Fire recruits?

Posted 9/27/16

Warwick officials got to experience what firefighters go through during a morning session at the fire training facility at Station 8 Friday. The exercise included entering a room where pallets of straw were burning on the ceiling with

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Fire recruits?

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Warwick officials got to experience what firefighters go through during a morning session at the fire training facility at Station 8 Friday. The exercise included entering a room where pallets of straw were burning on the ceiling with temperatures reaching 1,000 degrees, using a chain saw to cut into the same room from a pitched roof, rappelling from the tower, using the jaws of life to cut into a junk car and preparing a dummy for transportation to the hospital. Among those joining officials was Warwick Beacon reporter Tessa Roy, whose account will appear in Thursday’s RhodyLife section. Pictured here, suited up and ready to fight fire, are from left: City Council President Donna Travis, Ward 3 Council candidate Timothy Howe, Mayor Scott Avedisian, Ward 2 Council candidate Jeremy Rix and Ward 3 Councilwoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson. (Warwick Beacon photo)

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  • Thecaptain

    Once again, Wawick's Giant Panda-er doing her thing with her twin Panda-er and the new Panda-er wannabees.

    Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Report this

  • Justanidiot

    When are they going to toss these pols into a classroom of unruly junior high kids to see what teachers go through? Think shopping at Dave's and playing cards is hard, you would have a rude awakening.

    Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Report this

  • Thecaptain

    I just found this Narcissist test on line. It pretty much describes Wikinson and Travis to a T.

    Here is a self-scoring test intended to be interpreted by professionals, but think of some of your local politicians and see how much applies:

    1. Glibness and superficial charm

    – smooth-talking, engaging and slick

    2. Grandiose self-worth

    – greatly inflated idea of one’s abilities and self-esteem, arrogance and a sense of superiority.

    3. Pathological lying

    – shrewd, crafty, sly and clever when moderate; deceptive, deceitful, underhanded and unscrupulous when high

    4. Cunning/manipulative

    – uses deceit and deception to cheat others for personal gain.

    5. Lack of remorse or guilt

    – no feelings or concern for losses, pain and suffering of others, cold-hearted and unemphatic.

    6. Shallow affect / emotional poverty

    – limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness.

    7. Callous/lack of empathy

    – a lack of feelings toward others; cold, contemptuous and inconsiderate.

    8. Fails to accept responsibility for own actions

    – denial of responsibility and an attempt to manipulate others through this.

    9. Needs stimulation/prone to boredom

    – an excessive need for new, exciting stimulation and risk-taking.

    10. Parasitic lifestyle

    – Intentional, manipulative, selfish and exploitative financial dependence on others.

    11. Poor behavioral controls

    – expressions of negative feelings, verbal abuse and inappropriate expressions of anger.

    12. No realistic long-term goals

    – inability or constant failure to develop and accomplish long-term plans.

    13. Impulsiveness

    – behaviors lacking reflection or planning and done without considering consequences.

    14. Irresponsible

    – repeated failure to fulfill or honor commitments and obligations.

    Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Report this

  • RISchadenfreude

    Captain, these traits also fit Obama like a tailored suit- thanks!

    Friday, September 30, 2016 Report this