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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Like I Said, The Salisbury Fire Department Lives In Their Own Little World, Alone






Joe,

Got these photos today while sitting at the courthouse. The fire vehicle was running and two people were inside with the headlights on.

The vehicle was parked in a no parking, loading only zone, which is the sign right beside the car. Also, the curb is painted yellow. The tag on the vehicle was LG85125. There was a gentleman in a white shirt with gold badge driving, talking to a gentleman in a blue suit (seen exiting in one photo). Now, the interesting thing about this is that during the time they were sitting there, a Staples truck arrived,
and the fire vehicle refused to move, causing the Staples truck to park in the handicapped parking spot (as seen in the photo) to unload it's packages for delivery. Also, several citizens walked by and the look of disgust was clearly on their face.

Don't miss the special meeting tonight at 6:00 PM to meet the applicants for the new Fire Chief position in the Flanders Room at the Civic Center at 6:00 PM. Some Firefighters are claiming they kept the names secret this long so no one could investigate these individuals, as they have done in the past for many years. Firefighters are NOT happy.

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

hoppes, and 2 out of state guys nj/oh not to mention the replacemnt

Anonymous said...

OMG you people are pathetic!!!! Find something REAL to complain about!

Anonymous said...

Since when do the "employees" get to vote, or even have a say on thier boss? I know we don't have much of a Mayor/Council to appoint one, thats one thing, but it's still a bad world when the tail wags the dog like the fireman want to do.

Anonymous said...

pitiful, should have gotten a ticket just like i would have... they are no better.... not on an emergency call then follow the rules of the road.....

Anonymous said...

The Staples truck should have backed in diagonally leaving the handicapped space as open as possible. --Or boxed the car in somehow.

Anonymous said...

3:09 bull crap. These officials feel as if they are above the law and not accountable. I pay taxes and they are accountable to me as a citizen. Their actions are a direct reflection on my city. What worries me most is the disregard of how their actions may be perceived in public. With this said, what convictions do they have behind closed doors while making policy and spending my money. It stinks period.

I can get a ticket for running a red light with just a photo as proof. How do we make sure what’s good for the goose is good for the gander in this case?

Joe could we push for a citation??

Anonymous said...

As a Cop, I'm glad to see its a fire vehicle; in the fire lane.

Anonymous said...

This meeting is just a formality. Ireton is going to do what he wants to do. He is not concerned about the morale, or the fact that career and volunteers want change. Fresh blood is needed.

Local 4246 Member said...

Acting Chief Richard Hoppes
No BS Degree as stated in the job requirements. Allows DC Gordy to run the department and spend every dollar in budget. Has a pirate for an Acting Deputy who walks around all day smoking cigarettes and hiding out. The Deputy provides overtime for needless PIO work to his live-in girlfriend. There is no respect left in the ranks of both career and volunteer for this group. Why bother listening to the candidates because the city already has the Chief picked.

Anonymous said...

4:23 As a Cop... Your not very bright. It's a Loading Zone. For deliveries, like what the staples truck was trying to do.

Anonymous said...

4:23 As a Cop... If it were a Fire Lane wouldn't it be painted red?

Anonymous said...

3:22 & 4:35-

Dodn't somebody tell us "help is on the way"?

ROTFLMAO

Anonymous said...

That is either the deputy dropping off the girlfriend or Hoppes picking up the two also rans for tonight.

Anonymous said...

this happens all the time. I work downtown and frequently have to enter the GOB and a lot of times, this vehicle, or one similar to it, is parked there. I guess they don't feel like parking in a marked area and walking to the door.

Anonymous said...

Emergency lanes are yellow these days.

Anonymous said...

4:40 PM

4:46 PM

lmao. good ones. shut that smart alec up.

Anonymous said...

Well now , I just thought of something that could save us millions of dollars. We don't even need a SFD. Let the surounding areas do the job with the all the fire depts. in the area we don't need a paid fire dept.They don't do anything but play pool and eat and sleep.

Anonymous said...

I heard they are hiring or very serious about hiring this muslim
from New York. He has the credentials and has 20 years experience. That's why they don't want the public involved. They think his religion may cause a problem.

Anonymous said...

The person sending this must have had binoculars to see the disgust on peoples face walking by. And I would bet a dozen doughnuts the delivery truck would have parked in the handicap space even if there were no car parked there.

Anonymous said...

Maybe they were putting out a fire, give the guysa break would you.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

Since when do the "employees" get to vote, or even have a say on thier boss? I know we don't have much of a Mayor/Council to appoint one, thats one thing, but it's still a bad world when the tail wags the dog like the fireman want to do.

3:22 PM

Sounds like Hoppes or one of his cronies are running scared. Everyone knows that an overwhelming majority of the citizens and members of the Salisbury Fire Department don't want any parts of Hoppes or Gordy. Gary Comegys and Louis Smith your re-election is just around the corner. You might want to think long and hard about this one.

Anonymous said...

he was unloading a passenger!duh.but anyways the vehicle technically was not parked.when you park a vehicle you put it in park turn it off get out secure it and leave.

Anonymous said...

Salisbury is fresh out of breaks for these elitist clowns.

Anonymous said...

After we, find who was driving, then we can do what?

Anonymous said...

My guess is they were dropping off a candidate for chief. They had to get the tour and meet with the city administrator. The firefighters are making it clear that the dont want Hoppes. Theyre tired of Gordys crap and the See platform.

Anonymous said...

Who cares why someone in a Salisbury Fire dept car is parked outside the GOB. I work in the building and all kinds of people park there including SPD and county Sheriff's. The Staples truck was the one in the wrong parking in a handicap spot.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

Who cares why someone in a Salisbury Fire dept car is parked outside the GOB. I work in the building and all kinds of people park there including SPD and county Sheriff's. The Staples truck was the one in the wrong parking in a handicap spot.

10:21 AM

Beverly T. is that you?

Anonymous said...

Anon 10:21 AM you wouldn't be an employee of the county and married to a paid fireman from Salisbury would you?