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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Heyer Nov 10, 2012. 25 Replies 2 Likes
I am part of a group of volunteer firefighters from Sooke, BC that are working towards coming to Boquete to assist with training for the local department. We are working on gathering more…Continue
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Mark Heyer replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"Darcy, you and your group are certainly welcome here in Boquete. I am sure there is much you can contribute to their knowledge, especially if they are doing the asking. The amusing fact for is who live here is that with 200+ inches of rain and…"
Darcy replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"We are not an official Rotary project. While some of the people that are helping us are also involved in Rotary and they may be using Rotary connections to facilitate that help, this project is being organized directly between Sooke Firefighters…"
Darcy replied to Fran Hogan's discussion Bombero training planned"Any chance some one local can get me a few updated picture of the fire hall with the new truck in the bay?"
Darcy replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"Thanks, I have pictures of the old and videos of the new truck arriving along with the truck dedication - new pictures would be great."
Sugar and Spice replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"They have 2 brand new fire trucks that are not in these pictures. If I get a chance I will take my camera and snap a few photos of them. Attached is a photo of other new fire trucks that are now all over the country. "
Bradford Alan Voth replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"i will have to remember that one..we just make them wash a lot of trucks!"
Bradford Alan Voth replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"bjorn you are very right but we in the fire service do have a little help. we have the nfpa or national fire protection agency that has come up with a baseline norm. and we also have ifsac or international fire…"
Bradford Alan Voth replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"Fran and johnny bring one of the points to light. have been doing this and instructing for a bit now and have made a few trips to panama and visited with our brothers each and every time I think you are on the right tract with…"
Fran Hogan replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"I think the question some of us have is whether you were invited by the Fire Department or by Rotary. I've been here long enough to remember the 'bad blood' that was created when a member of our expat community took it upon…"
Darcy replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"Once again - we are coming because we were invited. We are developing the training that we will be assisting with based on what is asked for help with. I would never assume to walk into a Fire Department anywhere in any country to…"
Bradford Alan Voth replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"wonder how they feel about someone coming into there house without getting to know them, there needs and what they would like help with. Brothers are Brothers thru out the world but Bothers and there houses are also very proud."
Darcy replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"That would be great - translators are still being worked out, so having more would be a benefit. Dates are not firm yet - will be end of Feb/beg of March likely for 5-6 days."
Stephen Gordon replied to Darcy's discussion Boquete Fire Dept"I don't have any fire fighting experience but I do speak fluent Spanish. Having grown up in Mexico as a kid. If the Bomberos are into it I'd be willing to help with translation. When are you starting the program? I'll be in Boquete…"
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