#firefighter tribute

[casualcouture]

(via International Firefighter's Day Tri-blend T-Shirt by CasualCouture)

Celebrate  International Firefighter's Day with this amazing T shirt.

[sometimeslondon]

National Firefighters Memorial outside St Paul’s Cathedral

The monument was originally intended as a tribute to firefighters during the Blitz on London in World War Two but was extended in 1998 as a memorial to all firefighters in the UK who have died in the line of duty

[rabbitcruiser]

Calgary City Hall and Calgary Municipal Building (No. 2)

Calgary City Hall (often called Old City Hall or Historic City Hall), is the seat of government for Calgary City Council, located in the city's downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The historic building completed in 1911 serves as the offices for Calgary City Council, consisting of the office of the Mayor, fourteen Councillors and municipal Clerk. Calgary City Hall originally housed the municipal council and portions of administration from its completion in 1911 until the construction of the Calgary Municipal Building adjacent to Old City Hall in 1985, which currently houses the offices of 2,000 civic administrators.

Calgary City Hall is designated a National Historic Sites of Canada, as well as a Provincial Historical Resource, and Municipal Historical Resource.

Calgary City Hall was designed by architect William M. Dodd to reflect Calgary's role as the urban centre in Southern Alberta. Dodd was known partnering with Edward Collis Hopkins to design Regina City Hall (which was demolished in 1965), along with his other designs in Calgary caught the attention of Calgary City Council. Dodd designed the building to embody Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style, with a symmetrical form with an elevated main floor, and includes a single clock tower with a Seth Thomas Clock installed, heavy stone exterior walls, bands of recessed windows, a recessed main entrance, stone arches and keystones above many windows and entries carved with the City's coat-of-arms. Notable interior elements include a highly ornamental cast-iron staircase and sky-lit rotundas.

Source: Wikipedia

[asmuchasidliketo]

Article about it

“While it might not catch your eye as much as would, say, a live Tyrannosaurus Rex lumbering down the street playing an accordion (badly, since those short arms would limit it somewhat), it’s still something that you would notice and want to know more about.”

[batshit-auspol]

I just spent some time scrolling through this blog and am suffering from sever laughter. Thanks so much for collating the countries craziest moments. One of my favourites is when Scott Morrison was in Hawaii while the bushfires where burning.

December 2019: As Australia's east coast is engulfed in the worst bushfires in living memory, rumours begin to circulate that Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison may have secretly fucked off for a holiday in Hawaii.

Keep in mind, this is what is going down in Australia at the time:

The Hawaii rumour is initially written off as a fringe conspiracy, because surely nobody could be that fuckin tonedeaf, and it was quickly forgotten about... until an Australian man visiting Hawaii UPLOADED A SELFIE ON THE BEACH WITH THE PM THROWING A SHAKA.

At which point all hell broke loose.

Overnight the formerly popular "Scomo" became the most despised man in all of Australia. Think "firefighters shouting out of their windows to news cameras" level of despised.

After about two days of radio silence and pretending like he was still at home running the country, the Prime Minister's handlers finally dragged him onto call with an Australian radio station, where he pinky promised to return to Australia as fast as he could in an attempt to calm things down.

Unfortunately Scott's empathy consultant (a real job) then had to watch Scott pour more gasoline on the dumpster fire by uttering the now famous phrase "Look I don't hold a hose mate" when asked by the radio interviewer why the fucking fuck the fuckhead wasn't fucking in Australia doing his fucking job during a massive fucking crisis.

Testing just how much worse things could get, Scomo then proceeded to NOT rush back to Australia as promised, instead attempting to complete the rest of his holiday, a fact that was exposed when a passerby snapped a picture of him still lounging on the beach two days later.

Eventually, holiday complete, Morrison did reluctantly slink back to Australia, and in an attempt to calm things down, he decided to pay a visit to a small town that had been destroyed by the fires.

Which was a big mistake.

Scomo still had not registered how absolutely and totally he had screwed the poodle with his Hawaiian beach vacation, and he walks into what is now taught in PR classes as one of the greatest examples of "what not do do in a crisis" in all of history.

Scotty from Marketing, as he is now dubbed by the nation, spends a painfully cringe-inducing hour wandering around a burned down town with TV news cameras in tow, having to FORCE PEOPLE TO SHAKE HIS HAND in what is some of the most awkward footage you will ever see.

