Billy Goldfeder Lecture!

[capt4704]

The Hometown Fire Protection District will be hosting Chief Billy Goldfeder with his lecture, "Scared Straight". It is November 21, 2006. Any questions can be directed to me. I will try to attach the flyer and registration form. This will be a great lecture and spots are filling up quick so register soon. Stay safe.

[REMSCHIEF]

Sounds like a good lecture...and a road-trip...and I hope you can excuse a Buckeye's lack knowledge of Illinois Fire Departments, but...Where exactly is the seminar? I see your location says a Chicago suburb, but...

Seriously, let me know the city and address of the lecture and I may come and bring a few friends.

Thanks for the post!

Andy

[Weruj1]

Let me tell you ..................YOU WILL NOT be disappointed ..............this guy RULES !

[349cfd]

Who is he never heard of him.???

[ChiefReason]

Who is he never heard of him.???
You're serious?
CR

[capt4704]

Chief Goldfeder is one of the fire services biggest supporters of safety. He host the website Firefighterclosecall.com. He also lectures at FDIC, and writes articles for Firehouse magazine and others. If you really want to be put on the edge of your seat, attend the a lecture. Read the attachment in my previous post.
Hey REMSCHIEF, Hometown where the lecture is going to be is located is a suburb of Chicago.

[Weruj1]

Art ....................if he has no idea who he is ............well then I can only hope he is REALLY REALLY new to the fire service. For his benefit (and for everyone else's) www.firefighterclosecalls.com

[firepics]

My dept will also be hosting Chief Goldfeder on Sat. Nov. 4th of this year. We are located just north of NYC. I will be posting info shortly on our website, or you can email me at kflynn@newcityfire.org for the details.
(Space may be limited, still waiting to confirm a location. :( )

[349cfd]

I have been on cicero for ten years . I am not new to the fire service.. Just never heard of that guy??? Maybe I might go to the lecture could be some cool Sh-t. Later

[capt4704]

Hey you wont be disapointed. We would be glad to have you attend. See hte first thread for the flyer info. Stay safe!

[ChiefReason]

I have been on cicero for ten years . I am not new to the fire service.. Just never heard of that guy??? Maybe I might go to the lecture could be some cool Sh-t. Later
You are in for a treat.
His radio show on FH.com are excellent.
I listen to him at work.
You had some of us worried, though.
Thought every one knew Chief Billy G.
CR

[Weruj1]

well in Cicero .............they must must have their head buryed in the sand. You WONT be disappointed.

[RFRDxplorer]

While I have never met the man in person or seen one of his presentations I have correpsonding with Chief G. through email when I needed a few things and I must say that he is an extremly nice and knowledgeable man willing to help anyone.

[clancyxdogg]

Who is he never heard of him.???
cfd,
As you can tell from the nasty replies, you have offended the cult that faces Phoenix and prays five times a day.

If he was speaking around here. I would go- he does offer some good ideas.

[k3twpfire]

Nasty replies?? I sure can't find any in this thread.

[clancyxdogg]

Art ....................if he has no idea who he is ............well then I can only hope he is REALLY REALLY new to the fire service. For his benefit (and for everyone else's)
You had some of us worried, though.
Thought every one knew Chief Billy G.
CR

well in Cicero .............they must must have their head buryed in the sand.
You don't sense the attitude in these replies? "Well, OBVIOUSLY if you don't put on your reflective vest and hang on this guy's every word, there's something wrong with you! I hope you're new!"

Like I said before, I've been on his site and listened to his show, and it's OK. Go see the guy. Just hold off building the shrine until you form YOUR OWN opinion.

[ekhaber]

Just saw the thread, and was highly insulted by weruj1. I am also a FF in Cicero and we dont have our heads in the sand. Have been in dozens of fires with 349 cfd and he is an outstanding fireman. Not very cool to insult a department based on a simple question. If you wanr to knoe something about us before you throw out insults check out our web site.

ciceroiaff717.com

I would also thank Clancyxdogg for defending my brother.

[ChiefReason]

You don't sense the attitude in these replies? "Well, OBVIOUSLY if you don't put on your reflective vest and hang on this guy's every word, there's something wrong with you! I hope you're new!"

