

I live in a small community an hour away from the hussle of DFW, TX. We have a Volunteer Fire Department which I am a member.

Our previous group of misfits were fired (don't ask me how a department of volunteers can get fired

, long story)

Anyways, we operate on a yearly budget of less than $20,000 and we run both fires, rescue, and medical emergencies. We are in badly need of new equipment since we're working from the ground up. None of our vehicles were made within the last few DECADES. Most members do not have bunker gear that fits properly and a few are wearing gear that is not NFP certified. Meaning we are all in danger by doing a job we get no monetary gain from. We are just proud to serve our community.

I'm asking for 2 minutes of your time to post a quick bit of support for "the little guy". General Mills is sponsoring grants to volunteer organizations such as ours. We tried for this last year, but did not get enough backing from people chiming in that volunteer departments are in need of gear.

I know you guys don't live here, but I have met a few at this forum who volunteer in their own communities. Others of you live in a town who depend on your department to save your own home from fire, your family from medical emergencies, and probably don't even know it.

Please follow this link and post something positive that outside help can help our department.

I'm really proud of the work we've done in putting together a new department that is motivated in doing all they can, even with so little. We just need a little help with some small stuff.

Thanks for your time: My Hometown Helper - Hometown Project

Myk9noseknows · 03-04-2008, 01:14 AM

Oh yeah, the post about flashlight was no Bull. It's just how desperate we are for equip.

**Frenchy** · 03-04-2008, 01:53 AM

Did it!

Delija · 03-04-2008, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frenchy

Did it!

Ditto!

**AZXD** · 03-04-2008, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frenchy

Did it!

Double ditto

bat1159man · 03-04-2008, 06:36 AM

Ditto cubed!

tec · 03-04-2008, 06:36 AM

Done dude.

gkelley3 · 03-04-2008, 06:49 AM

Done!

Son of Erin, Infidel · 03-04-2008, 06:57 AM

done did it.......best of luck! and thank you for your great service to your community

cmcarlile · 03-04-2008, 07:14 AM

Done. Good luck!

03-04-2008, 01:13 AM	#1
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,955	Asking a Favor frm Members. 2min of ur time I live in a small community an hour away from the hussle of DFW, TX. We have a Volunteer Fire Department which I am a member. Our previous group of misfits were fired (don't ask me how a department of volunteers can get fired, long story) Anyways, we operate on a yearly budget of less than $20,000 and we run both fires, rescue, and medical emergencies. We are in badly need of new equipment since we're working from the ground up. None of our vehicles were made within the last few DECADES. Most members do not have bunker gear that fits properly and a few are wearing gear that is not NFP certified. Meaning we are all in danger by doing a job we get no monetary gain from. We are just proud to serve our community. I'm asking for 2 minutes of your time to post a quick bit of support for "the little guy". *General Mills* is sponsoring grants to volunteer organizations such as ours. We tried for this last year, but did not get enough backing from people chiming in that volunteer departments are in need of gear. I know you guys don't live here, but I have met a few at this forum who volunteer in their own communities. Others of you live in a town who depend on your department to save your own home from fire, your family from medical emergencies, and probably don't even know it. Please follow this link and post something positive that outside help can help our department. I'm really proud of the work we've done in putting together a new department that is motivated in doing all they can, even with so little. We just need a little help with some small stuff. Thanks for your time: My Hometown Helper - Hometown Project __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

03-04-2008, 01:14 AM	#2
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,955	Oh yeah, the post about flashlight was no Bull. It's just how desperate we are for equip. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

03-04-2008, 01:53 AM	#3
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 14,155	Did it! __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007

03-04-2008, 06:36 AM	#6
bat1159man XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,418 Blog Entries: 2	Ditto cubed! __________________ "On Iwo Island, Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue" - Admiral Nimitz, March 16, 1945 on Marines fighting on Iwo Jima Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary. Gen. A. M. Gray, USMC Commandant of the Marine Corps http://www.nationalgunforum.com

03-04-2008, 06:36 AM	#7
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,679 Blog Entries: 1	Done dude. __________________ Founding father of the "Post here if you want to increase your post count".

03-04-2008, 06:49 AM	#8
gkelley3 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,746	Done! __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing." Gen. George S. Patton

03-04-2008, 06:57 AM	#9
Son of Erin, Infidel XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,691	done did it.......best of luck! and thank you for your great service to your community __________________ Paratus Et Fidelis The 1st's early waves had to fight tooth and nail to get off the beaches, needed all the courage they had--and won three Medals of Honor on D-Day alone. -FLINT WHITLOCK, ON THE "FIGHTING FIRST" FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION'S ASSAULT ON OMAHA BEACH- A Patriot Stands Always Ready to Defend His Country.......From Its Government -Jim Garrison March 1st, 1969- This trooper is going to Heaven 'cause he's done his time in Hell

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