| NAME | 21st Century EMS | |
COMMENTS |
Hey firefighters, you began dabbling in healthcare years ago when you started transporting emergency patients. Only you found out it's like spending two bucks to make one. Now you know EMS doesn't pay the bills! Stop dabbling, get off your asses and immerse yourself in patient transportation. Don't let the private ambulance companies and non-profit hospital based systems make all the money that can be going to support your jobs. Think about it... Someone with the expertise to do just that will begin promoting that very idea to city officials everywhere soon. It will not be part of EMS or Firefighting and it won't happen overnight, so you union guys need to be patient and open minded. The "profits" will be going back to the cities for Fire and Police instead of in the private pockets. The hospitals have put enough granite walls and water falls in their lobbies. Firefighters across the country need to embrace this idea as well. We will need your support. Pass it on to your union brothers. | |
| DATE | Sunday, June 14th 2009 - 10:48:20 AM | |
| NAME | Kellie Farrell | |
| kelliefarrell@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Love it!1 | |
| DATE | Friday, June 12th 2009 - 11:29:13 AM | |
| NAME | curtis hare jr. | |
| harecurtis@yahoo.com | ||
| URL | http://www.monroebloggerz.webs.com | |
COMMENTS |
is there a way to stop this? | |
| DATE | Monday, June 1st 2009 - 07:43:11 PM | |
| NAME | Eileen Barker | |
COMMENTS |
It is driving me crazy that all your signs have "due" spelled wrong (for the context it is being used in). NOT "DO" or "DEW". There are so many of them! I know it doesn't save lives, but proper spelling is important to giving the impression of an intelligent viewpoint. Fix the signs! PLEASE! | |
| DATE | Tuesday, May 26th 2009 - 12:27:55 AM | |
| NAME | Eileen Barker | |
COMMENTS |
It is driving me crazy that all your signs have "due" spelled wrong (for the context it is being used in). NOT "DO" or "DEW". There are so many of them! I know it doesn't save lives, but proper spelling is important to giving the impression of an intelligent viewpoint. Fix the signs! PLEASE! | |
| DATE | Tuesday, May 26th 2009 - 12:27:32 AM | |
| NAME | andrew hodge | |
| 011hunter@chater.net | ||
COMMENTS |
sorry one more thing they want to do away with the city ems and make mca run on calls in the city but mca is so strained that they call city for mutual aide for newport frenchtown southrock wood when mca cant respond so hows this going to work?
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| DATE | Monday, May 18th 2009 - 01:54:51 AM | |
| NAME | andrew hodge | |
| 011hunter@chater.net | ||
COMMENTS |
u all are a great group of people i think its wrong that they are cutting even more putting u all in danger and the lifes u all are working to save its a shame a real shame with pulling the ems its going to put a strain on mca witch they call u to respond to calls for so what they think o there not | |
| DATE | Monday, May 18th 2009 - 01:34:23 AM | |
| NAME | Dickey | |
| dickeydo@charter.net | ||
COMMENTS |
Good luck on your budget cut fight. I hope it all works out for everyone, fiscally and for firefighter safety as well.
Stay safe! | |
| DATE | Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - 11:51:15 PM | |
| NAME | E Logan | |
| evanalogan@yahoo.com | ||
| DATE | Monday, May 11th 2009 - 11:49:15 AM | |
| NAME | Mike Smith | |
COMMENTS |
I think if the Fire Fighters make consessions so should the Fire Chief. Is the Fire Chief willing to open his contract and take a 10% pay cut. How come the Fire Chief doesn't live in the city? How come at the first budget meeting he suggested closing the east side fire station based on safety and at the second budget meeting he changed his mind? How come he just wanted to close the east side fire station based on safety and not the west side based on safety? | |
| DATE | Tuesday, April 28th 2009 - 10:20:18 PM | |
| NAME | Lin | |
| lslptprice@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I was at Monday's City Council meeting and frankly I was embarassed over the rude and inappropriate behavior of many of the persons' that spoke in favor of the firemen. I have several questions that I hope someone will openly respond to on this website. 1. What is the average yearly salary for a Monroe firefighter? 2. How many days per month do they work without incurring overtime? 3. What is the city's cost for a firefighter's benefits included funding their pention? 4. How many firefighters that love our community so much actually live in our city? An intelligent decision can only be made with ALL the facts. I think it only fair and logical that these facts be shared with the public also. It would be equitable if the firemen would post their home and cell numbers on this website also. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, April 22nd 2009 - 09:49:44 PM | |
| NAME | Jan&Joe | |
| desire_eternity@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
i am so grateful to all the firefighter and ems workers who have come to River Park Plaza and helped all of us here. all the fire and ems workers i hear and see going back and forth transporting down elm over the tracks.You all do a great service to this community and you deserve more than anyone can ever pay you. This goverment is a bad shape if they let you go. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, April 21st 2009 - 01:25:11 PM | |
| NAME | Jamie Karrick | |
| jekarrick@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
