Posted by bobby (anonymous) on August 13, 2009 at 11:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think station #1 was getting all the good stuff and station #2 was getting all the things Mike didn't want.

Posted by volunteer (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am glad to see cedar grove up and running, Its a shame that these 2 departments had to come to this over one person, But maybe it was the best thing so that cedar grove can serve there side of the tracks like they should have been able to all of these years. Congratulations to the leadership and members of cedar grove I know they have worked very hard for this.

Posted by lucy (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It seems to me that the people over at Cedar Grove should be thankful the Collins Chapel built them a station over there

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LUCY MUST NO KNOW WHAT SHE IS TAKING ABOUT THE PEOPLE OF THAT COMMUNITY PAID THREW DONATIONS TO BUILD BOTH FIRE DEPT. NOT MIKE MINOR NOR 1
BUILT 2 PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOUR TAKLING ABOUT

Posted by KADAMS0102 (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I JUST HAPPEN 2 LIVE IN THE CEDAR GROVE AREA AND IT WAS NOT 2 FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT CAME TOGETHER 2 MAKE 1.IT WAS OUR HARD EARNED TAX DOLLARS AND THE COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER AND GIVING DONATIONS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPT HOLDING FUND RAISERS TO BUILD THEMSELVES AND OUR COMMUNITY A GOOD FIRE DEPT .SO CONGRADULATIONS TO THE MEMBERS OF CEDAR GROVE FIRE DEPPARTMENT U HAVE WORKED HARD FOR THIS AND I THINK U ALL WILL DO A GREAT JOB.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'M SO GLAD NUMBER 2 CAN FINALLY BE FREE OF MIKE MINOR I WANT TO THANK EACH MEMBER WHOM HUNG IN TILL ALL THIS MESS WAS OVER WE HAVE SOME REAL LEADERS IN CEDAR GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE MEMBERS THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO I JUST HATE THE PEOPLE IN COLLINS CHAPEL HAS LOST THE SUPPORT OF SOME OF THE FINEST FIRE FIGHTER AND MEDICAL HELP THEY COULD HAVE

Posted by seriously (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Who will keep singing these praises when their homeowner's insurance goes up?

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 11:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

THE ONES THAT KNOW WHAT A MESS THE DEPT. WAS IN BECAUSE OF ONE MAN

Posted by lucy (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

it seems to me that there would not have been a fire dept over there if it weren't for Mike Minor and the others at Collins Chapel working and raising the money to start with. One man can not "mess up" a fire dept. Who said it was "messed up"?

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I DO MIKE MINOR MUST BE A V;;;;;;;;;;;;;;ERY CL;;;;;;OSE
FRIEND TO LUCY HE IS ALL THAT MESSED IT UP THERE
ARE SOME WONDERFUL PEOPLE AT STATION ONE I HOPE THEM THE BEST OF LUCK AND TO GRAVES BARK BARK
BARK AS YOU'LL YOUR WRONG AGAIN THERE IS NO CAT FIGHT JUST OUR OPINON BUT I WISH THEM ALL THE BEST

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 1 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I DO MIKE MINOR MUST BE A V;;;;;;;;;;;;;;ERY CL;;;;;;OSE
FRIEND TO LUCY HE IS ALL THAT MESSED IT UP THERE
ARE SOME WONDERFUL PEOPLE AT STATION ONE I HOPE THEM THE BEST OF LUCK AND TO GRAVES BARK BARK
BARK AS USELL YOUR WRONG AGAIN THERE IS NO CAT FIGHT JUST OUR OPINON BUT I WISH THEM ALL THE BEST

Posted by THORSBYishome (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Things happen, people change sometimes they grow apart. ANY of these members on either side would lay there life on the line for you or someone you love tommorrow. It's a done deal so be proud for both departments as they can now grow into what they want to be. Insurance rates will remain the same for both sides until ISO comes out and retest.

The members of both sides doing fundraisers helped establish the station on County Road 37 with LOADS of help from the taxpayers on that side of the tracks. In return the taxpayers benefited by lower insurance premiums than they had before.

