Comments on: Firefighter takes day suspension rather than remove American flag sticker from his locker. The controversy from Chester City, Pennsylvania.

By: Barbara Olsen

Barbara Olsen — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:50:22 +0000

I know rules are rules, but we Americans are letting people use any silly little excuse to rob us of our freedoms. I would urge the fireman to stand firm. A bumuch of us are supporting you.

By: john

john — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:50:26 +0000

There is a big difference in taking orders at a scene and fire house life rules! There is no schooling for firehouse life management. (This is an ability that only comes with experience and knowing your firefighters well). I agree that on the FG there is not much room for deviation from orders or rules BUT there is a big difference between a races cartoon being placed on a locker and the American Flag on a locker. This Boss failed to address that properly.
*Hence* Lazy or just Dumb management!
Stay safe my friend and keep your troops safe!

By: John D. Anderson Jr

John D. Anderson Jr — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:49:03 +0000

My question here is why was this other person not brought up with any charges or sent home for wearing a hat with the Flag upside down? Oh and by the way I did notice a Flag on the chief’s shirt.

mr Butler shame on you better yet grow up and stop being a little kid. One last thing Love it or Leave it Mr Butler there is a lot of people who fought for that flag so we all can be here. God Bless the USA.

By: O

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:41:09 +0000

By: O

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:27:07 +0000

I GUESS YOU’LL WANT THE DIXE FLAG ON LOCKERS. IT HAS STARS AND STRIPES

By: Chester Firefighters

Chester Firefighters — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:05:49 +0000

Our friend Jimmy has made the number 3 web site (in visits) on the
entire web. Yes, Jimmy has made it to The Drudge Report (www.drudgereport.com
) for his stand on keeping the American flag on his locker.

By: john

john — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:43:56 +0000

Wow 33 year and you finally became politically correct. You my friend have missed the point after 33 on the job I would’ve never thought I would here something like this from you. Did you take a lot of sick time in that 33 years like maybe 30 years worth?

By: Captain 33 yrs in DC

Captain 33 yrs in DC — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:41:45 +0000

Looking at some of the posts by it is obvious that in the jaded eyes of most of the posters (RACE) is the issue, therefore the (POINT) is missed. You have several to include the poster that was (IN) the Military…he understands the point, how come the rest of you dont.

It saddens me that I can read Equity blogs from all over the country and read how equality is “NOT” the priority.

The “ORDER” is the “ORDER”. It not about ego as some of you have posted…ITS ABOUT RIGHTING A SHIP THAT CLEARLY HAS A COLOR BARRIER, and the postings on the lockers was used as a sounding board. The “lockers” belong to the DEPARTMENT, as a manager for the agency he has a duty “keep the peace” and maintain equality in the workplace.

10 million people are without a job right now, and the fact that you would protest a flag on property that doesn not belong to this member…clearly shows that you have missed the point.

To all of the CHIEFS that posted. There is a difference between a Boss and a Manager. Boss was the good ole boy system and although many still like it and try to keep it in effect, its outdated and old.

Managing on the other hand is what todays systems operate under, especially since budgets are so strapped. Managers have no room for ego, they manage positions and situations. From what I have read form the story the Commish has “managed” the situation…all of the speculation and the uproar is going to get somebody fired when all the firefighter had to do was understand 1. that agency pays him, 2. that property does not belong to him, so anything contrary to what the owner of the property says violates the use of the property, 3. there are plenty of people w/o a job and would love to have his.

To the Firefighter involed…dont let the jaded views of some put you in a long line of many (unemployed).

33 years in a paid Fire Department and take it as you see fit, but most of you are “off” the real issue, in a “closet” kind of way.

UNTIL THE HAZARDS FACED IN THE FIRE SERVICE CAN BIASED NEITHER SHOULD YOU BE

By: Chester Firefighters

Chester Firefighters — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:09:34 +0000

Rally is being planned in support of James Krapf, on Monday the 19th at 9am outfront of fire HQ at 14th and Providence ave. Please come out and support Jim!! Bring flags and signs supporting our brother

By: Jim Moran

Jim Moran — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:21:16 +0000

Our flag is the symbol of the freedom that allows the weak,the spineless, politically correct, and America’s hero’s to post their opinion’s. Convictions are what made this country great. People who stand up for what is right can never be wrong, even if they have to sacrifice their life, let alone a suspension without pay. A patriot has an obligation not to obey this order, when the result is tearing down our flag that so many have died for including the 911 fire fighters and my F16 son-in-law. I salute you James Krapf, thanks for “Standing Up” at a time this country desperately needs leaders. If Commissioner James Johnson is a real leader, he will be accountable and admit he could of done a better job of handling this. If not then I hope some day you will replace him as Commissioner.
PS what fire house can I send a contribution in your name?