1008 N. Monroe St. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, April 21st 2009 - 10:14:59 AM | |
| NAME | Jessica | |
| jwagenhauser@my.monroeccc.edu | ||
COMMENTS |
These cutbacks are ridiculous and just plain unsafe. This needs to stop now, if it doesn't, what's next? | |
| DATE | Monday, April 20th 2009 - 02:25:43 PM | |
| NAME | Jill Centek | |
| jcentek@umich.edu | ||
COMMENTS |
Thanks so much for putting up all those signs in town making the citizens of Monroe aware of what is going on with the fire department. If it wasn't for that it would have slipped by me. I just got done writting our Mayor and Council members. I also made them aware that Im not sure if all the citizens of Monroe are aware of what is going on here. Not everyone has the paper or a computer anymore due to their own budget cuts to make ends meet. They cut the less important things in their lives but not their health insurance and thats what the city is doing to their citizens if they vote on this and it passes. I hope they realize what they would be doing to our city. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do. My prayers are with you all. | |
| DATE | Sunday, April 19th 2009 - 09:21:40 PM | |
| NAME | Kenny Brooks | |
| kennyb48161@yahoo.com | ||
| DATE | Sunday, April 19th 2009 - 06:54:55 PM | |
| NAME | Lorie Anderson | |
| lremt2@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
The firefighters/paramdics were the first to arrive and take care of my son when he had an asthma attack at school (Waterloo). i took comfort while i was at work in washtenaw as an EMT/ER tech that he was in good hands until i could get back to town. although MCA is a reputible company, there are never enough people available or close enough in a true emergency. if it was the politicians child, family member or themselves in an emergency how fast would they want help? Maybe they need to be educated on "time is tissue/muscle" concept because no leader of this city wants to suffer brain damage from prolonged hypoxia after cardiac arrest, or even death or worse a child having a deadly allergic reaction that was, early on, reversible until it turned to decompensated. everyone always thinks it wont happen to them or my family wont get hit by a drunk driver as the mins seem like hours as they wait injured/dying for help. Regretably, people only seem to learn when its too late. i am sure there are lots of other ways to cut costs, and what are they going to do when the empty forclosed houses start catching on fire. the more abandonded homes the bigger the increase for arson. i have an empty house on each side of me! i would love to get a good look into the spending, salaries and perks the people of this city are getting that could really be cut not only for saftey but to go towards OUR SCHOOLS because that is the future of this town. i know i want the city i live in to be known for safe community living and the less people laid off the better! no wonder the city is loosing taxes because everyones mving out! and the kids growing up now are not gonna stay either if things rot away. the future of this town is in just as much jeapordy as today. | |
| DATE | Saturday, April 18th 2009 - 06:03:38 PM | |
| NAME | Mike Smith | |
| MSmith1915@comcast.net | ||
COMMENTS |
Just wanted to add to a previous comment about your typo on your large signs around the city. "Do to" should read "Due to". Doesn't shed a very favorable light on your organization when you can't spell correctly. To be fair though, all your small signs have the correct spelling. But it's the large signs that stand out and everyone reads. | |
| DATE | Saturday, April 18th 2009 - 05:44:17 PM | |
| NAME | Beth | |
| burkarde@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
The website looks great! Keep up the good fight. The city counsel and mayor would be stupid to pass this budget. Save lives, save the fire station & fire dept! | |
| DATE | Saturday, April 18th 2009 - 02:26:36 PM | |
| NAME | charlotte lindsay | |
| tinydog32@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
i think this whole deal is ridiculous and i hope we win we need this station we feel safer with it open and firefighters and emergency people are needed as are your jobs with you all the way | |
| DATE | Saturday, April 18th 2009 - 12:28:02 PM | |
| NAME | Dave Eigenauer | |
| FiremanWireman@AOL.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Hang tough gang. Our city is starting to beat us up, and I feel it will get worse with layoffs. Monroe is very comparable to Muskegon City. Sorry, I can't make it to your domonstration. Keep us all updated...Best regards, Dave Eigenauer L370 Muskegon CITY | |
| DATE | Friday, April 17th 2009 - 09:48:32 AM | |
| NAME | John J. Hill | |
| johnjhill@comcast.net | ||
COMMENTS |
I have seen the large signs around town about the cuts. I would like a sign in front yard installed early friday morning 4/17/09.I live on a very busy street,high visability. Please E-Mail ASAP | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 16th 2009 - 08:19:58 PM | |
| NAME | Lila | |
| twirlgirlila@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
FIRE STATIONS SHOULD NOT CLOSE! | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 16th 2009 - 07:28:54 PM | |
| NAME | Lisa Bourgeois | |
| bourgeois_lisa@comcast.net | ||
COMMENTS |
The fire dept. is not the place to make cutbacks. It will not only lead to loss of homes due to fires but it is UNSAFE for the firefighters working the fires. I am sure there are different areas cutbacks could be made. I just hope they find them before its too late. | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 16th 2009 - 04:47:45 PM | |
