Some may have noticed that posts on here have been a bit scarce as of lately. One could even say, "nonexistent". There's been a lot of things changing and many unknowns within our Company's little world on the Westside. An evolution.
Josh, our unwavering, brave and loyal chauffeur (Engineer) was requested at another Engine house downtown. BooBoo is currently on maternity leave loving his beautiful new daughter, Aubrey. Upon his return in a few shifts, he'll be back in the saddle, operating Engine 4, Greensboro's busiest engine company.
Engineer Evans and SrFF Messina
(unsure which is which)
I (Vinnie) have been reassigned to Engine 11 (HazMat) on the city's southside. Station 11 is one the city's two HazMat Response stations, housing an Engine, a Ladder, a HazMat tractor-trailer, a Decon tractor trailer, Battalion (II) Chief and Shift Commander.
*52 now has a handful of new faces riding on B shift.
Brandon "krispy kreme" Boylston completed Rookie school with GFD's 63rd recruit class several months ago. He has been working nonstop since arriving at 52 and everyone expects him to do well on his FFI Probationary exam after new years. We wish him well.
PFF Boylston
Eng. Michael Zimmerman took the controls of the best Engine Company in the city from Josh. A great first driving assignment following promotion! Zim's gonna do well and has a great future ahead dodging oncoming traffic on Wendover and honing his skills.
Engineer Zimmerman
SrFF. Brandon Lucas came to 52 from Engine 49. He is already familiar with 52's ways by having ridden many, many calls with 52 as the borders of each station meet. He's a great addition.
SrFF Lucas
SrFF. Justin Patterson is staying put for the time being. He's knows the job, territory and rig inside and out and is an asset to any company he rides with.
SrFF. Patterson
NOW!
For some changes - as I am no longer a part of The 52 House and I'm not even housed close to the Westside, I don't think having the blog named The Wild Wild West(side) makes sense....bad marketing, i dunno, false advertising, kinda? So, I'm gonna go with a new blog name and cover a little more than my first due territory, i.e. citywide incidents, relative or meaningful county-side stories, reports or articles I believe are imperitive, issues within our local government, Our Union, etc., etc.
So, to the few of you that do (did) follow this blog, it is going back in service tonight. I will do my best to keep it updated with pics, news and stories.
Thanks. Be Safe.
