Tag Archives: Local 1132

In the face of adversity, the members of L-1132 (and firefighters around the Country) accomplish extraordinary deeds in service of their fellow man. The room last Friday night (as is our firehouses everyday) was full of sacrifice and true Heroes.

Well, the good news is that I lived 12 hours following my last post  and made it to 4-day break. As usual, I’ve been just as busy at home on the farm as I am while on the job. We’ve been lucky enough to have been getting some much needed rain. Our hay fields are once again green and have responded well to ...

Geesh !  WHAT A WEEK !! The good news is that if I can last about 12 more hours, I’ll be headed home for what will hopefully be a relaxing Sunday and the beginning of my 4 day break. Yesterday started off good, got busy and then ended late but good. It started off with me and the Buckaroo meeting Captain ...

We’re back on duty after another work filled 4 day break. Usually, I don’t work the guys on Sundays or holidays but today had to be a little different…. we got our new “rookie” this morning. I’ll get to that in a minute. To begin with, it appears that our brothers on B-shift had another butt – kicking tour. You ...

The IAFF has released the arrangements for Legendary leader Vincent J. Bollon. I had the opportunity to meet Secretary / Treasurer Bollon on several occasions while traveling with IAFF Local 1132 and can assure you he WILL BE MISSED. There is so much “behind the scenes” work that is done to keep our rights and jobs secure and I was ...

Sorry folks… I’ve been idle for a bit. You guys already know I’m kinda busy and it takes me so long to type these posts out that I just decided to take a “mini-vacation”. Now,  I  have a lot of catching up to do. This morning, I have a little something for your eyes and something to warm your heart as ...