| NAME | emily wagenaar | |
| prego_mom@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
i live right down the street from the east side station please don t close it my family means too much would you risk your family for nothing | |
| DATE | Wednesday, April 15th 2009 - 04:47:00 PM | |
| NAME | Eric Borer | |
| borer_eric@att.net | ||
| DATE | Monday, April 13th 2009 - 10:09:46 PM | |
| NAME | Lori Clark | |
| kitten103103@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I had a house fire last month. It was one of the most horrible experiences I have ever had. The fire departments response was quick. While I lost most everything, they were able to save some. And when you have lost your home, your possessions, and your beloved pets, anything you have left is very precious. If they would not have responded so quickly I could have lost everything or the fire could have spread to the surrounding homes. Or worse yet, someone could have gotten hurt or killed. Every second counts with a fire. Every second. I am disgusted that the budget would be cut, again. I am sure there is a lot of fat that can be cut from some other non vital services. In this economy the last places you need to cut are vital services. Perhaps the city needs to be sued because they are violating safety issues. My suggestion is to hire a forensic accountant and investigate where other cuts can be made instead. I would also contact other departments and ask for help in fighting this. I like the signs that I am seeing around the city. The public needs to be made aware of how very serious this cut would be. Our lives are being put in danger. | |
| DATE | Monday, April 13th 2009 - 01:11:19 PM | |
| NAME | Jim Schulty | |
| schulty6@aol.com | ||
COMMENTS |
what are they thinking. You guys don't have enough staff to fight barely one structure fire let alone handle the ems calls. It is unbelievable that they would even think of cutting your manpower even more. We all know that privatizing the ems will result in inferior substandard service. I am glad I do not live in Monroe. Your mayor needs a cranialrectalotomy as does Toledo's | |
| DATE | Sunday, April 12th 2009 - 03:17:15 PM | |
| NAME | Ron Howard Local 1252 | |
| firefighteropie8@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Our Mayor must be related to your's. He is bringing in a private EMS company to "help when we are all out, at no cost to the city." Yet they will be stationed in our old building. And we already have one layoff who lost in arbitration trying to get his job back. Man if this goes through it sounds like you'll have lost 19 guys in two years, yikes! We'll be thinking about you guys, hope the citizens can come together and help. | |
| DATE | Saturday, April 11th 2009 - 07:11:47 PM | |
| NAME | Ron Howard Local 1252 | |
| firefighteropie8@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Our Mayor must be related to your's. He is bringing in a private EMS company to "help when we are all out, at no cost to the city." Yet they will be stationed in our old building. And we already have one layoff who lost in arbitration trying to get his job back. Man if this goes through it sounds like you'll have lost 19 guys in two years, yikes! We'll be thinking about you guys, hope the citizens can come together and help. | |
| DATE | Saturday, April 11th 2009 - 07:11:36 PM | |
| NAME | Amy | |
| amyredburn@hotmail.com | ||
| DATE | Saturday, April 11th 2009 - 05:34:16 AM | |
| NAME | Joe | |
| bob@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Just wanted to mention to someone that there is a pretty obvious type-o on the signs I've see around the city.... Your signs state something to the effect of 'Your home is in Danger DO to.....' It should read "DUE to..." Thought someone may want to edit those signs... | |
| DATE | Friday, April 10th 2009 - 09:20:10 PM | |
| NAME | Michelle Shanafelt | |
| shellyshanny@hotmail.com | ||
| DATE | Friday, April 10th 2009 - 11:44:00 AM | |
| NAME | Chris Shanafelt | |
| hunthard3@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
you have my complete support. | |
| DATE | Friday, April 10th 2009 - 11:43:15 AM | |
| NAME | Rich | |
| ardee112@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Mr Whittaker:
Re: the Local 326 signs The dictionary lists 38 different meanings of the word "do"; however, "attributable to" or "caused by" are NOT included in any of the meanings. Perhaps the word that should have been used is "due". Sorry but, considering the horrible mis-use of the English language seen everywhere in this day and age, I thought I should point out the proper usage. | |
| DATE | Friday, April 10th 2009 - 12:25:35 AM | |
| NAME | Hamtramck Fire Local 750 | |
COMMENTS |
I hope your fire department sticks together...stand your ground boys...reach out if you need support. | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 9th 2009 - 09:44:12 PM | |
| NAME | Hamtramck Fire Local 750 | |
COMMENTS |
I hope your fire department sticks together...stand your ground boys...reach out if you need support. | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 9th 2009 - 09:43:47 PM | |
| NAME | Ed Cook | |
| local280@gmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Hang in there Brothers and keep fighting the politicians. They need to know what will happen with cuts. If they don't/won't listen to you , teach the citizens. They'll listen to them.
