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San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
JW, yes, it is typically toaster ovens. But I've seen many causes of fires over the years. For a while, I had a run of fires caused by salt water from fish tanks splashing in power strips eventually shorting out. Not enough heat to set off sprinklers, but a whole lot of smoke. That's a bad thing in a high rise.— February 10, 2009 8:38 a.m.
San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
I believe that the chief said that we meet national response standards around 50% of the time. The fire in Penasquitos the other day is a perfect example. The first due engine was already tied up at a medical aid. The truck company responding from the same station is larger and thus slower. The fire was less than two miles from the station, yet the first unit didn't arrive for 8-9 minutes. Good thing that truck company wasn't browned out like the mayor and DeMaio want... the next unit didn't arrive until 11-12 minutes after the 911 call. An effective firefighting force wasn't on scene until 15 minutes after the call. The residents suffered a $500K uninsured loss in what should've been a bedroom fire.— February 10, 2009 6:44 a.m.
San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
Fred may complain that by the time you get there, he will be toast. ============= Well, the studies do say that we need 22 more stations. Perhaps Fred should watch his new councilmember questioning the Fire Chief about response times in District 3 at the last PS&NS meeting.— February 9, 2009 8:26 p.m.
San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
I want a toaster... ============ Just remember to unplug it or some of us "non-heros" may visit.— February 9, 2009 7:17 p.m.
San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
If we want to talk about underpaid people who put their lives at risk, then are not properly treated -- or ignored completely -- when they return with injuries and/or psychological trauma, we should be talking about the military. ============ I fully agree. Now work to bring them up to our level, not us down to their level.— February 8, 2009 2:08 p.m.
San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
It doesn't matter at all. Some cop's wife or husband is still going to the funeral. The city, state and feds are still paying out for a line of duty death.— February 8, 2009 6:54 a.m.
Cut to the Bone
You'd have to check, but I believe that street sweeping is part of Federal clean water standards. It lowers the pollution that runs off into the bay and ocean. That's part of the problem. As Pat has pointed out, much of government spending in encumbered by "thou shalt" proclamations by either the initiative process or higher level government mandate.— February 6, 2009 1:21 p.m.
San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
At least 50% of the adult population aged 20-50 has the ability, qualifications and could competently perform the duties of either cop or FF. ====================== Yes, but not the desire. That's why I keep repeating my invitation to you. Since it's so damn easy and pays so well, why wouldn't you apply? Surely you'd fly through the hiring process. You could practice law on your days off. You'd have excellent benefits and a paid retirement. It doesn't matter who has the ability. I think the percentage is lower, but so what? What matters is how many people apply. In Miami last week people camped out for applications. Here we have to bet people to apply. Why? I don't know...— February 5, 2009 9:32 p.m.
San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
Johnny, There is no San Diego firefighter named Jim Fowler. You say Jim Fowler posted here, but if you search Jim Fowler on this site, the only hits are you thinking I'm Jim Fowler. As I've said before, I believe you're deluded. That's the only possible explanation for your repeated insistence on such things.— February 5, 2009 9:27 p.m.
San Diego City Employees pension fund ailing
Very few are from homicide. ============ So? Dead is dead.— February 5, 2009 8:57 p.m.