The Yenta: “Who was that masked man?”
The Yenta and her cohort Ron Jeffers bring some mystery to their latest batch of fire service humor.
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The Yenta: “I thought Arnold was the ‘Terminator’—not a fire truck?”
The Yenta is BACK with her cohort Ron Jeffers for more fire service fun.
The Yenta: “Too much traffic inside the house!”
The Yenta returns with her ace photographer to capture some hilarious fire service "moving violations."
The Yenta: “I should have been a cop so I could dress ‘neat-o,’ like you.”
The Yenta returns with her cohort Ron Jeffers to deliver another round of fire service humor, summer style.
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The Yenta: Unusual 911 Calls
The Yenta returns with this look at a 911 call from Alabama with a "Barney" flavor.
“If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit!”
The Yenta and Ron Jeffers return for one more go 'round before the end of another zany year in the fire service.
The Fire Yenta: Worthy to Note in October
If you ordered a pizza from Domino’s recently in Ramsey, New Jersey; San Marcos, Texas, or other parts of the country, your pie may have been delivered by a fire engine, thanks to an agreement between the pizza chain and the fire departments in those areas. Diane Rothschild has some things of note from the fire service this month.
Role Reversal
This time of year The Yenta feels nostalgic for things past. Thanks to Eileen Brennan Cress, my honorary “sister” and Tom Brennan’s daughter, as well as Ron Jeffers for sharing these photos which help close out 2014.
Toilet Paper—It’s Flammable!
March brings the changing of the seasons as well as some great fire anecdotes from the Yenta.
“911. What is your emergency?”
The Yenta returns with tales of those shocking 911 calls that seldom seem to shock US.
Calls that Stick with You
Listen to the old-Timers! In the very early 1970s, I was a member of a rescue squad in Trenton, New Jersey, and busy wasn't the word for it. We essentially ran nonstop 24/7/365--and at that age, I was in paradise! From EMS runs to crashes to water rescues to fires, we ran to them all, and I loved it. It was also back when services were a bit rogue--in other words, training and enthusiasm were about equal, and sometimes training took a far back step, but that's okay. We cared, REALLY cared!
One of the absolute greatest things about being a part of that squad, and something that has NOT changed today, was the opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade from those who know. In this specific case, I had been told one thing specifically by "old-timers" that directly apply to this story (and, again, still apply today): Always lift the patient using the sheet when moving from the stretcher to the hospital bed.Sometimes, the weirdest, wackiest calls are the ones that can define your career. Here's a few from the archives of the Yenta.
Unusual Calls
What's the first thing you should check when on a call for keys locked in a car? Only the Yenta knows.