Be Safe , Ed Local280 Syracuse | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 9th 2009 - 07:54:11 PM | |
| NAME | Frenchtown Professional Firefighters Local 3233 | |
| firemanjohn@bex.net | ||
| DATE | Tuesday, April 7th 2009 - 01:06:02 PM | |
| NAME | Randy Whittaker | |
| whittarj@michigan.gov | ||
| URL | http://books.dreambook.com/davspr2/main.sign.html | |
COMMENTS |
Save our jobs, save our brothers, save lives! The sidewalks can wait and the ice-rink can go. | |
| DATE | Monday, April 6th 2009 - 09:27:33 PM | |
| NAME | Randy Whittaker | |
| whittarj@michigan.gov | ||
COMMENTS |
Save our jobs, save our brothers, save lives. The sidewalks can wait and the ice-rink can go. | |
| DATE | Monday, April 6th 2009 - 09:25:37 PM | |
| NAME | Steve Sell | |
| Sellqh@aol.com | ||
| DATE | Tuesday, March 24th 2009 - 03:55:38 PM | |
| NAME | Howard Bellair | |
| bre413@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Hey Joe just wanted to drop in and say hey keep up the good work and stay safe and thank's for all your help over at Monroe Towns station,Take care and be safe out there.
Howard Bellair | |
| DATE | Sunday, October 12th 2008 - 10:50:32 AM | |
| NAME | Oz | |
| tpo16@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Looks great dave!!! I am proud of this site because of how accuratley it represents what we do day in & day out. More citizens should be aware of this informational site that presents the facts. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, May 7th 2008 - 11:37:52 AM | |
| NAME | matt | |
| i.sprays101@ yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
like the site dave | |
| DATE | Friday, April 11th 2008 - 05:05:27 PM | |
| NAME | brian perry | |
| medbrian2001@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Dave the website looks great. Hows the member only section going? | |
| DATE | Friday, March 14th 2008 - 04:35:53 PM | |
| NAME | Pete Portillo | |
| portillofire@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Where are all the pics of retirees, or soon to be retirees? (Good job Dave!) | |
| DATE | Monday, January 14th 2008 - 06:25:14 PM | |
| NAME | Dave H | |
| deepskyzz@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Thank you for all the kindness and knowledge you all shared with me. Someday I hope the inspiration you gave me will help me in my future career. Until then I want to say that I hope all of you still believe that what you do will always make a difference, to people like me. | |
| DATE | Sunday, January 13th 2008 - 10:58:11 PM | |
| NAME | Nette n Ron | |
| woodhaven52000@yahoo,com | ||
COMMENTS |
your the best Dave, its fabulous... | |
| DATE | Saturday, December 15th 2007 - 10:08:58 PM | |
| NAME | The Bigwolfalicious | |
| bigwolfalicious@hotmail.com | ||
| DATE | Saturday, December 8th 2007 - 12:51:27 PM | |
| NAME | Brittany Iacoangeli | |
| britiaco@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I Support My Monroe FireFighters. | |
| DATE | Friday, November 30th 2007 - 10:53:00 PM | |
| NAME | Derek Whittaker | |
| whittaker41@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
What an informative and well designed web-site. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 01:49:27 PM | |