Like I said before, I've been on his site and listened to his show, and it's OK. Go see the guy. Just hold off building the shrine until you form YOUR OWN opinion.
Who's insulting who?
Let's say we get this thread headed in the right direction, apologize for the little bit of ball busting that occurred and form a big circle of flatlander love?
I don't face Phoenix; I face the Windy City.
Koombyah!
CR

[Weruj1]

ok ok ..............I just found it strange that Cicero FF's must not get trade magazines. As Billy Gee is almost everyone of them. So for those that are "insulted" I certainly apologize. Now on with the thread.

[firenresq77]

Wow........ Some sensitive folks in Illinois?!?!? :confused: :confused:

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Trust me, there are plenty of firefighters who have never heard of Goldfeder. Plenty of good firefighters at that. I have heard of him because of the internet and I am one to know about such things. You ask a typical Chicago-Area firefighter who Billy Goldfeder is and the answer would probably be "Who" ? It dosent make them bad firefighters. I am going to do a unscientific survey. Starting with my relief at 0700. It is now 0215 by the way and we havent been to bed yet. ;) ...Only 11 runs but it sure seems like more.

[efd824]

Only 11? Whats wrong mikey ducking calls in your old age :cool: :p

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Well actually it turned out to be 13 but who's counting? :p

[McDonaldMike45]

Never heard of him....

[jaybird210]

How long did it take you to find and dredge up this 18 month old thread?

[ChiefReason]

Well, you know; FDIC is rapidly approaching and I'm sure that Chief Billy G will be there.
What; never heard of FDIC either?
CR

[kprsn1]

CR, speaking of Billy G, his newsletter referenced your interview with Chief Wessel. I'm glad too since I don't visit the Nation often and might not have gotten to read it. Thanks for taking the time and effort and sharing the story of Keokuk.

[McDonaldMike45]

Hey Jaybird....where is hinckley? Sorry if I didnt know your buddy Billy...I am a bit new to this wedsite.. I will mind my P's and Q's in the future ha ha (prob not) he he

[ChiefReason]

Don't know if this will stay up, but here is a link to the interview.
http://www.firefighternation.com/profiles/blog/show?id=889755%3ABlogPost%3A20 5169
If not, join and read it.
Toodles.
CR

[jboczek]

Toodles.
CR

This a new technical term for trustees?

Happy New Year, CR.

[ChiefReason]

This a new technical term for trustees?

Happy New Year, CR.

It isn't new.
French trustees use it.
It is French slang for "meeting adjourned".
I am trying to "grow" my intellect.
Not having much luck, though.
Maybe if I water it...
You have a happy new year as well, Jack.
CR

[rfd599]

To those interested......Chief Goldfeder will be at the 2009 Blackhawk Fire Fighter's Conference during the first weekend of 2009.

Take care,

rfd599
www.IllinoisFireStore.com

[Weruj1]

To those interested......Chief Goldfeder will be at the 2009 Blackhawk Fire Fighter's Conference during the first weekend of 2009.

Take care,

rfd599
www.IllinoisFireStore.com

WOW ! now thats planning...............does anyone "know" him ?

[rfd599]

No, I do not know him. I reserved him last January for the 2009 conference and we have Dave Dodson for this weekend's conference along with Brian Vickers.

Stay safe,

rfd599
www.IllinoisFireStore.com

[Weruj1]

Dodson is a terrible speaker...................but his class is something every BASIC FF or FF Commander should take. Very good.............but his speaking ............well..........lets just say ...........easy to say hard to do.

[rfd599]

Weruj1:

We are excited because this is the largest conference that I can remember. Right now, there are around 65-70 signed up for Dave's class. It is nice to get some speakers that are not from our immediate area to share their insight.

I will let you know how the class pans out.

Stay safe,

rfd599
www.IllinoisFireStore.com

[Weruj1]

by all means ..............also as far as Billy Gee goes ..........well thats some good ol fashioned sarcasm ,as I am excellent terms with him. I was hoping some of the others would chime in on that. Like I said Dobsons class TOP NOTCH............the delivery is what is not so good, content wise, it could probably save some FF lives if they pay attention.

[npfd801]

I think I've been lucky enough to sit in on three of Dodson's classes and every time I learn something that I didn't catch the previous time. You know a class has something good to say when it fills the "big room" in Indy...