At this point it's probably also worth mentioning that, before becoming Prime Minister, Scott Morrison's biggest claim to fame in politics was being the guy that was so far up the coal lobby's arse that he literally brought coal into parliament and waved it around, claiming it doesn't hurt people.

So when a protest was organised it turned out to be one big national fuck you to the Prime Minister, the likes of which the world has never seen before or since.

Needless to say, at this point Scomo's career was dead in the water, but thanks to the rules brought in to stop Australian political parties from knifing their leader every two weeks (a popular Aussie passtime) Morrison basically couldn't get fired until after the next election.

And so, when the election rolled around in 2022, we decided that was an opportune time to travel over to Hawaii to erect this bad boy tribute to the Prime Minister, on the very beach where Scomo had sat and drank margaritas that one fateful week in December as Australia burned (thanks to @chaser for funding the ticket)

[mssophiesthirdaidmysterybiscuits]

really proud of a young gaming friend of mine: he is also a volunteer firefighter (like me) and just came to me (texted me, he lives accros the country basically) because he had a traumatic experience on a call and he has not been feeling well

he recognizes that he is mentally in a bad place right now, looks for someone who is familiar with the general topic, but not to close to the actual incident and asks for some time to talk

says openly how he feels and that he is afraid it will affect him long term, takes the bits and bobs of personal experience I have with these topics very well and accepts the fact that he did nothing wrong and that nothing was his fault basically immediatly

also said (roughly translated) that he is "proud of having functioned so well" in that situation, AS HE DAMN WELL SHOULD BE

Also, it makes me a tiny bit happy he trusted me enough to come to me with such an issue

People, First Responders of any kind out there are still humans, we still feel pain and suffering even if we are somewhat trained to deal with it. Don't belittle anyone, take them seriously and if you can't help yourself (which might be perfectly valid sometimes, sometimes you might have to much on your own plate) then at least point them in the direction of help . . . or point help in their direction.

End of PSA

PS: Great song on this topic here: We ain't superheroes

[peppermintquartz]

"You promise you'll babysit for three nights?" Karen squints at Tommy, holding up a pinky finger.

"Yes," Tommy says, hooking his pinky with hers. "Please. I need your help."

Karen grins. "Pick me up at seven."

"Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you," he gushes, and then just wraps her in a big hug.

--

Buck is trying to keep his knee from bouncing with nerves, but it's difficult not to feel nervous. The other team that is tied with the A-Siders - Tommy's trivia team - at the Blue Cat Lounge has come up strong ever since they brought on a neurosurgeon and sewn up the medical questions. Tommy said he knows someone who can level the playing field for the finals, and Buck wonders who it is.

When he hears Gill call out Tommy's name, Buck turns around in his seat, and then he squeals in glee. "Oh we are gonna kick so much ass!"

"Buck!" Karen jogs over and hugs him. "I hear my services are needed?"

"Yes! The Brainimaniacs have a neurosurgeon on their team. We have a medic, Gill, and he grew up with two doctor parents, so we kinda have a chance with the medical stuff sometimes? But engineering and physics and childhood education? That's totally your forte." Buck pushes her into the booth and kisses Tommy fondly. "You have found the perfect fourth member!"

Gill introduces himself and leans across the table to speak with Karen. "He did tell you that you may have to sing, right?"

Karen nods brightly. "Yeah. I'm not too bad, I think?"

Buck bumps his fist with Tommy.

--

They tie at the end of the mandatory three rounds, so now it's time for the sing-off. Buck is designated driver that night, and Tommy and Gill are swaying along with the Brainimaniacs' rendition of "It Takes Two". At least they're not drunk enough to clap for their rivals.

"Alrighty, paying customers!" The host, Lorne, adjusts their tiara as they go up on stage. Their green suit sparkles in the limelight. "Remember, your coasters will be your votes! A-Siders, send up your singer or singers!"

Buck and Tommy slide out of the booth and offer their arms to Karen, who places a hand in each man's elbow and walks regally to the stage.

"Ooh, you're a beautiful new face. A-Siders, I'm tempted to vote for you already, if I hadn't sworn to Dolly that I'd be impartial," says Lorne. They offer Karen the microphone. "Wanna tell us a little about yourself, and also what you're gonna sing?"

