I can see what you mean about that!!! But unless someone does something about it there will never be change... Well adleast it doesnt look like its gona!!! There are a couple of older members trying to change things for the better an when i say a couple i mean 2!!! but they cant do anything because no one will back them up!! Who knows it might not ever change.

Here we go .The problem is that there is no control over what goes on there.I have been a member since 1987 and since there was a seperation between depts and what I mean by that is they got there own building,the MCVFD seems have have become there own dept.To my knowledge they are not and are under the paid dept administration.Since rescue and the first responder programs have started it seems as if there is no or little interest in firefighting.too many people who want to be everywhere and involved in everything but only want to follow certain rules.When we got in you were told what you were going to train and you did so are you were not allowed to go.I guess it will take someone to be hurt or killed before safety will be pushed.I myself get tired of seeing people on scenes without gear.All it takes is a second for a scene to change from bad to worse.Some scenes mostly accidents it seems as everyone does what they want and there is know one looking out for safety.I have seen for the last couple of years that the budget is approved for bunker gear and the first set is never been bought.There is always some excuse for not buying it.Normally something to do with you were not at enough fundrasiors.I agree money needs to be raised but I did not join to sell trees or hamburgers.Even the people who work these events still there is no equiptment issued nor is it made to be worn.One day they will get caught at a scene thats requires it and the right people may not be there.What is it going to look like to the public when the rescue cant be made because safety gear was not on scene.I have in my career had to be in bunker gear and on air to do extrication and had we not had it it could not have been done.If you join the Police reserves can you tell them what you are going to train in or do they tell you this is required and if you do not like it hit the road.This is a life and death career as well as law enforcement, why does everyone think it is different.It does not matter if you get paid or not .We are all here to do a job and need to work together and grow up.As for the people who just sit in the back and talk and stir **** you are no good for the dept.I do not care if this hurts anyone feelings and hope that the people who hold  positions in the vols do the right thing and try to be a more safety wise dept.After all it is for your well being as well as mine.I have stated many times I am willing to help with training as long as we do it safe.Have a nice day!

I can say I agree with what both of you have said.  I too was in the MCVFD for a very long time and watched things just get worse over time.  
 
There once was a time that the MCFD and the MCFVD were all friends and trained togoether.  There was a unity within the depts., but that was a long time ago.  The past Chiefs had alot to do with the separation.  There were dinners for the Paid dept., yet the Vol's were not invited but everyone pitched a fit if the Vol's did something and didn't invite or include the Paid dept.  Its the small things like that that will tear depts apart.
 
As far as the training goes hotdog.  There was a time that there were many many vol's who trained next door at Central Station.  But when it got to the point where the Paid Fireman were skipping out on thier training it made it seem like they didn't have to because they were Paid.  I don't agree with that at all.  Fire does not know or care what you are.  And I know that part will hit a nerve but it shouldn't if you were not one of the ones skipping out on training.  And no this is not my opinon it is fact.  Many of the Paid Fireman are friends of mine and I watched this happen.  Don't get me wrong I am not saying any of this to start **** and piss anyone off.  But as both of you, hotdog and captmerl, stated I don't care if I hurt someones feelings, the truth hurts.
 
I would be more than happy to re-join and help get the dept. running like it should.

hotdog knows how to contact me. I am at work for another 2 weeks but call me anyway. I'de be happy to help

 
 
  When I started this topic about the Vfd the main thing I wanted to know is who was realy incharge? If we where our own department are not? It seems that the question was quickly forgot about because of the couple problums that are going on... Like I said befor I do agree there are somethings that can be change as to all departments have that. It would be great to have some of the older members join back but not because they wana straighting out the younger members because trust me its not just the younger ones. Come back because yall wana help!!! Yea there was alot of gear that was sapost to be ordered but the truck went out so the gear was put on hold do to not knowing how much it was gona cost to get the truck fixed... Yea maybe after it was fixed maybe the gear should have been ordered but that something to bring up in the meeting, now if there was sapost to be gear ordered befor this past issue with the truck idk what happen with that... Its a bigger problum to have gear an not use it than to not have gear at all because you have no trainning to use the gear!!! We can always use more people to help out an yea somethings may change who knows... There are somethings that are good about the depart an how we are starting to train again but without people to be there and wana train an help out no one will see that. As far as the driveng issue im prettery shore that was takeing care of this last meeting aslong as the bordmembers stick to what they say..
 
 
      Now with all that said does anyone at all know the answer to my question?
 
 

The volunteer department falls under the guidance of the MCFD chief. I have been a member there for 3 years and never seen the last chief involved one time. Chief Price has attended 2 maybe 3 meetings since he has taken over. The first meeting he attended he mentioned he would like to see more involvement with firefighting.  
 
I know there are 4 LSU trainings scheduled, the down side for VOLUNTEERS is that they take place in the morning,  for me that is not a problem because I do shift work full time for another department. Hotdog knows who I am and I am involved in all 3 sections of this department. For the NASCAR members, I have voiced my opinion about it and say there should be no more courtesy from the PD, that seems to be getting abused, write the tickets and force them to pay so they can learn that no one is above the law. Roster wise, we do not lack members.  
 
I have voiced my opinion numerous times about members participate in nothing. If they want to pay $15.00 to say they belong, then I thank you for your contribution but do not give them any equipment until they show they want to respond rather than just show up for meetings or nothing at all.
 
I do not belong to any click, I am my own voice. I am friends with everyone.

What is the deal with Bayou Vista Vol Fire Department... We pay taxes to have paid firemen and Berwick Fire Department is still here all of the time. An is it true that Bayou Vista's new pickup truck is always at Morgan City Fire Stations?