What is a polecat?

[polecat]

First of all,you're probably thinking,what the hell does a polecat have to do with the fire service? Absolutely nothing is right! I picked polecat for a user name after discovering that Sparky and Hoser were taken. I just learned recently what a polecat was,from doing a crossword puzzle. I'll give you a hint. they may be striped or spotted. Of course it's a skunk. All right,enough nonsense. I started this thread with far to much time on my hands,however if you wish to have a dialogue on any subject,except firefighting,call in now,the lines are open.

[hwoods]

THAT would explain the strong odor when I log on........:eek: :eek: :eek:

[koconnor]

I knew that one! Did have to look it up to explain it to my husband though....

[hwoods]

I knew that one! Did have to look it up to explain it to my husband though....

Shouldn't you be cooking dinner or something?.........:D :D

[koconnor]

Its kinda grab whatever nite, fed the little one, the one thats a little bigger trying to get moving around to eat and the last 2 are working. John-- husbands started his own. Now I know i moved out to the country somewhat, but i do know that polecat nor anyother roadkill is not on the menu. :)

[polecat]

THAT would explain the strong odor when I log on........:eek: :eek: :eek:

I like your style,short and sweet. Thanks for getting the ball rolling,I had my doubts that anyone would respond. I'm going to put you on my buddy list. I thought a skunk was a fitting name, it kind of sums up my moose hunting trip this year. BCNU bro.

[KBRfiredog]

i always thought a polecat was a stripper...

[polecat]

i always thought a polecat was a stripper...

My man, You're back safe,thank god. I thought a polecat was just a regular cat that spent time on poles,because i once saw a cat up a tree and its kinda like a pole. Please check in when you can so we know you're safe o.k. bro. Have a good day or night,whatever the hell it is in baghdad. Speaking of which,when i have a probie ask me how long i've been a fireman,I tell him ,"I was fighting fires in bagdhad,when you were in dadsbag. you can use that line if you like.Keep the sand out of shorts bro.

[Ladder8]

Pole cat? :confused:

[MalahatTwo7]

:D Trust the Animal Control Expert to find a cat in a "tree" picture. LOL

AND since you asked..... ya, skunk works... or weasle depending on your "bend in life", I guess..... ;) :D:D Or if you speak English or some foreign language heeheheheehee

[polecat]

Pole cat? :confused:

Great pic. bro, We had a call last year for a cat stuck in a culvert. Normally we wouldn't respond,but the dispatcher loves cats so he sent the loser cruiser to render assistance. A plan was formulated to stick an 1 1/2' line in the pipe to flush him out. It worked perfectly,but unfortunately the frisky feline eluded its owner when emerging and was instantly flattened by a passing motorist. true story.

[KBRfiredog]

My man, You're back safe,thank god. I thought a polecat was just a regular cat that spent time on poles,because i once saw a cat up a tree and its kinda like a pole. Please check in when you can so we know you're safe o.k. bro. Have a good day or night,whatever the hell it is in baghdad. Speaking of which,when i have a probie ask me how long i've been a fireman,I tell him ,"I was fighting fires in bagdhad,when you were in dadsbag. you can use that line if you like.Keep the sand out of shorts bro.


yeah i usually get on here every day i work, which is 48 on 24 off so im on here quite a bit. haha i like that line you give the probies. im gonna have to hold on to it for a few years though. im the youngest guy out here so i dont think that line would work on anyone just yet. who were you out here with?

[firedog21]

Hey Polecat whats a Loser Cruiser?
Cheers Firedog21
I.A.F.F. Proud

[polecat]

Never been to Baghdad before. maybe i shouldn't use that line anymore? When you coming back bro and which depts. are you applying to?

[KBRfiredog]

Never been to Baghdad before. maybe i shouldn't use that line anymore? When you coming back bro and which depts. are you applying to?


i got here 2 months ago. i wanna do 3 years out here then im gonna test for the Waltham FD. its a city about 8 miles NW of Boston, MA. my dad's been with them for 22 years so i kind of grew up around the department. haha go ahead and use the line, its a good one.

[polecat]

Hey Polecat whats a Loser Cruiser?
Cheers Firedog21
I.A.F.F. Proud

Of course, That would be the ladder,arial,platform,you know, that real long firetruck that hardly moves.

