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2007 Team Photo

The official picture of the brave men and women that make up the Greasewood Flat Volunteer Fire Department.  A few of these people were lucky enough to have their photos featured on the wall of post offices nationwide!  The 2008 Team Picture will be taken during the Horseshoe Tournament in April.

The 2008 Team Picture will be taken Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at 2:00pm.  The photo will be taken after the April meeting, which begins at 1:00pm.  Remember to bring your member shirts!

If you'd like to save this picture, just click on the image and right click, and save to your computer.

Helpful Fire Prevention Tips

1. If your smoke detector is beeping periodically, replace the batteries as soon as you get around to it.  
2. Be sure to keep your gasoline-soaked rags nailed to a wall, safely out of children's reach.  
3. There are two kinds of fire that should never be put out with water. I'm pretty sure one of them is a grease fire.
4. When making your family's fire-evacuation plan, just remember "LISGM9MN": Leave the house Immediately, Stay low to the Ground, Meet outside, and call 911 froM a Neighbor's house.  
5. Assist firefighters racing to the scene of a blaze by lighting a series of smaller "marker fires" along their path.  
6. If you have children, warn them never to play with matches, because a fire could break out and Sparky The Big Friendly Fire Dog would have to visit the house in his big red truck and give them rides while the firemen put out the fire with water hoses.  
7. Beware the lustful fires that burn in a librarian's heart. They can rage beyond all control.  
8. Before using a fire extinguisher to put out a rapidly spreading fire, be sure to thoroughly read the instructions printed on the side, marking key information with a highlighter pen.  
9. Space heaters are a serious fire hazard and should never be used. (This tip courtesy of your mother.)  
10. Remember: The old adage "Fight fire with fire" does not apply to non-metaphorical fires.  
11. Many schools give out bright, reflective stickers for children's bedroom windows to alert firefighters. Buy as many of these stickers as you can from neighborhood schoolchildren for your own window.  
12. Every month, check to see that smoke detectors are working by leaving a Tombstone frozen pizza in the oven for 300 minutes.  
13. Do not try to outrun fire, because it's much too fast. Wait, no, that's bears.  
14. Firefighters are heroes who perform a vital community service. Stay out of their way when they're working and offer yourself to them sexually when they're not.

Source: The Onion

March 2008 Horseshoe Tournament

Oh boy!  It's that time again! 

Warm up you pitching arms and put your game face on, the March '08 horseshoe tourney  is coming down the pipe.  On March 1st and 2nd, thirty-two teams will compete to get in the finals, which are held on March 8th.  Click on the link below to get all the fun facts and cool information.

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What To Do In Case Of Fire

Knowing what to do when there is a fire can mean the difference between life and death. If your house is on fire, and you are trapped inside, you should:

1. Look for the safe escape route, checking all doorknobs for signs of heat.

2. Call 911, or—if no phone is nearby—shout out window for help.

3. Cough violently.

4. Become engulfed in flames.

5. Collapse to floor.

6. Burn to death.

Source: The Onion

2008 Golf Tournament

We're looking for members to help organize the 2008 Annual Golf Tournament.  The date and course has yet to be determined.  In fact, no details have been agreed upon yet - except, we want to have a Golf Tournament, and we need several members to help organize it.

Please leave a comment following this post if you'd like to help run the inaugural event.

New Years Day Potluck Pig Roast

Break out the bibs and heavy duty Wet-Naps - it's chow time.  Please join us for our annual New Years Day potluck extravaganza.   As usual, the pork will be buried and slow cooked throughout the entire morning.  Just bring your own side dish, and the eatins' free!  Festivities start when Greasewood opens at 11:00am and goes all day.  The meal is usually served around the middle of the afternoon, or when it's done  (depending on the amount of pork being cooked).  There will be music, dancing, and whole 'lotta eatin' going on.

*Editor's Note: No pigs were harmed in the creation of this message but they will be eaten on New Years Day.

Area Tomcat Declares Himself President Of Greasewood Flat

In a daring and unprecedented move, a local tomcat known only as "Thomas" has declared himself President of Greasewood Flat.  When asked for his qualifications, Thomas cited his luxurious coat, fierce yellow eyes, razor sharp claws, and (ahem), two other unmentionable attributes.  His cabinet will be made up of himself, his six wives (aka daughters), and the smarter of the three donkeys.  His four year plan involves a war with neighboring Pinnacle Peak Patio, chicharrone subsidizing, and a nationwide bacon addiction hot line. When asked for a quote, Thomas pointed to himself and said "who's got no opposable thumbs and runs this joint?  This guy!"

What To Do In Case Of An Emergency

This is a very informative video about the subtle nuances of how to handle yourself during a crisis.  Watch it a few times, and take notes, as there will be a test on it at the next meeting.  You never know when this content could help save a life.

Click the picture to view the video.

Source : Funny or Die!