Part VI
FTE Leadership Emeritus
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From: Wharton, NJ
very commendable Lisa
Your absolutely right, even as a volunteer FF and first response rescue squad, we didn't have an outlet until about 10 years ago, they started the Apollo Team, a group of volunteers to help the first responders after any stress related incident.
I still have to this day an incident from a truck roll over in a downtown area that landed on a child walking on the sidewalk, who looked like he was sleeping, but due to the chemical (Carbon Tetrachloride used by dry cleaners in the 70's and 80's) his body was laying in, but to this day if I smell certain similar chemicals it brings the incident back. I also worked for the county medical examiner, and other smells will bring back memories too.
It's beautiful Lisa, you did a great job, she'll love it....the cat is on the kitchen table....
Now, as more and more understanding of PTSD and critical incident stress debriefing has come forth, the administrators and supervisors in LE have a better understanding of how this affects the officers in the field. A lot of the time too, officers have to keep up this machismo to maintain their "toughness" and have no way of letting off steam or venting, if you will, in order to try to deal with some of the emotions involved in this work. It's not all ticket writing and blue lights and many people don't understand that.
I still have to this day an incident from a truck roll over in a downtown area that landed on a child walking on the sidewalk, who looked like he was sleeping, but due to the chemical (Carbon Tetrachloride used by dry cleaners in the 70's and 80's) his body was laying in, but to this day if I smell certain similar chemicals it brings the incident back. I also worked for the county medical examiner, and other smells will bring back memories too.
I think this is a huge reason a lot of officers never talk about stuff. Maintain "toughness". I used to hug the officers all the time. lol.
Ok guys, check this out. I have been working pretty hard on this over the past few weeks.
Bought a dollhouse at a garage sale for $5. It was pretty rough. This is a present for my niece who turns three in July. I am almost done, just a few details to finish up. Here are pics:
Ok guys, check this out. I have been working pretty hard on this over the past few weeks.
Bought a dollhouse at a garage sale for $5. It was pretty rough. This is a present for my niece who turns three in July. I am almost done, just a few details to finish up. Here are pics:
Smokin
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I moved the dog too, he's on the couch now.
Congrats Ed. That didn't take you long!
Former Vendor
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From: Seattle
thanks Steve
thank you.
homie dont play. I always have a plan in place. My dad thought me that.
thank you.
homie dont play. I always have a plan in place. My dad thought me that.
Post Fiend
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From: Wallingford, CT
I don't think you have to worry about either one of us, Ed. Jake is smart enough to not drink and drive and I just plain old flat out don't drink. Period. End of sentence.
Congrats on the new job, Ed.
Now as a congratulations I'll let you send me the battery tray from a 99 E350.
Former Vendor
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From: Seattle
Oddly enough Jake and I got into this conversation last night before anyone started talking about booze on here.
I don't think you have to worry about either one of us, Ed. Jake is smart enough to not drink and drive and I just plain old flat out don't drink. Period. End of sentence.
Congrats on the new job, Ed.
Now as a congratulations I'll let you send me the battery tray from a 99 E350.
I don't think you have to worry about either one of us, Ed. Jake is smart enough to not drink and drive and I just plain old flat out don't drink. Period. End of sentence.
Congrats on the new job, Ed.
Now as a congratulations I'll let you send me the battery tray from a 99 E350.
well good, I'm proud of you. I wouldn't want anything to happen to either of you.
The aux one on the frame?
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Post Fiend
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From: Wallingford, CT
No there's supposed to be a tray that bolts in same place as the SD battery box, but it's out of the vans. Should be driver's side battery tray rather than battery box.
Former Vendor
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From: Seattle
when I get settle in a little i'll check it out. if I had a catalog here at home I'd check it out.
i'll take care of it for you.
ed
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Later when I have the money to fix the beast cosmetically you can expect an order for the right rear fender and a new tailgate for a 99. Seems to be easier to fabricate and weld in a new crossmember for the box than pay the 3100$
for a new box.
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