We are actually pretty lucky in Arizona avoiding natural disasters like the tornadoes and floods our Brothers and Sisters are facing, but this one has everyone's attention.
Wallow Fire Scorches Over 300,000 Acres; Still Uncontained, Christian News
The Apache County Sheriff asked for help from neighboring agencies to assist his taxed agency covering the Wallow Fire in northern Arizona.
Our sheriff readily agreed to assist and asked for two teams of volunteers to go for two weeks to provide supplemental law enforcement coverage protecting evacuated homes and businesses.
Our staff was informed they would be working 12 on, 12 off and that they may have to make camp in military tents. They were advised to bring their own sleeping bags and camel packs if they had them and we would be working on supplying those who didn't have them. Our DRMO guy was checking with the military to see what kind of additional supplies we could possibly get our hands on, post haste, for the critical incident.
Within an hour of the notice going out, we had more volunteers than we needed.
This is very promising from our young troops who sometimes make us scratch our heads with the "What's in for me?" attitude that some, not all, portray.
I am genuinely impressed with the caliber of the young troops, most who are married with young kids, who are stepping up to the plate and living the core value of Service Before Self.
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06-07-11 09:18 PM #1
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I Am Impressed
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06-07-11 09:25 PM #2
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As much as cops b!tch and complain, they do have a history of coming forward when needed. Kudos to your troops!
Apparently, I'm supposed to be more angry about what Mitt Romney does with his money than what Barack & Michelle Obama do with mine
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Originally Posted by Cat_Doc
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06-07-11 09:44 PM #3
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Outstanding! That is great to hear.
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06-07-11 09:50 PM #4
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When we had the recent floods here, a lot of people couldn't get to their usual work place due to being cut off. We had people rocking up just to answer phones. A Det SGT and his Det wife came to our station just to answer phones and make coffees for us.
I was at a job minding a dead body that had washed up and he got in his car and went and bought us some lunch and brought it out to us.
It was great to see so many come together in a time of need.
Stay safe Cat Doc and don't be too much of a hero....fire burns!!!!"He didn't want to tell the cop he was on his way to the Butt Pirate Palace for a little two-step with Joe-Joe during the Village People marathon." - Cat_Doc
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06-07-11 10:15 PM #5
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Thanks for the compliment, George, but I am not rolling on this one. They are sending our Special Services/Air Support commander on this. I still have a patrol region to watch over. Originally Posted by Aussie George
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06-07-11 10:36 PM #6
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Excuses. Originally Posted by Cat_Doc
"Knowing what you stand for limits what you fall for"
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06-07-11 10:49 PM #7
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It doesn't hurt that it's God's own country out there
. We go there and call it "vacation" in June. .
That is awesome response though. Getting commitment from guys with families that quick is awesome dedication. You must be doing something right?
Bring oxygen and your gps and 4WD Luxury Command Tahoe. It's high up there in spots and rural.
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06-07-11 10:52 PM #8
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Was that their first question? "Is the LT going? No? I can be ready in an hour. Is that too soon?" Originally Posted by Cat_Doc
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06-07-11 11:34 PM #9
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Heh, the biggest problem I am aware of at the moment is that the volunteers have to take 4X4's. This isn't gonna make some of the non-volunteers too happy when we make them trade out their trucks to the men going. Originally Posted by MikeG
You know, Mike, you are gonna have to drive through my county one of these days. I’m gonna tax the hell out of you for safe passage, you friggen comedian! Originally Posted by MikeG
Was that their first question? "Is the LT going? No? I can be ready in an hour. Is that too soon?"This career is not a sprint, it is a marathon.
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06-08-11 12:05 AM #10
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Originally Posted by greg72982
Fixed it for you.Pittsburgh Pirates- 1st place NL Central 7/15/11
They've got us surrounded? Good. Now we can fire in any direction, those bastards wont get away this time
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06-08-11 12:22 AM #11
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I am hearing the song, "Send in the Clowns." Or, maybe I am just hearing noises from the peanut gallery? Originally Posted by ChesCopPodz
Whatever it is, the 3 Musketeers (Greg, Mike & Ches) are on a back slapping roll tonight!
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06-08-11 06:05 AM #12
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Couldn't you just go up with them and "supervise(drink coffee)?" Originally Posted by Cat_Doc
I am hearing the song, "Send in the Clowns." Or, maybe I am just hearing noises from the peanut gallery?
Whatever it is, the 3 Musketeers (Greg, Mike & Ches) are on a back slapping roll tonight!"Knowing what you stand for limits what you fall for"
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06-08-11 06:20 AM #13
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Jesus, three hundred thousand acres? That's a lot of land to cover.
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06-08-11 07:38 AM #14
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How much land was burned in Texas a couple of months ago? It sounded like a lot of the state was burned up then. Originally Posted by limeade
Apparently, I'm supposed to be more angry about what Mitt Romney does with his money than what Barack & Michelle Obama do with mine
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Originally Posted by Cat_Doc
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06-08-11 10:48 AM #15
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Dirt burns? Originally Posted by retdetsgt
We bring evil things to evil people, kicking in a door near you!
."In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But,
in practice, there is."
- Jan L.A. van de Snepscheut
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like
an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was 'involved' - the pig
was'committed'."
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When the wolf attacks, he will find not all who run with the flock are sheep!
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