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| King's fire, Feb.7, 2012 C. Davis photo |
This is a response to the "Keystone Cops" statement that was made in the Cheers and Jeers column of the Pincher Creek Echo this past week. I would like to say that I enjoy your website, Pincher Creek Voice, and quite often find it more informative compared to the local newspaper.
I just read your "State of the Voice and other Stuff March 2012" article, and I would like to thank you for your support and response to the comments made. I initially posted the following comments on Facebook just after reading the paper. I also sent them to the Echo. Knowing the quality and popularity of your website, I thought I would send them to you as well. Comments from a member of the department and one that was on that call specifically, I think are worthy of a printed/posted response.
Thanks again for your support and it's nice seeing you out there with us, I think it does alot of good to have these events properly documented and delivered to the public.
Joey McLeod
"Some seem to think King's Restaurant wasn't worth saving. It doesn't matter to us...that's what we do. It may not look pretty in the 19 minute video you watch on Youtube...nice and warm in your house...in your comfy chair, but that is only a clip of an operation which took hours...in the cold...on the ice...in the middle of the night. King's is still standing...so is the Fox Theatre. We don't want/need/expect your praises...that's not why we do this...and despite your harsh criticism, when the next call comes in, there we will be...your friends...your co-workers...your neighbors...your Pincher Creek Fire Department. We are NOT "Keystone Cops"." - Joey McLeod (Proud member of PCES)
The keystone cops were incompetent fictional policemen, featured in silent film comedies in the early 20th century. Joey, and all others who do what you do, you certainly aren't "keystone cops" and a large majority of the general public respect and admire each of you for your work and commitment to whatever community you represent. Additionally, you are a well-spoken young man and a wonderful role model for others in the community. Thank you for your letter and for everything you do.
ReplyDeleteI am Captain of the Beaver Mines station, and helped fight the fire for 4 hours that cold night with my crew. The Voice started filming long after the fire started. By this time we were played out physically by the cold, the activity, and the late hour. What you see in the film, is the remaining tired firer-fighters finishing the job. The other members had been released earlier to start cleaning up, and refurbishing our trucks for the next fire. People don't realize we must have equipment ready to go again before we go home. I am extremely proud to serve we these awesome volunteers! Pincher and area is extremely lucky!
ReplyDeleteI will verify that comment. I got there about an hour after the fire had started, and the bulk of it was out. What the firefighters were dealing with at that time was hot spots within the walls that were quite stubborn, and viciously cold winds coupled with obviously very wet conditions. They were obviously exhausted and yet still doing their utmost.
ReplyDelete- Chris Davis