[hwoods]

Hey Polecat whats a Loser Cruiser?
Cheers Firedog21
I.A.F.F. Proud

East Coast, probably a BLS Ambulance............. :D :D :D

[firedog21]

Thanks for the info Polecat. See what happens when a Ladder company trys to do an Engines job. A poor Cat gets squished. :eek: Pay attention Truckies leave the hoses to the real Firemen. :D I'm suprised that one of those knuckle draggers couldn't reach in the culvert with thier freekishly long arms, and pull the cat out. :p

Cheers Firedog21
I.A.F.F. Proud

[MasterMerlin]

Back here in the "sticks", most of the older generation refers to skunks as polecats. So I actually knew one for a change. :)

[polecat]

Thanks for the info Polecat. See what happens when a Ladder company trys to do an Engines job. A poor Cat gets squished. :eek: Pay attention Truckies leave the hoses to the real Firemen. :D I'm suprised that one of those knuckle draggers couldn't reach in the culvert with thier freekishly long arms, and pull the cat out. :p

Cheers Firedog21
I.A.F.F. Proud

You won't believe this dog. Found out today what actually happened to poor whiskers. Rather then persuading the cat out of the culvert with a little squirt on the backside, the ladder driver operating his pump for the first time in 5 years,inadvertantly delivered 300 p.s.i. The cat was not run over,but lost its life when he struck his head on the mirror of a passing kenworth.

[ckresmer]

ooooooooops:eek:

[firedog21]

Polecat Your freaking killing me here. :eek: I'm lmao, you got to be joking right? right? :p

Cheers Firedog21
I.A.F.F. Proud

[polecat]

" Fish-On "! No bro,this truly happened, My good buddy was the Lieutenant,and gave me the straight goods. Hey,how about that wind storm yesterday. I came back from a call .to find a 100 foot fir tree had crushed a portion of the station. with water pissing in all over the dorm. Before I got off duty,I overheard an oncoming ladder crew member,whining that his pillow got wet.

[firedog21]

We didn't get the winds too bad here polecat (Campbell River). Got some snow though, and had to cut a woman from her suv when she crashed into a B- train hauling oar. I guess 4 wheel drive doesn't help, if you can't keep your vehicle on your side of the road. To bad about the tree hitting your station. Poor ladder guy might not get a full nights sleep. We must follow the same shift then. I'm C shift, nights tonight and tommorow.

Cheers Firedog21
I.A.F.F. Proud

[RspctFrmCalgary]

We were hogging all the wind down here :rolleyes:

And now there's a sh!tload of snow too! OK well maybe not quite a sh!tload according to the real world, but this IS Victoria after all. :p

Going to be brutal in the morning, probably need skates to get to work. :eek: :(

Plus they are calling for a wind-chill of -20 freakin' degrees! :mad:

Could be worse though, I could be back in Calgary where it's probably closer to -35C or so with the wind! :D

You guys STAY SAFE!

[polecat]

While hanging out in dispatch the other day, I took a call from a distraught young girl who tearfully described how the family dog lept over a fence while retrieving an errantly thrown frisbee. Unfortunately for the ambitious Akita,he disappeared over a 300' cliff and never returned. I contacted the high angle rescue team, and convinced them to dust off their carbiners and attempt to rescue the poor canine. Sadly the dog succumbed to his injuries,so rather then pack the 175 lb.critter back up the mountain,the would be rescuers convinced the girl, via portable radio,that where they found the pooch would be a fitting ,final resting place,overlooking the mountains and ocean. The family agreed, and with that,the dog was buried under a few boulders. Anyone else have an experience involving the rescue of a beloved pet? I have another tragic one involving a horse,but I think I'll save that for another day, as the 3 cups of coffee and bran muffin I had for breakfast,has my ass cheeks dangerously squeezed together.

[RspctFrmCalgary]

While hanging out in dispatch the other day, I took a call from a distraught young girl who tearfully described how the family dog lept over a fence while retrieving an errantly thrown frisbee. Unfortunately for the ambitious Akita,he disappeared over a 300' cliff and never returned. I contacted the high angle rescue team, and convinced them to dust off their carbiners and attempt to rescue the poor canine. Sadly the dog succumbed to his injuries,so rather then pack the 175 lb.critter back up the mountain,the would be rescuers convinced the girl, via portable radio,that where they found the pooch would be a fitting ,final resting place,overlooking the mountains and ocean. The family agreed, and with that,the dog was buried under a few boulders. Anyone else have an experience involving the rescue of a beloved pet? I have another tragic one involving a horse,but I think I'll save that for another day, as the 3 cups of coffee and bran muffin I had for breakfast,has my ass cheeks dangerously squeezed together.

Nice story, polecat .... except for the ending!!!! Wayyyyyyyyyy toooo much info!!! :eek: :D