"Well, I'm a lesbian scientist married to a super hot firefighter who isn't here, but my friends in the team are all queer firefighters, and I think we can agree that they are all heroes. Which is why, I'm gonna do my best to pay tribute to Mariah."

Oohs and aahs ripples out through the audience. Someone in another part of the bar calls out, "High risk, high reward!"

Karen winks in that direction. Then she points to her table. "Tommy, Buck, video. You're gonna save it and send it to me afterwards."

Already holding up his phone, Buck cheers and whoops out loud. Tommy shouts out, "Kick their asses!"

Lorne bows and steps out of the light. The first bars begins to play.

Karen holds up the microphone.

And brings down the house.

--

"I knew you're the best!" Buck yells.

Tommy plants a big kiss on Karen's cheek and grins so wide his eyes are all squished up in his crinkles. Buck hugs her for the fifth time since Lorne handed them the trophy and placed their tiara on top of her head.

Gill hugs the trophy and drunkenly takes several group photos. "We are the CHAMPIONS!" he sings out, off key, and the quartet sings the rest of the chorus together, arm in arm, and Buck laughs as he leads the other three to Tommy's car.

Yep, having Karen at karaoke trivia night is as close to cheating as you can get.

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(link to Tracie Thoms singing Hero if you've never heard her rendition)

[hexedwinchester]

Hello, Camden!

*spoilers ahead..kinda..*

It's going to be Camden Casey's character analysis from his three episode arc. This is part 1..

Casey's character is everything that people of Station 42 aren't with his rebellious Dodgers jacket, shorts and flip flops. He gives the vibe of someone looking to stir trouble in Edgewater. When Diego's buddies come for Bode, Jake tries to diffuse the situation but Camden goes on seeking the trouble out as a flying flip flop makes a good aim for that bully's face. What follows next is an action sequence with Camden, now bare feet, fighting of the trouble makers without breaking a sweat (sweet Jaysus that was hot). Oh! And I'm guessing the throw of salt and pepper was tribute to Supernatural!

During the plan rescue scene, we see Camden taking charge of the situation and his cadet, pushing him harder. Bode of course doesn't disappoint. Camden's recklessness and reluctance for following procedure is reinforced leaving Jake troubled by his methods.

Back at station 42, that idiot vaper accidentally sets fire to somebody's suitcase, endangering the fire station. Once again, Camden tries to douse the fire with water but the chemical compounds in it risk further danger. For a minute it seems like Camden acted without a thought but the next minute, he gathers himself and suggests taking the pallet outside and letting it burn.

Though Camden comes across as someone impulsive, what I love is why he is like that. That little emotional backstory for Camden is a wonderful addition to his character. It also goes to show his honesty.

In his brief interaction with Bode, he promises Bode to help him become a good firefighter and that's what I love the most about Casey. Unlike Jake, who is too hard on Bode, restricting him from giving his best, Camden Casey seems to be opposite, willing to let Bode shine.

I disagree with Sharon. I don't think Camden is a sociopath but damn it would be fun to see these two characters share a scene. The job showed him that sometimes trusting your gut over a process can save a lot more lives. Although, i wonder if Camden fighting Diego's buddies is going come bite him in the ass. Last time a firefighter punched someone, albeit a Chief, they landed in three rock. Looking at you, Manny Perez. So I don't know if that's going to go sour for him.

Now that we have talked about the Camden's part in the episode, i just wanna say I'm super thrilled to see what more Camden brings to the story. I want to see him interacting a lot more with Bode and even three rock inmates for that matter. I'm excited to get to know his character deeper, see what makes him tick. His interaction with Gabriela may be an interesting one especially if he feels she is a distraction for Bode. Audrey has Camden's temperament so, that's another duo i'd like to see.

One of the things that I noticed as have others, is that Camden is seen wearing a wedding band. I don't know if that's Jared's real band or not but if it's a character thing, it would be amazing to see if there's another backstory there. Maybe, his wife died with the 10 crew members?? I don't know but it will be nice to explore that!

A three episode arc may not cover all of it, but I hope they give us something to hold onto so that I'd excited for a potential spin off focusing on Camden.

No doubt Jared did a great job with this character, his body language is a lot more arrogant in this which I loooove. I think he opted to give Camden a deeper voice and I'm enjoying that. It's refreshing to see him play a character that's not afraid to stand his ground and let loose the inner rebel.

