Yep, it was a case of operator failure last night/ this morning. About 430-5 they brought the engines back in and sent everyone home. About 730 the Fire Chief calls and asks me to get together an engine because they finally figured what they wired wrong.

Trying to get enough ffs in here after being out til 5 am is tough. Since its mostly volunteer, only 3 fulltime, they werent interested in getting back out. But we got a few, including the two who had just spent the night on medical standby at the shelter, my replacement, and three who were here last night. Oh the joys of small departments!

I was stabbed by one of the cops last night, course it was only a push pin and I was trying to get a splinter out. Still it hurt, the bastard.

Its just dead... Lol and they still havent gotten the generators going yet. Its going to be interesting how long things are going to take to get running. Im seriously considering running away lol...

Juust kidding. However vending is up so I can sneak around the corner.

Its very crowded in here tonight...

The electric dept is going to attempt to hook up generators to the substations and bring power back to the city. This presents a huge risk for fires all over town. We currently have 2 engines staged here, as well as an engine from a neighboring town. There are three other depts on standby as well... We've already had one fire tonight, someone was fueling their generator and overfilled it, it subsequently exploded and caught the garage on fire.

Now, we're just sitting here waiting, the natives are still restless, we've advised everyone to not overload their electrical, but we doubt they will listen. They didnt listen when we put out a water advisory that was fun.
I picked up a new copy of Guns and Ammo, so Im duly occupied.

I love it when an officer asks for a warrant check on a subject by name... Without a DOB, without a license number, and without a confirmed spelling of the last name.

Love it!!!! Its a bitch. =D

I forget how hard it is to get information out of someone who is hyperventilating. She didnt know her address, or where she was at...dang.
so, I manage to get her location, color of the house and what vehicle is parked outside. The ambulance service is picky and has to have an actual address since they use GPS in their trucks.
Now, Im sitting here watching Gran Tarino again with the current pain in the ass. He's freaking bipolar or something, lol.
This movie cracks me up, Clint Eastwood is probably one of the best actors around..
The natives are getting restless around these parts, Im tired of old ladies calling me complaining that they dont have the money to get their branches hauled off but they can stay in a motel for 3 nights and complaining that she misses her jacuzzi...

I dont know why I bother...

Well, its officially a week without power. Im sitting here listening to Gran Tarino and should be doing homework.
Im also hoping that a buddy of mine who's a deputy will swing by lol.

Im really getting tired of the bullshit I have to put up with around here. Im sick of this certain officer acting like its my fault he has to get his fat lazy ass up and do something... Im just the friggin messenger...

lol Im good now.

I hate generators. Its all a matter of principle, I guess. I love that they provide heat, light and phones, but I hate that we have to keep up with them, even if it means dragging the dispatcher out of the office to help.