Good Luck Cedar Grove and Good Luck Collins Chapel your all family to me and I wish you all the best.

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THORSBY AT HOME HAS SAID IT BEST OF ALL THANK YOU

Posted by seriously (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What is the estimated insurance rating increase once ISO re-test? It is almost certain to go up.

Is this really a service improvement if ALL homeowners are affected that are serviced by these, now, two departments?

Posted by whyintheworld (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you "Thorsby is home"!!!

Mike Minor along with others saw that the "Ceder Grove" community needed fire protection. The station was built. How can anybody fault an individual that started the ball rolling for the community? Before you point a finger at somebody, and make comments about them, you need to take a look at the fingers pointing back at you. This is the individuals that post derogatory commnets that are most at wrong; the real problem lies with you.

May God Bless all the men and women that lay their lives on the line each and everyday for us.

Posted by THORSBYishome (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

seriously, you cannot estimate the increase because you don't know how either station will come out on the re-test. Nothing is ever certain, Both stations could come out with a ISO rating of 4 or???? who knows less.

Service improvement is doing what is best for all of the communities involved and surrounding. Obviously the boards/stations felt this was the best decision for all parties involved and that includes the homeowners. I'm sure this was a hard decision for everyone and wasn't decided overnight. There's alot of heartbroke people at both stations please keep that in mind and this could happen to ANY department out there.

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

my heart is blessed because i have god in it your just trying to start something may god for give you in all CAPS AND SO I SPELLED SOMETHING WRONG DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HANG ME FOR SOMETHING LIKE THAT GO AHEAD GOD DIED FOR YOU AND SO CAN I. I'VE ALREADY SAID A PRAYER OVER THIS( AS USUAL.)

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok,

This is plum scary.....

Posted by THORSBYishome (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lol, i agree kittycreek

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you are such a gross file thinker your not worth my words
and yes your right about god sending his son for you but god forgives all so i will you too you must be really old to be older than me may be you'd be better off playing blocks than trying to pick on me on the computer i really love all the members on both sides but i don't think any of this has anything to do with you

Posted by CGFD_1901 (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is one of the most childish things I have seen in a while. I didn't even have an account util just a few minutes ago. I got on here because someone called me and told me to look at the comments this morning. I don't think no one person is to blame for all of this. It maybe some peoples fault for doing things but it is other peoples fault for not saying anything about it. Everybody in the fire service SHOULD be in it to help people and the communities of Chilton County. If that is not the reson you are in it you need to go home. Think about the time you could have spent at your local fire department today helping if you wouldn't have been sitting in front of the computer writing messages to try to make someone mad. This is a volunteer job and no one gets paid. If you have ideas on how to make your local fire department better show up for a meeting and help them don't fuss about how there doing it. One more thing to think about before I get off of here. Just remember no matter how bad you talk about the fire departments in the county when or if you have to call 911 we want think twice about risking our lives to help you. Think about what we have to deal with and go through for free.

Posted by THORSBYishome (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very well said CGFD_1901.

Posted by CGFD1900 (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To everyone worried about your iso don't Cedar Grove is manned by 3 medics many EMTS and 4-5 pro firefighters and the equipment to work with. please pray that God will bless us and our community as we serve GOD, you and your family.

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you can fight our fires and save our lives but please don't miss spell somthing or graves will really get you

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well Graves,
If you were having raw oysters instead of escargot, you wouldn't know the difference.

Awww Shucks – Now I’m craving seafood!

Posted by seriously (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ISO doesn't care about EMTs and medics. ISO cares about firefighters and equipment. It don't matter how you look at it when you take a whole and split it into half each side has less. This is what ISO looks at according to their website.

Posted by 81409 (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is for kwsrgraves-
Please get a life worth living!
Everyone can see that you have a very boring life.
I do have a suggestion for you before I go. Maybe you could go to the circus and see if they are hiring. I can tell you need something to do during the day.

Now, I am going to enjoy my weekend and you should try and do the same.

I can't wait to see what you will write about me.

NOT!