[laura1633]

imagine some sorts of halloween party, everyone showing up in basic costumes like cowboys, firefighters etc. then doors open and there he is one and only max verstappen. in a ferrari fernandos years race suit. everyone just doing a collective “woooooow”, while charles choking on his drink.

later charles approached max, who was completely ignoring him all night, like he didn’t turned charles’ world upside down. charles asks him about his costume and max goes on full rant about how he wanted to tribute fernando, since he was his childhood hero. and charles is like “heyyy stop fangirling over fernando, i am here, i am ferrari driver, i am better, kiss me please, lets go upstairs”

safe to say max got massage and that night were pretty red lighted🤭

(i just remembered that charles and carlos have their surnames on suits and imagine charles later made max weat it🤭🤭)

Max in a Ferrari race suit, Charles would die 😂😂

I can imagine him saying to Pierre that surely Max was wearing that outfit on purpose to flirt with him!! So when Max says its because of Fernando Charles gets jealous... and Max did want to dress up as a bit of a Fernando tribute but also knew it would drive Charles wild 👀

Charles probably asks Ferrari to make him another race suit but with slightly different measurements .... they have no idea why but it's Charles so they just do it. The measurements are of course Max's! Max gets given the race suit as a gift to wear but when he looks properly at it he sees Charles has had a label sewn into it that says 'Property of Charles Leclerc' 😂

Loving the Halloween theme 🎃

[askgildaseniors]

In this special Veterans Day 2024 episode of the FYI podcast, host Paul Tully sits down with a panel of U.S. veterans from National Core to discuss their military service experiences and the values they carry forward today. The panel features inspiring stories from Robert Diaz, a JAG Officer in the U.S. Army; Terry Kick, a U.S. Navy Flight Technician and Firefighter specializing in crash and salvage operations; Eric Grimes, a combat medic and Supply Specialist (92 Yankee); and Cory Demico, a former Army Ranger and infantryman with the Ranger Battalion (11 Bravo One Victor).

Together, they share what inspired them to serve, their leadership lessons from the military, and how their time in the U.S. military shaped their transition to civilian life. Each guest reflects on how these experiences now guide their work at National Core, an organization dedicated to building communities and transforming lives. Their stories highlight the parallels between their roles in the military and their dedication to community service today.

Listeners will connect with these heartfelt reflections on military service benefits, leadership, camaraderie, and resilience. This episode also delves into the difficult transition from military to civilian life, offering insights into how veterans, including those from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and beyond, continue to contribute meaningfully after their service. Themes of sacrifice, teamwork, and honoring the past are woven into this Veterans Day tribute, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking Veterans Day inspiration or a deeper understanding of what it means to serve.

As we honor the sacrifices of our U.S. veterans, this episode invites viewers to consider their own ability to serve, whether through leadership, teamwork, or community efforts. Don’t miss this powerful Veterans Day podcast that celebrates the courage, dedication, and enduring impact of those who served.

[rabbitcruiser]

Public Art in Calgary (No. 2)

Women Are Persons!

The Women Are Persons! monument, also known as the Famous Five monument commemorates the contributions of the Famous Five—Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, and Irene Parlby—who were pivotal in the fight for women’s rights in Canada. 

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the Lantern of Light

The space within the two walls is entered from beneath a delicate open ‘tower’ of metal and coloured glass. The space beneath the lantern is defined by a series of paired metal columns - a quiet reference to the two services and the support they provide society. Wrapped around this refined, ordered structure is a simple, pure sheath of luminous coloured glass, gradually becoming more open towards the sky. Sunshine makes the lantern glow with an intense warmth and cast dappled light; at night it becomes a beacon of light.

On the far side of the municipal plaza generous stairs and paired tribute walls mark the approach to the memorial, linking the contemplative space to the park and the city beyond.

The artwork integrates the whole plaza. The intimate place of memory is linked to the ceremonial entry at the Tribute Walls. The educational and individual memorials are separated from the ceremonial approach, while creating a dynamic between the two – this extends the visual impact, suggests a procession across the plaza, and defines the expanse of the plaza as the area of commemoration, unifying it into a single tribute space.

Walls of Memory/Lantern of Light encourages contemplation and remembrance, both for individuals and groups; it is also an active place, inviting, a focal point for school groups, graduations, celebrations, memorials. Walls of Memory/Lantern of Light creates a place that is respectful, honouring and timeless.

