Rockford Rescue & Fire. What’s in a name?

35 comments June 29th, 2008

I was talking with some guys the other day about the Rockford Fire Department. Recently retired chief Bill Robertson noted that 80 percent of the department’s calls are health emergencies; just 20 percent are fire-related.

That got me to thinking: Actually the department is an ambulance and EMS service that once in a while puts out a fire.

So, since we’re in a time of transition, between chiefs, why not redefine the department to reflect what it mostly does — treat emergnecy patients and take them to the hospital.

It seems to me we need to buy a whole lot more ambulances and retire some of those ancient fire wagons. Let’s call the department what it is: Rockford Rescue & Fire.

Just a thought or two.

I’m Running For Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Mann

4 comments June 29th, 2008

A letter writer, Mr. Cecil, wants me to run for mayor of Rockford. And as I told you all in an earlier post, I’ll soon be eligible because Mayor Excellence has decided my subdivision will become part of his domain.

I’m flattered that the writer thinks I’m qualified, and I may be, technically. However, I’m not good at pandering. I’d say something politically incorrect within 2 minutes of taking office and soon have 276, or maybe 6, pickets marching on my front lawn.

I am, however, continuing in my quest to become Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man.