Stanford Fire Department needs more volunteer firefighters

Interesting article but probably should do a little more research before releasing it to the public. A few years ago Stanford had a reputation as one of the best fire departments in the state(volunteer or paid). There were 30 or more volunteers serving our city! They made personal sacrifices to protect us. They were well trained, professional acting men that were treated unfairly when they questioned decisions and voiced concerns over outdated equipment. Several were "fired" and even escorted out of the fire station by the police. Others left because of the issues within the department. Talk to the people that served for years on the department. Find the true reasons that the fire department has shrunk to 15 members.

Why is some people always trying to say they are not treated right or they are invisible? How stupid. Can't you speak up for yourself instead of hiding behind a computer screen??

Nicole H wrote:

Why is some people always trying to say they are not treated right or they are invisible? How stupid. Can't you speak up for yourself instead of hiding behind a computer screen??

Seems like it was stupid to let the fire department degrade to the point of begging for members.

I want to be on fire department. What do I need to do?

can i drive the big red truck?

Seriously who would I talk to about being on fire department? I have 2 brothers that wants to also.

leslie wrote:

<quoted text>Seems like it was stupid to let the fire department degrade to the point of begging for members.

Who's fault was it.....the chief or the mayor?

Umm is this the same group who use to set fire to stuff for practice ?

resident wrote:

Interesting article but probably should do a little more research before releasing it to the public. A few years ago Stanford had a reputation as one of the best fire departments in the state(volunteer or paid). There were 30 or more volunteers serving our city! They made personal sacrifices to protect us. They were well trained, professional acting men that were treated unfairly when they questioned decisions and voiced concerns over outdated equipment. Several were "fired" and even escorted out of the fire station by the police. Others left because of the issues within the department. Talk to the people that served for years on the department. Find the true reasons that the fire department has shrunk to 15 members.

What happened to the fire department? When I was still teaching, the firemen came to school to speak with our students about fire safety. I recall them saying they were "30 members strong". I thought that was amazing to get 30 men to volunteer for such a dangerous job. I commend all of the past and current volunteers for their community service.

CallingThemOut wrote:

Umm is this the same group who use to set fire to stuff for practice ?

They ALL set fire to stuff for practice. It is actually a part of NFPA training.

jackie wrote:

Seriously who would I talk to about being on fire department? I have 2 brothers that wants to also.

If you're still interested, just call the fire department and ask for Scott Maples. Tell him you're interested.