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http://www.bcas.ca/ Here is the offical website you can get more information. Unfortunantly you are trying to get into stations that are very highly wanted withing the BCAS employee listing. There are other stations in BC that are isolated or rual that you will have to start with and then by getting your senority and doing lateral moves. Good luck. PS. PCP I'm not even going to comment of the Monkey comment except to say that is in bad form.

Vancouver is one of the most desired stations in BC. There is also Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Vancouver for Air. We also have Vicotoria and Nanamio along with the others for ground. Here is the website for you. And so you know I dont live in a log cabin lol http://www.bcas.ca/

OMG Ruff you disappoint me

For those of you old enough to remember Red Skelton, I think you will enjoy this e-mail. For those of you not old enough you will see what you missed. Either way, his humour was always clean and he was a great entertainer. A re-run of great 'one liner's' from the man who was known for his clean humour. I hope you get a chuckle or two reading them once more. RED SKELTON'S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE 1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays. 2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California, and mine is in Texas .. 3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back. 4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. "Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said. So I suggested the kitchen. 5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops. 6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said "There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!" So I bought her an electric chair. 7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, "In the lake." 8. She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off. 9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?" The driver said, "No, jump in!". 10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce. 11. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was 'Always'. 12. I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her. 13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, "What's on the TV?" I said, "Dust!". Can't you just hear him say all of these? I love it. These were the good old days when humour didn't have to start with a four letter word. It was just clean and simple fun. And he always ended his programs with the words, "And May God Bless" with a big smile on his face.

Hey get off the curling bashing. It is a SPORT I'll have you know. It is the only sport that you shake hands at the beginning and the end and the winners have to buy the loosers a drink. When you play curling in it proper form the bonspil, you go knowing that you may not sleep for 48 hrs and knowing you can drink for 48 hrs. It is the sport that you can go on the ice with your drink and continue drinking through out the whole game. If someone falls you get to laugh at them (it in the rules lol) but you have to remember when you fall you get to be laughed at. Those rocks you talk about squint are dam heavy and to be able to put it onto a dot at the end of the ice takes skill (remember you have been drinking). You have to learn how to read the ice so that you know how hard to throw the rock and to sweep in front of it. You have someone yelling at you as you are trying to sweep, your trying not to fall down because you have a slipper on foot (if you dont know how to balance with this piece of equipment you will become the entertainment)and you need to be able to get to your drink. You would think you would be cold when you curl but nope with all the drinking, sweeping, thowing and yelling it is actually warm in the rink. Well there you go curling is a great game to play. GO CANUCKS GO

That just happened to my unit chief a few months past. We drove through the hospital parking lot and started down the road. I thought boy something sounds funny in the back and looked through the hole and started to laugh. My unit chief pulled over and we closed. But the funniest thing is that he actually had to walk past the open door to get into the drivers seat.

This is why I personally will ask my pt to go to the hospital to make sure they are ok. If they dont want to go I will tell them what the consequences could be and make sure that the form is signed. Lately though with all that being said we have been called more to cells, as they have brought in a new policy that states a person that is brought in under the infulance has to do a breathalizer and the number has to be in a certain range. This is alright I guess but we do have the ability to say that the person in question is ok and we will sign the paper and go. The unfortunant issue arising with this is that the boys (as we call them) will just play possium and then we get called and they spend their time at the hospital in a nice warm bed instead of the cold cement of the drunk tank. Document Document Document is all I can say

Ok I know I am getting slammed on this one. I read the artical first and then I was just able to watch the video as youtube is banned at work. Now in watching it first of all a terrorist dosn't give a crap about a 6 year old. And whether we like it or no there are sleeper cells in our countries. In watching the video the TSA worker was polite and explained everything she was going to do to the mother and while patting down the child. The child complied and didnt look like she was under any stress, she wasnt crying or fussing in the video at least. When I saw the statement Groping I assumed that it was a male TSA worker and not a female and yes that would have been different I guess. Now the drug test, In my community there is a drug dealer that would put cocaine in his sons diaper to transport it. His son was mentally disabled so it was unlikely that anyone would check him and they never did. The worker seems to think that maybe the child could be carrying drugs and that is why they are doing the test. The parents could have said something that was very innocent and were red flagged. I hate flying but do have to do it for my day job. When I travel I do so a day before I have to so that I can take my lovely Adivan. When going through the gate after the adivan the lady said where are you going. I said oh Im off to Kamloops. She looked at me and said are you sure. Yep I'm sure when in fact I was going to Kelowna. RED flag and I was searched, my carry one was torn apart and even my computer was taken away for a bit to be tested for drugs and bomb stuff. I think I look like the person next door but I said something in a stoned up state that cause the flag. Do I like the fact that our world has come to having to search 6 yr olds nope but that is the way it is. If she wasnt checked and was wired for a bomb or was carrying drugs and then it was found out, that TSA worker would be hanged for not searching her. We live in world of uncertainty and a whole lot of bad people so I guess this is the new way of air travel. OK slam away