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[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

Golden Hour at Duxford. ARCo formation on the Battle of Britain. Sure it has changed over the years.

This week, as we mark the 84 years since the Battle of Britain, we remember and pay tribute to the Service and sacrifice of 'The Many. The pilots, plotters, factory workers, radar operatives, engineers, firefighters, ambulance drivers, anti-aircraft gunners and so many more. Their bravery and courage marked a defining moment of the Second World War.

The service has taken place annually on the 15th of September, the date chosen as Battle of Britain Day since appointed by His Majesty King George VI back in 1943. The day recognises the momentous point in the fighting when the Luftwaffe launched its heaviest bombing raids on London.

#IWM #Duxford battleofbritainmemorial #ARCo #aircraftrestorationcompany#spitfires #icon #legend #warplane #planesofww2 #RAF #warbirds #historicaircraft #ww2planes

Posted 20th September 2024

Battle of Britain 10 Jul 1940 – 31 Oct 1940

[jupiter-va]

i just saw ur most recent post and uhh- I VOLUNTEER FOR TRIBUTE! I think a lot of us want some florist/firefighter abby audios (not forced, ofc) maybe some scissoring? with a load of cuddles after. 🥰 as for sfw, maybe the listener pampering abby (or dominate/masc speaker) cause they aren’t used to it. like taking ‘em on a date, playing in fields and shit. maybe doing their skin care for them or givin’ ‘em a mani pedi. just brainstorming for ya, your voice can suit anything.

Aw florist Abby is such a cute concept?

Also, def should have clarified, I'm totally chill with Abby requests, I just often get a lot of 'more Abby content!' and nothing else😭

I wanna brainstorm and short answers like that don't get the brain juices flowing like this response most definitely did. I think with scissoring I always just get a little like...stuck on how to fit that into an audio? Like I want to get a good sound effect bc I tend to make my own and I don't want the sound to be awkward. I think that holds me back from it sometimes, but I shall try to do it soon because I always think about incorporating it in my content I just never do😭.

And the skincare thing? Ugh that sounds so cute! Omg like a gf that isn't all that into skincare being cared for by her gf that has loads of products - need.

[stele3]

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/firefighters-quell-some-portugals-worst-wildfires-fight-still-2024-09-19/

[metabolizemotions]

710 felt like a collective fan fiction of S19 by the writers. Maybe this was the finale they deserved and 709 was that for the fans (at least it was to me, personally). Maybe the scenes could work as flash forward scenes after the fire, but maybe not during? It took me out of it.

As a fan, I wished that it might have been something like that…

The cliffhanger for Marina actually paid off. That Carina going back to the scene meant seeing Maya. Like we speculated about Maya collapsing when Carina was about to break the news then she resuscitated Maya. Another missed emotional scene we could have had. The foreshadowing of the focus on the 2 pregnancy test kits could have been a scene in the actual delivery room, seeing the twins. Maybe Andy was even present after that conversation. Or Mama Bishop.

Maybe we see Carina opening her clinic… Maybe Maya became a captain at another station and she met up with Andy and talked about their stations, how they wanted to run 19 together… Maybe she brought Liam along, cos we haven’t really seen him with Tia Andy… Maybe even a guy at the next table at the cafe was smiling at Andy, suggesting the start of something… (I was thinking of the conversation of one of the first episodes when they were outdoors and Maya was jogging…). Kinda a nod to where they started…

Ben would be back on GA so that’s ok… I was thinking maybe we see Jack with Marsha, his foster sister and his bio siblings… to at least complete his arc about his found family and show something about his life after being an active firefighter.

The ending for Vic and Travis felt right for me. Seeing Dean was a nice tribute to his character and a full circle moment for their friendship and a program that he started. The museum scene could even be the actual flash forward where we see Travis with Dominic. Vic needed something fresh that excited her and she could continue to do what she was good at. Travis finally moved on to be in a stable relationship, but not without his bff. Moving out of the house he shared with Michael and out of the city with so much grief felt right for him too.

Tully's wedding, Tully doing something for the veterans, Jinny getting together with Beckett, Theo working as fire inspector could also work in the montage.

Maybe they all meet up sometime in the future and they caught up with one another, ending with them all smiling…