Litch wrote:

I had originally responded on the 1st page of this thread back in October. Since then I have had to put in my retirement papers, I am having a Cervical Fusion in a couple of weeks and then I get to have a Lumbar Fusion.
I always thought hard work would pay off.
I wouldn't change anything, it is the Best Job in the World!! Hopefully the Doc says I made a miraculous recovery and I can pull the retirement papers.

firedude wrote:



Litch I had to go under similar conditions after 33 years in the service. All it took was one real rough rescue to put me out to pasture lol, but it was a good save and I survived so it was worth it. Just glad it didn't happen early in my career. Not to worry brother, retirement isn't all that bad. Hey my son is as Lt. on my old truck company and I was able to go do a 48 hours shift ride-along with the crew on Christmas. Man that was a shot in the pants buddy! Guess where I sat lol? Yep they had my old seat reserved for me.I had a blast! Hang in there and please keep us posted. We'll all hold good thoughts for ya brother!

Fire Capt. (ret)
Cal Fire TUU

Satie wrote:

Do I count? Not a FF but I am a full time dispatcher for a fire department and I'm luv'n it!

Litch wrote:

Thanks Tony, realy appreciate it. I have been staying at the firehouse when i go down for Doctors appts since I live so far away. I thought with the tones going off all night, I would realize it is not so bad not being there, WRONG! I haven't lost much though, being able to keep up with the banter around the table in the morning. Wow, never thought I would miss it as much as I do, hopefully I will get back, but if not, it was a great ride.
Thanks for the good thoughts. I got a PM from a retired LA County Captains wife who put me in touch with her husband, he had the same surgery I am having. It really was good to hear a success story from someone who just went under the knife last month. We really do belong to a great brotherhood, makes me proud to be a Fireman.