In April I had one of those experiences that can make you feel lucky to be a councilmember. This particular experience also made me feel exhausted, terrified, sweaty, dirty, a little carsick and very, very hot. Every year the Washington State Council of Firefighters hosts Fire Ops 101. It’s a day in which elected and […]
[More]In April I had one of those experiences that can make you feel lucky to be a councilmember. This particular experience also made me feel exhausted, terrified, sweaty, dirty, a little carsick and very, very hot. Every year the Washington State Council of Firefighters hosts Fire Ops 101. It’s a day in which elected and […]
[More]After last Thursday’s dinner with firefighters in Northwest Seattle I was thinking more about medic calls than fire calls. Then, Sunday I rode my bicycle to the U-District for a meeting with a constituent. I had just crossed Madison when I heard sirens getting closer. I went another couple of blocks and saw a house […]
[More]In general, firefighters are said to be great cooks. You hear about cooking competitions and great meals for the entire crew. I have to say that in my relatively short time on the job, the stereotype has rung true. Last night I had dinner with the B crew at Station 35 (north Ballard). Capt. Smalls […]
[More]Firefighters really are great cooks I’m not a big red meat eater. I haven’t been since college. So, I was more than a little nervous when dinner was served at Fire Station 28 on a Tuesday night in December in Hillman City and it was three crockpots full of pot roast. I invite myself out […]
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