It’s that time of the year again, it’s hard to believe that time goes by so quickly. Today is VES’s Birthday! Six years ago this website was created as a neutral, unbiased and un-intimidating medium were we could share ideas, methods, and techniques of this great profession. We truly believe that Truck Company functions are an art, and have become The Lost Art of The Fire Service. It is imperative that we protect this art for generations to come. The fire service is changing right before our eyes, we need to take it back! The avenue to a safer fire service is by being proactive rather than reactive in both our training and our tactics. We need to bring back the aggressive yet safe attitude to the fire service, in order to continue to protect each other on the fire ground. This can only be accomplished through sharing the knowledge and educating each other.
We can honestly say this site has been much more of a success then we could have ever possibly imagined. This website was started with the intentions of sharing some information on the local level. Thanks to each of you, it quickly became so much more than that. We have gotten emails, comments, and material from people all over the world! The overwhelming success of this site would not be possible without each and every one of you. No amount of thanks could possibly be enough. It is because of you, our loyal readers, that this site is what it is!
Since VES started, there have been so many other sites that have come and gone, but we are still here! Thank you for the contined support, you all rock!
Happy Birthday!
I like this website!
Happy Birthday!
Great site.
Happy Birthday, Keep up the good work
Happy Birthday! I agree. Truck Company functions are under-utilized more times than not on the fire scene. Especially in a department like mine where we use quints. I have used your site well more than once to add to our training. Thank you for helping us continue to advance in our art and keep it alive. Now, send me my shirt, Jimm!!!! Lol! Stay safe, Brothers!
We do not celebrate birthdays in my first due area. Seriously, though, this is one of the best sites out there. This is one of the only sites where people “discuss” issues instead of having infantile arguments. I mean, occasionally some new guy will get on here and try to rock the boat, but hey, it’s the fire service, having new guys show up with know-it-all attitudes is what it’s all about, right? But, I digress…..Really, though, keep up the good work, and post more stuff I send in. I feel like the ves step child, jonesing for attention!
Happy Birthday VES!!! Great website. Thanks for all the tips, ideas, and eye openers over the past 6 years…
And because of this website’s What’s In Your Pockets, Johnny Pocket’s bunker gear has never been heavier!!! LOL
i agree with Lt. Waligora Happy Birthday and it’s because of this website and my fellow brothers that I know more today than i did even 5 yrs ago, and i have been doing this since 95. thanks for the info and tips.
Happy birthday from germany, too.
Always inpiring to read news/tips and stuff on this page.
Funny we share same thoughts, same problems and
“knock on wood” got the same solutions as fireman always will!
Thumbs up, keep it up.
Happy birthday and I continue to look forward to further good info that you all put out
Oh crap, I clicked here cuz I thought it said “Sex!”
Where are those Gordon Bennet glasses?
Oh well……Happy Birthday guys.
You’re making a difference Brothers…keep up the good work!
Good stuff. Happy B-Day VES. I have learned some great tips from this site. Stuff that can be read about, trained with, then put to use on the fire ground. Thank you guys for keeping this place up and running. It’s an important forum. Stay safe