Re: [californiadisasters] plane down

In Philadelphia they use to have Companies STAND BY which was to mean pull over and stop, shut down the lights and hold in a safe parking place. 99 times out of a 100 the next things was fire under control holding 1 and 1 (Engine and ladder) or something like that.

 

The ULTIMATE screw up was for a Battalion Chief was to utter the phrase "Have the Companies Resume Emergency Speed" I am told that meant a visit with the Shift Deputy Chief.

 

I know I know off topic. TTFN

 

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In a message dated 7/1/2010 9:09:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, HappyMoosePhoto@gmail.com writes:

Of course you're correct.  I'll vent a little whine so others in the group can get used to some of the newer terms.

The 'new' designation (past 6-7 years) of contained is, 'it's OUT' as opposed to the 'old school' meaning simply "we got it surrounded or stopped forward progress'.  I've even used the phrase "Shaky containment" which meant exactly that "We got it, but I ain't so sure how well (don't cancel units just yet)".  'Under control' meant exactly what is says (It ain't goin' nowhere).

Sometimes newer isn't better.  Mean what you say and say what you mean, contained used in the current fashion is vague.  I don't like it, but that's life.  I'm not playing anymore but I still pay attention.

Rick

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From: Louis N. Molino, Sr.
It's on an island. By default it's contained. (levity).
On Jul 1, 2010, at 20:39, newnethboy <kef413@gmail.com> wrote:

> 50% contained or 75% contained, depending on your source, as of
> about 1800.

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