:oP

Posted by THORSBYishome (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

oh crap here we go

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 5:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I DON'T REPRESENT ANYONE BUT ME I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I AM SORRY TO ALL THE MEMBERS ON BOTH SIDES THAT I LET SOMEONE LIKE GRAVES GET TO ME BUT THE DEVIL WILL DO THAT SOMETIMES TO US I ONLY WANTED TO SAY HOW GLAD IT WAS ALL DICIDED ON FINALLY GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU THIS WAS A LONG TIME COMING BUT I DO THINK IT WAS A LOST TO BOTH STATIONS THEY WERE AND ARE THE BEST I'VE HAD HELP FROM BOTH BEFORE AND THANK GOD FOR SO MANY MEN AND WOMEN THAT ARE WILLING TO GIVE THEIR TIME MONEY AND LIFE TO HELP OTHERS NO MATTER WHO THEY ARE YOUR ALL GREAT AND I LOVE EVERYONE WHO SERVE AND NO GRAVES I'M NOT IN KINDERGARDEN JUST HAD SURGERY AND CAN'T REMEMBER LIKE I DID SORRY I OFFEND YOU MAY GOD BLESS YOU

Posted by volunteer (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Emts and Medics might not matter to ISO,but if me or my family member is in need of medical care I sure would be glad to see one. I have been in the firefighting business for over a decade it is a lot of commitment for the ones that will go to school for months on end at night to become a certified 160class firefighter and an average of 2 years to become paramedics thats a lot when you arent going to make a dime back in return, It is very impressive to me for a small department like this to have so many dedicated members I called one of cedar groves officers for a run down on personell he stated that at this time they have 32 members of which 4 are medics 3 more are finishing medic school within this year, 6 emt's,5 career fireman and 10 that has been through the firefighter 160 which is the volunteer firefighter certification. When I look at these stats it is is amazing what these men and women have accomplished without expecting anything in return but the self grattitude of knowing they went through all of this to get the training to help their neighbors.

Posted by peachjar (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 7:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, to those of you talking about how many firemen Cedar Grove has, you need to pipe down yet again. Cedar Grove has at least 5-10 certified as Volunteer Firefighters by the 160 hour course. They also have 6 firefighters on roster who are State certified as Career Firefighters. These Career certified count in ISO as three volunteer firefighters each. So they are still covered by the many serving.

Posted by dixierider42 (anonymous) on August 14, 2009 at 10:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CONGRATULATIONS CEDAR GROVE!!!!! YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GOOD, BUT I KNOW THE BEST IS YET TO COME. THANKS FOR SERVING AND GIVING YOUR TIME AND OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO CARE FOR OTHERS.

Posted by vickisims (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)

congradulations cedar grove , you deserve it. the community has worked hard to get where there at. it is no thanks to no one else but the community, maybe other communitiesd are a little jealous but theyll get over it, i know it will be so much better now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

After reading 30 something comments I have seen a department split up over jealousy. Seems you all have some serious personal issues. Lots of vicious comments here. Especially from that fool Pateschapel. He sounds like spam sucking trailer trash who is disgusted with his life. Graves sounds like an agitator who enjoys doing a seemingly good job at letting Pateschapel make a fool of himself. Those two have made this fun to read. The others attacking each other and this Mr. Minor sound like childish volunteer firefighters being jealous of each other. Then there are a couple of you all who are making good comments. The good comments and Kwsrgraves humor are the best part of this article's comments.

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

67 mustang i'm not a fool thanks i am avery nice person if you read all the comments you will find i said i was sorry for offending graves so much i wasn't posting anything to him in the frist place,but i do fell sorry for him .i know him and there are so many more ways he could spend his time and me too

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ok graves I been having a fun time with this am so glad you turned out to be so smart I'm sure Shirley is proud of you. this has really been fun I have something real nice for you when I see you lol

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 7:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

all my homes are paid for thank you and I knew she was died but I hope she is in a place where she still knows what is going on in you life.I never had but one victim but own five homes and two trailers just in case you loose yours I'd be glad to help you and your wife GOD BLESS by the way I still have my one and only victim lol!.r=

Posted by donnyo (anonymous) on August 15, 2009 at 11:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Best article, ever...simply for pateschapel's grunts, whistles, and beeps...err...I mean "comments".
LMAO! Was this person always an imbecile, or was there some sort of head trauma, involved?

