Pump testing complete

Congratulations to probationary F/F-Paramedic Richardson on finishing his pump qualifications on E-4. I spoke with Keith this afternoon and he informed me,(with a smile on his face), that pump qualifying was the easiest thing he has ever had to do . He also mentioned that Brother DiGeronimo's advice was the single most helpful of any he had received. That advice was, and I quote, "Just get them them the @#!*&%# water". Great advice coming from the senior firefighter/paramedic of the dept. Keith is now the MPO on E-4 until after the holidays, at which point he wil be assigned to a different station. Until than, Keith says he hopes to catch a building fire to put his new skills to work. I think we"re all hoping for that too.

More updates

There are a few more people who deserve a recognotion for reaching another anniversary date. On November 12, Capt. Whitney celebrated his 20th year with the dept., Brother Piroso made it to 19 years back on October 28th, Lt. Manning has 14 years as of October 1st, Brother Richardson hit his 8th year mark on October 21st, and Lt. Robidas had his 7th year anniv date back on August 8th. Congratulations to everyone. If I have missed anyone, please call and let me know.

On a personal note, I would like to announce the birth of daughter. Maggie Mae was born on Friday, Nov. 14th at 7:40 p.m., weighing 7 lbs, 3 ozs. Both Momma and baby are now home and doing great. Thanks to all who called to congratulate. I will be taking a few weeks off from work to spend as much time as possible with the Fam. If I miss something while I am out, I would like for someone to get in touch with me, and I will post it on the site