ONION NEWS - 30 ALARM FIRE - THIS IS TRUE

[grumpybob]

A couple of nights ago, here in Granby N.Y there was a fire. A metal structure with 5,000 to 8,000 crates of onions caught fire.

First, I would like to commend the firefighters from the 30 different Companies that responded for the job they did in fighting this fire. It took place in a rural area with limited water. Tankers were used to haul millions of gallons of water to the fire. The Old Saw Mill Pond at the end of my driveway was a main source for water supplies. At least One pumper was at the pond from about 6:00pm. I noticed the pumper was gone at 3:00am.


Most of the firefighters were from local volunteer departments giving their time to serve the communities they represent along with surrounding communities. They all deserve a big THANK YOU for the job they did.

 

[Bob Denman]

Did anybody think to bring some sausages and peppers to this cookout? :joke:
Seriously: :clap: :thumbup: to the volunteers that protect all of us!

 

[ARtraveler]

We also deal with a Volunteer Fire Department where I live. When I needed an ambulance about a year ago--they were here in about five minutes. They are good people here. The Chief was in one of my classes at the university, so I had some real life experience with getting to know someone in that realm of work.

 

[grumpybob]

I thought about running steer in one end of the building and having steak sandwiches come out the other end.

Thankfully nobody was killed or injured. and it was insured. Est. $5 million in losses.

It is about 4 miles from the house as the wind blows. Today all I can smell is fried onions. It is becoming sickening to smell!!

 

[Chupaca]

Wow..!!

30 alarm..glad they got it under control...must have been awesome smelling fire stirring folks appetite..!! :roflblack:

 

[bluestratos]

A million gallons of French Onion Soup?

 

[Bob Denman]

Oh great... :gaah:
Do you have any idea how much cheese we'll need to get for that much soup? :shocked:

 

[arntufun]

A couple of nights ago, here in Granby N.Y there was a fire. A metal structure with 5,000 to 8,000 crates of onions caught fire.

First, I would like to commend the firefighters from the 30 different Companies that responded for the job they did in fighting this fire. It took place in a rural area with limited water. Tankers were used to haul millions of gallons of water to the fire. The Old Saw Mill Pond at the end of my driveway was a main source for water supplies. At least One pumper was at the pond from about 6:00pm. I noticed the pumper was gone at 3:00am.


Most of the firefighters were from local volunteer departments giving their time to serve the communities they represent along with surrounding communities. They all deserve a big THANK YOU for the job they did.

These volunteer firefighters have to buy thier own gear, equipment and never recieve any sort of tax break....... All without pay. I just wish there was a holiday to thank the heros that do it for free....... :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

And in their honor; you'd be happy to take the day off from work? :thumbup:

 

[grumpybob]

This really p*$$ed me off this morning

A local city fire department (theses guys get paid) that sent firefighters to the fire, has filed a grievance against the city because they only had 7 firefighters at the fire house & the union contract calls for 8. Now that is dedication.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

These volunteer firefighters have to buy thier own gear, equipment and never recieve any sort of tax break....... All without pay. I just wish there was a holiday to thank the heros that do it for free....... :thumbup:

The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial has just been completed, Honoring both paid and volunteer firefighters, on display at our Capital



Cruzr Joe