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You'll notice that what i put in brackets, supports your statement, unless you were supporting my statement, in which case...that's very supportive What the!?? Yes, in my experience most people that ride in the winter are of course, very switched on in regards to proper gear, riding techniques...

I think the biggest problem is: 1. The average Joe on a bike doesn't know, or is even aware that the road rules apply to them (usually not commuters or the serious cyclist). 2.  Are to ignorant that they don't even care. 3.  Ontario, actually North America as a whole has been a little slow in...

might be good for off roading ?  :P cheers PV

Hey guys, Interesting thread.  I currently work at a rather large bicycle retail conglomerate here in Ontario, we have tons of customers that ride year round, as said before if you have the right equipment and follow the rules of the road it can be done relatively safely.  I was reading this...

Some of my unit's claims to fame. Best P & D band in central region 2003, 2004 2nd in 2005. Best P & D drum major in central region 2003-2005 and the grand accomplishment... 75 new recruits this year! hah cheers PV

Don't discount Hyudai. They are relatively cheap, their quality has gained leaps and bounds in tthe last 7 years, and if you buy new they one of the best warranties out there.  Parts are not too bad as well,  that or if you have the cash...Volvo! i have friend that has 475 000 on his and still...

I think everyone has to take their fair share of not so useful courses.  With some programs (mine), you have to take a certain amount of courses from other areas in order to satisfy the diploma requirements.  it was kinda dumb somtimes...a whole class on college orientation...hahahaha. I know...

Ya, Go to your local outdoors store and pick up some Goretex wash, Nikwax is good http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441893793&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302698657&bmUID=1137160067951 Then you will want to dry the item on high heat, as this helps in a...

Josh, I can agree and sypathize with a lot of what you are saying.  Often times, i felt like my program was a big cash grab.  I had to take calculus and physics courses in a FF program....physics i can see on the fire ground, but calculus....i cannot.  I think it really depends on what program...

Given. However, when i was in school, it was definately a sense of pride; in my program, my school and the fire service.  Heck, nevermind the t-shirts i had to wear a uniform two days a week when i was training on the fire grounds so it was very much a sense of identity.  We even had...

ummm??? Stop wasting  bandwidth! save your money, invest in gold futures, i hear they are doing well. cheers PV

C'mon when i was in school, all the Police Foundations students did the same thing! wearing jackets, hat's t'shirts etc. It's all the same... Now we once did a Fire vs. Police combat challenge for two local charitites in the area, man the Police folks walked home hurtin that day!  >:D :D...

An excellent article representing many of the points in this thread just popped up in the most recent issue of Cadence (just got it at my LHQ yesterday).  A must read for CIC Officers, it is not yet updated online yet, but i will try and post in the coming days for everyone else, if your...

Looks great Mike, You can tell you've been hard at work. Bigger font for the older folks....cough...cough..er i mean more experienced members among us  ;)  :salute: cheers PV

Hey all, First off, Just wanna say that this is a great site and thanks to Mike and the Mod crew for keeping things straight.  On that note, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone, for the members over seas, were thinking of you. ho ho ho stay safe PV

.....and we should change the DEU uni's to lycra speed skating suits....ahhh, errr, umm i mean what!? I wouldn't doubt that CADPAT is better than CADETPAT, it's called years of R & D.  And if you think it is itchy, their is somthing wrong, i like to compare it to silk pajamas over the old...

Man, I seriously wished i had been raised in a rural community, or reside in one currently.  Rural Dept's are a great way to keep current on skills and participate in an on-going learning process, if you want to do this full time.  Scott, thanks again for the info, i will investigate it...

Ok, no worries.  Yes, i have been over tthe recruiting site and watched the video a couple of times, thanks anyways though! You know, i would like to know how they choose who get's specialist pay and who doesn't  ??? Isn't everyone a specialist of some sort in the CF! i was puzzled however why...

Scott, Thanks for the link.   I will definately send off a resume, sounds like some good training, and definately meet all the criteria.   Do you know if they have an Office in Ontario ? What is the pay like ? i suppose i am looking at the intern position for starters.  Thanks again. cheers PV

Umm....whisky tango foxtrot over.  Definately not allowed. PV