Posted by SHAF1 (anonymous) on August 16, 2009 at 5:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

seriously: you do not know what you are talking about. several years ago when the department became an iso 3 state farm informed me that they did not go by that anymore we were lumped in the Birmingham metro area now and recieved a flat ratebased on the claims recieved from the area

Posted by seriously (anonymous) on August 16, 2009 at 7:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

SHAF:

Newsflash: State Farm is not the only provider of homeowner's insurance! Not sure what department covers you but the story says that these departments have an ISO rating of 4.

You might want to check your facts.

There are several insurance companies that still utilize ISO ratings to determine rates.

Posted by pateschapel (anonymous) on August 16, 2009 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Graves and I have just had lots of fun this week so let it drop.No need in anyone getting ugly.HE says he has figured out who I am.And I will stop. My comments are just comments. I would be willing to help anyone yes even Mike.
Graves sent me a very nice comment and I thank him for it.The thank you was not on Cedar Grove for you to see sorry,but the fun is over.Thanks to all that read the comments.God Bless

Posted by SHAF1 (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 7 a.m. (Suggest removal)

seriously if you read my post, it said several years ago. this was when they got up and running the dept sent out a letter to all in collins ch.#2 coverage area stating the rating carried this to ins they told me they didnt go by that anymore as for all ins some are different but if you went to Cedar Grove Church they probably would say worse about alfa. insurance companys have many lawyers on staff to make money if there is a way out they will find it.

Posted by 1gr8tful1 (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW, this is definitely what is wrong with our world today, adults who have nothing better to do than to bring each other down by hateful comments, can you imagine what our world and community would be like if everyone tried to encourage each other or give a helpful comment when we disagree. I just started reading these comments on here, very disappointing for our county, and if it makes you feel better go ahead and add some comments about this. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 11:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The soap operas on TV have NOTHING on the various volunteer fire departments when it comes to drama. Hilarious.

Posted by cloudgazer (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congratulations to Cedar Grove! May you only get better. I think all our FD's deserve to be patted on the back. Some are better than others, I know, but they can only work with the ones that join up. I know some people join up to try and look big, or as some kind of status symbol, but most of those people quit early when they realize just how much time, money and dedication it takes. Some attention hogs stick it out, making those around them miserable, but sooner or later they're shaken out. Graves, I don't always get your humor, but you're anything but boring. You do know how to pull people's strings that's for sure. Of course, some are easier than others aren't they? Everyone have a great day! I was able to get a good laugh first thing this morning.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 12:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kwsrgraves your an idiot. I used to try to defend you. But everybody knows paper is made from wood. Not rice. You are such a smart butt you don't even know how dumb you are. The sun don't move or come around ether. It stays still. I am sick of your crap! So is everyone here. Why don't you go away.

Posted by gkeys (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is that the "Twilight Zone" I hear...

http://emailsfromcrazypeople.com/

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Uh, yeah, there is such a thing as rice paper. Of course you might not know that if you've never been outside Alabama. The Chinese and Japanese have been using it for eons. I suspect that if a poll were taken, you would find that more people than not would prefer that kwsrgraves hang around, if for no other reason than the humor that abounds when he rips the head off of the next unsuspecting fool and spits down the hole. He's hilarious, most of the time, even when he tries (unsuccessfully) to defend obama and the democrat congress. So, 67, sit back, relax, have yourself a cold one, and prepare to have your head handed to you. Have a nice day!

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

JERK!

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on August 17, 2009 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wale, aw rite den.

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on August 18, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm with you, gkeys...

It is the Twilight Zone!

Posted by CGFD1900 (anonymous) on August 20, 2009 at 9 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry I didn't have a roster in front of me i was just bewilderd by the inmaturity of adults on these durn computers and everybody wonders why the world is such in a mess cause people spend more time trying to impress someone they don't even like. Thank and Goodnite Children and thanks to tha supporters or adults i should say