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Think You Had a Hard Day?

Kachina624 — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 03:49:48 GMT

The poor firefighters' work is never done. The aftermath of a Californnia fire.

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BirkiLady — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 04:15:15 GMT

Cannot imagine their hours and hours of working those deadly fires. Then, returning to inspect and dry those miles and miles of hoses. They protect and serve us 24/7.

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roxxy1 — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 04:55:09 GMT

Those poor folks who lost so much. I've been reading alot of celebs have donated to help out. Makes me feel so fortunate. When you think you got it bad, so many really do.

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ScenicMaine — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 12:26:06 GMT

Anyone who puts their life on the line deserves the most respect & THANKS.

Seems it's a never ending battle in CA with all of these wild fires each year. I feel so sorry for everyone effected with lives lost, injured, losing homes & wild animals hopefully escaping.

Hubby & I saw on TV about a man & his young daughter from CO who raised funds for an RV & travelled to CA to use the RV to provide sleeping quarters for those who need rest. Also, for those who've been providing food & other assistance.

If any good comes of this, it's nice to see people pull together to comfort, volunteer & support those in need.

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Spurt — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:30:47 GMT

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Its Me LuLuBelle2 — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:45:40 GMT

My heart breaks for these hardworking men and women out there fighting fires. As quickly as they spread they must feel as if they're fighting an uphill battle.

When NY and NJ got hammered by Superstorm Sandy, utility companies from around the country came in to help get power restored (we were out for 11 days, but do have a generator). When Florida is hit by hurricanes Con Edison from NY always sends crews down, as do others. I haven't seen anything on the news about other states sending fire fighters to CA. Does anyone know if they do? TiA.

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Spurt — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:50:59 GMT

@Its Me LuLuBelle2 wrote:
My heart breaks for these hardworking men and women out there fighting fires. As quickly as they spread they must feel as if they're fighting an uphill battle.

When NY and NJ got hammered by Superstorm Sandy, utility companies from around the country came in to help get power restored (we were out for 11 days, but do have a generator). When Florida is hit by hurricanes Con Edison from NY always sends crews down, as do others. I haven't seen anything on the news about other states sending fire fighters to CA. Does anyone know if they do? TiA.

@Its Me LuLuBelle2

Our local news advised our city sent fire fighters to help......I live in Texas

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SunValley — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:55:32 GMT

@Its Me LuLuBelle2 At least 16 states sent relief crews to help according to a news story on the fires.

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Its Me LuLuBelle2 — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:01:13 GMT

@Spurt &@SunValley, thanks gals! I missed it. Makes me glad to know others are stepping up and helping out.

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Lindsays Grandma — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 01:51:08 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
@Its Me LuLuBelle2 wrote:
My heart breaks for these hardworking men and women out there fighting fires. As quickly as they spread they must feel as if they're fighting an uphill battle.

When NY and NJ got hammered by Superstorm Sandy, utility companies from around the country came in to help get power restored (we were out for 11 days, but do have a generator). When Florida is hit by hurricanes Con Edison from NY always sends crews down, as do others. I haven't seen anything on the news about other states sending fire fighters to CA. Does anyone know if they do? TiA.
@Its Me LuLuBelle2

Our local news advised our city sent fire fighters to help......I live in Texas

My first husband was a lineman with Con Edison and one winter due to a very bad snow storm he and his co-workers were bussed to Connecticut where they badly needed help. He was gone for several days but they got the job done.

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devababy — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:00:49 GMT

Hello, I live in central Texas and we sent firefighters to help. They are just getting back. I know that when we got hit with the 2011 fires, that scorched 36,000 acres, a whole town, and destroyed 1673 homes we had firefighters from other states help. Thanks to all our awesome firefighters, EMT responders, law enforcement, everyone. Awesome men.