tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post6548687249045200151..comments2023-10-25T02:14:11.431-07:00Comments on Living Vicuriously, aka Pasadena Daily Photo, has moved.: Guest Author: E. Max Hengst, and LAFD FF/PMPetrea Burchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-63148263194427763532012-03-18T14:58:00.017-07:002012-03-18T14:58:00.017-07:00Update 3/18/12:
Max was quoted today by Steve Lope...Update 3/18/12:<br />Max was quoted today by Steve Lopez in an article on the front page of the Los Angeles Times.<br />http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0318-lopez-lafd-20120318,0,3150348,full.columnPetrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-45022621443192581532011-11-16T22:07:38.758-08:002011-11-16T22:07:38.758-08:00Patrea, I really enjoyed doing this and I want to ...Patrea, I really enjoyed doing this and I want to thank you and your bloggers for giving me this opportunity.<br />E. Max HengstUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-44444324255100499912011-11-16T22:03:33.762-08:002011-11-16T22:03:33.762-08:00Max, it's been a pleasure having you on the bl...Max, it's been a pleasure having you on the blog today. There may be more comments dribbling in but I'm going to bed. Thank you and the other firefighters and paramedics who make me feel safe enough to sleep soundly in this giant city. And thank you for writing about it.<br /><br />Good night!Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-36991325881952821492011-11-16T21:51:31.194-08:002011-11-16T21:51:31.194-08:00I lived in Los Feliz in 2007 and watched the Griff...I lived in Los Feliz in 2007 and watched the Griffith Park flames from my apartment. I can't imagine being up close to that. You guys are all heroes. Your book sounds fantastic. My interest is definitely piqued. <br /><br />And, Max, I've got two dogs that need walking tomorrow. If I'd known the extent of your duties I would've called a lot sooner...Susan Campisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255628787592008617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-85403724729774242972011-11-16T20:20:34.371-08:002011-11-16T20:20:34.371-08:00Great piece!Great piece!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331108175137673106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-5358651942177532372011-11-16T19:03:01.809-08:002011-11-16T19:03:01.809-08:00Max, my ice cube maker has stopped working.
My go...Max, my ice cube maker has stopped working.<br /><br />My gosh, you must have some stories to tell. I enjoyed reading what you had to say. Am definitely piqued!Bellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168550139269893109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-32236134870222078432011-11-16T19:01:09.311-08:002011-11-16T19:01:09.311-08:00I'll even cut the lawn and walk the dog for yo...I'll even cut the lawn and walk the dog for you too!...E. Max HengstUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-91175497701915627412011-11-16T18:48:50.157-08:002011-11-16T18:48:50.157-08:00Max, I've got a faucet that needs attention......Max, I've got a faucet that needs attention...Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-85753699575510387972011-11-16T18:43:05.912-08:002011-11-16T18:43:05.912-08:00Max I'll definitely search out this book. Even...Max I'll definitely search out this book. Even if some of the stories are tough to read, I think it's important to know what firefighters really have to deal with. I'm sure I'll have even more respect for firefighters after reading it! Bummer that people who misuse the fire department can't be billed once it's determined that their call was completely bogus. Keep up the great work!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017577882203582185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-48863233690341006312011-11-16T18:03:46.328-08:002011-11-16T18:03:46.328-08:00For legal reasons, when the public calls we go. Du...For legal reasons, when the public calls we go. Due to the economy the public is on to how we operate. We are the last agency that shows up to your house in five minutes or less. Even the police places you on a list because all you will need is a report after the fact, unless someone is trying to kill you. We have had people call us to fix their plumbing and electrical problems because they know we will show up...E. Max Hengst.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-71798411901362347422011-11-16T17:45:35.998-08:002011-11-16T17:45:35.998-08:00So, a mix of drama and comedy, right?