You obviously miss understood this statement. We Canadians and You americans share a lot of moral values like we want to see bad guys punished, we want the best for our children, we try to be good people. Not that there not other counties that share our value system before that becomes a issue. So you could what if this story or any other story to death. Oh and I dont think this was mentioned but my cousin lives in the Seattle area. And like I said before I dont think this is wrong I just dont understand it because I dont have to live in a place where I would have enough fear to have to carry a gun. But as I had asked Kate I was just amazed at the fact that at her age she felt the need for a gun to feel safe. She said she had her reasons and I accepted that. In Canada and I dont know why but in reality only Cops and Bad guys feel the need to carry. It is not a normal thing for the average joe. Well pager just went off hope this answers your what ifs.

First of all I have no problem with dealing with firearms as I have had enough training in my Military stint,I was at that time a marksman and had great aim, in fact I would not have a problem shooting someone if needed. But thats me. And I agree with your statement. I would like to answer the question posed to PCP for myself. I have truly never felt so threaten anywhere I have been to warrent carring a gun. Lucky yes but I also do not act like a potential victim. When I go to Vancouver and visit the boys we do go downtown, my head is held high, I walk with dignity (if you can get that)and I look people in the eye when I pass them. There are those people that appear to be potential victims. I also do kickboxing and have for years so I personally dont think I would be singled out for an attack. So with all of that being said if I was being attacked Im not so sure I would get a gun out fast enough, take off the saftey to defend myself. I think I would have a better chance kicking, screaming ect. Living in Canada is so different than is the states even though we share alot of the same values. I have a cousin that was raped very violently 20 years ago. Her and her family were going home from a family dinner in their neighbourhood. Warm summer evening, they stopped at the sign and some guy was in bush. He ran up and put a gun to her head, dragged her out of the car, yelled at the husband that if he moved she would be killed. This man raped her and then he ran off. They went and did all the after stuff with the hospital and cops. They did catch the guy and to this day he is still in jail. When her father found out about the attack he went and bought her a gun. She never carried it even though she was good shot and had learned how to use it and the reason she didnt is because she honestly didn't think it would have made a difference. She is a pretty amazing lady and to this day still goes to parol hearings to keep this guy in jail and she say's her story. I dont think it is wrong if it makes you feel safe, but I guess I just dont get it.

Awe another little ruff or ruffett. Congrads

My first question Kate why do you carry a gun. Im asking because in my mind people that are in fear, live in a place where there is alot of violence, or hunt carry guns. I cant fathom a young lady like yourself carring a gun without reason. And Im not asking to make it an issue its just a plain question. So I guess to answer your question I would hope that I would catch a gun in my RBS as it would be a bit more intense if it was a MVA. Now you stated that you carry it in your belt and if I was good at my RBS Im going to make sure that I check around the seatbelt area for instabilty in the pelvic area so therefore I would hope to find it and hope to hell it has the safty on If I found a gun on someone I would carefully remove it and yes give it to an RCMP officer. Now with that being said I have been to scenes without the RCMP present so in that case I would have to call dispatch and inform them of the firearm and you know I dont really know where I would put it but I do know that it wouldn't be in my ambulance. This is a real good question and has made me think about it thanks kate

Since Im from Canuck country Im suppose to root for them,personally I like curling better

This artical was interesting. When I first read the heading I must admit I was a bit angry that a mother would do such a thing. So as I read the artical to the end I have to admit I dont think what she did was so wrong. So my questions I guess to this would be the following 1. Does this woman have other children and what is her relationship with them. 2. Just because a Dr. says you have to do something is it illegal to refuse a Drs. advice. 3. As a parent where is line drawn to be the making the medical decisions for your child 4. Was this jury`s decision to convict based on the fact that the child was severly disabled and they thought that she just wanted the burden gone. 5. And last as a parent how much suffering must you endure watching your child go through, please remember it was the second bought of cancer. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42553209/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/

