Just watched this movie...

I do have to say, THANK YOU to all you guys and gals out there who are in the service of the fire dept, I have always had respect for you folks, this just reminds me all over again. I have dated fire fighters... have friends and family who are LEOs, military, (who-ya!) and fire fighters. You are all so amazing for what you do.

One last thing, kinda makes us peons feel like we arent really doing anything worthwhile, not heros. Then I remember I am a big ole scardy cat, who has issues with control. I couldnt do it anyway, so I am VERY glad we have the couragous souls we do in ther service of our community.

One more last thing, You people need some SERIOUS raises!!! I am constantly dumbfounded at our service folks being paid the pittance they are.

Thank you. Now I am going to go and call the fire fighters I know and thank them personally.

 

:scratch: Thanks for giving out the ending ...

 

stfu, you scammer


Jessica- It was a good movie, but if u r a volunteer fireman u cant get a raise, lol

 

uncalled for. Dont do it again.





I havent seen L49 yet, but I have found whole new respect for men and women who choose to take fire fighting as a career. Become a volunteer for any amount of time and you will learn this respect as well.

 

I actually did give away the ending. I thought since it was an old enough movie it wouldnt be an issue. However, after GhostTx posted, I edited out the spoiler. My bad, and I am sorry if I ruined it for anyone.

Fordracing, chill out man. I had a coronary when people gave away the American Idol winner. I should have thought before I posted. Either way, you were way out of line dude.

I would voluneteer if there was some kind of support position at a station. To be a part of something so awesome would be great, but I am a huge chicken poo, I couldnt run into a building on fire unless my own kid was in there. I just dont have the nerve for it. I have no problem admitting I am a coward. Its best to know your own weaknesses, right?

 

Ladder 49- BAD movie...........cause of the end.

I am too scared of fire to work with it. Smelling fire even makes me have a panic attack.

 

I agree, bad movie. I didn't like it, and I can't recommend it.

 

Wasn't me...but my evil twin brother.

 

ok, i just thought he was being a jerk, but it was uncalled for

 

Oh for crimneys sake, LOL It was GhostGT, not GhostTX.

This has been a bad run for me and electronics all around this past week. Sigh.

However, I gotta stand by my thumbs up for the movie. From what I understand from all of the fire people I talk to, it is a very good depiction of life as a firefighter, and what they go through.

 

I like the chemical end of fire fighting for my work ,I was trained to fire fighter standards (hazmat) and have compleate respect for those that serve.

 

Craig, I just went through first responder HAZMAT training and OMG I have a new found respect for people that work with that stuff. By far one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. props to you man!

 

ladder 49? is that about some magical ladder that takes you to 49er heaven? am i staying up too far past my betime again?

once again, i have made a mockery out of a perfectly good thread. my work is done, goodnighteth to-eth yee whoeth stilleth be-eth awaketh

 

I haven't caught Ladder 49, but Backdraft really made me appreciate firefighters when it was in theaters.

I also had some friends in the volunteer fire department back then. Oi! The stories they'd tell.

 

Backdraft I loved!

Ladder 49 was well thought out- But it was major depressing.

 

Thanks Scott it is a very dangerous job but I am lucky I know what chemicals I'm going to run into in the bulding except for the R & D dept (its on a need to know basis ) the worst in the building was a nitric acid explosion involving one worker and I was comander for the team for a hydrocloric acid spill (pure) involving electrical as well.

 

Yeah I'll let you guys play with that stuff!!!!

My job in that situation would be sit on a hill a good ways off with a radio and pair of binoculars.

 

I liked the hosebed scene in Backdraft