Firefighters Mull Ways To Let Feelings Be Known
In a sign that can't make the Mayor happy firefighters are starting to look past union-non union and discuss the need for wholesale change at the top of the Charleston Fire Department. Some are saying Spoleto is the perfect opportunity to mingle with tourists and let t-shirts do the talking.
The IAFF wants change at the top as do community members and other elected officials. The latter keep saying the time is nearing for them to call on the Mayor to compel the chief to leave. Still, firefighters are frustrated by the delay believing every day is yet another opportunity for disaster to strike yet again.
Despite the different angles, firefighters agree change must occur shortly.
I would be happy to walk around the festival with a t-shirt on and talk to people! Hitting King Joe in the pocketbook might make him listen! God forbid you tarnish the tourism in his great city!
Posted by: Trae Wright | May 12, 2008 at 04:04 AM
Mayor Riley would not want firemen walking around in their tee shirts during Spoleto! It might give the tourists the impression that all is not well in his kingdom by the sea ! Think about it brothers,sisters and concerned citizens !! Spoleto is Joe's baby!
Posted by: Topeka Joe | May 12, 2008 at 07:55 AM
I'd gladly put on a tshirt and walk around Spoleto.....and local restaurants and Wally World, the mall and the grocery store......
Posted by: Lisa | May 12, 2008 at 06:16 PM
How about this for a logo....
Charleston....Kill a goose - go to jail.
Lose 9 Firefighters - Public praise from the Mayor!
Posted by: Lisa | May 12, 2008 at 06:23 PM
How about this one?
"Go Riley take Rusty with you"
Posted by: Bilton | May 12, 2008 at 07:23 PM
I've got one...um I mean three.
"Go Rusty, seriously, GO!"
"OJ and RT should be golfing buddies"
"Will the REAL Fire Chief, please stand up, please stand up, please stand up"
Posted by: ChiefMO | May 12, 2008 at 07:35 PM
well i like lisa one.little joe do something about that but not with that asswipe chief we have.AND HE IS NOT A MAN AT ALL.REAL MEN WOULD STAND UP AND SAID I MADE A MISTAKE.
Posted by: firedog | May 12, 2008 at 07:57 PM
" Tour Charleston Where Public Safety doesn't matter "
Posted by: Marques Bush | May 12, 2008 at 09:27 PM
More t-shirt slogan ideas....
"Impeach Joe!"
"See beautiful Charleston - just don't risk your life for it!"
"Charleston-where we value our geese more than our firefighters"
Posted by: Lisa | May 13, 2008 at 06:35 PM