Shown below, is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman. The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the New York Times. ________________________________________ Dear Sir: I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month. By my calculations, three nanoseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honor it.. I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my entire pension, an arrangement which, I admit, has been in place for only eight years. You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of opportunity, and also for debiting my account $30 by way of penalty for the inconvenience caused to your bank. My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways. I noticed that whereas I personally answer your telephone calls and letters, but when I try to contact you, I am confronted by the impersonal, overcharging, pre-recorded, faceless entity which your bank has become. From now on, I, like you, choose only to deal with a flesh-and-blood person. My mortgage and loan repayments will therefore and hereafter no longer be automatic, but will arrive at your bank, by check, addressed personally and confidentially to an employee at your bank whom you must nominate. Be aware that it is an OFFENSE under the Postal Act for any other person to open such an envelope. Please find attached an Application Contract which I require your chosen employee to complete. I am sorry it runs to eight pages, but in order that I know as much about him or her as your bank knows about me, there is no alternative. Please note that all copies of his or her medical history must be countersigned by a Notary Public, and the mandatory details of his/her financial situation (income, debts, assets and liabilities) must be accompanied by documented proof. In due course, at MY convenience, I will issue your employee with a PIN number which he/she must quote in dealings with me. I regret that it cannot be shorter than 28 digits but, again, I have modeled it on the number of button presses required of me to access my account balance on your phone bank service. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Let me level the playing field even further. When you call me, press buttons as follows: IMMEDIATELY AFTER DIALING, PRESS THE STAR (*) BUTTON FOR ENGLISH #1. To make an appointment to see me. #2. To query a missing payment. # 3. To transfer the call to my living room in case I am there. #4 To transfer the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping #5. To transfer the call to my toilet in case I am attending to nature. #6. To transfer the call to my mobile phone if I am not at home. #7. To leave a message on my computer, a password to access my computer is required. Password will be communicated to you at a later date to that Authorized Contact mentioned earlier. #8. To return to the main menu and to listen to options 1 through 7. #9. To make a general complaint or inquiry. The contact will then be put on hold, pending the attention of my automated answering service. #10. This is a second reminder to press * for English. While this may, on occasion, involve a lengthy wait, uplifting music will play for the duration of the call. Regrettably, but again following your example, I must also levy an establishment fee to cover the setting up of this new arrangement. May I wish you a happy, if ever so slightly less prosperous New Year? Your Humble Client And remember: Don't make old People mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to piss us off.

Best Halibut Ever Take aluminum foil wrap a cookie sheet and spray with Pam Get fine bread crumbs and seasoning salt, pepper and my favorite crushed red peppers (these are real hot so just a pinch or two) or any seasoning you like. I have also used Italian seasoning. I put this in a pie plate. In a bowle take equal amounts of Mayo(not miracle whip) and sour cream. Add chopped onions. You can also put some seasoning in this if you want. Roll the Halibut pieces in the bread crumb mixture and place in the middle of the cookie sheet. I normally will cut up the fish into serving sizes but I have seen people use a big slap of fish. Once all the fish is on the cookie sheet, take the mayo mix and put over the fish like you would when icing a cake. Make sure that the mayo seals the fish. Cook at 500 degrees for 20 minutes. You can burn this black and the fish inside will still be moist and awsome.

I couldn't agree more. Now to a different subject I guess maybe someone can clarify for me. What the hell are you americans doing 24 hr shifts in the first place. Is that not bad for you, if your in a busy centre dont you get tired and burnt out. We have 12 hr shifts here and some stations have 16 hr with a 8 hr shift. Just asking

So as I am a news junky I came across this artical. I honestly think this would be a good idea and here is why. A young man a few years back lost his leg just below the knee in a work related accident. This young man was in his 20's and a typical guy, went to the bars, had a girlfriend and was able to enjoy life. He had complications twice in his recovery which required the stump to be shortened and he also had a few issues with the prosthesis fitting. He developed depression from loosing the leg and was unable to return to the original work which gave him enough money to have an extra than normal life style. He was never treated for the depression as our Mental Health system here sucks the big one. He did have pain so his dr perscribed Oxy. About a year later another Dr. (we have alot of locums) looked at his file when he came in to have his perscription renewed and told him that he was not perscribing the Oxy for him. I do not have any problem with that fact but I do have a problem with the Dr. A. not giving him something in replacement and B. not realizing that this pt may be addicted to this drug and cutting him off at the knee's. My opinion is the this Dr. should have realized there was a very high possiblity of the addiction and monitored this pt while decreasing the dosage or maybe putting him on a methadone perscrition. So a few days go by and the guy is going through all the withdrawls, he has been refussed at the hospital, and then he does the unthinkable. He tries to rob the drug room at the hospital to get the drugs. So now he has a totally new set of problems. So now a few years later he still hasnt gone to court for the robbery charges, he is unable to go to rehab because of the unsettled court conditions, he is still a floundering drug addict and he has become suicidal. In the end I think a contract for Opiods would make both the Drs and the Pts more responsible for the drugs they are prescribing and taking. Any one else want to comment please feel free http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42437555/ns/health-health_care/

Well PCP sounds like a situation your in, my advise is unplug your phone. You will just get burnt out and be useless to everyone around you.

Im on Haida Gwaii but if it is the same Sonja was at the other end of the islands.

I havnt heard anything up here, but our fire is volley so that may be the differnce in our stations. but when we are called out for a MVA or something that may require the FF we ask our dispatch to call them and they will show up. Also if we are both on a call we do have a channel that we can do our updates. We are lucky to have good relationships with the FF and so far what we do has worked well.

I was emailed some pics from this website and I thought I would share, some are pretty funny http://perfectlytimedphotos.com/ enjoy