When someon...So, a mix of drama and comedy, right?<br /><br />When someone calls for you to turn off their sprinklers, do you have to go? Or does your dispatcher tell them to stop wasting taxpayer dollars that way?Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-74345456340596414362011-11-16T15:52:49.778-08:002011-11-16T15:52:49.778-08:00I put the worst call in my career in this book. It...I put the worst call in my career in this book. It involves a father and son. I have had people say this ought to be a movie. I just need to make a connection with the right person. Know, anybody? I will probably write book two when I retire in five years if my body lasts that long. I go into surgery for a torn shoulder this Friday due to lifting equipment on a medical call.... E. Max HengstUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-46164106105652008382011-11-16T15:29:00.899-08:002011-11-16T15:29:00.899-08:00Looks like a terrific book. Those men and women w...Looks like a terrific book. Those men and women who take on this job each and every day are the best of the best. It really takes a special breed. And I salute them.<br />I'm wondering if there was a story or an incident that was just too horrific for the book?<br />Might there be a sequel to this book?<br />Has anyone expressed an interest for the movie rights?<br />Best of luck with this book!Stevennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-32622670301931193052011-11-16T15:28:29.579-08:002011-11-16T15:28:29.579-08:00I was in volved in the big Griffith Park fire back...I was in volved in the big Griffith Park fire back in 2007. Nearly lost a close friend of mine when he called for "Help" on the radio. Got out just in time. They turned the engine into a large sprinkler head to keep the flames from burning them up. ...E. Max HengstUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-78600801006887724292011-11-16T14:50:09.524-08:002011-11-16T14:50:09.524-08:00As one of my favorite books is "Young Men and...As one of my favorite books is "Young Men and Fire," I plan to read your book. Firefighters have saved the hills and houses up here in Altadena numerous times. I think it's important we see the faces and know the thoughts of those who have saved us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-28064081857736175752011-11-16T14:27:59.945-08:002011-11-16T14:27:59.945-08:00Looks like a fascinating book! Kudos to our firefi...Looks like a fascinating book! Kudos to our firefighters and emergency responders!Ms Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960193596384417988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-51786781298376977782011-11-16T14:13:22.140-08:002011-11-16T14:13:22.140-08:00I recently was called to turn off lawn sprinklers....I recently was called to turn off lawn sprinklers....E. Max HengstUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-46662524547256212342011-11-16T14:07:20.509-08:002011-11-16T14:07:20.509-08:00I'll bet they call for directions, too!I'll bet they call for directions, too!Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-55992743054749469902011-11-16T13:50:03.247-08:002011-11-16T13:50:03.247-08:00Yes, sounds like an interesting read.Yes, sounds like an interesting read.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-54629277274143331142011-11-16T13:43:19.704-08:002011-11-16T13:43:19.704-08:00One of the things you will be shocked to read is h...One of the things you will be shocked to read is how people call for chronic illness, tummy aches, flu symptoms, or if they ran out of their prescription medications......E. Max HengstUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-52435504028380376692011-11-16T08:11:01.580-08:002011-11-16T08:11:01.580-08:00The women on this job are tough. All though the co...The women on this job are tough. All though the conditions have become better since I first joined, they had to contend with male mental midgets. Because of their bravery some now serve as chiefs. By the way, our department was one of the first that had such an amount of females on the job that the amount went past what was required for affirmative action. ....E. Max HengstUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-46276984423397158752011-11-16T07:58:05.204-08:002011-11-16T07:58:05.204-08:00You are so right, Petrea. The women who are doing ...You are so right, Petrea. The women who are doing these tough jobs must have an amazing amount of character and strength.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662194962932528737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-80210664942417363342011-11-16T07:41:12.288-08:002011-11-16T07:41:12.288-08:00Courageous women, too. The female FF/PMs must be a...Courageous women, too. The female FF/PMs must be a special breed, I imagine--not just to do the work, but to work in such a male-oriented environment.<br /><br />Max, it's fun to have you and your book on the blog today. I hope the discussion will be lively.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-59157820337967488552011-11-16T07:26:46.167-08:002011-11-16T07:26:46.167-08:00I am flattered at the comments. I just wanted folk...I am flattered at the comments. I just wanted folks to read about the human element and how this job effects those who respond to the bell. ...E. Max HengstUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957890876957776857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-15482797975486367012011-11-16T07:17:58.299-08:002011-11-16T07:17:58.299-08:00This sounds like an amazing book, one I will be re...This sounds like an amazing book, one I will be reading. I can only imagine what firefighters and police officers encounter everyday in a city like Los Angeles. I grew up in LA, still love it, but I am not blind to it's ugly and heartbreaking parts. So wish I still lived in Pasadena so that I could attend this reading. Sounds like it will be an extremely interesting evening. Bravo to you Mr. Hengst for writing this book and being one of the courageous men who have chosen to lay their lives on the line everyday for others.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662194962932528737noreply@blogger.com