Rick Lasky's Comments

what advice do u give people starting out in the fire service to find their way to making it a full career,

chief you are and inspiration to us all. i too watched the pride and glory clip in rookie school. i dont think one person in that class room walked out there with out some sort of understanding of what this job really means. thank you chief

just wanted to say i had the privilege of watching your video the other day during my rookie school class.it reassured me of the pride an honor i'll be caring with me throughout my career.

Hey Chief, Sorry we missed ya this week in NC hope u had a good weekend. Marnie was mad she had to wrk and that kept her from gettin to up and catchup with you. Mayb next time u get bk up this way we can get together. Stay safe


Doug.

Hey Chief!
Could you please send me some information on having you speak at my department please. Here is my email toddcmckee@yahoo.com

TY

Oh yeah, Chief, I want you to meet my special little man! His name his Huxbar, ( I bet you know what a huxbar is!! Most of the firefighters around here don't!) he is almost 1 1/2 years old. He is a shih tzu and my little angel! He is also a big fan of yours as you can tell! HA HA!! Love ya brother,
Marnie

That's wonderful Chief, would love to catch up with you if your schedule permits!! Did you hear Raleigh rolled their tiller this am on the way to a structure fire? Tried to upload the pic. Don't know if it worked. Three injuries, two serious but not life threatening. Keep them on our prayers!! Love ya,
Marnie

Hey Chief just swinging by to say hello.Thats some great pics. Chief, especially the one for the North East Corner of the new House. Whenever you get bk up to NC give us a yell I'm sure Marnie would like to sit down and have dinner with and catch up. Take Care.

KTF!!
Doug

I have a 1 hour lay over in Dallas Ft. Worth on Friday evening (May 29th) from 1650 to 1755. I would love to talk to you.

Hey Rick,

I love looking at all your pictures....It was wonderful to see you in Indy....so glad to be here....I hope all is well out there...keep those "Cowboys" safe, looks like they need it. :) Big hello to the Lasky Girls...let me know when your heading to FLA!!

Talk soon,
Miss ya.
Eileen

Chief,
Thanks for taking the time to talk to the young folks from EKU and UNCC that volunteer their time to help make FDIC happen. Your talk, in their room, was funny, inspiring and needed. I myself, volunteer to help every year. I am a Lieutenant from Lexington KY and when I volunteer, I see the new generation and in these kids, it makes me smile. Just wanted to say thank you, alot of these kids look up to you. I myself am glad to call you "brother". Thanks again.

Arthur Ashley
Lieutenant
Engine Co. # 2
HazMat Special Operations
Lexington Fire Dept.
Lexington KY 40505

P.S.
I will be in the Dallas area from June 14th thru the 20th taking part in the Dallas Lieutenant's Assessment, hope I can come by and check out Lewisville's department

Hey Chief,

It was great to finally get to meet you personally at FDIC this year! Keep the fire burning and stay safe!

Nick

Chief thanks for the friend add. It was a great honor to hear you speak !!! Great class and very motivational. The book rocks; I could not put it down!! Thanks for signing it. Your class and book apply to both Fire and Police work. I have handed the book off to a fellow Guns and Hoses Brother who loves it. Would love to pick you brain on Truck Op's, Highrise and personalizing rigs. (Red with Red lights of course lololol)

I hope to see You and Chief Salka soon.

Stay safe and all the best to your families.

Don Huneke
EGH

Chief,

I would like to tell you thank you from my brothers and sisters from this past weekend seminar! You made me look at myself and realize some faults that I will correct! I don't want to blow smoke up your a**, but I hope that I can spread the message that you and I so proudly represent! You definetly are needed more than ever in the fire service and I will do what it takes to bring the tradition back! You definetly derserve all the speaking trumpets that you have on your collar!! Thanks Again!!!
P.S. History Quiz- Check out my pictures and see if you can tell me what the weird looking board is that I posted! (It's an easy One)

Shane Comparetto
Captain
Engine Company 81
Hardeeville Fire Department

Thanks Chief. I am looking forward to the conference in July. See you there.

Missy

Hey Chief!!
It's your favorite Sis in NC! (Haha)Working in the ER tonight and it is snowing outside like a blizzard. We aren't accustomed to getting snow like this! I'm sure tomorrow will be a busy day at the firehouse! Just wanted to touch bases with you. I taught another fire history class last week at Oak Hill Fire and Rescue. It went well. How did you get so comfortable speaking in front of groups? Have you always been that relaxed talking in front of people or did it take time? I get so nervous sometimes! Do you have any advice? Hope you and yours are doing well! Stay Safe Brother!
Luv Ya Mean IT!!
Marnie
EGH-RFB

Did I hear you may be making the Trip to Alaska again this fall?

Chief, Brother,

I saw that you were on line and I just wanted to say thanks.

Thanks for being a Chief Officer that we can all be proud of. Your personal mission is something that every firefighter in the world should strive to acomplish.

Thanks for being a friend of the FOOLS.

See you in San Diego next week????

Be safe Brother,

E

Good day Chief!!
Unfortunately, I was unable to see John Salka as planned. My son fell ill that morning and I stayed with him. My husband did get to go and said he was funny as s***!! I did order his book and look forward to reading it. Thank you for letting him know we were coming. Stay safe Brother!! Luv ya!!
Marnie