Ladies and Gentlemen of the Forums. WE have a problem, and WE need to address it while we still can. This post may get me kicked off the Forums. If so, well, I guess that will prove a point. Here's the story: As you know, Dave Iannone and Chris Hebert founded Firehouse.com and led it to become THE premier Fire/Rescue/EMS operation of it's kind in the world today. That's the good news. Now for the not-so-good news. As you know, Dave left FH.Com a few weeks ago. I've known Dave for quite some time, and as is noted in the Forums, I have a great deal of Respect for him. My thanks to Dave for what he (and Chris) have done for America's Fire Service is public, and is posted on these Forums. I have not seen or spoken with Dave since he stated that he was leaving FH. Dave's business is Dave's Business, and I'm not asking questions since it's none of my business. BUT out of concern for where this site seems to be heading, I'm voicing my opinions here. This evening, I was advised by a credible source that Today was Chris Heberts last day at FH. With Chris departing, we have lost all connection with the Founders. Why is this a problem? Well, a lot of you have noted your concerns about poor service on the entire FH.com site over the last six or eight months, or more. I agree. The downward spiral seems to be traced back to when Cygnus Publishing acquired FH Magazine and FH.Com, and the cold hard facts are that Cygnus is milking America's Fire Service personnel for every dime they can get. This website is no longer dedicated to helping America's Firefighters, it's now dedicated to lining it's owners pockets, at the expense of everything else. So what can we do about it?? I will be contacting Cygnus direct to express my concern, along with my request that they hire more people and address service problems immediately. IF I get a hard time from Cygnus, OR they just tend to ignore me, I'll start contacting those firms who advertise here and ask for their help. No Media organization, regardless of Format, can survive long without Advertising Revenue. Thanks for hearing me out.
Harve
Please Note: FOR THE RECORD: I have absolutely no problems with anyone at FH.com or FH Magazine. Both are staffed by really great people who honestly do care about us, but they are hampered by those in the "Home Office" who only care about profit.

Please Note: FOR THE RECORD: I have absolutely no problems with anyone at FH.com or FH Magazine. Both are staffed by really great people who honestly do care about us, but they are hampered by those in the "Home Office" who only care about profit.
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