Thank you, Technology

It's a relatively slow shift today; I'm in the early part of a 24 (that's actually 30-hours long), and decided to break out my laptop. So I'm laying on my bunk, laptop on my... well, lap... wireless card plugged in, and a "Very Good" signal strength from the station's wireless network.

It occurs to me that not so long ago this would have been impossible. Not only did fire stations not have wireless networks, but they hardly had computers or Internet access if one goes back only a number of years. And yet, here I am surfing the 'net from the privacy of a 10 x 10 room and a twin bed (neither of which is terribly roomie, but this little laptop gives me the world!) :)

In other news, I spent much of the morning working on a PowerPoint presentation detailing asbestos awareness for tonight's drill. I was giving the material yesterday (or late Monday night?) and have to teach it tonight. Then I'll finish off my 24 (30!), grab a late afternoon haircut, and then probably nap the rest of the day. :)

Finally, as a side note, the History Channel has put together an excellent documentary on firefighters entitled Into the Fire. It's a great film directed by Academy Award winner Bill Couturie. It aired last week, and is playing again this Sunday at 4:00 pm. Check your local listings to be exact!