jonesy85343

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  1. Westfield12 liked a post in a topic by jonesy85343 in Contacting Staff   
    I have been trying to contact staff members in regard to my original membership log-on information, and sent 2 personal messages to two different staff members.  So far those messages have not even been read yet.  Is there anyone that can help me with retrieving lost log-on information?  Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. jonesy85343 liked a post in a topic by Bnechis in Arlington FD Bans Flags on Fire Apparatus   
    I have read on a number of sites the backlash, almost all based on the board being unpatriotic or trying to be PC.
     
    Beyond, what the board reported as being a safety issue, no one knows what the motivation is. 
     
    But, I have witnessed, flags getting larger and larger on the back of rigs, to the point that we are disrespectful of the flag.
     
    On engines, I have witnessed hose being laid over a flag that's so large that without wind or driving it hung below the level of the bed.
     
    On ladders, I have witnessed grease and tattered ends on the flag where it whips against the turntable gear. I have also seen where it rubs on ground ladders as they are moved in and out of the ladder tunnel.
     
    On all rigs, I have seen filthy flags, because the dirt that swirls around the rear of the rigs.
     
    On the safety side, I have seen them hiding flashing safety lights, turn signals and break lights. Saw one get burned by high intensity flood lights and have seen firefighters grabbing the flag to help them climb the rig.
     
    This is not patriotic, nor is it how the flag should be respected! I am not saying they should be removed, but consider how we are displaying them.