Rick Lasky's Comments

Chief,
Are you going to be in Baltimore this July for the Expo? Hope to see you there... Thanks again for everything.

Aloha Bro- Shane

I just learned you will be speaking at the SC Firefighters' Association Conference. I am hoping to get a chance to meet you there. I am thrilled that the SCFA has finally elevated its conference to the level it is this year, I only hope it continues. Let me also welcome you now to South Carolina.
I also love the Podcasts, my only complaint is there is not enough of them, keep up the good work.

Chief,
I love listening to your podcasts, keep it up. I just bought your book and can't wait to start reading it. I wish some of your ideas would rub off to the leadership in my department. Keep safe!

Chief,

Loved the book and will make it required reading for myself every once in awhile. It has alot of great stuff that helps me recharge due to dealing with a Chief my Depatment has had for 26 years andhad trully decimated it. Wish there were more Chiefs like you.

Rick:

Thanks for helping me out by talking to somebody on my nextel. They ended up coming to the pride and ownership lecture and enjoyed it.

That kind of thing isnt something that we get a chance to attend very often and we really appreciate you coming to SC
Tom

Chief Lasky, It was good to see you in Greenville S.C. Saturday and attend the class.

Lt. Mike Payne
Wade Hampton F.D.

Hey Chief ...Got my Cheif to show the Pride and Ownership CD at the meeting last nite . It opened some eyes. Thanks for all you do. 28yrs and still love the job no plans in giving it up anytime soon. STAY SAFE.

Hey bro... thanks for all the kind words and support on your webcast...

Sure appreciate you taking the time to promote Air Management. It will mean a great deal coming from you.

Congrats on once again having the best selling book at the FDIC (3 years running)...


Mike

Thanks, Rick! As always, it was great seeing you too!

Bernadine

Hey Chief,
Just listened to another great pod cast. We are dealing with a difficult chief right now. It makes coming to work a little harder, but, we still have the greatest job in the world! Keep teaching us, its helping!

Sean

I'm sorry I missed your second workshop this weekend. I hope to get a chance to catch up with you again.

I will definitely let you know, when we make it happen... Don't be a stranger! Can you shoot me an email? I want to ask you a favor, furutes@aol.com.

Aloha -Shane

Hey back at ya! Thanks so much for the kind words. Don't worry...you have told me how much you love and appreciate us and the feeling is mutual! We feel so privileged to have been part of this amazing conference for so long. We have learned so much about what you all do and have developed a new found respect for all of you and the friendships we have made are irreplaceable. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family.

: )

Elizabeth

Chief:

I'll be off duty tommorrow and I'll give you a call.

Ben

I just saw that you are coming to Greenville, SC on May 10th.
I plan on attending and bringing friends.

Tom

Chief, it was great talking with you in Indy. Be sure to keep in touch. I'll let you know how things go on this side...

Aloha -Shane

Chief,

Thanks for the quick reply and information regarding your departments stance on when our Class A uniforms are appropriate. I whole heartedly agree that if our members understand the importance and tradition of the uniform that we will have nothing to worry about. Thank you again

-Eric Barnum

Chief, Sorry I missd your presentation in New Britian today, I made a work commitment that I couldn't break. I did hear from a guy I work with that it was a great time. Hope to catch up with you soon, until then I enjoy the pod casts. Thanks for all you're doing.

Goodmorning Chief, What are Lewisville's policies in regard to when your members where their class A uniforms? Currently, our department only wears them to attend funerals and at our department meeting for a department photo. I would like to see us wear them in times of celebration also; such as fire department member retirements, weddings, Fire Department Awards Banquets, and Fire Department Balls etc. There is a concern that there is alcohol served at some of these events and the appropriateness of our members wearing their class A uniform at this type of event. What are your thoughts and opinions.

On a side note, thank you for continuing to spread your thoughts on Pride and Ownership and especially passion for our profession and the Brotherhood.