shenny Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Well tonight is my 40th Anniverisity of joining the TAPPAHANNOCK-ESSEX VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Yeah, I know I shouted. I'm very proud of my time in and I'm trying to eclipse my fathers time, he had 52 years. I have been an Officer for almost all of the years. 15 as treasurer, 3 as Captain, 2 as Assistant Chief and the last 20 as President. Yes, I know the time does not add up but I did all of the line offices while being Treasurer. I was President of the Virginia State Firefighters Association for two years. That does not include the 6 years as Vice Presidents or the 2 years as immediate past President. It's been fun. I know all about what goes on behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Congratulations!!!! and thank you for what you do to help the citizens of your community! GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Congrats, and thanks for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Congrats Partner! Hope all is well up thee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Guns John SASS 26851 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Congratulations, Pard. Most folks, especially city dwellers, don't realize that with nearly 30,000 volunteer fire departments in the US, without the volunteers we'd be in a lot of trouble. Especially way "Out Here". Bless 'em all sez I. Ate a bit of smoke back in the day meownself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rippin kid Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Congrats Partner! My daughter is the Secretary for the Loudoun County Fire Department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenny Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 thanks for your response. I know I am not the only FF on the wire. I can not remember who, but one of the gunsmiths out of Texas is a ff also. Chief Rick, we have been having snow & rain (mud) almost every shoot in the last couple of months. We shot down at Mattaponi a couple of weeks ago and mud was ankle deep. We shot on & had a great day. Shenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Trina, SASS #59582L Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Excellent news Shenny! My dad was a volunteer FF also and I remember the pride I had in him for doing such a dangerous job VOLUNTARILY and being scared to death that he would get hurt. Thanks for doing what you do..... you deserve to toot your own horn or siren!! Hope to see you soon! Trina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Bravo Shenny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Good on you pard ! CONGRATS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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